Race Report, Chip Hunter ­ AMA Dragbike Real Street class
Post Race; Spring Nationals; May 3-4, Memphis, TN

Going into the Spring Nationals the plan was to debut my 2008 hayabusa but as "Murphy" would dictate it didn't happen due to some engine issues during a dyno test the Saturday prior. On the way home from the dyno I had to once again make the call to my friend to bring out the tried and true 2002 busa I had ridden in year to date.

True to form for the second event in a row Friday's test session was rained out by a large storm that dumped several inches of rain in the area and even spawned more severe weather in neighboring states and cites.

With no testing the day (and weeks) prior to the event we went into the qualifying sessions kinda blind. Since this is my first year running Real Street wheelbase and dry NOS I had no notes to fall back on for a base tune up. Given this I just left the tune up that was in the bike from the last event. Qualifying went decent but much more is expected at this point in the season as I only landed in 7th of 18 bikes.

Frustrated but ready to win some rounds we changed some things in the setup of the clutch and NOS for first round of eliminations. Unfortunately due to a lengthy staging process by my first round competitor my clutch over heated and when on the revs pulled thru the beams resulting in a first round red light lose by a mere .087.

Next up is a double race to finish the Atlanta event and the Summer Nationals in Bristol, June 20-22.


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