Claustrophobes need not apply....

[Strip]

I climbed inside aft portion of this today....



A bolt fastening the flame holder went missing and a few other minor things needed attention. I was surprised how clean it was, not a spec of soot anywhere in the afterburner. Looks like I will be going to work for a jet dragster team though, talk about a dream job! Going to get a crash course in turbine assembly and hopefully attend the Motorsports Welding school at Miller this winter. There is talk of even getting me into the Turbine class at Embry Riddle in Daytona.

I cant wait to get started, this is a rare opportunity in motorsports if not one of a kind. Have to give two weeks notice to my current employer tomorrow, it will be bitter sweet. I just cant pass this up though, CAP1 you better drag your car out to one of the shows!

Strip

[Dichotomy]

no not the dreaded 'two weeks' curse 

Congrats sir and best of luck to ya

[Strip]

Thanks Dichotomy, I have been after this job for months and it finally came through today.

Just had to tell somebody, did not get home from the OJT/Interview til just a bit ago.

Everyone at my house is already asleep!

 

Strip

[68ZooM]

Strip,   Lincoln also has a nascar/race approved training also for welding, i was going to take the course just to touch up on my welding and learn any new technics, most likely ill be taking it during the winter

[Strip]

Lincoln is a nasty word in this camp, they have a primary sponsor from Miller.

 

(Its a great course though...)

Strip

[tmetal]

a "crash" course in trubine assembly? So if I see you working on my 262 after this course should I be greatful or scared?

all jokes aside that is one helluva cool job, congrats

[Masherbrum]

Good luck Strip.   I've used Miller Migs and Tigs and love em.   Lincoln's are fine though, but sponsorship is something different.   I wish you the best. 

[RightF00T]

Congratulations man