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Kyle's Race Report March 8th and 9th, 2003. Silver State Championship Road Races.
Well
the last weekend of the Hitchin Post Silver State Championship is behind us and the champions have been crowned. As we approached
the final two races we had an opportunity to finish third in point maybe second, if the top contenders would have trouble.
Kyle was fourth in points and had o real challenge from the fifth spot, but that changed as we arrived at the track and the
car trouble started. All week before I had installed new brake shoes, brake line, and softer clutch springs and we hoped the
car was dialed in pretty good. I used the first practice to align the brake rotor, he had decent times on the track, and he
had the outside pole for the heat race on Saturday. He falls back to the middle of the field, but holds on, something is wrong,
and is confirmed on the last lap he gets a little tap from car 86 in the last turn, and the car looses all power as it comes
across the line. A wire to the starter solenoid had come undone, and the solenoid was badour fourth one since we bought the
car. Kyle finished in fifth. Jeff Murphy helped us top weld the back end, which had more extensive damage (Including cracks
in the frame) than thought from the incident with Jonathan Mawhinney in February.
The
main event line up on Saturday March 8th we noticed that the Kyles rear tire had moved in one inch, obviously it
was loose on the axle. We decided to run anyway since we were 4 points away from 3rd place, and 8 away from 2nd,
with marginal challenge from below us. Pretty soon after the start we noticed it was a mistake. Kyle started falling back,
and after 4 laps Kyle came in the pits, he lost brakes, and pretty soon after the whole axle froze up. He finished eight,
his changes for 2nd or third place gone, now he had to hold on to fourth. With #F2 Colin Flynn just four points
below him, and #76 Broc Murphy 10 points away.
I
worked on the car for three hours that night, redid the axle, the square key had bend and had ripped through the aluminum
split hub that connects the brake rotor. Plus the tighten up the rear wheel, and key and install a new starter solenoid. We
hoped the trouble was behind us for Sunday, but that was not the case. In practice the chain broke on Kyle car, and upon further
inspection we find that the clutch is frozen up. We install a new clutch assembly, and get Kyle out for the Heat. Kyle is
in a close battle with the 86 of Josh Sharf from Salt Lake City, Utah. Josh takes over Kyle on the front stretch, and Kyle
tries to regain the spot in turn four, but runs out of racing room, and gets together with the 86. All the damage is on Kyle
car, as he needs to be towed in, with two broken radius rods and a bend A joint. Quickly I get on the repairs for the Main
event as the 76 and F2 seem strong. The car is set for the main, starting in the rear, the pack of cars comes down the long
front stretch each one searching for a way around turn one, the tightest on the track. Nikki Booth #16 and Kyle get to the
corner at the same time, Kyle is underneath, hits the bump and jettisons of the 16, spinning her into his door, and causing
body damage, but Kyle is able to continue, the challenge is now to finish ahead or right behind Colin Flynn. Meanwhile Nikki
is out with a bend axlesorry Nikki! Kyles car did not have enough power to made advances through the field. The 76 car is
actually challenging his brother Andrew (70) in the lead, and Colin is strong in fourth, After point leaders Josh Gross (8)
and Austin Murphy (07)get together thing start developing on top as well. Austin is out, and Josh gets send to the back, but
breaks a chain on the restart.
The
86 car of Josh Scharf is strong overtaking Colin Flynn, Kyle is now running for a tie with Colin for fourth, and needs to
get by the #12 car of Jonathan Mawhinney, but to no avail. Kyle ties with Colin, and the decision is made that Colin will
get the fourth place because he had a second place finish during the season, Kyles highest was a third. Trophies were rewarded
to the top five finishers, I was happy the weekend was over, I took the battered 71 car home, we have a month to get it ready
for the INEX season opener at the Bullring. (Friday, April 11,2003)
1.
Andrew Murphy (70) 762
2.
Austin Murphy (07) 756
3.
Josh Gross (8)
738
4.
Colin Flynn (F2)
736
5.
Kyle Huender (71) 736
6.
Broc Murphy (76) 734
7.
Nikki Booth (16) 710
8.
Josh Scharf (86) 544
9.
Jonathan Mawhinney (12) 532
Reporting:
Peter Huender
Kyles February Road course update.
We were looking forward to this weekend, we were third
in points and with good practices and good runs we could hold on to that spot for the third weekend in the four week championship.
The first practice on Saturday February 8th, at the 1.8-mile outside road course at LVMS seemed to show some decent
times. When he came of the track his chain had tightened, and the chain alignment was off, we fixed it, and set Kyle out for
the Heat. Kyle picked the outside pole and was ready to give it a run. When he realized his brakes were soft. He pumped the
brakes and lost them all together, and had to pull out of line as the rest of the field made their way onto the track. Don
Gross, father of the #8 Bando driver Josh Gross helped bleed the line, and send Kyle back out, but he was not allowed back
on the track. Austin Murphy (07) won the heat, followed by brother Andrew (70) and Josh Gross (8). Colin Flynn (F2) blew an
engine. For the Main Kyle started in the back, the brake problem fixed, he worked his way to the front, and passing the start
finish line in 4th. Andrew Murphy (70) wins the race, followed by Josh Shorf (86) from Utah, and Josh Gross (8). For the day Kyle retains his third place in the points.
Sundays late start gave the Bandos very little practice
time. The day would give us just the heat race and the main. Kyle pulled another front row line up for the heat. He spins
in front of the field coming out of turn two, not sure if he got any help. Gets back under way, at the tail of the field,
coming of the back stretch the #12 car spins in the turn, Kyle tries the lower opening but gets together with the #12 in its
door. Damage to Kyles car broken rear bumper and back valance, so he comes off the track and repairs commence.
Austin Murphy wins the heat. Repairs continue through lunch
and the car is ready to take up the rear of the field for the Main event. The car handling OK, he makes up positions as cars
spin, taking the fourth position. Up front it is a strong battle between Josh Gross and Andrew Murphy, and Austin Murphy joins
in , the three swap top position, and all three spin as they come up on a spinning #12 in the hairpins. Kyle continues in
fourth but his car seems to get slower. He is low on gas and Colin Flynn is closing in. White flag, last lap, Andrew is in
the lead, and Austin and Josh behind, after the earlier spin, they cross the finish line in that order. Kyle slow in fourth
is feeling Colin Flynn breathing on his back, coming into the last two turns, when Colin looses it and spins. Kyle takes fourth,
and comes in on fumes.
Josh Gross takes over the top spot in the championship,
followed by Austin, and Andrew Murphy, and Kyle moves one spot down to fourth.
In the off time we will repair the car body, and do a complete
brake job, new pads, brake line, etc. and be ready for the last two events of the winter championship on March 8 and 9th.
January
update.
Outside
road course a learning experience.
The weekend of January 11 and 12th, proved a
valuable learning tool for the Bandolero drivers, it was the first time for all drivers but one, Josh Gross to race at the
1.8-mile road course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The massive course took its toll on all drivers on the first day, as one
after the other spun out, in some of the tight racing corners. Dust and tire smoke filled the air all day, as drivers slammed
on their brakes as soon as they saw the dust from a spinning car. Bandoleros do have a single rear brake, and it is better
left alone, because it can send a car into an immediate spin. Andrew Murphy in the 70ca car proved to have a pretty good handle
on the track as did Josh Gross, they battled up front but eventually Josh was taken out by Andrew who was penalized 20 points
for rough driving in the main event. Josh won the Heat race, while Austin Murphy won the main event, and captured the top
spot in the points standings.
Kyle had a lot of problems as well on the first day, taking a sixth
in the heat race, and a 4th in the main. By a miracle the following day most cars seemed to have overcome their
insecurities of the twist and turns, and spins were a thing of the past. Racing was very tight and strong. Andrew and Josh
battled it out once more and finishing 1 and 2 in both events. Kyle was very strong, and received plenty of kudos from his
racing peers, he came in third in the Heat, and looked really strong for a fourth place in the main event, when he came in
to high in turn one, he collected some loose gravel and spun. He was able to hold on to a fifth spot. Kyle was pulling lap
times of 1 minute and 53 seconds around the 1.8 mile. Kyle is currently third in championship points.
December 16th 2002,
Results from Weekend race
Well the first two races of the winter championship are behind us. On December 14th and 15th, 7 bandoleros,
8 Thunder Roadsters and over 51 Legends participated in the 8 race championship season. The Bandoleros featured the usual
selection of Road Course drivers. The Murphy's: Andrew , Austin and Broc(70, 07,76), Josh Gross(8), Colin Flynn (F2), Kyle
Huender (71) and a new lady driver Nikki Booth (16) driving the car formerly owned by Hayli Rochelle. It was Nikki's first
outing and other than a spin here and there she did quite well. Colin Flynn is showing improvements, and Broc Murphy is following
the Murphy tradition. Josh Gross had a very fast car, but spun several times overtaking Andrew Murphy, he had to settle on
second places for the weekend. Austin and Andrew battled it out often between brothers, Austin is strong enough that he will
take his brother one of these days, but Andrew had the top car, and won all the events. Kyle did well. The car was slower
than the top three of Andrew, Austin and Josh, but he drove wel, and seemed like a steady fourth, without competition. He
finished fourth in both heats on Saturday and sunday and took a third on Sunday in the Main event, almost finishing second,
but Josh overtook him on the last turn before the checkered. He tried to push his car for Saturdays Main, and unfortunately
spun three times, finishing 6th.
December 2002,
Well it is time to start racin again.Everything seems cool on the car, i invested in some a an z joints that I undoubtedly
will use during the road race schedule. The track is pretty rough on the cars, and just a little of road excursion can easily
bend up some of these parts. The cooler weather shoud help the overheating problem we had in the summer in the car. I also
will be getting a remote oil filter which will give me a reater oil capacity and therefore less of a chance for overheating.
I also added ten pounds of weight to the car, Kyle was DQ'd in the last race for being 7 lbs under weight. He has gained some
weight himself too. I also installed a fire extinguisher in the car.. We are ready for the first races This december 14 and
15th. We will continue with the 7-11 sponsorship through the winter championships, and most likely throughout 2003.
I am expecting at least five cars in the Bando competition. The Murphy Brothers, Andrew, Austin and Broc. Kyle
of course and Colin Flynn. Not sure if Josh Gross will be competing in the bandos or practicing in the Legends. The word
is that six more driver may join the bandos before the Bullring season starts.
November 2002,
The car is still on jacks, and I have been taking it easy as the free time from racing allows me to do some arts stuff
for "Race Art of Las Vegas". This months centers around the Awards Banquet on November 16th, were the top 10 drivers will
be honored in each division. Kyle finished 7th in the Bullring standings, but took the Nevada Title in the National INEX points.For
the rest of November we will put the car back together, and be ready for the Road course races in the middle of december.
October 2002
The car is in pieces, checking for wear and tear while there is a break in between the oval track
season and the road course season starting in december. Then put the car back together and get some replacement parts.
Our first year racing is now behind us, and we have learned a tremendous amount of stuff. It also
has cost us close to 10.000 dollars if you count the car and the trailers. We were warned about the cost of racing and still
it has come somewhat as a surpise. But with the essentials in place next year should be less expensive to run the season,
and we are open for sponsorships if anyone would like to help us out.
Probably the best thing and most rewarding is that Kyle won the State championship in his first year,
finishing 17th in the nation in the Bandits division he had the highest points number of Nevada competitors. The INEX pointsystem
is somewhat redundant as those who participated in the most races have a better chance in winning the championship, Kyle ended
up driving in two more races than his closest competitor Josh Gross. However Kyle was very consistent, tried his best with
waht he had to work with and only had one DNS (did not start) As we tried to get the car ready, unfortuntely two laps to late.
Kyle finished 7th in the Bullring track championship, and 34th in the valvoline cup in the scaled
stock division, includes drivers competing in Mini-Cup, Legends, Allison Legacy, Bandolero, Baby Grand, Cup Lite, Cyclone,
Dwarf, or any other scaled down, full bodied, weekly racing division, or touring series.
So we had a good year and can only hope for a better year next season. Kyle has grown a lot, the
car has come together and a new season will give us new challenges.
There will be changes as several of the Bando drivers are moving up to Legends. Josh Gross will attempt
to make the switch, as will Tom Lovelady who shows a lot of promise in the Legends. Kevin Terrell will make the switch, while
bear Rzesnowiecky is going full-time kart racing, and has sold his Bandos. No word on Eric Chelberg, but the Murphy's will
return, Andrew the track champ, and Austin will be joined by little brother Broc. I understand from 600 racing that several
new driver may join the ranks, as Bear's bandos were sold, and also Hayli Rochelle Bando was sold. Broc Murphy is driving
Tom Lovelady's old # 2.
Sept 14, 2002
Final points Race at Bullring, and getting set for the Road Course.
Kyle reminded me that today was exactly a year ago that he took his first driving class. My a lot has happened since
then, and how has he grown in his driving. The boy who took the first two laps at the test track at full speed came to the
reality of speed and consequences as the car got loose coming out of turn four and spun, ending up in the grass.
This weekend not only celebrates a year in racing but also the final points race at the Bullring, and therefore the end
of the INEX Asphalt oval championship. As of last week entries on the 600 racing website, it looks like Kyle has the NEVADA
rookie championship, considering he was the only one. But he is also leading the pack of nevada drivers for the Nevada Bandits
championship. But things can still work out differently as only the 20 top finishes will be counted.
With the final races Kyle showed his biggest improvements on friday night running a hard race and finishing 5th in 8
cars. Just a great job.
Next up will be the Road Course season. kyle is really looking forward to it, he enjoys the road course. 600 racing is
also setting up a championship called the Indian Summer Championship consisting of 8 races, December 14-15, January
11&12, February 8-9 and finally March 8-9th. He will also drive this coming weekend September 21-22 at the road
course.
august 31,2002,
Kyle's racing with the pack
After struggling much of the year the car is finally handling pretty good. Kyle is sticking with
the pack of cars and even makes attempts at passing. "I believe we are running the right gear, now it becomes a matter of
set up", Kyle's dad said. "Kyle is running a high line around the track, and we need to get him to the bottom", he continued.
"The car is between tight and loose, and it really depends on the track temperatures, but the car is handling well."
The only other problem the car is encountering is with the starter, which does not seem to provide
enough power to turn over the engine when it is in certain positions. it is just a minor problem.
With just two more INEX races to go, it looks like Kyle will be retaining his Nevada Rookie title.
August 4th,2002
Kyle leads some laps, and is involved in some crashes.
Kyle saw two sides of a new change the INEX people made this weekend. They decided to remove the
mirrors of the Bandolero cars after some protest had been made due to excessive blocking by some cars. Kyle pulled for the
pole, and with the engine broken in, and the axle moving smoothly he led the first two laps on friday August 2nd. Not knowing
how close the pack of 7 cars was behind him he kept a clean run around the track. But then Josh Gross passed him and he was
stuck in the middle and fell back as the engine started to develop a problem. It sounded as if it was not receiving enough
gas on the long stretch and he fell back a quarter lap.
It proved bebeficial that he fell behind as the center pack got involved in a costly pile up, that
destroyed several cars. The mirrors were quickly blamed. Kyle avoided the crash on friday. But the races on Saturday did not
prove that lucky as he was on the tail of the group both times when another pile up happened. Both times Kyle spun after stepping
on the brake and turning the car around while avoiding the accident. Bear Rzesnowiecky backed up into Kyle on one occasion
bending the left spindle and causing minor damage to his car body. He finished 7th and 8th in the events. Now we need to find
a solution to the loss of power in the front and back stretch.
July 28th 2002
Kyle joins 7-11 racing family.
Kyle joined the racing family of 7-11 team of Bill Lambert, who runs the 7-eleven store on Las vegas
Boulevard and Craig road. The elaborate team already supports such drivers as Justin Johnson (legends), Dan Fitzgerald (Modifieds),
Kevin Terrell (Bandoleros), Darren Rollins (Bombers), Thane Alderman (Late Models) and Kyle is honored to join the team. The
#71 Bandolero now sports a 7-eleven logo on the hood, and two smaller signs on the rear panel behind the drivers window. Bill
is a great supporter of the local racing community, and also an important link to the Nellis Air Force base. He offers special
deals for the drivers and fans alike, check out his webpage. Just click the link on the top of the page.
Thank Bill for your support of the 71 team.
July 2002; Breaking in the engine!
Well we have been breaking in the engine, a little higher RPM's each time during the races
in late June and now in july, and we are ready to challege. On Saturday July 13 Kyle had a heat and kept up with the cars
in the pack, quite a different scene from the lap behind. He felt very good about it, and enjoyed it alot. We are almost ready
to run the engine full out, and at that time we are able to play with gears, clutches and set up to increase his speed.
So still a long way to go, but it nice to see he can run with the pack.
The heat at the track is unbearable, it takes a strain on all of us, and especially of the
young drivers in their suits. Also the cars are running hot. Still quite some time to go with the heat.
Kyle remains top in his division in Nevada, with Bear Rzesnowiecky some 125 points behind.
Bear has less races, but has had very strong finishes. In the track points race, Bear has passed Kyle.
Doing great Kyle, keep up the good work, and stay cool.
June 29, 2002.
NEW AXLE, NEW ENGINE, NEW HOPE!
Tested the car yesterday, after I spend a week covered in dirt and grease. My wife did not enjoy
the new cologne of choice, the smell of Goop, soap, oil, gas en grease can stay with you for days. But I changed the bend
axle, lowered the seat according to the new INEX rules, and I bought and installed a new engine. This placed a strain on the
pocketbook, and the heat did not help in the installation of the aforementioned changes on the #71 Bandolero. But all went
well and the patient is in recovery. The Axle rolls as smooth as a bowling ball, Kyle can not hit his head on the front nerf
bar, and the engine will take a little longer as we have to break it in.
By the end of July we should see Kyle running with the pack. He drove Josh Gross car a few weeks
back and did some very competetive laps. "I am amazed at Kyle dedication and patience, he has enjoyed himself driving even
at the slower pace, but I understand he may want to be more competetive, hopefully these changes will help".
Car continues to be slowest on the track. Kyle looks good in the National points.
posted on 6-18-02
We have improved on many things in the car, the latest was the look, and though it looks faster with
the new color scheme, we continue to have a lack of power in the 71 car. Although at times we thought maybe Kyle was holding
back, we had him drive Josh gross car and he took immediately two seconds of his times he places in the 71 car. Driving very
competetive laps in the low 22's to mis 21 seconds. The front drivers seem to be in that general vecinity of the lower 21
seconds. So we know Kyle kicks butt.
So now it is time to change the set up on the 71. Don Gross has offered to work with me to try to
match Josh's set up, to see if we can gain some speed out of the 71. If that does not work it may be time for a new engine.
Meanwhile Kyle has the top spot in the INEX points in his division of the Nevada drivers. As more
races are being driven he jumps up and dowm in the points overall, and the final tally will not be revealed till the end of
the year. But he has been as high as fifth nationally. Go to the Point standings page for regular updates. Kyle also participates
in the Valvoline cup, and has been as high as thrird in that points race. Similar to INEX points this goes by quantity of
races, and new drivers are continuously adding their points.Which of course makes him drop down, none the less we are extremely
content and proud of Kyle's archievements this year.
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NEW LOOK for the 71 CAR.
The 31st of May will be the premiere of the new look. Kyle has been driving with the old Justin Waters
body for over six months now, and has kept damage to a minimum. However wear and tear of loading and just general appearance
are making it necessary to retire the Black/orange body with the flames. In 2001 Justin Waters got into many accidents and
the body shows more rivets than Frankenstein had stitches.
The new look for the 71 team was decided on even before we got the bando in September 2001. Kyle
has been a big fan of Jason Allen, and chose the #71 for that reason. The new look somewhat reflects the colors of Jason's
#71 late model, except we picked Fluorescent Red over a white body, with a black bottom stripe to absorb some of the tracks
dirt and rubber. The roof will be red as well, and will have white numbers. The doors will have red fluorescent numbers. Kyle
has not picked up any sponsors but is currently looking, the large open areas of white offer a perfect spot to advertise your
product.
Kyle and Peter would like to thank Charlie Wahl of "Off the Wahl" Graffix for the last minute
supply of Numbers for the car.
The next race will be the INEX feature on friday May 31st, and then the Bullring events of Saturday
June 1st.
(posted May 28th)
New Carburator shows changes!
We changed the carburator today at the road course and showed instant improvements.
Before he was running 1 minute 15 sec laps, and after the carb change a fast one of 1 minute 8 seconds. He settle for
a steady 1:11.
However avoiding a cone in the road spun him out of the main event.
We will practice next week at the Bullring.
(posted April 27th,2002)
Do we need a new carburator?
Kyle continues to run slow, and cannot get much power out of his car. The rest of the field seems
to get quicker, and more competetive.We are getting a new Carburator, hopefully that will solve some things. We will test
at the Road course.
(posted April 24th 2002)
Restrictore plates cause havoc on engines.
The Restrictor Plates have played a major role in the outcome of the races, some cars are very strong,
while some of last years top contenders are struggling to find speed. Kyle is getting more comfortable with the track and
his speeds are improving, however we are having problems with the car over heating and loosing power. Which is why we are
trailing in points as Kyle has pulled of the track on several times. We hope that we can figure out a way to fix the problems
and let Kyle get used to improving his lap times instead of having to worry about engine worries. (posted 4/2/02
Kyle first Bullring adventure.
Well Kyle's been looking forward to driving at the Bullring for a long time. But with a new
track there are new challenges, and with a new season new rules. The bandos spend a lot of time in tech, and we lost
one chance at practice because we had to put on a track transponder. Then we had to put in a rev limiter which was later
taken out, and finally we do have something in common with NASCAR. Yes we both have restrictor plate racing. The put a restrictor
plate on the cars which slowed them down about two seconds from previously timed laps.
Not that Kyle had to worry about any of this. He took his time around the track found a line he was
comfortable with and tried not to disturb the faster cars. He drove it little by little faster each time, but still way off
compared to the lead cars. However he had fun, and claimed over and over " I did not spin out" something that the car was
famous for before we bought it.
The race was exciting. The bandolero drivers were introduced to the small crowd of spectators by
"real TV" John Daly. He interviewed each, and then the race was on. Kyle had qualified 7th out of 8 cars, and started in the
back next to Branden Williams. David Ross had the pole in his first Bandolero race.(he has raced before). The race quickly
showed two strong cars, one of the Clark boys and David Ross, they were actually so fast that they lapped the field,
and Kyle and Branden were lapped twice. After race inspection controversy showed that the restrictor plates had been installed
in the wrong place. There was little supervision in this from INEX officials. So no one was to be blamed for the mistake.
The BEST coalition for a safe and drug free Nevada race was not a points race, more a chance to practice.
Anyway, Kyle did lap Branden, but was lapped himself by all the other drivers, the Patrick and Chris
Clark, Josh Gross, Tom Lovelady, Andrew Murphy, David Ross. Chris Clark pulled off the track so Kyle finished sixth, but with
a lot more experience and ready to take on the next race.
Kyle claims a third place in road race.
In the third race on the weekend of February 2nd and 3rd at LVMS we had once more a learning experience. Plenty of seat time,
and some minor repairs. On saturday the field consisted of three rookies. Andrew Murphy and David Ross joined Kyle on the
track. Andrew was pretty confident and his car was handling well. Kyle missed his teacher Josh Gross to follow, but stayed
in there. Davis Ross had his share of first time out gear and chain problems.
On Sunday the field was joined by
Joey Mogar, Josh gross and Kevin Terrel driving the 17 car of 600 racing. Kevin Spend most of the day in the pits working
on the gears, while Joey and Josh were fast. Kyle first time out he finished second, then we tried to adjust the spring tension.
He got high in a turn and collected coned and debris, and bend the spindle and heim. Don Gross was quick in finding and adressing
the problem, he fixed it with some new parts and Kyle was ready for the heat, however he was cautious. In the main we returned
the spring settings.
The green flag fell and the pack advanced to turn one. Joey and Josh head to head, and Andrew
close behind. Joey let off to allow the charging Josh and Andrew through however both had too much speed for turn one. Andrew
spins, josh spins, and Davis Ross panics seeing the spinning cars and turns it around as well. Joey Cleared the mess, and
Kyle starting in the back shoots to the drop off to avoid the cars blocking the road. Kyle follows joey in second while the
rest collects themselves. Josh and David get together once more in the race, while Andrew has slowed considerably. Josh car
is much faster and takes over Kyle with two laps to go, while Ross inches closer. On the final turn Ross tries to overtake
kyle for the third spot, goes wide and spins it around. Kyle's remarks, that was my best race... wait for the bullring my
son.
Kyle learn a lot and has loads of fun in his second race.
Kyle drove his second and third time race the weekend of January 19th and 20th,2002. He got a lot of seat time and is starting
to feel very comfortable on the road course, increasing his laptime each time he comes around.He still has some ways to go
before he will run up front, but the time behind the steering wheel will certainly help. One thing is for sure he can't wait
to get back in the car for february 2 and 3rd, on the same track, and his Bullring Debut on March 9th. (posted January 23rd.2002)
Kyle wins a trip to Daytona 500 in contest.
Looks like Kyle and his dad might be going to the Daytona 500, thanks to the Country Farms Bread they purchased and ate early
in the year. The maker of Bread had a contest that offered the grand prize winner a trip for two to daytona for a four day/
three night stay at a hotel, tickets to the Busch race and the Cup race, transportation and spending money.
We received
registered confirmation and it looks like we will be going to Daytona this year. More on this to come, Kyle is thrilled, but
keeps it subdued till we actually have the tickets in hand.
Kyle will try for full season in 2002.
Kyle Huender driver of the Bandolero # 71 will try to drive his first full season in the division. He will compete in several
road courses in the inside course at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and all the INEX sanctioned friday night races for national
points at the Bullring. And also the several Saturday night races that will be held at the same venue.It is a pretty busy
schedule but the young driver understands the pressure of the full schedule. He will take it a race at the time, and he hopes
the car holds up as well.
See the schedule for dates.
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