Dave Tuttle's entry name of Steppin' Out has several records in the
rulebook, H & I Streamliner & Lakester. You may not want your records
confused with Dave's.
Dan W
----- Original Message -----
From: Glen Barrett <speedtimer@earthlink.net>
To: Bill Bennett <benettw@bellsouth.net>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: Maxton from a newbie point of view
> You might want to check on the name, Dave Tuttle has had it for several
> years at ElMirage and Bonneville. That would be the Dave Tuttle Race Cars
> in Calif.
> Glen
>
> Bill Bennett wrote:
>
> > 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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