[DeTomaso] Fun Rally Updates

[John Taphorn]

Fun Rally is just a few weeks away.  Texas is getting ready for you.

David Bell is scheduled to lead a drive to the Blue Bell Creamery for an 
Ice Cream tour as one of the Fun Rally activities.  However, Blue Bell 
has gotten a black-eye in the national news recently with product 
tainted with listeria.  The family owned business has elected to recall 
all product and voluntarily close their facilities to cleanse the 
lines.  At this time, probably not the best tour opportunity.  Ya Think!!

We have replaced the tour with a visit to the De Lorean Motor Car 
Factory.  Yes, they are still built here in Humble, TX. Steve Wynn owns 
the company and purchased all leftover inventory from the original 
factory.  They are a full restoration shop and are even building an 
electric version for sale.  They are a passionate bunch and have a good 
display of DMC-12s in progressive stages of assembly.

We are delighted that Tom Tjaarda will be joining us and presenting his 
recent projects and thoughts at the Banquet.  Tom, now in his 80s, will 
be present for the entire event and perhaps with a bit of coaxing, may 
sign your dash.

I hope that you will join us at this year's POCA Lone Star Rally. The 
new geography will bring some different faces and cars generally not 
seen on the west coast.

We are submitting the order for Rally shirts next week.  Whether you are 
coming to the Rally or not, you may take advantage of the shirt offer. 
Info is on the POCA website.  Please do so before next Tuesday.

John Taphorn