[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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