Chris Town can vouch for the family atmosphere. In addition to Strang, who is his brother-in-law, Town also has two brothers and a nephew involved in the sport. But the camaraderie on pit lane crosses blood lines. “That’s what’s great about this,” Town says. “We were scrambling for a part and somebody helped us out, and we’d do the same for somebody else. That’s the way it is out here.”
SEAT TIME
I arrived at the fairgrounds, as sug- gested, wearing boots, long pants and sleeves, and I also brought along a borrowed helmet, eye protection and gloves. What I couldn’t pack was expe- rience. I had never raced anything with a motor, so I took advantage of some helpful tips from 17-year-old Daniel Amrhein, who’s been racing for three years, and listened intently as Town of- fered the basic information I’d need to operate the machine. After he pointed out the automatic shut-off switch and I pondered its necessity, I asked, “Are there a lot of crashes?” Town answered, “Sometimes, but you’ll be fine. It’s just a safety thing.” I swear he also said, “This guy is toast” under his breath, but I couldn’t be certain.
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