I'm off to San Fransisco for the Egorama....

Don just slammed on the brakes all 4 times when he did the brake test. He didn't even try not to lock 'em up. Huge style points for him on this one. Large trails of tire smoke from all four tires and lots of squeeling. He was having fun!

 

Don installing his secret 'fan belt weapon'

 

Damn, looks like you guys are having way too much fun. Very cool! Safe trip back home...

 

Hey.. look who stopped by to say hi. It's Buick59 in his new 'mullet mobile'!!

 

niiiiiicccceeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you guys see mike again (or if hes still there) say hi for me. you guys have fun im out........................Cory

 

I got Don's crash on video, but I didn't bring my video cable to download it to my lap top. I did play the video on the hotel's tv and then took pics of it. I knew you guys would want to see it. The quality is low, but hey... it's the best I can do right now.

The car goes to the left as it shifts to second gear:

 

Somewhat OT, but were you guys there on saturday at all?

I was on the main track at California Speedway. I Had no clue the egorama was local to me or I would have swung by...

The photos rule loudpedal keep em comin!

 

Hold on Don..

 

He almost has it gathered up... then..

 

...the car heads straight for the wall..

 

!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Don got his coupe turned back to the left just as the front hit the wall... Some good driving on his part. It could have been a head-on hit instead of the glancing blow it was...

 

Awesome post guys, some killer pics. I'd have to say this is the best post I've read since I joined. We should all do the road trip thing! Have a safe trip. Any chance your taking the northern route home and not going through Vegas? I'd love to check out that coupe.

 

The front hubby, fender, brake drum fins, shock and tie rod all received damage from the hit.

 

The rear needs fender repair also, but I don't think the damage on the rear is as bad as the front.

 

All that and his fun meter is still pegged!

 

WOW! First look into this thread. It's much better than a magazine. Loudpedal, this is a 'historic, one for the book's' trip you've made. Congraulation's, your hard work and planning has rewarded you.

 

Outstanding; what a great chronicle.

What horrible thing did Don do to deserve his wretched luck?

 

He made fun of my fenders at Bonnevulle!

 

great pics lp.. wish i could ve been there.

 

1/4 mile times? Was Don able to get a clean run in, or did he call it a day after his "incident"? He was my favorite to win at the dragstrip.

 

Awesome thread LP! Thanks! You guys are all lookin' good and having way too much fun.

Too bad about Don I was really hoping to see what he could do with good traction on a clean p***. I know he put a lot of work into the coupe this year.

 

This thread truely rules! Glad to hear everyones safe and still having fun.

 

Chris, you look like your having too much fun! Thanks for the post its a great read, say hi to Jim for me. Rick

 

Weel ****....cant believe you actually posted a pic of me and my *****in Camaro. I'll let ya ride in it for a dollar!!! See ya at the BBQ today in Riverside.

Mike

Ps I really felt bad for Don when i saw it happen......but man he sure is a good sport about it all. And No Don didn't run again after that. I was kinda scared to see anyone else go after that.

Mike

 

We made it to the NHRA place this morning. We had a *****in breakfast there. They announced the winner this morning also, but out of respect for the magazine, I don't think I should give away any details.... Sorry guys..

We then went to Ed Martin's garage for an after party. We only stayed for a hour or two and then we made tracks to Las Vegas.

Right now I'm chillin' in the Hotel after valet parking the coupe (rock star style, right up in front of the Hotel). Deek and I are going to go out on the town. I'll post a few pics now, and I'll post the rest in the morning / afternoon.

Here come the pics:

 

Wally checkin' out the '50:

 

'33 Ford jalopy racer. Has a flathead with one of the first edelbrock intake manifolds made...

 

TV Tommy Ivo's T: