The Minister of Manufacturing and his team had entered their "machine": a PORCH special, built on the body of a 944 model Porsche. With a wood platform on the rear trunk deck, this $500 wonder would compete among this motley assemblage.
Over 140 vehicles appeared at the start and off they went with a cough and a roar. The 2 mile winding course traces the dips and turns of the southern Napa Valley, even along side a herd of sheep(weed control!) It was a beautiful day and the crowd-modest, families and girl friends mostly. After 2 hours, the 'Porch' mobile required a tow- transmission lock up. Out of the race.
But wait, superman knows the solution. In minutes, after careful diagnosis, Sean hopped in his p/u and 'raced' home to get a replacement. Back in a flash, the crew had already removed the old one, placed all nuts and bolts at the ready. In a few more minutes, Sean returned. Then, like angry bees, they set upon the "Porch" machine. In 20 minutes, it cranked over, rocked fore and aft, and was pronounced' Ready!" Derek was suited up, jumped in the seat, strapped in harness, helmeted, and given a thumbs up. Off he went to join the fray. Time in pits: 1hr, 20 mins!
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