<VV> Longest auto race

[J R Read_HML]

Gary,

Don't get me wrong.  I admire the group and the effort to resurrect at least 
a portion of the original (100 years ago) event.

The screw loose comment was in jest.  Most Corvair owners (especially 
myself) have a screw or two loose as well.  Perhaps passion is a better way 
to say it?  Example...  What % of Corvair owners do you think own only ONE. 
My experience tells me that the answer to that question could possibly be in 
the single digits.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Swiatowy" <gswiatowy at rochester.rr.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Longest auto race


> There was supposed to be a real re-creation of the Great Race earlier this
> year. One that included hefty entry fees, and sponsorships. A lot of
> enthusiasts were looking forward to it, and this one was to be somewhat
> along the original route, and NY to Paris.
> This event fell apart.
> One of the reasons was supposedly that the permission to drive through 
> China
> was pulled, and it was too late to re-route.
> A LOT of entry fees were collected, and the money is now
> gone....................
>
> The promotor of the current Longest Race, put this one together for the
> sheer love of the hobby, and to commemorate the event. No entry fees, and 
> a
> fun time for those who participate, whether it is for the entire journey 
> or
> a part of it.
> The late October date was the best they could put it together for giving 
> the
> short time they had to do it, due to the cancellation of the original 
> event.
>
> I aplaud him for what he and his group have accomplished.
>
> Gary Swiatowy
>
> And yes, maybe you have to have a screw loose to go cross country at this
> time of year in an open car.
> But then again, look what they had in 1908!
>
>
>> From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
>> Subject: Re: <VV> Longest auto race
>> To: "Alan and Clare Wesson" <alan.wesson at atlas.co.uk>,
>>
>> As I understand it - this commemorative race only covers the US portion.
>> I
>> don't know why they picked Oct - Nov time period, but obviously they have
>> one or more loose screws in the bunch.
>> Later, JR
>>
>> ********************************************
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