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True to my endless rants and raves the weekend @ the Streets was just great; in spite of the crappy weather on saturday. Eight cars appeared and a few additonal owners, with cars unable to attend due to other commitments, also couldn't bear to miss the event. Cars in attendance included Clark, Michael M., Dr. Gert, our esteemed--if slow--webmaster Magnus, myself and William with three cars from his collection. Jon drove one of William's hot machines as his ride was not quite ready. Michael B. and Chris C. came along without their cars and are likely to bring them along next trip (Buttonwillow?). Tim and Chris did excellent pit work and a bit of timing which necessitated learning to time cars on a sundial for Magnus' fine efforts. Gerrit and Nacho lent moral support and reminded us that another generation will eventually replace us as car loons!
A special vote of thanks to William and Virginia for providing shelter, warmth, tools, storage, personal assistance, cars, water in the desert, vino and even catering lunch for the lads. All things considered an above and beyond effort.
Michael B. also provided driving instruction which made me much faster and also helped setup both ends of my car. I know that he also helped several other participants on both days. He also had a lot of fun for a guy whose car was unable to attend. Muchas Gracias Miguel!!
The Los Angeles Shelby American Automobile Club should also be lauded for putting on a safe, fun event with all the track time you can eat! Thanks Mario and guys!!! www.lasaac.org
The course is much improved compared to six months ago with wider tarmac and the really rough spots gone. It's a great pleasure to drive the track at faster speeds as you learn your way around. The dicing with the three 7s in my run group was perhaps the highlight. Racing around the track with three 7s in front of you has to be experienced by a 7 owner to get the full effect. Don't trust me that it's wonderful, if you don't own a 7 then get one and find out (or at least rent one). Although I must admit that Magnus' car looked best in my rearview mirror! Clark and I also had a really fun dice during the second afternoon session on saturday. The old competitive juices do reignite when you're out there. For those who were there: Can you imagine how much fun this will be when we have ten 7s on the track together :?: WOW
Everyone got along great and helped each other throughout the weekend. The camaraderie thing is alive and well! Like when my trailer took an alternate route: within a couple of minutes 5 seven owners were there to help get me back on the road. Thanks to all of you for rescuing me in that ugly moment :!:
For those who did not make it: Come next time because you weren't having as much FUN as we did :!: 8) :lol:
Francis: Time to get yourself a 7 :!:
Tim: We're hoping to see a BEC beauty from you one day!
Comments, anyone :?:
A special vote of thanks to William and Virginia for providing shelter, warmth, tools, storage, personal assistance, cars, water in the desert, vino and even catering lunch for the lads. All things considered an above and beyond effort.
Michael B. also provided driving instruction which made me much faster and also helped setup both ends of my car. I know that he also helped several other participants on both days. He also had a lot of fun for a guy whose car was unable to attend. Muchas Gracias Miguel!!
The Los Angeles Shelby American Automobile Club should also be lauded for putting on a safe, fun event with all the track time you can eat! Thanks Mario and guys!!! www.lasaac.org
The course is much improved compared to six months ago with wider tarmac and the really rough spots gone. It's a great pleasure to drive the track at faster speeds as you learn your way around. The dicing with the three 7s in my run group was perhaps the highlight. Racing around the track with three 7s in front of you has to be experienced by a 7 owner to get the full effect. Don't trust me that it's wonderful, if you don't own a 7 then get one and find out (or at least rent one). Although I must admit that Magnus' car looked best in my rearview mirror! Clark and I also had a really fun dice during the second afternoon session on saturday. The old competitive juices do reignite when you're out there. For those who were there: Can you imagine how much fun this will be when we have ten 7s on the track together :?: WOW
Everyone got along great and helped each other throughout the weekend. The camaraderie thing is alive and well! Like when my trailer took an alternate route: within a couple of minutes 5 seven owners were there to help get me back on the road. Thanks to all of you for rescuing me in that ugly moment :!:
For those who did not make it: Come next time because you weren't having as much FUN as we did :!: 8) :lol:
Francis: Time to get yourself a 7 :!:
Tim: We're hoping to see a BEC beauty from you one day!
Comments, anyone :?:
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