This would be a neat event to check out. These are the same folks who restore a fly the WWII Bombers. http://www.cfdn.org/cf_RofC2008.htm www.collingsfoundation.org
Wow! This sounds like a hell of a fun event. I've been drooling over their car collection for years at the Father's Day Open House, now it'll be great to see some of them in action . . . especially the Stanley and the Offy! Here's the info from their website: * * * * * * * * Race of the Century August 16th and 17th Stow, MA Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM An extraordinary event that pits some of the greatest technological advancements in air and ground transportation against each other in a series of "races" Exhibits and displays throughout the event. Races start around 1:00 PM. Entire Facility Open Daily: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Gate Fee: $15 Adults / $10 Children This is a public event. No reservations are needed. (Line up of events subject to change) With today's gas prices approaching $5.00 a gallon, many are praising the latest advances in new transportation technologies. Hybrids, electric cars, vehicles powered by water, all poised to solve the energy crisis. - Well, this phenomenon is not new! The search for reliable fuels and transportation has been ongoing since the invention of the first automobiles and aircraft. To highlight the significance of how history can repeat, the Collings Foundation will host an extraordinary event that pits some of the greatest technological advancements in human transportation against each other in: "Race of the Century" Which technologies will win? There is only one way to find out: HORSE AND CARRIAGE - Fast, dependable and no match for that silly motorized carriage...and a good source of fertilizer year round! VS. 1905 FRANKLIN TYPE A ROADSTER -The finest auto-carriage ever! The horse has finally met it's match. With a top speed over 30 mph the horses will be winded in no time! _ _ _ _ _ HORSE AND BUGGY - Time to get serious and win this race. Our driving champion will leave the compe***ion looking at the wrong end of our magnificent steed. VS. 1908 STANLEY STEAMER - The most incredible advancement in automotive technology - a car that runs on water! Once the Stanley heats up - there's no compe***ion. _ _ _ _ _ 1914 STUTZ BEARCAT - Amazing event! One of the fastest cars of all time - racing against this astounding flying machine. VS. 1909 BLERIOT TYPE XI Flying Machine. - From the famous Louis Bleriot - first to cross the English Channel in an aircraft. No matter how "fancy" you can get with a "Gentleman's Automobile" - Flying is the way of the future! - _ _ _ _ _ 1937 OFFY SPRINT CAR - Straight from the 1937 New England race circuit. Incredibly fast sprint car. - Going to tear up the gr*** with this one! Certainly faster than the Stearman. VS. PT-17 STEARMAN BI-PLANE - An amazing 1/2-mile race. The Stearman has to take off, make a full turn and beat the Sprint car back to the finish line. No doubt, this will be a fantastic race!
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