Day 3 Mount Pleasant, TX

Last night our stop was in Mount Pleasant, TX  We didn't find any antique store worth stopping in during the day.  So today we have another 350 miles to Austin.

Day 2 Jackson, TN

Yesterday was a much better travel day. Stopped at few antique stores along the way. Found a few things, nothing great. We're just a little past halfway to Austin. Jackson, TN is past Nashville, which was a goal.

Jackson, TN

Day 1 Roanoke, VA

Made it to Roanoke, VA. last night. A little later than he hoped. Had to sit in a 2 hour traffic jam. Today we go another 400-500 miles.

Leaving later today

Leaving NJ this afternoon and overnight somewhere in VA.  Working on getting to Austin Monday evening.

Getting closer

Car, spares and tools are loaded. Spent a little time on trying to conserve space. Having this trip being part business. We need to keep space open for antiques. Today we'll pack everything else and maybe leave tomorrow afternoon.

Another try on photos

The past couple of races I've tried to upload photos on my Picasa site during the event.  We'll, I'm giving it another go.  Click on the Circuit of the Americas image to the right.
The hotel WiFi needs to have a strong signal.  It works at home, so I know the method is correct.

Keeping busy

For the most part, the car is ready.  Now working on packing the truck and loading in the car.  All that should be done today or early tomorrow.  Still looking at leaving Saturday.  Seb wants us to be at COTA on Tuesday between 10:00 and 11:00 am.  If we go in together, there's a better chance of us being in one area.  We'll see.

A little more decal work

The nose decal gets a bit of wear.  Had more of these in stock.

Less than 2 weeks before COTA

Just doing the normal things that need attention before a event.

Polishing the rims.

Instead of Goodyear under the rear wing,
 I placed the Justice Bros. decal.

Just mainly cleaning and a once over check.

COTA 2013 entry list

Click here for the 2013 COTA entry list. 

COTA Race schedule 10/10/13

Justice Bros. decal

Applied the new JB decal, looks good.  No other ground breaking news to report.  This week I'll spend a day on truck maintenance.  As for COTA, thinking about leaving Saturday the 19th.  Like to do some antique buying along the way.  We do have another show coming in early December.  Hope to arrive Tuesday night in Austin.

Team shirts

I had added "Racing Team" to the JB jackets way back when.  But is seems that when we race, it's to warm for jackets. So, I've been collecting JB patch's on ebay when available.  I had just enough to do three shirts this year.  Then decided to add "Racing Team" just like the jackets.

Decals and stuff

Just finishing up storing away the antiques we had at our show this past weekend.  Won't need them again until December.
I picked up the new decals, as always very nice.  I brought down a piece of the old wing as a copy of what I needed.  Had the Goodyear decal made since it was there.  I'm going to place that one under the rear wing.

Lime Rock 2012

I just recently received this photo from a fellow racer.  This was taken last year at Lime Rock(2012)of his grandson admiring my car.  He told me the photo is hanging up in his office.  I like it too.

I did put together a F5000 entry list for COTA.  Click here

New decals

Having a couple of decals made to replace this water decal. When applied I should have used clear coat to protect it. Got some engine degresser on it last year.

Other than that, getting ready for a antique show next week. Then back to the car.