When turning around this corner the drivers side axle snapped, the tire locked up, and the #18 slid to a stop just out of the path of the racecars that were following
The crash and rescue team didn't know what the problem was, and thought they could push it off the course a bit further... not gonna happen with a locked up tire
That is a wonderfaul paint scheme and cool look... this generation of Chevelle has such a macho looking front
Above: Fiat Jolly, known for the wicker seats
The only race car in it's division with pinstriping... yes, another race car was at Speedfest with pinstriping, or maybe 2.. the AMX's
Even striped on the side view mirrors
"I get by with a little help from my friends"
This driver looks as calm on the pre race grid as he does on the track
Military getting a ride in a race car, very cramped, but very cool
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Above: Having fun, and ain't it cool?!
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Yeah, this guy sticks out among the race car owners and drivers... I've got no idea what he is doing dressed like this, but I believe he owns the 711 Porsche
Notes in the pits
Only one guy has this ring.
This is Jim Wangers, godfather of the GTO... and Tere http://justacargal.blogspot.com/ was asking him some questions
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Above: Lots of white helmets
Above, great Cobra wallpaper
This was media day and the rides were given out first come first serve... I wasn't in time
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Challengers are very cool.
That is a lot of decals!
I'm not sure why "Testirosa" but I get that it's humorous
Above, the only Porsche hood ornament I've ever photographed
The chrome on the grills and headlights was particularly cool in the above photo
This guy knows how to draw a crowd! For all I know he's a drift legend... he probably is
A comparison pair of photos just for us gearheads
