[DeTomaso] Ref: Return From Vegas

[John Taphorn]

I'm just catching up an e-mail after Vegas and am uneasy about the 
challenges Fred and Dave are having on the return leg.  Things were hopping 
at the event and I missed the fact that Dave was struggling with fuel 
delivery.  Wish I had known, I would have liked to lend a hand.  Both Dave 
and Fred won the distance traveled award and they were truly an inspiration 
to the rest of us.  When I saw Dave's car at the Fun Rally, I expected it to 
be a little rough after several trips across country.  To my delight, it 
looked terrific and the yellow paint was in great shape - even the nose of 
the car.  I stood their thinking, hey, I should try this.  I had thought the 
trip from Houston was about the same as to Pocono; however, it is about six 
hours shorter.  David Bell's engine failed one week prior and he drove his 
race prepped Miata from Houston.

As usual, it is a challenge to absorb it all.  I appreciate the constructive 
suggestions that participants had for next year's event.  Ideally, we will 
be able to find an affordable location that will allow us to showcase cars 
indoors and get back on Fremont Street.  I appreciate the support of all who 
attended the event this year.  Participation was the same level as last 
year.

I just wish that I lived closer to you guys so we could get together more 
frequently.

JT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <fstoye at aol.com>
To: <DeTomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 10:42 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Ref: Return From Vegas


> Well, the good luck lasted as far as Tucumcari, New Mexico.  I couldn't 
> avoid something in the road and ran over it. Needless to say, it destroyed 
> my right rear tire!! It was really fun trying to stop from 80 mph without 
> doing damage to my car. After a flat bed tow back to Tucumcari, I found 
> out that my AAA Plus doesn't cover the cost of taking my small trailer 
> with us to get the tire fixed. It cost me $258.00 to tow the trailer 37 
> miles with the car(it was free with my Plus membership). Well, a new 
> Goodyear 295/50/R50 tire and $135.00 later, we were on our way east. I had 
> a POCA member spot me by the side of the road and stop and ask to help. I 
> forgot to ask his name due to my extreme mental state at the time, but he 
> had a truck with CA plates and great silver harir ( as my wife said). As 
> was said at the dinner, yes, we are a big family and it was nice for him 
> to stop. We made it to Chandler OK by 10 pm, very tired and very cranky!!. 
> But, as my wife said, things could have been worse. Next time, I'm going 
> to get one of those small spare tires and but it in the trailer in case of 
> an emergency. Oh, the things we learn. Well, off again to Michigan 
> tomorrw.
>
> Fred Stoye
> 3366
> "Tip of the Mitt" Pantera
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