A million questions came to mind on how that idea would even be feasible. I put all my questions aside and jumped on this once in a lifetime opportunity.
After months of planning and re-planning, June 6, 2007 was getting closer and closer and the entire teams' anticipation for this project grew.
We spent the entire day on June 6 practicing so that the following day would be smooth and successful. It was very difficult to get the racecar timing off the starting line in sync with the plane. It took a few runs for the timing to get close. By the last run of the day, the crew had the timing off the starting line almost even with the plane passing by overhead.
On Thursday June 7, the media was scheduled to attend this event and we had to put on a good show."Out of four runs, the Chevy Cobalt went two for two, only losing when I had to lift early." The track was real loose and it was hard to get a handle on it. But I'm confident that if I did not have to lift early, the Chevy Cobalt would have won all four races.
This was an experience of a lifetime. "I have never been around airplane racing or air shows." Working with Kirby Chambliss has made me a fan of this sport; it takes an incredible pilot to do this craft.
With the way our schedules work out, I don't know if I will ever be able to see Chambliss compete; but I will sure be watching over RedBullUSA for updates on his season!
And in case you missed them the first time around, be sure to check out these great pictures from this most-unusual race!
