[DeTomaso] Open Road Racing Updates

[John Taphorn]

Hi Asa

Is Mad Dog still on the Forum?  Even as a lurker?  He certainly has 
great enthusiasm for the open road events and has been a force and 
inspiration for motivating others to participate.  From my experience, 
he derives pleasure in seeing the joy others experience while 
participating, the camaraderie associated with the event and the 
opportunity to drive balls to the wall.

What I have not seen is a disciplined driver who is interested in 
scoring well. Do you know if scoring will take a higher priority for him 
this year?  Else it won't take much for John B to kick his A$$ - again.  
I always thought Dennis a bit of a pu$$y how he would essentially quit 
mid race, say the hell with it and drive full bore til the end breaking 
his speed cap.  Thus, not accountable.  I'm just sayin'

JT

On 7/27/2013 1:42 PM, Asa Jay Laughton wrote:
> The Sandhills Open Road Challenge (SORC) is in two weeks.  Due to the
> extreme popularity of this race and the limited number of participants
> allowed, Team Pantera Racing only managed to secure -one- grid position
> this year.  Bob (Rowdy) Radefeld will be representing us with his
> Pantera taking on the challenge.  Supporting him this year will be Bob's
> son, and Frank (the Godfather).  We wish him the best of luck.
>
> The Silver State Classic Challenge (SSCC) coming up this September will
> have five Veteran Team Pantera Racing members in attendance:
>
> - Dennis "Mad Dawg" Antenucci:  after a hiatus in the spring, Dennis is
> returning to fend off all challengers for the $10,000 TPR Challenge
> prize purse.
>
> - John "JB" Bentley:  Whether he brings the rolling TPR headquarters
> this year or not, John plans to give Dennis a run for his money.
>
> - Rich "Silver Bullet" Hoppe:  After resurrecting the Round Table Pizza
> race Pantera what should one do?  RACE IT of course;  Rich will be
> returning with his awesome Pantera to make sure Mad Dawg doesn't get
> away with anything.  Maybe this year we can get some good video of it.
>
> - Mark "The Professor" Skwarek:  Trying for a double-run this year on
> highway 318, Mark is overcoming a new challenge by rebuilding his engine
> and driving all the way out to Ely/Las Vegas -again-.  (and some people
> talk down about driving to San Diego).
>
> - Asa Jay "AJ" Laughton:  After a good rookie year, Asa plans to run
> this year in a higher speed class, creeping up on Mad Dawg slowly, but
> intently.
>
> ... and we've had interest from a couple of other new folks that might
> come out with their Panteras.
>
> Team Pantera Racing would love to see even more Panteras come out and
> take on the course, or show support.  It's really quite simple, just
> contact any TPR member, or go to the web site for more details.
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com
>
> Just remember, paraphrasing the immortal words for Curt Toumanian...
> ... based on the numbers manufactured, if only ONE Pantera shows up to
> this race, over 500 Corvettes would have to, but they don't.
>
> Which enthusiastic owners would -you- rather hang out with?
>
> And as Tony Harvey would say
> "Use your car for what it was intended, DRIVE IT"
>