[DeTomaso] RRORR vs. Mangusta 8MA898 - Epilogue
hoppe1 at cox.net
hoppe1 at cox.net
Thu Nov 8 16:05:05 EST 2007
Gary
In 2002 I received the iron man award.
I have two professional license, two college degrees, an honorable discharge and a stack of certificates of something or another.
The only one on my office wall is the iron man award.
Rich
---- Gary Bartley <G.Bartley at cebridge.net> wrote:
> Last Friday we met with Michael Frazier and Jim Cooper in San Antonio
> for dinner and some cafe racing. Sylvia presented Michael and Jim with
> framed pictures of the four of us along with a RRORR dash plaque and
> some words of appreciation. They seemed to appreciate the gesture. We
> also discussed the '08 BBORR and Michael already has commitments from
> several Panteras.
>
> We returned home on Saturday to find a UPS box waiting. Inside was the
> Ellis Woumnm Memorial Iron Man Award for 2007. It is stunning!
>
> Last Monday a letter arrived from Dennis Antenucci. Dennis explained in
> the letter about the history of Lt. Commander Ellis Woumnm and the
> significance of the Iron Man Award. To be considered for this award is
> truly a humbling experience.
>
> Also included with the letter was a check for our entry fees. Sylvia
> immediately took the check and went shopping. I'm pretty sure she is
> shopping for a new clutch or maybe a set of headers but we will have to
> wait and see...
>
> Today I noticed that John Taphorn had some very nice things to say about
> us in the November Newsletter's President's Message. Thanks John!
>
> Mike Drew is waiting on me to send him pictures so he can put an article
> in a future Profiles. I, in turn, am waiting on "official pictures"
> from Fort Stockton.
>
> We feel very honored to have received the Ellis Woumnm Memorial Iron Man
> Award and all the attention. It is much more than we expected when we
> set out to learn about open road racing and our Mangusta. We feel we
> accomplished our objective and made a lot of new friends along the way.
>
> For those that aren't burned out about this by now, some general
> pictures are posted here; links are on the left:
> http://www.rrorr.net/2007/2007results.html
>
> And here is a good video showing the starting grid, a great shot of
> Michael Frazier leading us to our grid spot, several cars taking off and
> some in-car footage from the #73 Opel with the rotary engine.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX8P_1z7TLU%20
>
> Again, our thanks and appreciation to Mad Dawg, Team Pantera Racing and
> all who have sent their comments, suggestions and support.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Gary Bartley
>
>
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