Tuff 73's Blog (5)

Hello All, I know its been awhile since I have been on 1320x- had to upgrade my computer and I have had alot of viruses too! And life has been very busy as well! Its now the day after race day and what a day it was! temperature got to 40 degrees celsius by late afternoon- but the meeting went on and I'm happy to say that Tuff 73 and I came runner up in our bracket ( 10 -11:99 secs). I ran in the 10.50's and 10.60's all day- track was there, then it was'nt, heat was getting hotter- the weathe… Continue

Well what can I say...... I had a fantastic time. Tuff and I were back together racing after our last run in January 2009 ( Yes I had to let hubby race a few times- that's what happens when you share a racing car!). I was determined to go rounds and go rounds I did! There was a turnout of 150 cars competing in 7 brackets from front engine dragsters to later model cars as well. I entered the GAS class, this was supposed to be run as a Chicago shootout bracket originally, but turned into a dial… Continue

Hey All, Come and check out the Aussie Racers radio program every thursday night from 8pm - Go to www.speedfm.com.au, register ( it's free) and listen in on the night or click on podcast tab and listen to the interviews at your own leisure. Catch up with my interviews with women in Motorsport and the car scene in general, plus the other fantastic interviews with Aussie racers too! Speed fm also have a link to speedscene too, so you can listen to the best of the Aussie and USA racers. Cheers… Continue

Well had an absolute Blast!!! I was only a spectator, but the girls did really well!!! First congratulations to Terri Sander and Mamas Toy- She won the Super Street Final in her Rover, her opponent was Mardi Chapman another female racer, that's a Win and Runner up in an all GIRLS final! Congratulations to Doina Day, she can runner up in her class- Super charged outlaws. special mention to Kelly Corbett, she top qualified in Modified in her altered. Another special mention, Deb made the semi f… Continue

Tru Blue Drag Racing Championships- Australia Day Weekend - Sun 25th Jan 2009. Tuff and I had some fun this week end, and it went a little like this................................. I raced with two other female racers, Jacqui and Leanne Braggs ( yes there are two Leanne B's in this world! hahahaha). There were approx 85 cars in our class ranging from 7 secs to 12 sec cars. i ran three qualifiers, but sadly not cool enough to try for a 10.20, but my two rounds went a little like this.. Ist… Continue