View From the Driver's Seat

Week 4 - Las Cruces, NM

Friday night
I started in 3rd row outside in my heat race. I took off and started working my way to the front. I was in 3rd when the leader spun out. I had to go high to avoid hitting him and ended up off the track. I got back on but could not run the leader down, so I finished 2nd in my heat.

In the main event, I started out 4th row outside again. We took off, and I worked myself to 4th. We had a yellow flag and then when we stated again, I got to 3rd place and eventually to 2nd. By the time I got in 2nd, the leader was half a straightaway ahead. He ended up winning. But, he had some advantages as he is also is the national champ and started on the pole.

Saturday night
I started on the outside pole in my heat. I took off flyin’ into the first corner when suddenly – wow, wow!! I flew off the track!! I guess I took the turn a little too fast! I got back on the track in last place, but managed to come back strong and finish the heat in 3rd place.

In the main event, I started in the 3rd row inside. I took off and got to 3rd, then to 2nd. I needed a yellow to advance, but that didn’t happen so I ended up finishing in 2nd place. Not too bad. This weekend we will go to Tularosa, NM – and we will be on kill mode.

- Allen Gattis, ClimaCab Car #21