[DeTomaso] Mid-Ohio and Road America

[Jim Kosloskey]

All,

 

This past weekend I helped Steve Lisa and his crew as they competed their
1963.5 Galaxie 500 Tiny Lund tribute car at Mid-Ohio in the SVRA Grand Prix.

 

Steve as you all probably know bought Asa Jay's Pantera, It is in the
Pacific Northwest right now so Steve and his team entered the Galaxie this
year at Mid-Ohio.

 

I had a great time. Steve and his team's joy of racing and involvement with
race fans was incredible to observe.

 

And the race fans in attendance swarmed his paddock. Everyone warmly
welcomed under the canopy to enjoy the car and the interaction with Steve
and the crew.

 

Most of the racing from Friday and Saturday was in the rain. Steve and the
crew had to make multiple setup changes sometimes due to the
unpredictability of the weather - but they made every session. The same
could not be said for a lot of the teams.

 

But on Sunday with the last 2 races (a Sprint and a 1 hour Enduro) the track
dried and the air was cool. Steve turned in some of his best times in the
Sprint and ended up placing 3rd in the Enduro out of a field of 27 cars! All
of the other cars being sports cars (Mustangs, Corvettes, Porches, and a
Viper) on a road course.

 

I was able to observe a number of laps over the weekend and I can tell you
Steve is a very good driver. His crew (son Tony and friend Chas) had the car
ready every time. Steve's good friend Doug Rudy was also on hand to help
out. I tried to stay out of the way, keep records, and help where needed.
There were some wait times but I learned a lot from these guys and
thoroughly enjoyed myself.

 

So now for Road America. Steve and his team will once again be competing the
Galaxie July 18-21 at the Road America track in Wisconsin. I have a
scheduling conflict so I cannot make it. 

 

But even though he is not racing the Pantera this year, if you can take the
time to support Steve (especially the Great Lakes chapter Pantera owners) by
attending one or more days (be sure to stop by the paddock) I think that
would be great. I know Steve and his crew would be delighted to see you
there.

 

Also if you have the time and interest, I am sure Steve would welcome a
couple of additional helpers from the stable of Pantera Owners. It is a full
weekend but it is a great time I can assure you. If you are willing to help
out just contact Steve via his list or directly if you have his contact
information.

 

I am so glad I could make time this past weekend to help out a little and
just hang out with these remarkable people.

 

Jim Kosloskey

 

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   All,


   This past weekend I helped Steve Lisa and his crew as they competed
   their 1963.5 Galaxie 500 Tiny Lund tribute car at Mid-Ohio in the SVRA
   Grand Prix.


   Steve as you all probably know bought Asa Jay's Pantera, It is in the
   Pacific Northwest right now so Steve and his team entered the Galaxie
   this year at Mid-Ohio.


   I had a great time. Steve and his team's joy of racing and involvement
   with race fans was incredible to observe.


   And the race fans in attendance swarmed his paddock. Everyone warmly
   welcomed under the canopy to enjoy the car and the interaction with
   Steve and the crew.


   Most of the racing from Friday and Saturday was in the rain. Steve and
   the crew had to make multiple setup changes sometimes due to the
   unpredictability of the weather - but they made every session. The same
   could not be said for a lot of the teams.


   But on Sunday with the last 2 races (a Sprint and a 1 hour Enduro) the
   track dried and the air was cool. Steve turned in some of his best
   times in the Sprint and ended up placing 3^rd in the Enduro out of a
   field of 27 cars! All of the other cars being sports cars (Mustangs,
   Corvettes, Porches, and a Viper) on a road course.


   I was able to observe a number of laps over the weekend and I can tell
   you Steve is a very good driver. His crew (son Tony and friend Chas)
   had the car ready every time. Steve's good friend Doug Rudy was also on
   hand to help out. I tried to stay out of the way, keep records, and
   help where needed. There were some wait times but I learned a lot from
   these guys and thoroughly enjoyed myself.


   So now for Road America. Steve and his team will once again be
   competing the Galaxie July 18-21 at the Road America track in
   Wisconsin. I have a scheduling conflict so I cannot make it.


   But even though he is not racing the Pantera this year, if you can take
   the time to support Steve (especially the Great Lakes chapter Pantera
   owners) by attending one or more days (be sure to stop by the paddock)
   I think that would be great. I know Steve and his crew would be
   delighted to see you there.


   Also if you have the time and interest, I am sure Steve would welcome a
   couple of additional helpers from the stable of Pantera Owners. It is a
   full weekend but it is a great time I can assure you. If you are
   willing to help out just contact Steve via his list or directly if you
   have his contact information.


   I am so glad I could make time this past weekend to help out a little
   and just hang out with these remarkable people.


   Jim Kosloskey