[Bmcu] Economy Run

[R J DAVIS]

The weather was perfect for a BMCU event, today.  The cooler temps were a relief from the 90+ temps earlier in the week.  Overheating was not a problem, even when driving up hill with stop and go conditions.

If you weren't one of the six participants in this year's Economy Run, then you missed a really fun time.  It was the perfect opportunity to check the physical operation of your LBC and your driving.  The course, unknown until about 5 seconds before leaving the starting line, was a combination of city streets, serene parks, freeways, and suburban neighborhoods.  Duff did an outstanding job of combining all kinds of conditions to operate our vehicles, giving everyone a chance to try to stretch their MPG's.

Jill and I chose to drive in a normal manner, no turning off the engine and coasting, etc. to find out what kind of mileage we were getting in everyday driving.  We went 46.9 miles, according to the GPS, and used 1.8 gallons of gas, for 26 MPG.  Not the best mileage of the day, but we were pleased that we were getting almost 30 MPG on a car that is 46 years old.

OK, so you probably missed this event, so come on down to Liberty Park next Saturday for British Field Day.  See your newsletter for more details or perhaps someone more knowledgeable can be forth coming with the details in another email.

Great job, Duff.  We're looking forward to the Third Annual Economy Run, next year.

Roger & Jill
 		 	   		  
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