Near Ardrossan, Ab: CWMC's Racing Division was back on track at John's Carnival of Carnage last weekend, showcasing the latest in a series of high-performance specials, this time a stunning 1997 Toyota Tercel in Sox & Martin livery.
The track, unlike the cars and drivers, was in superb condition, and a new "outer circuit" was incorporated for extended high-speed (destructive) testing.
Several Agents were on the scene with their own teams, including 1080's 1987 GMC Suburban, 0406's Team Toyota Corolla Road Warrior Edition, Agent 100013 in a magic '81 Cadillac Coupe de Villain, 8771 in a formidable Oldsmobile W-30 Ninety-Eight Brougham and of course 533 was there in a phantom Plymouth Caravelle 4-door Touring Phaeton, top down and sporting "Sheriff of Go Fuck Yourself" decals.
So; classy as usual.
Racing quickly degenerated to a series of one-on-one grudge matches, which made for lots of close racing and close calls at the expense of vehicle longevity and appearance.
The President was there in person to take on driving duties in the CWMC Tercel, and despite his "Do a lap / do a shot" policy, managed to keep most of the wheels on the car long enough to outlast much tougher vehicles; even the massive Suburban never really had a chance with 1080 mercilessly stress-testing every drivetrain component until the driveshaft decided to put an end to the insanity by committing suicide.
"Beats working." said the Pres later, not that he ever actually does any work.
The Vintage Import Wagon Division heartily endorses the smashing up of mid-90s import two doors.
ReplyDeleteThe Vintage Import Wagon Division does however ask that you show some respect and leave the vintage import wagons alone.
Yes, I'm talking to you 1080.
Team Oldsmobile acknowledges the 'spunk' of the little Toyota racer. Numerous 'taps' left the tiny Yoda beaten but not out of contention. There was some mercy shown by team Olds as the W-30 had the motor and the mass to take down pretty much all comers. New respect was earned by GM's grampa division that day as both of agent 8771's car proved that repeated full throttle, full steering lock, full suspension load punishment was of no concequence. However, let it be noted that agent 8771 is actually pretty 'nice' to his demo cars. 1080 cannot be accused of that.
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