The one my kids play with is the best in my world. I might be a bit biased.

Wacky Races

We probably couldn't do it as it was built in the 60s. Machines and tools have been scrapped and some processes wouldn't be allowed by environmental laws. There are new tools, materials and processes that could be substituted.

You could probably download it and get it printed for $20.

Mean Machine Edition

Thanks, it is a pretty good gig. I like the notion that I have little idea what I will be working on from day to day as opposed to working on a widget for 5 years at an OEM.

High freq inspections got really hot and heavy in the late 90s. Boeing had AD mandated Service Bulletins that cut out the laps and installed doubler and triplers as a more robust solution.

And you are right, it was a combo of fatigue and corrosion.

Aerospace engineer working for an airline. Been doing it long enough that I worked on the 737 classics. Paid off most of my college loans working on 737 and 727 lap splices back.

Actually, commercial airliners are very strong for being so lightly built. The example you site is an example of multiple site fatigue damage and was a concept that wasn't fully understood at the time. The industry has come a long way since then in the understanding of that phenomenon. The 14 CFR Part 26 rules…

Her is a good interview with Radio Le Mans that has Jann talking about his history...
http://audio.rpix.org.uk/tlo/tlo11_jaan…

TLDR: look for websites, phone numbers and other clues and you might have a great adventure.

Jalops need to be safe. It isn't just the "other guy" you have to worry about. Ice, poor visibility and plain bad luck can happen to anyone. I hope no one was seriously injured.

Totally agree.

Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldowney. NHRA Top Fuel champion in 1977, 1978 and 1980. First person, man or woman, to win three titles. First women to be licensed for top fuel. 18 national event wins. From what I know, she never had to do a swimsuit shoot to prove her worth as a driver.

So true. I am the designated starter for our team. The beginning of the race is just insane. Everyone is jockeying for position and there is very little room. It takes patience and a level of calm to deal with it all. It is also massive, huge fun To be out there with all those cars.

This. So much this. Even before the car. Even before deciding what series you want to run. You must sort out this. It is amazing how many people say they want to race, or help, and just never come through. You need a core you can count on.

Thanks for putting this up. I was looking for it. Great, great show. I would also suggest Shaun of the dead for obvious reasons...

We've run 6 times with a high finish of 7th with our 91 Escort. The three core members of it team, myself, my wife (if you are going to do stupid/expensive stuff include your spouse. It makes life easier) and a buddy of mine had basic car car skills when we started. We had a skilled welder put the cage in and some…