Event Coverage A really stupid trip

Go Squirrel, Go! Best of luck and if you need anything around Taos, let me know.

 

yup, I was there that weekend. I used to hit the fallnats/jolly rancher nats or whatever else they were calling it on any given year up through to about 2003/2004, used to hit all the WDRS's down there as well.
I quit drinking in '87 (reason may be clear when I tell this next story) but by the mid eighties, I had built up a tolerance for liquor that would even leave some Canadians in shock. At that time, most American beer was around 4%, and most Canadian beer was 5.5%. We called American beer "pisswater" because we would drink it as fast as we pissed it out.
One time around '83 three of us were stopped at the gate at SIR for a WDRS with a freshly opened American 24 pak in the back seat. He told us we couldn't take "all that beer in". We just shrugged and said "no problem" backed up about 50 yards, parked on the side and got out of the car. We started popping tops, chugging Oly and pissing in the woods, guy at the gate is watching this whole performance. In about 5 minutes we were back at the gate with a trunk full of empties. The driver lets go with a beer belch and says 'beers gone, can we get in now?" Guy at the gate just shakes his head and says "fuckin crazy Canadians..." and let us in. True story.

 

that's what I usually find. Guys always say driving a ten second car on the street is so impractical, but in my experience, they are usually better on gas than a crew cab duallie pulling a trailer with 4000+ pounds worth of race car and tools, and a DAMN sight more fun! Getting TO the track is never a problem, but sometimes getting home is another matter!

 

Yup... That's got to be an eye-opener!

 

If that's stupid count me in! Sounds like a great time. Best of all you are doing it with your son. Kudos for making it a family trip. Safe travels and keep us informed.

 

I hope to be at Cordova to cheer you on.

Gary

 

Jim,it would be stupid not to do it! HRP

 

You pulling a trailer?
The ''poor man's quickchange'' is going to help!
Best wishes to you and hope you do well, as a rep for the HAMB and all!

 

You only live once, make the best of it. Good luck.

 

No trailers, just a bigass trunk, since I moved the rear wheels forward a ways

 

well better let us know your routes in case we have to do a HAmergency run for parts , tools or shop

. I hope you brought your jet kits as the weather is going to change and if your coming towards the windy the temps are going to drop into the 60's and the air pressure is going up over the weekend ..

 

May your ride be Safe and full of great memories!

 

What a great adventure.

 

Way cool, have a blast.

 

You have to race with all the stuff in the trunk that you brung along
just asking

 

no, we have to take out everything, which is a normal safety precaution at any drag race. The 4 tires inside the car have to go on the car for racing, etc.

 

Ha! Never thought of that!

 

Making memories.....man I wanna be like you when I grow up.

 

Sounds like a helluva lot of fun. Toolbox and slicks in the trunk, reminds me of another road trip.
Just don't pick up any stupid chicks. Check your jets...

 

With no interior and that huffer ,there's a good chance not much conversation will take place. Enjoy the trip. I think there will be a bunch of blokes from Australia this year in a Holden Monaro. If you get a chance say G'day to them.

 

Slap a layer of dyna-mat or an equivalent on the firewall & floor. It may make the ride a little more comfy.

 

I'm in, subscribed. Have fun, be safe.

 

X2. Good luck.

 

Good luck sir! Admire this journey in an altered wheelbase ...... Wow! Talk about seeing a head turner on the highway. Gonna see a lot of thumbs up. The memories will be priceless. Flux

 

Will be following along,best of luck. Be safe and enjoy.

 

You and your son will have great stories to tell when you get home. memories for a life time.
Good luck.

 

I wasn't real anxious to read this thread as the title made me think it was a bitch about some poorly planned event that was a waste of your time. But then I noticed who started it and decided that there was probably some merit to be found.
The whole deal sounds like a lot of fun. I would imagine a lot of guys trailer to the first event and then drive from there. Good for you on driving to the 1st. I am waiting to see how the rear gear thing goes. I know you mentioned wanting a Quick Change some day. Is this the car?
Have a ball and be safe.

 

Good luck, have a safe but fun trip. I will be following along!!

 

Best of luck to you guys, Looking forward to reports and pics.

 

Got going while it was still dark out. At first gas stop. 10 mpg. Cruises nice at 70 to 75.