Chuck, Neale and company !
Bill Sowers called me and asked if I would be one of three inspectors he
needed to make sure the "Pro 440" race he was prompting at the "Glen" would
be a "no questions asked ligit endeavor" !
His concerns, were - at that time - to do what was necessary to keep all the
entrants cognizant of the fact that after the race there would be a "minor
league" tear down that would take place at impound immediately after the
race and before any trophies or $$ would be awarded.
Our "tools" to accomplish this task were a "mic" to check the diameters on
the carb throats, a "burette" to "cc" the volumes in the cylinder, visual
inspections for milled heads and a look-see at the intakes and exhaust ports
for any grinding and polishing. We also looked to make sure we didn't have
any "dial-a-jets" on board ! My cell-depleted noodle can't remember if fuels
were tested or not !
Also, I have to mention that I took my sons Neale and Kyle and one of there
buddies - Greg - along with me. From where we lived in Balto to the Glen was
about a 5 hour jaunt. Prior to our trip, Greg had just purchased the latest
tape "Pink Floyd" had on the market and was terribly delighted to find out
our traveling vehicle had a tape player. When we finally arrived at the
"Glen" I had an insatiable desire to "roll a joint", walk around waving a
lighted "Bic", while at the same time keeping an eye out for a tattoo parlor
!
I think Dave Drissel won that event - the 2nd and 3rd place finishers names
will probably come to mind sometime later this week at which time I'll send
out an email !
Brian Yarnall - a 440 "hot shoe" at that time - and his wife were there and
provided my young savages with a couple nice meals and all the comforts of
home - well almost - no tape player !
The lads that accompanied me on that trip are now aged 31, 31, and 33 -
fortunately, none are suffering from any of the residual delayed stress
syndrome that may have been caused by 10 full hours of " Pink Floyd " !
Me ! That's another story - my wife - the lovely Miss Kim - continually has
to remind me to take out
the trash, lift the seat, roll up my windows and not to leave the keys in my
truck ! She's also great when it comes to locating the vehicle when leaving
the mall, always gets the right floor on the first try !
Was it the "Pink Floyd" or the exotic fumes inhaled while tiring to keep up
with those "front pack" guys way back when ??
Thanks for the "memory jog" - my synapses need that !!
Gil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck McAbee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 3:18 PM
Subject: RE: [F500] racing car counts
Neale -
Having been a participant in that race, may age is starting to show, But
I
do recall it as good time, and without referring to results from the
event,
I seem to recall that there were 18-22 cars entered. As I recall Bill
Sowers was the force behind that event. At that time Bill was the
Northeast
representative for Red Devil and lived in New York near the Glen.
Chuck McAbee
SEDIV #16
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neale
Osenburg
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 9:40 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [F500] racing car counts
I remember when I was a kid I went to the Glen with my dad for a race. It
was a "pro" F500 race (in the sense that hey gave away finishing prizes)
and
it was very well attended. I always thought the idea of having one or two
of
these events per region (NE, SE, Central, etc...) would help to bring more
cars out. Just my .02 cents
Neale Osenburg
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