They were pitted just about 40 yards from us. we went over to look at
he car and to chat. However, we were not good enough to talk to them.
They were favored with lots of money and they literally runed up their
noses when we menioned our Sunbeam. We wished them well and left.
Snobs. More money than brains club members.
mayf
On 9/27/2010 5:48 AM, Meierle, Michael D (Mike) wrote:
> Mayf,
> That Ferrari was an Enzo, Million dollar car, and IRRC was running in your
>same Class, at Speedweek and Spun at 188 MPH. You out ran them!
>
> So your Sunbeam is faster than a Ferrari!
>
>
> Mike Meierle
> #847 F/BMMP
> Gear Grinders/Sidewinders
> SCTA-BNI/ECTA
> ECTA Record Holder/Bonneville Record Holder
> -----Original Message-----
> From: land-speed-bounces@autox.team.net
>[mailto:land-speed-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Mayfield
> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:52 PM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Land-speed] Worlds Fastest Sunbeam - The Rest of the Story, Day 4&
>5, Friday and Saturday
>
> Basking in the glory... well, not really, lol. But I am proud of what
> we did. Friday was a lazy day with lots of schmoozing with everybody
> because we had previously been busy. Chatted with some Ferrari folk who
> had brought the wrecked and repaired one (which model was that?) .
> Their wheels cost more than my entire operation, lol. They jad a killer
> tow truck for the trailer.
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