I was fine with all this until I saw the end of the video... those people you see running, in black, hopping the wall.... that's her crew. Chris, Mac, Jim..... people I know. And seeing the pit bike running down there.... that hit home, for me. Seeing people I care about... no doubt being freaked out. Well anyway... it's over now. So much for the friggin Super Bowl Party at Mr. Black's house!!!!! I know there's alot of work to do; but i hope they get a chance to relax "sometime" today!!! This is just another example of a team growing, bonding, and getting stronger. Now everyone be SURE to check out her next blog!!!!

Bob Dumont Photo--

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Did the Mater do away with the IMG tags??

Thanks for the picture Paul!!


Yeah, I think I read a post from Shannon saying he had to disable the image tags for now because he’s trying to make this site more secure.

I’m no computer expert so I have no idea how posting pictures would make the site not secure.

Just to let everyone know we have our backup car ready to test tommorrow, Hillary is also ready to get back in the car, hell she was ready about 10 minutes after the crash. I just wish everyone would quit speculating about the chassis. The car breaking was a result of the tread coming off of the tire. I have pictures of the car and it is clear that tread was missing from the tire and there is rubber flying off of the tire and the chassis is still intact. How bad do you think the vibration was on the chassis as a result of about 10 to 15 pounds of rubber coming off of the tire? Ever drive a semi when the tread comes off of a retread, I have and it isn't pretty. I really don't want to get into all of the particulars, but it is pretty clear & simple as to what happened. The bottom line to all of this is that Hillary is ok and our KB Team is ready to get back out on the track.

Exactly what I was trying to say J-O... They put ounces of weight on a rim to balance a wheel/tire... How much harmonics do you think goes on when 10-15lbs. of weight at 270+ mph go missing... I understand J. Thanks, and I hope everything runs safe and straight...

Jim - thanks for updating us! I'm sure you were just sitting around with nothing else to do -
In defense of the Maters, I don't think anyone ever questioned the Attac chassis - it did its job by protecting Hillary. It's unfortunate that several sources posted wildly conflicting reports by "eyewitnesses".

Thanks for posting Jim!

Jim O, thanks for coming on and posting. Pretty cool of you in my opinion.

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Jim, thanks so much for the update. I am so glad Hillary is ready to get back on the track.

Hillary is a sweet girl... Last Sunday at Firebird, Hillary was in her lounge with the door open. lted up my daughter to show Hillary that she was wearing her shirt... She hopped right out of the trailer and came over to take pictures. Maddie gave her a hug and it was very cool... I am happy she is safe and that Attac chassis did its' job.

Most definitely. Best of luck this season, Jim. I hope you and Hillary really pound the ground.

Jim,
Thanks for the straight scoop! Let's also hope you now have your bad luck with tires out of the way for the year/decade/lifetime?

Just a side note, that wreck could easily have sidelined a well seasoned veteran yet Hillery was up and ready almost immediately? I'd say she's now qualified to be released from any more ill speaking about her toughness and quality as a top fuel driver.

My Son Was with Hillary when they started up the A/fuel car and was there last year when she wnet pro. No one who knows hillary at all would question her toughness or her passion to race. She is simply one of the best people I know. She will win it is just a matter of time.

Jim O., thanks for the updates! Sure sucks you guys lost a perfectly good car but the main thing is that Hillary is safe and ready to go again. Best of luck tomorrow with testing and the rest of the season.

Thanks Jim. I hope Hillary is able to go a couple of laps today, half passes, full passes, whatever she needs to get back up on those horses.