My Summer In Racing - Kim Bruder

For virtually my entire life I have spent every summer at the race track.  This summer past was no exception.  I traveled across the U.S. and Canada with ASA Late Model Champion Jesse Smith.

While my roll at the track was minimal, I gained valuable information regarding set up and numerous aspects of the car.  After each run I was in charge of getting tire temperatures.  With tires being crucial to the handling and performance of the car this was very important.  During a 10 minute break halfway through the race I fueled the car up and put the car on jack stands.  Back at the shop I helped out with body work and various other tasks. 

Second to learning more about set up was the connections that I was able to make with various teams.  The contacts I have made have allowed me to get several viewpoints on different aspects of the cars.  Overall, I would say that this summer was a great learning experience.

-Kim Bruder

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