MENIFEE, CA – On August 24th we rolled into Monroe Washington for rounds 13 & 14 for the MOD Series. Monroe has one of the longest straight line tracks with a very unique and challenging obstacle course.
The obstacle course is on asphalt with dirt ramps. It started out with a double to a single rhythm section. Then it went into a sweeping turn to the first big tabletop. Sixty feet later was a giant tabletop into a very tight u-turn. Then the straight line race track that consisted of, a five foot tall tabletop and then it was about 80 feet to the cars. Ninety feet after the fifth car was the finish line. This track was set up to test the driver’s ability. This track definitely showed that horsepower is important, but driving skill is what it takes to advance.
In a field of ten trucks we were proud to say that we went to the finals in both straight line and obstacle course in round 13. In straight line finals The Fabtech Obsession had to settle for second place against “Driver of the Year” Linsey Weenk.
Round 13 Obstacle course was very challenging especially during our semi final pass. The other driver hit the turning post receiving a 2 second penalty giving the win to the Fabtech Obsession by more than a second. We all know turning posts have always been penalties. The other competitor said we did not go over this rule in the drivers meeting. With this complaint of the other driver, officials had made the decision to rerun the race. Rick had to prove himself once again by winning with another honest win. This put us into the finals once again against Linsey Weenk. The Fabtech Obsession gave his little 468 motor all she had and was up on two wheels in the corner giving Linsey the win.
Round 14 straight line racing The Fabtech Obsession pulled the fastest time in round one even with a red light penalty. Having a red light you are disqualified and your time doesn’t count. Given only 1 point for this race the Fabtech Obsession is still in first place.
In Obstacle racing The Fabtech Obsession ended up in third place. The points from rounds 13 & 14 gave the Fabtech Obsession a good points lead over second place.
To stay in first place in this series there is no room for mistakes. We need to stay focused and give it all we’ve got so we can show people to win the series and dedicated this to Rick’s Dad is our #1 Obsession.
