Plymouth, WI (June 27, 2009) - John Mason was looking forward to begin his quest to become the inaugural TORC PRO Super Buggy Champion with a strong showing at the opening rounds of racing at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. Unfortunately, his primary engine did not get back from the engine builder in time for the season opener. Never the less, his backup motor was installed for the weekend. 

John took the Mendeola Transaxles AMSOIL King Shocks Phil's Inc Honda powered Super Buggy out for the quick Friday evening practice session only to return to his trailer on the end of a tow strap. The engine expired. Now with only a stock bottom end and some additional used race parts, John and his crew chief, David Mason, went to work building and replacing the engine. Somehow, everything was put back together late Friday night. 

Saturday morning John Mason suited up for another shot at practice, but this session also ended on the tow strap as the pieced together motor just ran poorly. Before terminal damage could be done to the powerplant, John shut the engine off. Back at the Mason Motorsports pit, the team tore down the cylinder head and found a faulty oil passage, or a lack of one for the camshaft. Without another engine, Mason Motorsports loaded up the trailer, and watched the races from the grandstands.

Mason Motorsports will be ready with their new Honda powerplant at the next TORC weekend of racing, July 10-11, in Bark River, Michigan.