OLD GOSSIP

31-12-06: Lack of news??? ...
OK, the website editor needs to apologise for the lack of news updates. It's not that there hasn't been any, she's just been a little
pre-occupied. So, as a quick recap of what's happened over the last month.
Our Skinnygirl Ash turned 17 and got her license, next step is to start training, and hopefully we'll see her on the track in the
future.
Bevan received the body for his hotrod (you know the one you're waiting to read the article about?). And he's been busily working
on attaching it to his chassis.
Mick moved his chassis and engine to "Bev's Shed" and has been working on that also, as much as time permits.
And the Brad acheived a personal best on the 1st December with a 11.19sec pass.
The past two meets have been successful in regards to seeing what the car and driver are capable of, and also seeing some
consistency in our times. Brad's reaction times and launches are looking good, and the team is generally working really well
together.
Happy New year to all. Be merry and be safe.

12-11-06: The drama of the last week is over ...
With all hands on deck... and I do mean everyone in the team turned out to lend a hand, the XA is making beautiful music again.
Looks like we'll be ready. Just a few little bits and pieces to tidy up through the week, and we'll be racing again. Thanks to
everyone for helping out.
09-11-06: Another year older for our Crew Cheif ...
A big happy birthday to Bevan from all your fans. Another year older, another year wiser??

05-11-06: uh-oh there's trouble in the shed...
The day started out innocently enough, with Mick and Bevan getting ready to install a new shifter, only to look under the hoist
and discover a small brake leak. Then Mick checked the levels and condition of the fluids only to discover something he didn't
want to know..... Looked like a blown head gasket... Oh Boy, that's a bit of work to get through. So all hands on deck, to install
the shifter, then fix the brake leak, then with the light fading on the weekend they made a start on finding the cause of water in
the sump.
Phew, only blown, no water damage, no water in the pistons, nothing cracked...... So next weekend is cleaning out all that
contaminated oil, replacing the gasket, and putting it all back together.... (plus all the other stuff that goes with it, if you're a
knowledgeable car nut.) Big job for some, but the boys will work like dogs to get it done so they can be racing again on the
18th... Fingers crossed.

29-10-06: SkinnyGirl turns 18
A big happy birthday to one of our SkinnyGirls who turned 18 during the week. All the fatboyz and skinnygirls joined in the
celebrations, and all had a wonderful time. Best wishes for the year ahead.

21-10-06: A Big Thanks
Before we get into the details of how we did, we need to say thankyou to those dedicated soles who helped us out in the off
season. Wade from Forrestfield Auto Electrics for all the work he did in hooking up the NOS system, and the added bonus of
making our trailer visible in the dark. It looks great Wade... Thanks to Steve from Palmer Signs for popping around to the Shed
on Friday before the meet, and putting all the stickers in place. They look fantastic, and I'm sure our other sponsors will be happy
to see they're names nice and clear on the car. Thanks to Terry for fixing up that ugly bit of cancer in the door. You're a Star
mate, and we hope to race with you again at nostalgia. And last but certainly not least, thanks to all our sponsors who've come
on board this season. We hope to make you proud.

21-10-06: The first Meet of the season
The first meet of the season was a bit different for us this year.... we were ready!! Now the secret is out about what's been
happening at the shed in the off season. Alot of little fixups, and the installation of the NOS system. Well, as you can see by our
times, (11.29 was the best), the NOS is working for us.
Brad surprised everyone, even himself with an awesome performance in the drivers seat, especially when he pulled out an 11.55
on an 11.55 dialin with an 0.025 reaction time. Well done.
We finished the day with a broken fan belt (for those of you who were concerned about the towtruck ride back down the track.)
Nothing serious. So see you all again next meet for some more fast times Happy Fatboyz all 'round.