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Mid-South ride, eat, and meet
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We got back from Arizona, the boss was going to gone for a few months. I had special instructions. You gotta drive the cars while I'm gone. Put'em through their paces. OK, Boss. It's a dirty job, but somebody got to do it. Usually means pulling a lot of cars and or motorcycles out. Driving the cars, cleaning the cars, putting everything back and in spic and span shape. Driving the cars sounds like fun, but it's a lot of work.
I decided since they were going for a ride, I'd hit the Memphis car show scene. Kill 2 birds with one stone. Folks would get to see some nice stuff, and cars would get exercised.
I decided since they were going for a ride, I'd hit the Memphis car show scene. Kill 2 birds with one stone. Folks would get to see some nice stuff, and cars would get exercised.
Car show at Overton Park Memphis, Tn. Parked in front of the old Friday's. Took my girl the friend here back in 1972. Whoa, that is just to long ago. Best girl friend, I ever had. But that's another
The Kurtis was a fun car to drive, it always got a lot of attention. It actually drove like any American car from the 1949-50 era. The 331ci V8 had a nice sound, thx you much, Leo. I got the opportunity to drive it in the New England 1000 Vintage Car Rally, in I believe '98. Nice event and I got to ride my R90/6 a few days up there. Best part of the trip. You remember the visit to the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory.
Another double post. Oh, the car's cool, and I clean up OK.
A big event in Memphis every year is Italianfest. I gotta call from some of the event organizers. Back then they had a car and motorcycle show as part of the event. We need some vehicles for the show. I can help Ya'll out, what's the date.
Fiat Abarth 850TC. Pretty fast little car. I had it up to 100mph on the Memphis interstate system. Had some guys trying to race me, it was kinda fun. Leo had that little engine tuned up real fine.
Fiat Abarth 850TC. Pretty fast little car. I had it up to 100mph on the Memphis interstate system. Had some guys trying to race me, it was kinda fun. Leo had that little engine tuned up real fine.
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My mother hung out with another buddy of mine John Munoz. John was a a good competitive racer back in the 1950's. I think he came in 13th place in the Daytona 200 back in 1953. That's when they raced on the street and the beach. He was a good guy. My mother really enjoyed the day, taking pics and meeting all those people.
1973 Baja Race Truck
I saw they were having a truck show close to the shop. It was about a block down from the biker bar I hung out in. Time to get the burly beast out. The boss was on the race team that raced this truck back in the early 70's. He was one of the drivers. Years later he tracked the truck down and had it restored like it was when he raced it. Back in the 90's I was taking it to a truck show.
It was a burly beast. It was cool, get outa my way. From the little micro cars to this.
It would go well over 100mph. But it would beat you to death. It was loud. You needed ear plugs and ear covers to stay in this truck for very long. I think the boss drove it in several races. I think he finally decided that kind of racing was to rugged for him.
I saw they were having a truck show close to the shop. It was about a block down from the biker bar I hung out in. Time to get the burly beast out. The boss was on the race team that raced this truck back in the early 70's. He was one of the drivers. Years later he tracked the truck down and had it restored like it was when he raced it. Back in the 90's I was taking it to a truck show.
It was a burly beast. It was cool, get outa my way. From the little micro cars to this.
It would go well over 100mph. But it would beat you to death. It was loud. You needed ear plugs and ear covers to stay in this truck for very long. I think the boss drove it in several races. I think he finally decided that kind of racing was to rugged for him.
The boss's son Junior, now that's funny, opened a motorcycle dealership, I think it was Ducati and Triumph. Nice place and he had an open house and bike show. I took some bikes over for the show. One of the Ducati racers of that era showed up to sign autographs and promote Ducati's. I think this lady was part of the promotion. All I can say is that it's a good thing I got sun glasses on, cause I ain't looking straight ahead.
Glad I took the time to visit with Ed. Great Guy, great adventure, great book, great motorcycle. Bulow Campground during Daytona Bike Week. Really enjoyed the 10 years I stayed here 1990-1999.
Some people dream about a great adventure, some people do a great adventure. Some people dream about writing a book, some people write the book. Ed did the adventure and and wrote the book about it.
Hope your still riding those adventures wherever you are my friend.
Going to Daytona Week was always a treat. All the bikes and all the people. All there, but with different interests. One, that fascinated me were the motorcycle world travelers. Saw these 2 GS PD's out fitted for complete world traveling, riding the complete globe. Saw these bikes all that week, but not the riders. If I did see them I did'nt get their pics.
