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Check out
the article in March 2005 edition of Petersen's 4-Wheel and Off-Road
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The team at the 2005 Tecate Baja 1000 as
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go through the contingency line.
(Centerline Photography)
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March 14,
2006
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Arlington Heights,
IL
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Raffo
Racing End it's Day Early
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The annual spring
run transforms the quiet fishing town of San Felipe into a huge Mecca
for the off-road racing community. This year's race included section
that were used during the Baja 1000. This meant that sections of the
course would rougher be than expected. Chris Raffo and his band of
supporters had prerun the course several times and were ready to take
on all challengers. To ensure that the truck could set the pace in
Class 3,
Dennis Chencherick, the team's engine specialist, installed a
new set of aluminum heads that lightened the Chevrolet K5 Blazer as
well as added much needed horsepower.
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Race Day
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The mid-morning start time for Class 3 gave Raffo and company a change
to prepare for the suddenly changing weather. At day break the weather
was a little cool but clear. By the time several of the faster classes
had already taken the green flag, heavy rain was coming down just
outside of San Felipe. As Chris headed down the course rain was
another challenge most desert racers rarely experience. The team hoped
Chris' Midwest racing background would help the team's run through the
wet conditions. Unfortunately about 30 miles into the event, the
drivetrain had a serious failure. The transmission's input shaft
broke, and caused the transmission housing crack. The relative short
race didn't leave enough time for the crew to replace the components
while out on the course. The #303 California Tomato BFGoodrich Tires
Sunoco Fuels Phil's Inc. Chevrolet K5 Blazer quickly saw its day end.
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"The truck felt great unfortunately the drivetrain failure didn't give
us any warning. The new heads Dennis installed added about 40 hp to
the truck. The extra power probably helped contribute to the failure. The rest
of the truck is perfect. We will regroup and get ready for Mexico,"
commented Chris Raffo.
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Raffo Racing has marketing opportunities available for the upcoming 2006
race season.
Mike Reusche (847) 869-2434 – days or email
mike@philsinc.com
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