Maynard Parker and Tommy Cox did the Exact same thing with Me at My first
event in Moultrie Ga. five years ago.... Made me feel like I was Part of it
All.... then when I went to Bville the First time they carried me to the
Starting Line and Kinda let me be part of the whole experience. I got to
share in the Joy of the First Street Roadster to Go over 200mph.... Just
before it Killed the Motor Making the Whole deal very unoffical but Dramatic
all the Same... the Boys were tickled.
This Sharing is one of the things that Makes the sport special to Me... Brad
and I have worked hard at getting to this Point and enjoy allowing others to
share in the experience. We both have spent a Ton of Years as
Spectators.... and Life isn't a Spectator sport.
Keith ( Do not tell Bill that Valve cover is to tight... next time it about
fell off )
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Bennett <benettw@bellsouth.net>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2000 11:13 PM
Subject: Maxton from a newbie point of view
> Well folks it has taken me to late Monday to really settle down from
> what all I learned and taken in since going to my first land speed
> race. I just wanted to drop a few notes and thank yous. I was really
> impressed with the way ECTA handled the event. They appeared to be
> handling everything very well and the preparedness was apparent. Maybe
> behind the scenes everything wasn't so rosy, but they didn't let it
> show. Everyone I met was very friendly. Lots of people stopping by the
> So Al Special where I hung out almost all day. The list was mention by
> most everyone coming by. Boy did Keith really draw a crowd when two
> plug wires got accidentally crossed and fired it up. Don't know how
> that happen huh. I was made to feel really welcomed. No question that
> I had went unanswered except Brads answering my question with 4
> questions. Still haven't figured out what gear to run Brad. All in all
> it was a very enjoyable and learning day. None of the hectic thrashing
> I have seen in circle track or drag racing. I know there were a few
> having to thrash, but that's normal. If you don't break something your
> not pushing hard enough. Now for all the thank yous. Keith first off
> thanks for hauling all that junk up here, still owe you and Brad
> dinner next trip up. Also thanks for letting me twist a few wrenches
> for you. It made me feel like I really fit in, not just a spectator
> who didn't know anything. I promise next time not to tighten the valve
> covers so tight. And Keith my wife sends her thanks too for including
> her in the days activities even though she was under the weather she
> didn't complain too much. Brad thanks for being so tolerant on
> unloading all that stuff cant call it junk any more. Great idea on
> using the car ramps to lift the trailer. For those of you that missed
> it the scene of us loading a pallet loaded with 2 V6s neatly stretched
> wrapped onto a small 4x8 trailer by 6 men would have made America's
> funniest videos. Thanks to all the guys that supplied the muscle and
> pitched in. Also I need to thank the guys that gave me the wonderful
> support in building an F motor. At first I thought it was a hair brain
> idea to take on such a task with such an odd motor, but the words of
> support prove different. Rich and Jeff I enjoyed meeting you all great
> to put some faces to some email now. Well now that have succeeded in
> achieve a national or is that a world or regional record for writing
> the longest email to the list I will leave with this small note. I
> cant wait till next month. Now where is my OSCAR.
>
> BillB
> Ps: By the way Keith the official team name has been picked
> "Steppin Out Racing"
> and having fun doing it!
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