[DeTomaso] Reno Fun Rally - First Timer's Thoughts

robert stewart rspink2012 at yahoo.com
Sun Jun 6 14:52:20 EDT 2010


I am sitting in the airport having just attended my first Reno Fun Rally.  As a new Pantera owner ( which is currently in many pieces in my garage) I had lots to learn.

This was truly a great event and I am glad I came.  One of the first events I attended was a drive around lake Tahoe - A trip to a wooden boat repair shop - those boats are fantastic - you better bring have lots of cash but they look great. Next was a hike to a castle and then up to the waterfall.  The snow stopped us going right to the top but the view was still great.

The following day I was lucky enough to get a seat in a fantastic Pantera from Denvier - 438 - 500 plus hp.  We went out with a movie crew.  One of the highlights was blowing by a the camera man who was hanging out the side of a minivan on a harness at well over 100 MPH.  I am sure from the cameraman's perspective it must have been a thrill.  I know seating in the passenger seat it was a big thrill for me. The rest of the spirited drive was very spirited. On this drive I continued to  learn just how good a pantera can be on the road and it has me thinking how I can get mine close to that.

Next was some go-karts, the Summit trip - all fun.

The day after we had the big car show - 55 cars - 53 panteras, a mangusta and GT 40.  Wow what an assortment of fantastic cars.  As the new guy I kept snapping pictures of all the great things that have been done to these cars.  Gave me lots to aspire too on my car.  I am sure a multi-year journey.

Last but not least it was great to get to meet many of you whose advice I have been following for some time now. A fantastic group of people who have probably forgotten more about Panteras than I will ever know.

Once again - I very glad I came and would highly recommend the Rally.

Rob Pink


      


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