Most of you have met my dad at the track. He really enjoys watching us race and seeing how much fun we all have. He has also been a wonderful supporter of my efforts in CMC. But what most may not know is that he used to road race a 289 Cobra back in the 60's for a privateer team. He even ran at Green Valley Raceway near Ft. Worth. The old timers will remember it. He has not been in a race car since then, until this past weekend at the Track Guys event at TWS.
I instructed him on Saturday in his Lexus LS430 and turned him loose in my race car for three sessions on Sunday.
On his first session I followed in the Lexus. I was able to keep up easily for the first two laps. The third lap took more effort to keep up. I gave up on the fourth lap, he was gone!
On his second session, I borrowed Bud Sharp's excellent street car. I was working pretty hard and came in early while he stayed out.
On his third session, I didn't even try and just cut him loose. Turns out it was the last session of the day and they let it run long. David Love realized what was going on and jumped in Misty's car to go have some fun with him. Upon returning to this pits, my dad said "too much fun, this is going to get expensive". Very cool.
This video is from the third session.
http://www.vimeo.com/3948397
Now I know where my driving skills come from. I inherited them from my dad!!!
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Originally Posted by Alien
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