[DeTomaso] Road America weekend 1

[Mike Drew]

(Resending after the forum software blocked part 1)

All,

Lori and I made a last minute decision to fly to Chicago and drive to Elkhart Lake to spend the weekend with John and Mary Taphorn. John had recently purchased a Chevron Formula Atlantic from Gray Gregory, and he is also hear to offer coaching.

Here is John discussing things with Gray’s mechanic after his second run:

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Steve Lisa is also here, driving the Pantera this year.

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John’s learning curve has been steep. He knocked  full five seconds off his lap time between the first and second run, and another five seconds after that.

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Gray and John debriefed his GoPro video in the motor home afterwards:

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We also have been able to spend time with Tom Shinrock and Tina who drive up from Cedar Rapids.

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