Joe
Congrats my friend. Great words to Keith and others on the list. You are so
right, it's humbling and tough, some make it look easy but hidden in the
back ground are the extreme efforts it takes to get there. Us old guys have
seen many try for years to do it and some have yet to reach their goal.
That's why we are a unique bunch of dedicated racers and the best racing
family in motor sports.
Other good news is Earl Wooden is home, and a little sore. 4 broken ribs and
a broken toe. Sends thanks to all for their concern. Lots of history set
last week and new goals for others to go after. With two more events left
this year on the salt it should be a WHIZ BANG FINISH.
>From the Best Seat in the House
Glen ( who loved timing all of you and knowing that you did you very best)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Amo" <jkamo@rapidnet.com>
To: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 1:23 AM
Subject: Re: Humbled
> Keith my man, DO you know HOW
> much its gunna mean when you do the deed
> and it "all goes well" and the 2 club guys
> come in hordes to impound to welcome you
> into the 200mph club???
>
> It is simply exactly experiences like you just
> had that will make you look at the mountains
> at the end of your return run, and think about
> what you have been through to get to that point...
> nothing given to you, and a tear or two shed between
> you the salt the mountains, awaiting your crew to arrive
>
> that is what it was for me, and I am sure you
> anticipate as well, it simply amazes me what
> Bonneville asks for at times, and amazes me more
> what folks are willing to give....
>
> BE PROUD my man, your book is being filled
> with pages of substance....all part of the experience
>
> notables during the week for me include:
> -Terry Hunt showing up from Guam
> making runs with NO tach (broke) and
> setting record 228 plus.no broken parts
> -Chris Harris coming BACK to the
> salt since breaking his neck in 88
> ..building a car..grooming his son
> to pilot it..running 208plus..going home
> with a smile a mile long..no broken parts
> -Ed Van Scoy making it look easy..2 runs
> one record over 220..intact motor
> -Vesco 459 final mile..30mph over
> the all time wheel driven record..
> and NOT going to impound
> -Jack Costella running 249plus
> without high gear...
> -Little bro Jonathon making his first
> runs down the salt
> -Nafzger 300plus and far from having
> it all sorted out...wow
>
> OK gotta stop...the whole damn week
> was NOTABLE...its BONNEVILLE
>
> Joe :) :)
>
>
> Keith Turk wrote:
>
> > Well I made it home this morning.... Frustrated hot sticky and
everything
> > still in a fine layer of Salt....
> >
> > Broke the Rodeck.... Broke the Cast Iron Motor... Broke the Trans...
and
> > the bank...
> >
> > had a couple of impressive 1/4 speeds but that was it...Lots of
stories...
> > but not much time.... 1827 e-mails to at least look at... if you sent me
> > something important write back.....
> >
> > Thanks to everyone for thier help....
> >
> > Congradulations to JOE AMO and Terry Hunt... Great deal to watch them
get in
> > the Club...
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