[DeTomaso] NORC

[mark skwarek]

Forgot to mention the oil breather cap came off.

 

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 From: mark skwarek <ehpantera at yahoo.com>
To: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>; "detomaso at poca.com" <detomaso at poca.com>; Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>; John Bentley <gndplne at yahoo.com> 
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 3:16 PM
Subject: NORC
  


We have just arrived @ Sam's Town for the festivities. 

Had a great race. Hopefully I was not DQ'ed at the start for excessive speed. 

After 10 miles, I smelled oil. Looking in the rear view mirror, all I could see was oil. looking over my shoulder, I could see lots of smoke and oil flying around. Doing 138 mph at this time. I found that if I went below 115 mph things were not too bad. I decided to press on, not wanting a DNF. 

I managed to finish the race avg 117-118. (Will get results tonight).

For the last mile I decided to abandon caution and do 138 mph at the finish line with smoke billowing out the rear. 

I had a great time and look foward to doing it again, even if it is a 2600 mile tow.

Mark
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