RTI went to Pittsburgh International Race Course with just three drivers and no mechanic but the little Z that could kept our spirits high. We took to the track with zeal and ran strong, reaching P1 for a substantial period of time before a failing fuel pump starved the engine. Despite dropping out of the race with 31 minutes still to go, we finished fourth. Undeterred, we sent a driver to Ohio to pick up a fuel pump at Summit Racing after-hours where the store manager was waiting in the parking lot thanks to a phone call from the AER president. The team worked late to install the fuel pump and prep the car for day two of racing. After a faulty start put us two laps down, we charged ahead relentlessly. We lost fifth gear halfway through the race but didn’t care about that either. Elated and exhausted, we took the checkers P2 in class and P6 overall
Thanks to the gargantuan effort on the part of Adam Colombo and Frank Tiano, we were able to get the requisite part and get it in the car. On Sunday, we pushed the little “Z” car (the ONLY one in the field may I add) to a P2 finish. We turned many heads and got many accolades from our fellow teams and drivers. The little “Z” that could is starting to kick a bit of ass and take a name or two along the way.
Big thanks to all the support from Summit Racing and the boys that drove and wrenched with the best of ‘em!