I can add an amen to everything Bill said. My wife Laraine knew it was
something special when she asked how it was and I responded fantastic,
usually nice is about as far as I go.
Rich (Horsepower is how fast your going when you hit the wall. Torque is
how hard you hit)
Bill Bennett wrote:
> Well folks it has taken me to late Monday to really settle down from
> what all I learned and taken in since going to my first land speed
> race. I just wanted to drop a few notes and thank yous. I was really
> impressed with the way ECTA handled the event. They appeared to be
> handling everything very well and the preparedness was apparent. Maybe
> behind the scenes everything wasn't so rosy, but they didn't let it
> show. Everyone I met was very friendly. Lots of people stopping by the
> So Al Special where I hung out almost all day. The list was mention by
> most everyone coming by. Boy did Keith really draw a crowd when two
> plug wires got accidentally crossed and fired it up. Don't know how
> that happen huh. I was made to feel really welcomed. No question that
> I had went unanswered except Brads answering my question with 4
> questions. Still haven't figured out what gear to run Brad. All in all
> it was a very enjoyable and learning day. None of the hectic thrashing
> I have seen in circle track or drag racing. I know there were a few
> having to thrash, but that's normal. If you don't break something your
> not pushing hard enough. Now for all the thank yous. Keith first off
> thanks for hauling all that junk up here, still owe you and Brad
> dinner next trip up. Also thanks for letting me twist a few wrenches
> for you. It made me feel like I really fit in, not just a spectator
> who didn't know anything. I promise next time not to tighten the valve
> covers so tight. And Keith my wife sends her thanks too for including
> her in the days activities even though she was under the weather she
> didn't complain too much. Brad thanks for being so tolerant on
> unloading all that stuff cant call it junk any more. Great idea on
> using the car ramps to lift the trailer. For those of you that missed
> it the scene of us loading a pallet loaded with 2 V6s neatly stretched
> wrapped onto a small 4x8 trailer by 6 men would have made America's
> funniest videos. Thanks to all the guys that supplied the muscle and
> pitched in. Also I need to thank the guys that gave me the wonderful
> support in building an F motor. At first I thought it was a hair brain
> idea to take on such a task with such an odd motor, but the words of
> support prove different. Rich and Jeff I enjoyed meeting you all great
> to put some faces to some email now. Well now that have succeeded in
> achieve a national or is that a world or regional record for writing
> the longest email to the list I will leave with this small note. I
> cant wait till next month. Now where is my OSCAR.
>
> BillB
> Ps: By the way Keith the official team name has been picked
> "Steppin Out Racing"
> and having fun doing it!
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