Two different races, today’s Indy Grand Prix is the road course (old F1 race). Indy 500 is the Oval and is in 2 weeks.

Can’t offer more than encouragement and moral support unless you drive the exact opposite direction (in which case you have bigger issues) but good luck David! Just fixed the exhaust leak on the 3runner if you need plan B (or if you want it as a support vehicle; I’d say tow the Jeep with it but I’m not sure it would…

Dunnnn dunnnnn....

Yep, sent 

The offer of the claprunner still stands if (let’s face it, when) POStal doesn’t get done in time.

On a scale of 1 to clapped out, 4? 

It both pains and amazes me to read these articles David. Iffn you can’t get the DJ up and running in time for MOAB I have a clapped out 3rd gen 4runner you are welcome to take (with the caveat that you’ll zip tie repair anything you break on the way there / there / back). 

Yes, that’s the grey market shady way I was referring to. There are entire companies dedicated to you “selling” them your car using a bill of sale, them getting a title in VT and then “selling” it back to you. Checked with NYS Troopers and it’s not strictly legal or illegal. Sigh. 

It’s not the engine that’s the deal breaker, it’s the lack of title or reggy. I’ve tried getting an old car (72 Nova) titled and registered in my home state (NY) and it’s a nightmare if not impossible to do it legally, and expensive and shady to do it grey market. At best this is an overpriced parts car :(

Thanks! 

What channel is FE on? Fox Sports? 

I flat bench the buck 40s (highest the non-meathead gym I frequent goes to) and am still in there 5 times a week trying to get less fat-jacked and more lean and “in shape”. All depends on goals / priorities friend. Keep pushing!! :) 

Not sure how to tell you this Rob but that movie is named Face/Off I believe 

Fourth to star. We just need Jimmy and Graham to chime in and we’re all here. I’m making chicken wing dip for next weekend!

Hey Charles,

Just wanted to say this was an enthralling piece to read which is what we’ve come to expect from you. Keep up the great work Charles!

The Australian supercars series comes to mind; most entertaining racing I’ve seen aside from maybe goodwood revival.

Who is cutting onions in my office?! Who?!?!

I used to run the shell Rotella diesel specific dino oil in the Nova which had a flat tappet cam. A few years back there were some restrictions in zinc content for “regular” motor oils, however stuff labeled for diesel use got to keep the higher zinc content. Or something. Made me feel better about it anyways.

Am I confused or is the steering wheel on the incorrect side for an Australian market vehicle?