Hot Rod magazine ran an article in it's Dec. 2007 issue about this crazy racing circuit called "The 24 Hours of Le Mons". The race include all kinds of irreverent rules and procedures. The masterminds behind the circuit were either completely wasted when they conceived the series or were brilliant vissionaries that knew real racing wasn't about sponsors, million dollar budgets, or even the latest in performance technology. Real racing is about man and machine versus man and machine on an even playing field, that and going really fast with no concern for tickets, insurance premiums, or that kid chasing that ball out from between the parked cars. This race isn't about fame or glory but the blood, sweat, grease, and the thrill of it all.
The article inspired Big Daddy and all he could think about was putting together a team in time to make a race - if there was one within reasonable traveling distance. After a little research (i.e. checking the official website) it was obvious that the July race in Kershaw, SC would be the goal. Now all he needed was a car, a team, a modest budget, and a bottle of tequila for bribing the acceptance committee.
The first piece of the puzzle came together over the Christmas holiday when The Wrench joined the conspiracy. Along with his commitment of mechanical skills, tow vehicle and seat time he offered the greatest commodity - a garage to prep and store the machine until its date with destiny. This was an offer so great that Big Daddy was willing to forget the fact that the last racecar The Wrench drove he turned into scrap metal.
And so, the mission has begun. The search for the perfect (i.e. cheap and running) vehicle and co-conspirators begins.
1 comments:
I am Kamikaze and I am a co-conspirator.
When BD, (Big Daddy), first emailed me about the project, I did not fully understand what he was proposing. The next morning The Wrench approached me and asked what I thought of BD's idea. I re-read the email and visited the LeMons official site and was instantly hooked!! I immediately contacted Big Daddy and promised my commitment to the endeavour. I then suggested my friend Crash to BD as a potential member. He gave me the OK to contact him and another member was hopelessly consumed with the project.
I think the car will make an excellant platform for this event.....good handling, realiable and torquey straight 6 powerplant. Should be GREAT fun to drive!!
Our first official team meeting will be this coming Saturday and I look forward to meeting the one member I've not met, Leezard.
This is gonna be FUN!!!!!!!
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