Winchester Speedway

“Winchester 100”

June 23, 2012

The DCI race team arrived early to the track on a beautiful morning. With only two scheduled practice sessions before qualifying it is very important to be ready as soon as the track opens.

Practice went ok but Brett was not comfortable with the setup. Crew chief Todd Robinson sat down with Brett to discuss exactly what he did not like. Todd made the decision to make a few major changes before qualifying.

Once again the DCI Monte Carlo passed pre qualifying tech and was presented for qualifying. Brett was happy with the changes and posted 9^th quick time.

Brett was able to stay with the lead pack for the whole race finishing a respectable 7^th place without a single scratch on the car. Brett commented”Winchester is a very hard place to pass even if you are faster than them!” Todd was happy with the results and looking forward to the “Redbud 300” next.

Springport Motor Speedway

“Central Michigan Ford-Kenworth 125”

June 16, 2012

I    It was the first appearance for the ARCA/CRA Super Series at the fast 3/8 mile high banked oval just south of Lansing in Springport Michigan. Sprint Cup star Ken Schrader was on hand to race the best short track drivers in the nation. Nineteen year old Brett Robinson would bring the field to the green flag after qualifying 7^th. Brett battled door to door for several laps before taking the lead. The DCI Chevrolet opened up a significant lead until lap 25 when two time champ Johnny Van Doorn got by on the bottom.

B   Brett stated the car just got to loose as the tires wore down but we battled with the best and I thought we had something for them. We will be back next year and with some adjustments I think we can win this thing. I can’t wait to get back here this is a real nice place and I really like the track. I would like to thank everyone who made this possible. The DCI General Contractor,  Mcgunegill Engine Performance, Advance Racing Suspension, Monson Truck Line, Port City Racecar Chevrolet ran great today and came away with a top ten without a scratch on the car.

Launch of new website

Brett launches new website.

Shady Bowl Speedway

“The Bowl 125”

May 28, 2012

The DCI race team rolled into the very odd shaped Shady Bowl speedway on Sunday seeing this track for the very first time. By the time practice rolled around it was over 100 degrees. Brett was loose in on the first practice session so crew chief Todd Robinson made a front spring change for the second practice.  Brett said the car was much better now and was able to get the car into the top 10 in practice times.

The race team went to the hotel feeling pretty good about the day. Brett and Todd spent a few hours going over the results from the practice sessions and decided to make a few more small adjustments before qualifying.

The team arrived early the next morning and crew chief Todd Robinson made the changes they decided on and sent the DCI General Contractors Monte Carlo to pre qualifying tech. The car passed with no issues and waited to qualify. Brett busted off two good laps and qualified 9^th. Brett said the car felt great and he may have left a little on the table during qualifying.

At the drop of the green flag Brett knew he had a rocket ship under him and marched his way to the front on the outside. Brett took the lead around lap 50 only to have a right front go down a few laps later. Brett was forced to pit for tires and lost a few laps under green. The DCI Monte Carlo was once again relegated to a miserable 18^th place finish.

Brett tried to stay positive saying ”we had this one, I now know for sure we can beat these guys if we just have a little bit of good luck”. Todd agreed “we had the fastest car here today”.