[Dantilla]

A couple years ago, just as I entered the main straight at Pacific Raceways, I checked my mirror.

Hmmmm........ Nothing but a fog bank. Strange. I just drove there, and it's a clear day.

Then came the second "Hmmmm....": Why is there smoke in my car?

At 100+ mph, I decided the wise thing to do was kill the ignition, and coast to the nearest flagging station, as they have fire extinguishers there.

After a quick exit (Track drivers- please practice this!) and a tow back to the pits, we put the car up on jackstands and learned the balance shaft housing decided it had had enough. More pieces like those pictured above came out from under the car.

After a late evening, the car was back at the track the next day. I missed qualifying, but was able to start the race from the back of the pack.

Isn't racing fun?$$$