Last March 30, I finally decided to join Shell Helix Slalom having “Draggy” <my dad?!> as my co-pilot. Before we went to the event I prepared myself mentally and physically. And bear in mind that this time I will be relax. No Tensions on my part. I won’t think that I am competing with others. Well, thanks a lot to Mon2x , Anna, Alvin and Joi for coming on that event. They really gave me support until the race ends. Upon arriving on the place, we need to register our names and sign for a waiver. Yup! WAIVER. Then the next step would be to choose a category to race. Then I need them to check my engine if it is appropriate for the category that I am in to. They also check the tires if the screws are properly lock. Then, fall in line and practice! But before I do that I took a shot first on the written plot of the track with my cam then I do observations. That’s the time I fall in line if I already memorize the track. Every time a racer is lost inside the track the announcer will announced a DNF (Did Not Finish). After I have finished my practice race my friends and I look for a good spot to do some observations on how the other racer will perform the race. That is the time we shared our opinions based on the performance of the driver. When I felt that I am now ready to burn clutches (Just joking!) I ride inside the car put on my seatbelts, gloves and lastly the alien thing “the helmet”. Actually, I have my own helmet because of the unusual size of my head. It is only I who can use that. Hahaha… I need to line up and wait for my turn. When it’s my turn, I step on the gas until I reach the 4500rpm. Then wait for the command 1..2..3…START! Then hit the road baby! Try your skills in 90degrees even in 360 degrees and curves. And when I am near the finish line I need to step on the break two times to make sure I hit the stop box and have a full stop. Or else they will add 2 seconds on my time. My first Slalom was not a bad experience I had the 1st Place on the Ladies Class. Hahaha.. More Slaloms to go…
And Thanks to Lacas Motorsports!
