[DeTomaso] Adin makes the grade for Sand Hills Open

Wed Aug 22 22:42:11 EDT 2007

WTF?  Why was everyone crying for an article by 8/13???

Done, with illustrations, and will be emailed in the moring.

Quoting Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>:

> DD,
>
>   Larry 'The Falcon' Kelsey is writing/editing the 'real' article   
> and doing the video feed  for National Geographic.
>
>   md
>
> "Adin, David" <DavidAdin at mercydurango.org> wrote:
>   Bwahahaha.
>
>
>
> Laurie, dahlin', we know that won't happen.
>
>
>
> Team Pantera Racing is trying to put together a real article - watch for
> it sometime.
>
>
>
> David, a c student in english (I was probably too lazy to capitalize
> then, too!)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LaurieFerrari at aol.com [mailto:LaurieFerrari at aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:03 PM
> To: Detomaso at realbig.com; Adin, David
> Subject: Adin makes the grade for Sand Hills Open
>
>
>
> Re: Sand Hills OR Challenge Report by D. Adin
>
>
>
> GRADE TRIPLE A+'S for HUMOR, CREATIVITY, STYLE, CHARACTERIZATION,
> IMAGERY, ORGANIZATION, TONE, SPELLING & PUNCTUATION (abnormally
> excellent for this group)
>
> and of course, HIS AWARD.
>
> CONCLUSION: I nominate Dave for POCA Secretary!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Laurie
>
>
>
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> [DeTomaso] sorc -2007
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>
> Adin, David DavidAdin at mercydurango.org
> 7&In-Reply-To=>
> Tue Aug 14 15:47:58 CDT 2007
>
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> ________________________________
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> Sandhills Open Road Challenge ~ 2007
>
>
>
> * Its fun.
>
> * Its hot AND humid.
>
> * Bring your own designer beer and food.
>
> * I brought home more grasshoppers than I took.
>
> * Hula Hoops and ice cream cones!
> Details follow:
> Up and gathering the last 114 items to stuff into the car at about4:00am
> - its going to be a long day.
>
> Drive to Colorado Springs to visit the motor man and talk Clevelands,
> then aim at Tom's house for the first stop.
>
> Mr. & Mrs. Tom are great hosts and spoiled us for the coming test of
> endurance in Nebraska. After several adult beverages (stupid in a
> bottle) Mad Dawg and Larry arrived to supervise the festivities. Steak,
> corn on the cob (an omen) and more likker was followed by a long study
> of ice cream consumption by the local talent. We were treated to a
> cruise in Tom's 63 Fairlane and a quick trip to Walgreen's so that Mad
> Dawg could stock up on lubricants (his turn).
>
>
>
> The next morning came quickly, like all new husbands, and we were off to
> Nebraska for the application of stickers, tech inspection, autograph
> signing (we are, after all, Team Pantera Racing ) and the initial
> perspiring. I admit, I did succumb to the local girls, who did cover
> me with kisses . . .but that's a story for a more adult audience.
>
>
>
> Friday: The Mile! WOOT!! After getting lost (bad instructions) and
> arriving late (Panteras are NOT good on gravel roads nor in the scenery)
> I had a few minutes to remove the dangling body parts (not the huevos, I
> would need them later) and ge ready for my turn. Standing start, 1 mile
> - How fast can you go????
>
>
>
> Turns out I went plenty fast, considering "the smoothest, widest" road
> in the county. And the cross winds. And the missing body parts (I've
> become spoiled). A twin turbo Viper beat me by less than 67 mph and he
> only got second place. There were some heavy hitters in attendance, not
> to mention WAY tooooo many "other products" and more of those pesky
> Nebraska kissing types. King of the Hill was snatched up by a little
> Mitsubishki see-dan (with turbo, NOS, ice water intercooler and who know
> what else.) Heavy hitters, yep.
>
>
>
> Saturday: After no breakfast the event started fairly smoothly. Lots
> of local families walking the grid looking at cars (ever notice a
> Pantera driver is about eyeball to eyeball with a 4 year old?)
>
>
>
> The course: narrow, no shoulders, plenty of blind hills (I never did
> get the hang of charging over a crest at 90mph), not the greatest
> surface and very few corners where one could get in the groove.
>
>
>
> At my declared speed (old chicken) it was a fun ride, but I need to bump
> it up about 10 mph at least. Although without a chin spoiler it was
> just about right. The "lunch" turn around at the north end was, to be
> honest, a great waste of two hours. Not enough water and few places to
> whizz made the wonderful food (OK, piece of bacon and a hot cake) all
> the more enjoyable. Sandhills Open Road Challenge ~ 2007 is about
> surviving and enduring!
>
>
>
> By the time I got up Sunday all my roomies were on the road, not even a
> kiss goodbye???
>
>
>
> In summary:
>
>
>
> * Larry K. is wonderful company and a great Team
> Pantera Racing manager.
>
> * Hula Hoop King - whodathunkit?
>
> * Bring your own copy of Fur, Fins and Fangs (the
> preferred reading matter in a "hunting lodge") . . .Tom won't share!
>
> * My Coolshirt showed up Monday night . . . three
> weeks isn't enough lead time from Apex!
>
> * The folks in Nebraska are wonderful, I'm proud of
> Team Pantera Racing's donation to the town and the smiles we brought to
> the kids.
>
>
>
> Now, I'm going to sit out in the backyard w/ the bears and empty a few
> bottle of Mexico's best. Pass the grasshoppers!
>
>
>
> David in Durango
>
> Crusty Old Fart Extraordinaire & Icky Old Man
>
> Team Pantera Racing veteran of BBORR 2005 & Sandhills Open Road
> Challenge ~ 2007
>
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