I decided at the end of last racing season that I was going to build another drag blaster for a 14/15 year old kid that races with us. His family is very involved and he is a great kid and always helps out. A little behind the motivation was I had brought my red/white trail beast with me to run in the trail class last racing weekend of the season. I was approached by him and asked if I would sell it and how much. As much as I was happy he loved it we all I know it is my second wife and it is not going anywhere. lol I told him I would have to have no job, no money ,no house, and hit rock bottom in order for me to even consider selling it. This was on a Saturday so I offered for him to run it on Sunday in the trail class and he could pilot it all he wanted. He was super happy and had a blast all day with it. After talking with him I decided to build him a dragger to be competitive in the top class. I am building it, I own it, I do all maintenance and fuel costs. He pays race fees and pilots it. Not a bad deal and makes me happy to see such a good hearted young man smile. Let the build begin.
Most know my current green dragger racing number is in memory of Mike Dupont Jr #971. After seeing Mike Owens "Durby" have such an unfortunate accident I could only be honored to make this in memory of Durby. Going to try to keep it close to Mike's lt250 colors, incorporate a # that was his, etc. Also a big thanks to Ken, wifesblaster, jus me, and anyone that I have stolen parts off of for this build. Thanks brothers!! Well I will follow that long story up with some pics of my progres so far.
I couldn't cut up my spare 03 frame so after a search on CL got this one for $40.
After a visit to the Jenny Craig clinic
Some 4130 chromoly showed up
Most know my current green dragger racing number is in memory of Mike Dupont Jr #971. After seeing Mike Owens "Durby" have such an unfortunate accident I could only be honored to make this in memory of Durby. Going to try to keep it close to Mike's lt250 colors, incorporate a # that was his, etc. Also a big thanks to Ken, wifesblaster, jus me, and anyone that I have stolen parts off of for this build. Thanks brothers!! Well I will follow that long story up with some pics of my progres so far. I couldn't cut up my spare 03 frame so after a search on CL got this one for $40.
After a visit to the Jenny Craig clinic
Some 4130 chromoly showed up
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