They are getting old and many of them just can't afford the time and money.
I remember racing them in the 50s at Santa Ana and they put a lot of us on
the trailer early. They were true racers and would help anyone if they
could. Some times I think they added a little Tequila to the punch as well.
All good guys.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Wennerberg" <jon@infodestruction.com>
To: "Ed Weldon" <23.weldon@comcast.net>
Cc: <RACE427@aol.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: Bean Bandits
> On Saturday, April 29, 2006, at 11:34 PM, Ed Weldon wrote:
>
>> Every Speedweek Wednesday night at the KOA. Well known for ingenious gas
>> engine blenders and cars that go like stink!! Trouble is they're getting
>> more civilized as they get older........
>> Ed Weldon
>>
>
> The Bandits haven't partied at the KoA for the last two years. Nancy and
> I stay there and attended their get-together in '03 -- there wasn't one in
> '04 or '05. We wondered where they've gone. . .
>
>
> Jon Wennerberg
> Seldom Seen Slim Land Speed Racing
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