Kia presented challenges on the first test drive. There was a sheared off outer tie-rod end, puncturing the inside aluminum bead lock wheel, leaving #303 stranded in the wash. Chase 1 responded, getting the KIA back up and rolling. John was able to make a couple of hotlaps down the wash and was fairly impressed with quick quad-like throttle response. Returned to the trailer to address the outer tie-rod. After redesigning the heim steering joint (like a tie-rod end) with larger hardened bolts from a trophy truck we then broke out the welders and generators to complete the fabrication job. With the upgrades almost complete, Chase 1 is headed down the peninsula to race mile 780 in Laredo.
Kathy Jolliff, as per Dave's phone call
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