Nevada Open Road Challenge

[Rsnake]

Hard to believe but the Nevada Open Road Challenge is right around the corner.
We have three Type 65's going, myself, Dave and Mark from San Diego.
Here is a link to the event. https://sscc.us/
Hoping to have more Factory Fives.

[Skuzzy]

Mine is not ready yet.

[Rsnake]

Skuzzy,
September race will give you more time:)

[Skuzzy]

Skuzzy,
September race will give you more time:)

That might be a possibility. The custom work I am doing is chewing through time.

[Rsnake]

Funny how the custom work really slows things down:)

[lewma]

Funny how the custom work really slows things down:)

Found out my lower ball joint boots were cracked last night. Both sides. Added that to the list ;)

[Skuzzy]

Funny how the custom work really slows things down:)

Well, I knew I was going to be doing it from the start. Then again, there are some things I did not plan on. Nothing is being spared from being modified or created. As this is the last car I will ever own (I am 71), I figure I better do it right. So however long it takes, is how long it will take. :)

[Rsnake]

About 60 days until the Nevada Open Road Challenge! We have three Type 65's going and looking for more. ANYONE?

[Glen Davis]

My car will not be done. There was a change in plans on the car and health challenges. NEXT YEAR!

[Rsnake]

Glen, I hope everything is ok with you.

[Jacob McCrea]

I would love to do it but my car is still back in Pennsylvania. I may come out to watch, however.

[Rsnake]

I might be looking for a navigator if my son cannot make it. Anyone interested?
Will need a serious release of liability.

[Dave Tabor]

https://www.factoryfive.com/whats-new/nevada-open-road-challenge-2025/

[Rsnake]

2.5 more weeks until the Nevada Open Road Challenge. Mark, Dave and myself. I did find a navigator, my brother. My sister gets everything if we both die at the event:)
We will post photos and videos when we return. Hope to have more Type 65's in September.

[lewma]

Just got to tie down the chalk board and the egg timer then we're all set :)

mark

[Presdough]

I was going to take my Spyder but they want me to take it to vegas to show them that I can drive. I'm getting my NASA license in June, so maybe I'll make the september show...

[PNWTim]

Just got to tie down the chalk board and the egg timer then we're all set :)

mark

With rallye equipment like that I expect an 1/10th of a second finish differential! I put my name it as a volunteer since there are no spectators. We'll see if I am worthy.

[Dave Tabor]

With rallye equipment like that I expect an 1/10th of a second finish differential! I put my name it as a volunteer since there are no spectators. We'll see if I am worthy.

Let us know if you secure a spot to volunteer!

Dave
Gen III #17

[Rsnake]

Mark, I am looking forward to meeting you and your son in two weeks.

Presdough, with your NASA license I can guarantee they will give you a waiver for the Vegas school. I would love to see your Spyder as I have never seen one in person

[lewma]

With rallye equipment like that I expect an 1/10th of a second finish differential!

Im going to hold you to that ;) Please make sure my times look good

[lewma]

Mark, I am looking forward to meeting you and your son in two weeks

You too Greg!

[Presdough]

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Tons of fun!

[Dave Tabor]

The attached pic shows how I navigated (ran the event solo) last September, picking up 2nd place in the 135 mph group (0.6 secs off over 90 miles) - note the 'drive at 138' in the upper left corner - this is how I banked time from a dead stop and came out just about right on time out of the slow 'narrows' section of the course.

Dave
Gen III #17

[Rsnake]

Beautiful Spyder! Hopefully see it in September