2021 - The Year of Racing Redemption |
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Sunday, 07 March 2021 08:17 |
The year of 2020 is in the rear view mirror and we've ripped it from it's mount and tossed it from the car. All three Silver State Challenge events are back on schedule for 2021! Big Bend Open Road Race (BBORR) and Sandhills Open Road Challenge (SORC) are ON! See their web sites for more details, links are in the left sidebar. Back in the day, open road races could see up to 14 Panteras and the occasional Mangusta. It's too bad so many of those slackers let themselves get old. There's nothing like triple digit speeds for up to an hour on an open highway closed to the public, letting the horsepower run free and wild. Where coyotes, jackelopes and raptors can't stand in the way of a good run on a long stretch of road. Only the hearty, the brave and those with some fear dare tread those hallowed grounds at speed in a Pantera. Not many are left who have the balls to race, win, and brag about it. Currently we can reveal the following veteran members and others who are on tap and on schedule to be running the two-way NORC in May:
In other events, Team Pantera Racing is looking to have representation at BBORR fromk Steve Hawkinson with a potential cameo from Mad Dog Antenucci as co-pilot. Mark Skwarek may be the only Pantera in the SORC this year, but any year a Pantera gets into that exclusive race, is a good year. In any case, the midwest good ol' Pantera boys will be right there with Mark making sure it all goes well. For the SSCC in September, the roster is still being firmed up, but for certain the man who's been to more open road races than Carter has Liver pills, will be Dennis Antenucci. Hopefuls include Mark Skwarek who is on the cusp of a deserved win in a much higher speed class, Gerry Romack who ends up with more fun than one man shoulid stand at our age, potentially Lee Peterson in his Pantera with an engine refresh, John Bentley with a new and killer engine of his own, and more than likely Paul Kathadourian in his Viper. Again, the support crew will probably consist of Asa Jay (AJ) Laughton and Peter Menyhart. 2021 is shaping up to be a great year. If yoiu've not raced open road yet, this is the year to do in a Pantera. The shirt alone will be worth the entry fee. |
Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2021 11:37 |