Thanks, guys. I should have checked the spokes in the rear wheel between races; if I had I may have discovered the problem before it became catastrophic. Anyway, I have replaced those frail little 14-gauge spokes with some nice beefy 11-gauge.

Not to worry, Dave. I don't think Rodney Schreck is too upset. He consistently stomped my ass repeatedly for the first 5 or 6 years I was racing in Electrathon. Then I and some others finally started beating him pretty regularly. This year he is running a car that I built for him! He's won with it twice and is consistently running in the top 3 again. He loves the car so much he has mentioned having me build him a spare!