Results from 5-18-22 Sonoma drags. We had 14 bikes and a few others just doing testing. The weather was warm and the wind was blowing. A few new riders, ne on a BMW 1000rr another on a Aprilia and a Turbo Hayabusa doing some testing. The early car count was low so the practice rounds were moving pretty quick. Great day to get some runs in.
I think I was the #2 or #3 qualifier based on my reaction time in testing. First round I was matched up with Tyler on his back up bike, Harley. I had run a 9.315, 9.324 and 9.380 in testing before traction went away and I spun badly off the line on my other 2 test runs. I dial a 9.35. Tyler dials a 12.50 on the Harley. We take off and my .034 reaction time has Tyler covered as he is .103. I ran a 9.412 letting off and Tyle breaks out running a 12.447. On to the next round for me.
Next round I am matchup up against Lucas on his Buell. I dial a 9.36 and he dials a 12.85. Again, I have another good reaction time, .049 to his late .216. I pass him early and again back off to be sure not to break out. I run a 9.504 to his 13.091. On to round 3.
Next up is Richie Love on his Harley. This will be a much more difficult race. The wind is picking up and dying down making it hard to pick a dial. I plug in 9.38 and he dials 13.00 I'm on a roll, I have a .034 reaction to his .075. I chase him and he breaks out running a 12.934 and I take the win with a 9.405. Finals up next.
I will be racing Tom Myers on his Yamaha Fazer. Tom has had some killer reaction times, going .002 the previous round. My 3 week win streak may be about to end. I dial a 9.37 and Tom dials a 13.20. He will take off first and I will have to chase him down. The tree lights up and out the corner of my eye I see Tom go's red by -.014 and I win at the starting line. Good thing for me. I take off and instantly go into a wheelie! I end up running a 9.63 and thank my lucky stars. The streak continues, 4 wins in a row.
Next race is next week 5-25-22.
