Milwaukee Midget

[Milwaukee Midget]

I'm in the midst of a decision. 

I have the opportunity to leave the Midget, the trailer and the Dodge in Utah, fly home, fly back and pick it up for WOS.

I could be facing the same hydro-issue in 4 weeks that we're facing today, and I'd be out the cost of air fare.

Conversely, I can take it home and jump right into the new engine project without the headache of having the tear the whole car apart for a clean-up, sell a fresh, recently dynoed Formula Jr. engine and recoup enough cash to get a solid start on the new K series.

I'm waiting to hear back from my employees as to their work availability in September.

World Finals is out.

[manta22]

Chris;

I'm sorry to have missed you in Wendover. Tough call on the Midget.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[4-barrel Mike]

GIVE THE GRENADE (the little engine that should) A CHANCE!

Mike

[salt27]

what's the difference in cost between towing home and flying?

You know you need to run that little motor or face wondering how it would have performed for eternity along with the rest of us.

Don  

[manta22]

I agree with Don. As the wounded bank robber said to Dirty Harry "I gots to know!"

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Plan B]

Chris - PM sent

[Seldom Seen Slim]

...or you could fly home with Kate and then ride back out there with me.  Nancy stays home for the rest of the season, and right now we're heading home in the truck with the trailer behind us.  I'll drive the truck back out there for WoS/Shootout, and to have a spare driver wouldn't hurt my feelings.  Think about that and we'll talk again.

[fordboy628]

I'm in the midst of a decision. 

I have the opportunity to leave the Midget, the trailer and the Dodge in Utah, fly home, fly back and pick it up for WOS.

I could be facing the same hydro-issue in 4 weeks that we're facing today, and I'd be out the cost of air fare.

Conversely, I can take it home and jump right into the new engine project without the headache of having the tear the whole car apart for a clean-up, sell a fresh, recently dynoed Formula Jr. engine and recoup enough cash to get a solid start on the new K series.

I'm waiting to hear back from my employees as to their work availability in September.

World Finals is out.

midget,

As I see it, dimly through a celebratory Leinies' induced fog, the real questions are:

A/   Are you willing to delay a chance at breaking the Fiat's record until SpeedWeek 2016?

2/   If you run at WOS and get the record, even if only for 15 minutes or a day, YOU will still be the MG aficionado who broke through . . . . . . and a celebration is in order.

d/   If you run at WOS and fall short, even by .1 mph, YOU will know you gave it your best shot . . . . . .  something I know you will be OK with, because there is a backup
      plan.

z/   Running the 'Grenade' for another 30 minutes (maximum?) @ WOS can NOT possibly devalue the engine as a Formula Junior powerplant.   There is a certain risk
      everytime a racing engine runs, but, you knew that already, right?

Seems clear to me, but I'm looking through the bottom of a Leinie's bottle . . . . .

Fordboy

Think I'll have another "dog beer" . . . . . . .

[Peter Jack]

I'm with Fordboy but then again those of us who build and set up race cars for others are used to spending other peoples' money. We look forward to your decision Chris and at the same time we hope we're cheering you on a little later this year.  (You deserve the beers.)

Pete

[Milwaukee Midget]

Okay, the die is cast.

The Dodge, the trailer and the Midget are going to spend the rest of August in Utah.  I'm flying into Denver on the 5th, Nick and I will take his pickup to Utah, and we'll make a show of it at WOS.

Or, if it's still wet, head back to Boulder and get drunk.

[manta22]

It is always wise to have a contingency plan.... 


Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Milwaukee Midget]

It is always wise to have a contingency plan.... 


Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Yeah, but I don't dare leave the liquor with Wayno . . .

[wheelrdealer]

Chris:

Great plan, those of us that have no sweat equity in your project at all but after reading 258 pages of build diary feel we all want to see the Midg. take the record.

Safe travels,

BR

[Speed Limit 1000]

Even us Abarth racers are hoping you get the record

John

[Stainless1]

Yep, what Johnboy said... the members of the Old Fiat Abarth Racing Teams are cheering for you