There I was, at the top of second gear....

or "Man, do I need a swaybar"



Six runs on a ~70 second course where you hit 60mph before a 10mph right-hand hairpin. YEEEEEEHAW.

It was a good day, except: I came in second, I forgot to pack lunch, and I forgot to pack sunscreen. I've a nice beet-red thing going on on my arms, legs, and face.

I think a front swaybar (at minimum) is in my future, if not a full STX-compliant wheel & tire package. I'm a tad tired of playing on (and destroying) my all-seasons.

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