Racing on the California Speedway.

How fast? Don't know, there's no speedometer and they don't clock you. They say you can go about 140 mph in these cars. It felt like it.
How long? I'm not sure but I think it was 12 laps total. We were on the track about 20 minutes. It certainly wasn't long enough. I could have easily gone another 30 minutes.
How much fun? More then I could ever express. Its like everything a Nascar fan can imagine and then more. I really drove a race car, well over 120 miles per hour, on a super speedway!
I was in complete control of the car with only the race coordinator giving me directions in my ear over a radio.
I was 1 of 7 cars in this session. I was started at the back of the field and I think I finished first. I know I passed a lot of cars and I never was passed. They don't really keep track of who finishes where.
Kids, this was the best gift I've ever received since God and your mother gave me you.
Thanks

My 1955 Chevrolet Belair 2 Door Hardtop

My 1955 Chevrolet Belair 2 door hardtop.

I've starting working on the restore of this classic. The picture here shows how it looks now. Although it looks pretty good in the picture it is a long way from what it will look like when its done. My plan is to get it road worthy and drive it for a couple of years working on the little things my car repair knowledge allows. Then, I will tear it down to the frame, have the body gone through bumper to bumper, and put it all back together with a new engine and complete interior.
It came to me with a lot of things needing repair. So far I've upgraded the brake system to power front disk brakes. I've rewired most of the car. Intalled a new electrical windshield wiper system. Put on a new front bumper and have all but 1 part of the rear bumper ready to be installed. I've put in a new dual exhaust system. A new 650 cfm Edelbroch carburetor. I put in new turn signal switch controls and horn contacts in the steering column along with a new replica steering wheel. I had the rear differential rebuilt and new rear wheel bearings installed. Replaced the driver side window and installed new door, trunk, glove box and ignition switch locks.