MX1 first test

[Messenger Racing]

Here are a couple of teaser shots from the first rolling run of the Messenger MX1. The location is an undisclosed area 51 type of place - if we told you where it is, we would have to shoot you!

Typical test with no big problems. Had trouble shifting but found that problem. Tach not working but found that. Throttle stuck on pedal stop - new one being built!

Hope to make some more passes this weekend with significantly lower gears and all of the other items fixed.

Jay Messenger
www.messengerracing.com

[VehDyn]

Great job. You could probably run out on that road for days without being seen.

Since it is Texas, he is serious about the shooting thing. He's allowed to.

[Messenger Racing]

Yup, that road runs north and south. I can go 3 hours north and 14 hours south and still be in Texas!

Why don't you Woodlands guys run by after lunch and take a look.

Oh, and by the way concealed firearms are allowed at my bank!

JM
Muleshoe, Texas

[Messenger Racing]

I have finally updated some info on my blog at www.messengerracing.com (click on News).

There is a quick youtube video of last weekends blast!

JM

[jerry freeman]

Are you going to put wings on that car to run FB?

Jerry

[RussMcB]

Awesome. Congratulations. It looks great. Can't wait to see it in person. Do you think it will make an ARRC appearance in November?

[Messenger Racing]

Jerry,
Yes it will have a full diffuser plus wings for FB. They are just off for the sake of simplicity now. I am still undecided on the air box and scoop. I have a couple of ideas floating around in my head. The first outing may still have the FC airscoop in place,

Russ,
Sorry, can't make Atlanta - that is something like a 25-30 hour tow from the middle of the US where I live. I am sure it will be a heck of a bash!

JM

[Mike B]

Sorry, can't make Atlanta - that is something like a 25-30 hour tow from the middle of the US where I live. I am sure it will be a heck of a bash!

JM

C'mon, Jay! The Belling clan drove twice as far, and I think they're going to do it again!

[RussMcB]

I started to mention to Jay that there was a tow fund in 2007, but the Bellings (deservedly) got a huge slice of that pie. Probably didn't put a dent in their expenses.

Jay, we know it's asking a lot, but keep your options open. Having you and your car at the ARRC would be great for the F1000 group, and we can almost guarantee a great time.

[Sean Maisey]

As my old college roommate used to say, "I've got three guys over here who say you are a complete woosie if you don't do it".

Strangely it always seemed to be effective...

All levity aside, I would really like to see your conversion there. As things are shaping up this should be another year of some really cool (and really different) cars competing. Yours would be a welcome addition.

Regards,
Sean

[996kyle]

Bellings will be there, so will I (Kyle Oberndorf). I am also travelling from Vancouver Canada, 2 hours north of Seattle. It is going to be great. We are also heading to the June Sprints, perhaps that will be the other good spot for us to all meet and race?

Cheers
Kyle
C U soon

[Messenger Racing]

Ever run in to my buddy Ian Wood up there? Great guy - we used to be teammates in the old S2 pro series driving for Team San Diego.

So if you drive to Atlanta do you come across Texas on I 40? How many hours is it - a gazillion?

As far as my attendance, I only get 2 weeks off a year and the runoffs takes one and the wife thinks she should get some of that time.

I am not familiar with the Atlanta race - how many days does it last? What classes will be racing?
JM

[RussMcB]

Jay, take a look at arrc-online.com. It will give you an idea of the schedule.

IIRC, you may or may not run on Sunday. Sundy usually has the "special" races, such as IT enduro, "Pro Shoot Out", etc. The "regular" (non-Runoffs) classes, such as FB, have sessions Friday and race Saturday. Thursday is a track test day that almost everyone does.

[Messenger Racing]

I have been too busy to update posts but I have finally added too my blog at www.messengerracing.com Click on "news"

There you will find the story of the Pueblo NN outing as a F1000 and a DSR update. Here are some photos from our test session and the Pueblo race.

JM