[TPR] BBORR REPORT

Mon Apr 25 09:53:44 PDT 2011

BBORR 2011 report - sorry, NO Pantera content!

Unlimited was won by some frekin'  corvette that average 165.888.  second was J Tiemann in his GT 40 averaging 160mph  w/ a trap speed of 202.  If you ever get the chance to hear this puppy w/ the unmuffled 180 exhaust, have a tissue ready.  Charlie Friend had a dizzy fail and the big mopar had a fire.

The only Pantera people I recognized were Jack Houp (former Pantera now GT40 driver) and Michael Frazier.

M. Frazier was 5th in the 120 class - fast by .050 mph.  
Jack was 20th in a class of 29.
David got a second place trophy - no competition in my class.  I did clock my tech speed of 124 in the traps, the little Miata pulling with all its heart!

Weather was WAY hot ( 95 or 100) - I didn't think my car would make it ( 220 oil temps), but all was in control.

Only 68 corvettes entered this year - it has become tiresome!  I guess TPR is dying . . . . .

Good to hear Darryl put in a decent time at the Mojave Mile, at least SOMEONE is driving a Pantera these days.

all the best to my Ford friends . . . .

David
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mad Dog Antenucci 
  To: David in Durango 
  Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 10:10 AM
  Subject: BBORR REPORT Re: [TPR] Tale of Caution

  Hey, how was the BORR//....give us a report...or at least me.
  Did any Pantera's show?
  How did MF'r and your runs go?
  Any fights,  accidents or good gossip?

  Mad Dawg Antenucci 
  Team Pantera Racing 
  The 1st & still the only vintage race team in open road racing 
  www.teampanteraracing.com

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  From: David in Durango <adin at frontier.net>
  To: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>
  Sent: Mon, April 25, 2011 9:03:34 AM
  Subject: Re: [TPR] Tale of Caution

  Maybe I can save somebody's dumb ass.  Sorry its late for you.

  Regarding our conversation about certain navigators - new heights have been reached!

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Mad Dog Antenucci 
    To: David in Durango 
    Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 9:42 AM
    Subject: Re: [TPR] Tale of Caution

    Always happy to hear a FIRE story ;-)>

    Mad Dawg Antenucci 
    Team Pantera Racing 
    The 1st & still the only vintage race team in open road racing 
    www.teampanteraracing.com

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    From: David in Durango <adin at frontier.net>
    To: panteras <detomaso at realbig.com>
    Cc: TPR List <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
    Sent: Mon, April 25, 2011 7:36:39 AM
    Subject: [TPR] Tale of Caution

    "It was kind of exciting, with fire and everything!

    When cranking over the engine, fuel gushed out the secondary vent tube. "

    OK kids, listen up!

    A couple of winters ago I was converting the V8 Miata from EFI to carb.  This involved a fuel pressure regulator and a new HEI ignition system.

    First, I plumbed in the fuel system.  Everytime I checked for leaks I had one fitting that would leave a gas smell on my fingers.  Eventually, this was fixed (I thought) so I hooked up the ignition system and tried to start the car.

    No start.  WTF? I says to myself.

    Check the fuel, yep pressure. Try it again. . . ..  no start.

    Better check for spark . . . .

    Even a small fire, in the garage where the Pantera lives (that is connected to the house) is a BIG freakin' fire.  (Hint: turn off the fuel pump before jumping out the a flaming car.  Trush me.)

    So, I picked up the fire ext. placed by the car (I thought I was no dummy . . .guess again) which oozed some stuff out of the nozzle that dripped on my shoe. (sound familiar old tymers?) Fire is getting bigger.

    $#^&^&$%   run in the adjoining kitchen for a salad bowl full of water.  If you guessed this WASN'T enough water you win the prize.

    While I'm having visions of a melted Pantera and a crsipy house (burning car is on jack stands, no chance to push it out side) I calmly walke out the garage door, picked up the garden hose, turned it on full and put the fire out.  Note to self: don't forget to spin the motor without plugs to clear the water.

    I believe the barely detectable gas leak had leaked a puddle onto the carpet below (safety hint).

    Be careful, have a back up and don't mess with gas in a closed area.

    Grouch and Dirty Safety Hint #1
    "yes, we've got spark!"

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