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ForwardSearching
Junior Member

since 2001-03-23

Posts 35

0 posted 2001-05-11 10:11 AM

Qualifying

Silently we sit and contemplate our chances,
Eye's wide with amazement, jumping and dancing.
Sitting before us, she quietly waits
For this moment of truth, we got to have faith.

Nut and bolted, all lines checked
Front end aligned, the tow's to speck.
Sway bar's set, the rear end squared,
Checking our list, the tires need aired.

With a push of a button, a flick of a switch,
The motor awakens, I think she's a little rich.
Too late now, can't change the jets,
One lap's all we need, then get her through tech.

Easing onto the track, she lets out a grumble
Feeling secure and ready to rumble
Round and round, he checks the track
Then drops the hammer and begins the attack.

Lap after lap, she rolls through the corners,
With each pass, he pushes the borders,
She treats him gently and renews his faith,
She's dialed in and will set a good pace.

Ready to run, ready to race
We replace the tires and shine up her face
A rocket ship, she may not be,
But in this passion we call racing
It's all a person needs.

Just A Woman
Senior Member

since 2001-03-10

Posts 507

1 posted 2001-05-11 10:26 AM

Nice job with this. I find it interesting that the race car is a "she"...(with a square rear end, bless her heart-LOL) Is that because the driver is a "he"???

"I can't remember if I'm the good twin or the evil one."

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

2 posted 2001-05-11 10:37 AM

Beautifully done, well pictured, filled with excitement/anticipation. Only one line departed from the rhythm, plus the wind-up statement, so was very easy to keep the momentum in reading. The wind-up statement was good to be different in rhythm...I think...cuz it was a lot like the change of pace and the end of the race.

Enjoyed the read!

Tiersdin
Member Elite

since 2000-11-17

Posts 2364
east coast

3 posted 2001-05-11 11:05 AM

Ditto the above!

~Tier

ForwardSearching
Junior Member

since 2001-03-23

Posts 35

4 posted 2001-05-11 11:44 AM

Thank you all very much, I'm glad you all liked it!
JAW... The reason we call the car "Her or She" is because we put all of our care and love for the sport in her and treat her just like we should treat a woman! (Except when we wreck it) Grins!

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