August 29, 2008

NBoundZ Motorsports and Christian Ministries made it’s first appearance on August 23, 2008 at PKRA in the Formula 125 Heavy class with Clayton Peck at the wheel of the #35 NBoundZ livery kart. The weekend started on Friday night at Innovative Karting with Curtis Ruth changing the clutch cable and housing and getting new rubber (MG Yellows). Practice went well, but Clayton wasn’t comfortable with starts, which would become painfully apparent on Saturday. Saturday started again at Innovative Karting getting some last minute things for the race, such as fuel and numbers for the kart. The number had to be changed from 350 to 35 due to club rules on height of numbers. Clayton got to the track early to get a good spot with Innovative, get the kart ready and save a spot for always late Chris Fosso, NBoundZ newest friend and rival in the Formula 125 class. After getting set up and organized in the blazing temperatures of the Arizona desert, a sweat soaked Clayton had to rush to grid for practice where clutching abilities would become even more painfully obvious. Clayton runs a Pavesi 125cc with a wet clutch, which typically has issues disengaging when cold. This problem resulted in Clayton not being able to keep it at idle and stalled in the grid, after getting restarted, his practice went fine, but he noticed an unusual high pressure in the front right wheel after 4 short laps, that was easily solved, but could have been costly if not checked immediately.
Qualifying was next and the sun had gone down and it was starting to cool off (less than 100), Clayton had a very clean run and surprisingly qualified 2nd with a 49.587. Eric Wuestenhoefer on pole and was more than 2.5 seconds faster at 47.059, but Clayton was humbled to be starting the heat race on the front row. Generally, all rookies would start in the back, but since their was only two veterans and the remainder of the field was rookies, Clayton started on the front row anyway due to Kyle (veteran shifter racer) having issues with his tire going down. At the drop of the flag, Clayton stalled the kart and Todd Snyder went airborne climbing over his kart. Clayton and Todd got the karts seperated and Clayton was able to push start the kart and get going, Todd unfortunately had to retire the heat race. Despite his horrific start, Clayton ran his best lap time running alone, due to mechanical failures of other karts, Clayton still finished 4th. Clayton apologized to Todd for his error on the start and fortunately Todd handled it with grace and was able to repair minor damage and still make the main. Luis from Innovative pulled Clayton aside and explained what he was doing wrong on the start and gave him a idea on how to solve the problem. That advice was golden!
Again in the main, Clayton had trouble getting out of grid, the kart would not start. Luis ran to his rescue and gave him a good push and got the kart to fire. Unfortunately, Todd was caught behind Clayton again and showed extreme patience in waiting for Clayton to get out of grid. Due to showing up to the start late, Clayton had to start in the back with Todd. This time Clayton got a clean start and immediately made a pass in turn two. Clayton followed Chris Fosso closely for the first lap and made his move between turn two and three of lap two and immediately picked off Wayde Bloedorn (changed his jet between heat and main) in turn 5 with an aggressive move to the inside, causing Wayde to bog the kart. Clayton was in third, but in one full lap, Eric Wuestenhoefer and Kyle Hathcox had put considerable distance between Clayton and the remainder of the field. Kyle Hathcox put down an impressive 46.772 for the fastest lap of the day, but wasn’t able to get Eric Wuestenhoefer. Eric’s smooth driving style paid off for an impressive win in the first race of the Fall series. Kyle battled through flat tire issues during qualifying and the heat race and also came from the back to get an impressive 2nd place and even challenged Eric for an exciting end to the Main. Clayton finished third, posting a personal best lap time of 49.188. The evening was capped off by Innovative Karting hosting a cookout for it’s team members, a super nice touch to the evening.
Even though the experience was an awesome one for Clayton, he realizes there is so much work to do before the next race in September. Clayton is encouraging everyone and anyone to get in their shifter or get a shifter and come out to race, we need to build this prestigious class back to what it was a couple of years ago.
NBoundZ wants to thank everyone at Innovative Karting, the PKRA volunteers and everyone that came out to race or support our local club, especially the families, friends and fans.

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August 24, 2008

For MyLaps complete results please visit
http://www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=348050

Shifter Class
Qualifying
Classification
Pos No. Name Best time In lap Best speed Diff Gap Laps
1 36 Eric Wuestenhoefer 47.059 2 61.200 3
2 35 Clayton Peck 49.587 2 58.080 2.528 2.528 3
3 12 Wayde Bloedorn 49.646 3 58.011 2.587 0.059 3
4 67 Todd Snyder 49.979 2 57.624 2.920 0.333 3
5 61 Chris Fosso 50.883 3 56.600 3.824 0.904 3
6 24K Kyle Hathcox –:–:–.— 1 - 0.000 1

Heat Race

1 36 Eric Wuestenhoefer 7 5:31.042 46.895 3 61.414
2 12 Wayde Bloedorn 7 5:59.058 28.016 50.868 2 56.617
3 61 Chris Fosso 7 5:59.717 28.675 51.031 4 56.436
4 35 Clayton Peck 6 5:01.922 1 Lap 49.742 4 57.899
Not classified
DNF 24 Kyle Hathcox 0 –:–:–.— –:–:–.— 0 -
DNS 67 Todd Snyder 0 –:–:–.— –:–:–.— 0 -

Main

1 36 Eric Wuestenhoefer 9 7:07.131 47.126 4 61.113
2 24 Kyle Hathcox 9 7:08.875 1.744 46.772 9 61.575
3 35 Clayton Peck 9 7:34.757 27.626 49.188 4 58.551
4 67 Todd Snyder 9 7:36.829 29.698 49.514 9 58.165
5 61 Chris Fosso 9 7:51.396 44.265 51.271 6 56.172
6 12 Wayde Bloedorn 9 7:52.265 45.134 51.502 6 55.920

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August 22, 2008

It seems as though many of us have been dealing with and going through issues that test out character and perseverance. Things that either seem overwhelming or daunting or an ongoing process that seems like it’s never going to end at times. Well, whatever the struggle or trial we all my facing, we can take courage in knowing that God is going to use it somehow. It may even be years down the
road when we eventually realize that during those difficult times God was preparing and refining us to accomplish things that lie ahead. “Therefore do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” (2 Cor. 4:16-17). It’s essential as believers to keep persevering no matter what the cost and through these seasons of life we can take comforting in knowing that it’s building up our character in Him. “…knowing that tribulation brings perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope” (Romans 5:3).

And although many of life’s most important lessons are painful to learn and endure, they’re are also the one’s that are worth the most in the end and sweetest to enjoy. “Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” (James 1:3-4). As a result, it’s crucial to keep our focus on Christ
and from Him gather the strength to keep pressing on. “…forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ
Jesus” (Phil. 1:13-14).
Therefore, as we all continue to journey together towards spiritual maturity and growth, we need to be on guard of the enemy’s attack that can easily blind and cripple us in our own fear, doubt, and anxiety. And to take courage in knowing we are set free in Christ to run life’s race with all perseverance and hope. “Let us also lay aside every weight and sin that so easily entangles us, and
let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). So whatever circumstance you’re in remember that if God brings you to it, He’ll bring you through it. Praying as we wrap up another week we can lift up one another in both prayer and encouragement.

Sarah Maurer

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August 18, 2008

NBoundZ Motorsports and Christian Ministries had heard rumors that the #350 Nissan 350Z was back up for sale. After talking to John Hudak and confirming it, we wanted to post the websites to help facilitate the sale. According to John, “she is still running like a champ and currently place 2nd in a SCCA event in the Pacific northwest.” We hope John can find her a new home.

Check it out

http://ravetek.members.winisp.net/350zforsale.html

http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/members-sale-wanted/50701-2005-nissan-350z-nasa-ptb-race-car-sale-trade.html

http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22260

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August 17, 2008

NBoundZ Karting and Christian Ministries will enter their first races on August 23, 2008 at PKRA. All are welcome to come out and support or to watch the race. It is free to watch, but if you plan on crewing for Clayton and Joe, you will need to pay $5.00 for a pit pass. Please contact Clayton Peck at clayton@nboundz.com for more details. The race schedule is listed below. For more information please check out http://www.pkra.com/

NIGHT TIME RACE EVENT SCHEDULE

Gates Open 1:30

Registration opens 2.30 pm

Open Practice 2:45 to 3.15

All classes except Kid Karts

(Karts must be pre-teched first)

TIMED PRACTICE

Kid Karts 3.20 p.m.
Cadets 3.26
Junior (No shifter or Tag) 3.32
Junior shifter and Jr Tag 3.38
Senior (No shifter or Tag) 3.44
Tag Snr/Tag Master 3.50
Senior Shifter 3.56
Kid Karts 4.02
PRACTICE ENDS 4.08

DRIVERS MEETING 4.15

RACE PROGRAM STARTS 4.45

Estimated time of completion 9.45 pm based on Qualifying, heat of 8 laps, main of 12 laps

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August 15, 2008

NBoundZ Motorsports will be at the FIR West NASA event on August 16, 2008 taking pictures and showing the karts. We are hoping to generate more interest in karting with NASA; the goal is to have NASA host three of the State Championship Karting events for 2009.

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