[TPR] No Pantera's at the BBORR....was] BBORR REPORT

Asa Jay Laughton asajay at asajay.com
Mon Apr 25 21:40:08 PDT 2011


Hey, I drove the Pantera to work today, and drove it home in the driving 
rain.  She's drying off in the garage now, you could say I put a pretty 
good sweat on her.  More Autocross this weekend, need to check a few 
things and then it's off to the races.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 4/25/2011 9:11 PM, David in Durango wrote:
> Two ORR in the Pantera, the other two in the hairdresser car.  But the 
> hairdresser car goes (almost) as fast as I need to go and gets 27mpg.  
> and is running. hahahahaha
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Mad Dog Antenucci <mailto:teampantera at yahoo.com>
>     *To:* David in Durango <mailto:adin at frontier.net>
>     *Cc:* TPR List <mailto:tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
>     *Sent:* Monday, April 25, 2011 9:46 PM
>     *Subject:* Re: No Pantera's at the BBORR....was] BBORR REPORT
>
>     I am proud of you man....even though I want to throw up reading
>     what you wrote.....running that little Miata and winning 4
>     trophies in 4 orr's...I may be proud of you....... but it is still
>     GAY!
>
>     And your lucky no one in Texas saw you coming or going in that
>     Miata....Agree good Christian folk in Fort Stockton but well the
>     parties just get a little better in ELY Nevada at the Big 4 or at
>     Jims Bar in ARNOLD Nebraska.
>
>     And Yea, YOU need to join us at the Spring (next month) in
>     Ely...go to <www.sscc.us <http://www.sscc.us>> to check out dates
>     and get a room otherwise we can share a single room together!
>
>     I'm arriving with or without a Pantera on Thursday the 12th of
>     May, staying at the Hotel Nevada....you gotta be a real man to
>     party like gladiators with guys like you, Rowdy, John Bentley or
>     Tom Di Iulio....there is just something RIGHT about running down
>     main street with no clothes on in Ely while snow is coming down or
>     riding on the hay truck in Arnold Nebraska that just feels right.
>
>     Dry heaving as I type this remembering you rubbing my back.
>
>     i hate to love you
>
>     */Mad Dawg Antenucci
>     /Team Pantera Racing*
>     /*The 1st & still the only vintage race team in open road racing
>     */www.teampanteraracing.com <http://www.teampanteraracing.com>
>
>
>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>     *From:* David in Durango <adin at frontier.net>
>     *To:* Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>
>     *Cc:* TPR List <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
>     *Sent:* Mon, April 25, 2011 8:24:55 PM
>     *Subject:* Re: No Pantera's at the BBORR....was] BBORR REPORT
>
>     Jack H. ran in the 110 class.
>     Teimann averaged 160.968, much larger attachments than I use!
>     When is the spring gig in Ely, maybe I should come out for some
>     therapy?
>     BBORR is certainly a different event with TEN less Panteras.
>     I hate to say it out loud, 4 open road events and 4 trophies. 
>     (all luck and/or poor competition)
>     The events are fun, nothing like  blowin' past a sheriff w/ a
>     radar gun! but I miss the Pantera brotherhood and all the games. 
>     If you start talkin' about gladiators in Texas you should check
>     for exits!
>     the web master had a family emergency, the results won't be up for
>     a while (trip to australia and back).  The folks in Ft. Stockton
>     and Sanderson have a helluva community - they talk funny but are
>     generally nice folks.
>     PS: I keep the Miata oil cooler bagged in the winter and was
>     overheating on the way down.  Once I took the bag of the oil
>     cooler everything was under control, sort of.  Oil temps at 220
>     (at speed), water saw 240 in town a couple of times. Power by Ford!
>     cheers,
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         *From:* Mad Dog Antenucci <mailto:teampantera at yahoo.com>
>         *To:* David in Durango <mailto:adin at frontier.net>
>         *Cc:* TPR List <mailto:tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
>         *Sent:* Monday, April 25, 2011 9:10 PM
>         *Subject:* No Pantera's at the BBORR....was] BBORR REPORT
>
>         Monseinor,
>
>         Congrats on the run and 2nd place in the Miata.  You obviously
>         nailed your time/speed average to do that well so congrats
>         again....I'm not surprised by your 2nd place....as I recall
>         you trophied in Nebraska at the SORC before.....but come on
>         you pussy.....were you really  worried about 220 oil temps...
>         or was it the 100+ ambiant heat and humidity? HAHAHA
>
>         I've been following John Tiemann in his replica GT40  since he
>         first started running it and it runs as good as it sounds. You
>         didn't mention John's average speed but I am sure if he was
>         hitting 200 in straights he must have averaged 150-160 yes?
>         Worth mentioning he is a great driver.
>
>         What average speed did Jack run? 20th Place?  Hell if you
>         can't win, place or show, I'd still rather be the fastest or
>         the slowest car as long as I was having fun which I am sure
>         he, you and everyone else at the BORR were.
>
>         Which is one more reason I liked the La Carrera road race in
>         Ensenada or the La Bufadora Hill Climb...who ever had the
>         fastest speed in each division won.
>
>         TPR dying? Well it ain't dying yet in California, Nevada or
>         Nebraska!
>         JB and I should make it next month and I think Rowdy and Bud
>         and maybe 2 others (Frank Cirrincione & Jim Wallace?) will be
>         at the SORC in August......JB and I plan to fly out to
>         Nebraska in August to cheer on the troops and then bragg we
>         have the fastest course average. ;-]>
>
>         Seriously, Rowdy and Bud ahve done a great job banging the
>         drums and rattling cages and getting the word out.... and you
>         know thats NOT easy when EVERYONE with a Pantera can barely
>         stay awake.  Which is why I am buying a slow boat this summer.
>
>         No Pantera's at the BORR?  That only proves once again what
>         old Drill Instructors used to say...and that was, that there
>         are only two kinds of people that come from Texas........one
>         was a cow with no nuts. . . And yea the other is GAY.... ;-))))))
>
>         Waiting for the Hawk, Kirby, or Gray in Texas to roast me
>         alive ;-]>
>         */Mad Dawg Antenucci, Flame Suit On
>         /Team Pantera Racing*
>         /*The 1st & still the only vintage race team in open road racing
>         */www.teampanteraracing.com <http://www.teampanteraracing.com>
>
>
>         ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>         *From:* David in Durango <adin at frontier.net>
>         *To:* Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>
>         *Cc:* TPR List <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
>         *Sent:* Mon, April 25, 2011 9:53:44 AM
>         *Subject:* Re: [TPR] BBORR REPORT
>
>         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 <mailto:teampantera at yahoo.com>
>             *To:* David in Durango <mailto:adin at frontier.net>
>             *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 <http://www.teampanteraracing.com>
>
>
>             ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>             *From:* David in Durango <adin at frontier.net
>             <mailto: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 <mailto:teampantera at yahoo.com>
>                 *To:* David in Durango <mailto:adin at frontier.net>
>                 *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
>                 <http://www.teampanteraracing.com>
>
>
>                 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>                 *From:* David in Durango <adin at frontier.net
>                 <mailto:adin at frontier.net>>
>                 *To:* panteras <detomaso at realbig.com
>                 <mailto:detomaso at realbig.com>>
>                 *Cc:* TPR List <tpr at teampanteraracing.com
>                 <mailto: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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