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More Competitors

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Ultimate Speed Challenge practice runs went from noon until 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, July 23rd. This was a GREAT time to see all of the Ultimate Speed cars and get some idea of who may the fastest on race day!
 
Below are pictures of some of our competitors:
First is Tim Troyer from Wayne-Holmes County. Tim is about 6'3" tall. His car features an unusual steering system controlled by a turn of his wrist and a hand brake operated by a rip cord. In spite of Tim's large size his car is very well streamlined and includes a long windshield to improve the aerodynamics of the car. Look for Tim to turn in some fast times this year!

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Minor repairs needed to be made to allow the brake
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to comply with new rules introduced at inspection.

The Zero-Error Team featuring driver, Jamie Berndt with Derek Fitzgerald, Dave Berndt, and Crew Chief, Kevin Frank.

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Another shot of extreme streamlining in the
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Kevin Frank/Zero-Error Special