24 hours of Daytona Updates

Well we pulled it off.  The car completed the course but, not in the way you might think.

At some time in the evening/night it was discovered that the engine had some type of crack or other damage.  Normally this would put any car out of commission.  In the end they decided to park the car and hold it till the last 1/2 hours or so of the race.  This would at least give all the kids and Heroes something to cheer on at the end of the race.  A very smart move on the part of the drivers and crew.

So in the end they only completed 310 laps.  In years past they have been able to do over 600 laps.  They still did over 1100 miles in the car even with all the trouble.  The other car racing for Magnus racing that had graciously donate their car for use by Children's Tumor Foundation did come in first for the GT class.


Our party at BJ's Brewery and Restaurant in Torrance was great. Tons of pizza and their huge cookie dessert.  Plenty of drinks as well.  Sure was a satisfying event.

Now due to the reservations about the state of the economy the donations that year are more in the $500,000 - $600,000 mark.  Off from the $700,000 of last year and not nearly as good as the 1 Million mark they wanted to achieve.  However, even this lower amount will help to provide much needed research.  Research that will help find answers about tumors, learning disabilities, bone deformities and much much more.  All world class research.

So if you have a few bucks to spare please make a donation.

http://ctf.kintera.org/r4rp/brendamccool2012

The over 100,000 people living with Neurofibromatosis (NF) in the USA will thank you, and who know it might just help some other person due to related research.  So much is interconnected when it comes to research.

If you want you can also bid on some of the stuff used at the race like a helmet, seat belt, and even a car.  Check it out

http://ebay.com/ctfauction

Already planning for next year.  It shall be bigger and better.

Buaidh - NO - Bas