Ford Race to the Dream -More new Pictures, Post #101

[4 Dog Mother]

Amy is currently on the phone with an update right now! Today was day one of practice. One thing they practiced was an off road course in a Ford F-150. She said that was totally awesome. The other thing they practiced was driving the Ford F-350 truck some. She said that's going to be the challenge of it all for her. They have to back a Ford F-350 Dually with a 24-foot trailer at a 90 degree angle after completing a road course.

More practice tomorrow. They get like 3-10 lap sessions in stock cars with an in car instructor, get to do a pit stop, and then they will also practice more of what they did today. I think she said something about one of the challenges being tomorrow night too, but the bulk of the challenges are actually set for Monday!

Parts of this challenge will also include drag races, but we're sketchy on the specifics so she'll give the majority of the details when she's home and can post herself. She's supposed to call with an update tomorrow night if she can, so we'll try to update you all as we learn more then! Again, thanks for everybody's support.

[Cinder & Smoke]

The other thing they practiced was driving the Ford F-350 truck some.
She said that's going to be the challenge of it all for her.
They have to back a Ford F-350 Dually with a 24-foot trailer at a 90 degree angle
after completing a road course.

OMG!

Backing a trailer can be a bit of a "challenge" ... here's the Fire Department way >>>
(Ask Sista Christy to *TEXT* this to Our Driver >>>

Grip the Steering Wheel at the BOTTOM (NOT the top or sides)

Move Hands and BOTTOM of steering wheel in the direction you Want the TRAILER to go ...

Move BOTTOM of wheel to the LEFT (the wheel is turning CLOCKwise) and the
TRAILER will turn to the LEFT (or toward the driver's side).

Move BOTTOM of wheel to the RIGHT, and the TRAILER turns to the RIGHT
(or towards the passenger side).

Make GENTLE corrections ... if things go wrong - PULL STRAIGHT AHEAD
till the rig is lined up straight and try again.

Best to face yourself FORWARD and watch the action in your mirrors.

It's (almost) easy!

GOOOOO, Amy ~~~ Drive **FASST**!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I think she said something about one of the challenges being tomorrow night too,
but the bulk of the challenges are actually set for Monday!

She's supposed to call with an update tomorrow (Sunday) night if she can,
so we'll try to update you all as we learn more then!
Again, thanks for everybody's support.

Well ???

Did we hear from Our Driver (or her Pit Crew) last night?

How's the Amy Go FAASST! Project coming along?

Today's the Big Race Day ... so >>>

Have **PHUNN** and >>>

GOOOOO, Amy ~~~
Drive **FAASST**!!

[4 Dog Mother]

Last update was last night and she is having a ball! She didn't do very well with the challenge of backing up the truck with a trailer so she doesn't expect to win the big prize but she is having a great time. I am sure she will have lots to report when she gets home. She said Ralph went to the beach yesterday and to some shops - he was having a good time too even though he doesn't get to go to the racetrack with her. Today there will be some drag racing and other things that not being a race fan I can't remember. Maybe Christy and her dad can get on later - but it looks like they will be home tomorrow.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Are we havin **PHUNN**?

She is having a ball!

She didn't do very well with the challenge of backing up the truck with a trailer
so she doesn't expect to win the big prize ...
but she is having a great time.

... but it looks like they will be home tomorrow.

Hey ... WE ALL Had **PHUNN** - chequered flaggie or not!

Not ebberbuddie can say they've {{{HUGGED}}} a NASCAR Driver!
Now WE can!


BIGG {{{HUGS}}} to OUR Driver!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well ...

How did "WE" do?

Are we gonna have "Film at 11" ??
Sure hope "we" had **PHUNN** ... The Pep Squad sure did!

[anna_66]

I can't wait to hear how things went for you Amy, sounds like it was fun!

[4 Dog Mother]

She called Christy (home) this morning to say they were at the airport but wouldn't be in Toledo until 5:30 pm. Ralph's parents were picking them up and taking them back to their house to pick up the dogs. Don't know if we will hear from them or not. The awards banquet was held last night but they only announced the top three. She was not one of them. But she said she found out that every one there had more experience than she did. The retired lady raced sprint cars! But she was still very excited about her experience and very glad she got to go - a once in a life time experience for sure!

[cyber-sibes]

OMG , that sounds like so much fun for you, although I would have been quite happy hanging out with Ralph on the sidelines! You're brave, girl!!! Plus it sounds like you're going to get a chance to get together with some of them for more fun & fast driving - cool! Looking forward to the pictures!