[DeTomaso] Silver State is a GO

[Bjoern Flesland]

Wish you guys all the best at the race! Hope to see you again next May.
Cheers,
Bjoern




On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 4:21 PM, Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:
> Team Pantera Racing has at least two drivers with their Panteras entered
> and ready to run the race on Sunday.  Dennis (Mad Dog) Antenucci in his
> ever popular blue rocket and joining him this year is Scott Couchman.
>
> Scott is driving his Yellow w/Black stripes 1972 Pre-L Pantera with a
> mildly modified 351C, full roller valve train, aluminum pistons and a
> slightly rumpy cam.  He's looking to tech at 140 but not sure exactly
> what target speed he's going to run yet.  After failing to pass tech
> last year due to tire issues, Scott is ready with some new Mustang
> Bullit wheels in 17x8 and 18x9 shod with Continental Sport Contact 2
> tires.  He communicated with the Tire Tech guy for Silver State ahead of
> time to make sure his selected rubber would pass tech for the Pantera.
>
> No word on the speed bracket Mad Dog will be entered in.  It could be
> 150, 160 or maybe he's getting even bolder.
>
> We've been hearing some from Dan Courtney lately, racing his Beast
> around closed tracks.  No word from him if he plans on running Silver
> State this year or not, but we wouldn't be too surprised if he showed up
> to give Dennis a run for his money.  (note:  The 5 Million dollars is
> not being offered this year)
>
>
> The pair are leaving this morning on their way to Ely.  Hopefully we'll
> be hearing from them both later tonight from the hotel.
>
> Please join me in wishing them the best for this years event.
> Asa Jay
>
>
> --
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>
> & Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
>
> 1971 Mach I Mustang  [ASA JAY]
> 1973 Pantera L 5533  [ASASCAT]
>
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