First, the window net needed to be adjusted and replaced. Second, the door handle was behind the window net which meant that I could not open the door after a run when the net was up. It is these small things that make my job easier.

As for the team, the discussion was around changes that needed to be made on the starting line tune-up. This included the launch RPM, boost, and tire pressure. Further, some modifications needed to be done to the wheelie bars, intercooler, and front lower belly pan.

The crew has worked hard in the past week addressing all of these areas. Now that it is all accomplished we are looking to get more track time for the crew and car and more seat time for me. We headed down to our home track, Atco Speedway, for test sessions; the plan is to have the Chevy Cobalt laying down some consistent ET’s. We know what this car is capable of and we just want to get out there and show the world.

I will be letting you all know how testing is going before the VA event. Check out www.gardellaracing.com or www.myspace.com/gardellaracing for more up to date info on our team! And go to flickr for more pictures of our race preparations.