Best of luck, Team Miagra

[Nails]

They were assessed 50 lap penalty right from the start giving them a starting position around 135 in a field of 140. They finished around 60. We figure they would be in the top 20 had they not acquired black flag penalties; one which cost them 20-30 laps. All of the drivers had a better second day when they realized that they had to run a race line for blocking as opposed to the optimal line. They were also taking it easier on Saturday for fear of being crushed.

Unfortunately, there was no crush for anyone. The organizers gave all participants sheets to fill out for voting who gets crushed. If they weren't turned in they would consider it a vote to crush no one. Spectators weren't allowed to vote. I personally saw two cars that should have been crushed but cie live'.

I'm still in Hitchcock TX and don't have software to reduce the photos' sizes here. I'll have to wait to post my pics till I get back.

[Snowdoggie]

They were still running when I got there on Sunday. Gary was disappointed that I sold they Lincoln because there were two Lincolns running. I think they need something new to race by the Dallas event because they may be looking to crush two cars to make up for not crushing one at Houston. Something like this....

http://forums.24hoursoflemons.com/viewtopic.php?id=1906

[jeepinbanditrider]

That sounds like a ton of fun. I wouldn't mind crewing for a Lemons car one day.

[miataspeedracer]

I hope we get some pics up soon. I know that Vern, crew chief extraordinaire, found a little bit of time to snap some pics...

[MadMerv]

I believe there is another big sedan amongst this crowd that might make a good LeMons car....................

[Snowdoggie]

I believe there is another big sedan amongst this crowd that might make a good LeMons car....................

What they really need is a Wartburg or a Borgward Isabella or this......

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1436498299.html


Yes. they really need to get this. It's even the same Miagra Blue color scheme!

[channelmaniac]

I believe there is another big sedan amongst this crowd that might make a good LeMons car....................

I don't think you could get enough money pooled together from this cheap crowd to pay for the gas needed for POS's Caddy.

[Nails]

Sorry for the delay. I got the first part up on photobucket. Not sure if I'll get more up today but it's a start. Was a great time and I look forward to February's race. I added commentary and it works best if you view them in order. I tried slide show but the thumbnails were over the descriptions so clicking one pic at a time works best I guess.

[jeepinbanditrider]

lol awesome they made you do a puzzle on the hood :)

[Nails]

Nice spoiler there.

[MadMerv]

...and how long did it take?????

[MiataMike]

45 Minutes and it still wasn't completed.

They let us go out of pitty

[Nails]

I was standing by Skirt pointing out pieces that go together. I'm not allowed to touch anything on the car or any tools or help because I'm a spectator so it was kinda frustrating. They were down to the red pieces at top and bottom and were trying to get the edges done. I grabbed a corner piece and placed it and the head judge walked up and said, "Just walk away." I'm thinking, "Uhoh, I'm busted and they're gonna get in trouble!" But then he said, "Just put in in the box and get outta here you guys are the sorriest group of puzzle solvers I've ever seen. Next time bring a 12 year old!" I think that took up about 50 minutes and cost them about 23 laps.

[jeepinbanditrider]

Nice spoiler there.

DOH! sorry

[Nails]

No problem. I doubt more than a few read the descriptions anyway.

[creek]

I know it's all in fun and the puzzle part is funny. Some of the penalties seem unsafe to me. The car alarm could be enough of a distraction to you and the other drivers to cause an accident. I've also seen items welded or attached to cars that could be a real killer if they came off at speed. I think Hal needs to be their safety boss.
Great pics Nails, I can't wait to see the rest.

[black roadster]

Nice pics Nails.

[Nails]

Thanks ya'll! Here's more. Other cars that were there including two contenders for the crusher. I'm still that they didn't crush a car.

[Sharpie]

No photobucket here have to wait til after work.

[Nails]

Final album here.