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"Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us" - Hebrews 8:1 At the Track ... Update - 27th November, 2006 Hi everyone, The last few months have certainly been a test of faith as everything imaginable has seemed to go wrong: various engine and electrical problems ~ even a minor 'mishap' resulting in a slightly damaged front-end due to engine difficulties. Kev had to continually re-focus on the reason for this project. Following much prayer and perspiration, the team finally headed off to Warnambool for the running of the Annual Jack Willsher Cup (big stuff!) The guys looked very professional and 'cool' until it was time to open the trailer ~ our fearless leader had forgotten (is this typical???) to take the key for the trailer! Having secured the only remaining spot which was right in the middle of the parking area, it was difficult to disguise 4 (then 3) grown men physically wrestling with the padlock. After much embarrassment, the lock gave in and it was 'all systems go' at last! The question remained ~ Would the engine let Kev down, again? Would he have a chance to really compete or would it be a fizzer again? Having no experience on this type of car (beam-axle), everything was new. The 'Four Stooges' headed for the dummy grid for Race 1 (our first race in the car). . Race 1/Heat 2 - Started from the rear as we were classified as Rookies. FINISHED: 8th (All faces beaming) . Race 2/Heat 3 - Started from the rear (still classified as Rookies). FINISHED: 7th (Smiles even broader) . Race 3/Heat 6 - Started from the rear (still Rookies!) In with some of Australia's BEST! FINISHED: 6th (Awesome!) Next Race: FINAL! Surprising everyone because we thought we were in for the B-Main, everyone was 'blown away' including our competitors who'd witnessed the 'break-in' earlier in the evening! It was a very high-class field including the cream of Australia's Formula 500 drivers. Kev reports: "It was a hard-fought race with a few 'yellows' and one very serious 'red' light periods. Fortunately, no-one was injured, however there was some very sad equipment around by the end of the night. At the last re-start, we had moved up to 4th position ~ UNREAL! Words fail me ~ (that is Unreal). However, the outside front tyre picked up something on the track from a wrecked car and it deflated very quickly. The steward flagged us to the infield with 6 laps to go. Because of the puncture, the car was uncontrollable and we nearly hit the fence twice. (The steward did me a favour)." Kev was so excited when he got out of the car that he surprised the officials by his exuberance! They'd never seen such excitement from someone who'd been forced to retire from a race ~ little did he know the sense of achievement that all the team now had ~ The car's still in one piece and it can GO! Simpson, here we come! God's presence was truly felt and thanks, everyone, for your continued prayer support! Outreach 500 has now achieved what we were always hoping for ~ credibility in the eyes of the racing fraternity! Praise God! Our ongoing aim is to be seen as a serious contender within the racing fraternity, gaining the acceptance of our peers and opening the doors for God's love to 'reach out in outreach' = Outreach 500. Next Race Meeting is in Simpson on 9th December, 2006 AD. Check site for regular updates now the season' commenced in earnest. Love and blessings, Marg _________________________ Past Updates 20th November 2006