[sugarwood]

"OK, who's got an engine"?

I applaud the gung ho attitude but major track repairs seems like a game for young men (and maybe some Youtube clicks)

Me? Even if I had the skills, and the tools, I'd have packed it in and gone home.
Seems a game for young men who will look back and think, "Where did I have the energy for that?"

The last minute locally sourced engine that was a mismatched engine is just textbook.
Relevant action starts at 12:00

I'm also shocked there is not one comment that says, "Don't drive on the track while spewing oil"

Let's hear some stories of your gung ho track day repairs!