Thursday, December 28, 2006

Crowds, Gaggles, and Other Names for Big Groups of People







During a party after a day of racing.














During a children's charity event.















During a night of festivities.










It was amazing to see how they pracitcally closed down the country so we could do this race.













A fan greets us after a long day on the road.

Racing Can Be Dangerous






The mini involved in a roll over accident during the first day of races.


















One of the drivers flew off a bridge and into the water.


























Some townspeople come out to survey the damage done.
















Another crash off the side of the road.





















Night Prep









Prepping the car for a day at the races is hard work. Luckily we got a distraction in the form of two fans.













The mechanics going over the car. Thankfully there weren't any problems.











Ray checking out the car.





















More Racing!









Posing with the German Chevy Race Team.








Bill outside of an old church.












Bill posing with a few racing fans.











We had dinner inside an old arena used for bull fighting. They converted it into a hotel and this was where we got to unwind after a long day of racing.


Another Sunrise, Another Day for Racing








One of the cars we raced with - an Oldsmobile.



























One of the artists at the start of the race painted on this emblem of the Firefighter's Union in Phoenix. Our mechanic, Raymond is one.























Dave just hanging out before the race starts up again.














The start of another day of hard, heavy (but fun) racing.










Standing by our car at a charity for children.










Ray hanging out by the car, which was getting it's daily check-up.















Waiting for the race to start!












Racing through the streets of Mexico.













On the road with one of my favorite racers.






Bill having some grub.

















Posing with Globalstar girls.






Hanging with the boys after a long day of racing.













Ray having a good time.













Chillin' with the homies.

Day One Continued (aka...We Race)






All geared up with co-pilot Bill for the race.














The starting line for the day.















Bill standing by the car...maybe checking for directions?













The end of a long race. Good thing we had fans to greet us!












Signing autographs to La Carrera fans.
















Posing for pictures with some race fans.






Day One







At our final destination - Mexico!











Getting our car pimped out before the race.






A young girl watching the festivities from behind the safety of her window.




What would a trip to Mexico be without a small digression into a bar?

Having way too much fun behind the bar. One has to entertain themselves somehow!

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

We Begin....




















All our stuff packed and ready to go to Meixco.














Ray in front of the trailer that will take our monster down across the border.















The boys in front of the car ready to start the journey of a lifetime!