Ford Race to the Dream -More new Pictures, Post #101

[cyber-sibes]

Got your links working?
Countdown...about 45 minutes to go....

[lbaker]

Oh POOP, it's still not working for me I will be watching the race though, at least I hope so!!

[4 Dog Mother]

Well, Amy just called. Unfortunately, the radio station called her and told her they would not be doing the interview after all. Appartently, they don't think that there is enough interest with their normal listeners to give her a 10 minute spot. She tried letting them know that listeners would be tuning in on the internet from all over the world, but they didn't feel that made a difference. She would have posted this news herself, but her home computer is down right now and she's busy at home finishing her packing. Thanks to all of you though who had planned on tuning in to listen!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Dumm Radio Station has a lotta nerb!

Well, Amy just called.
Unfortunately, the radio station called her and told her they would not be doing the interview after all.
Apparently, they don't think that there is enough interest with their normal listeners
to give her a 10 minute spot.

NUTZ!

I think this calls for a Nastee-Gram to the station's program director!

THANKS for the Alert, Amy ... and so SORRY for your disappointment.

Now you can just focus on the Shiftin & Drivin!

And remember ~ You're gonna have **PHUNN** doin this!

GOOOOO, Amy ~~~ Drive **FASST**!!

[cyber-sibes]

I was wondering what happened, cause they're talking about all kinds of other stuff. Oh well, what do they know?

Well Amy, at least all of us tuning in are on the same vibe today! have fun, go fast, be safe! You & Ralph have a wonderful time!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Dumm Radio Station has a lotta nerb!

I think this calls for a Nastee-Gram to the station's program director!
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And remember ~ You're gonna have **PHUNN** doin this!

GOOOOO, Amy ~~~ Drive **FASST**!!

Ref: the *squwalk* to the "Program Director" ...

Guess What?

The "Program Director" in none other than "Brian Wilson" ...
who just happens to ALSO be the On-Air "Talent" that was to do Amy's Interview.

Feel free to rattle his cage - I sent him a Note of Complaint ...
E-Mail Address = [email protected]

/s/ Phred

GOOOOO, Amy ~~~ Drive **FASST**!!

[lbaker]

I just sent a verrrry sarcastic email to him *hee hee hee*. It felt good reminding him just how BIG NASCAR IS with women & men and how many people would have been listening to his "little hometown radio station" had he not cancelled. heh heh heh.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hey MOM!!

Did "Our Driver and her *Pit Crew* >get there< yet?

Hope they remembered to check in wiff Mom.

Wish her WELL when you talk to her ...
and let us all know if they decide to televise any of the Event.

GOOOOO, Amy ~~~ Drive **FASST**!!

[4 Dog Mother]

Christy got a text message about 10:37 pm last night - they had landed safely and all was well with both of them. Hope to hear more today!

[4 Dog Mother]

Amy is currently on the phone with an update right now! Today was day one of practice. One thing they practiced was an off road course in a Ford F-150. She said that was totally awesome. The other thing they practiced was driving the Ford F-350 truck some. She said that's going to be the challenge of it all for her. They have to back a Ford F-350 Dually with a 24-foot trailer at a 90 degree angle after completing a road course.

More practice tomorrow. They get like 3-10 lap sessions in stock cars with an in car instructor, get to do a pit stop, and then they will also practice more of what they did today. I think she said something about one of the challenges being tomorrow night too, but the bulk of the challenges are actually set for Monday!

Parts of this challenge will also include drag races, but we're sketchy on the specifics so she'll give the majority of the details when she's home and can post herself. She's supposed to call with an update tomorrow night if she can, so we'll try to update you all as we learn more then! Again, thanks for everybody's support.

[Cinder & Smoke]

The other thing they practiced was driving the Ford F-350 truck some.
She said that's going to be the challenge of it all for her.
They have to back a Ford F-350 Dually with a 24-foot trailer at a 90 degree angle
after completing a road course.

OMG!

Backing a trailer can be a bit of a "challenge" ... here's the Fire Department way >>>
(Ask Sista Christy to *TEXT* this to Our Driver >>>

Grip the Steering Wheel at the BOTTOM (NOT the top or sides)

Move Hands and BOTTOM of steering wheel in the direction you Want the TRAILER to go ...

Move BOTTOM of wheel to the LEFT (the wheel is turning CLOCKwise) and the
TRAILER will turn to the LEFT (or toward the driver's side).

Move BOTTOM of wheel to the RIGHT, and the TRAILER turns to the RIGHT
(or towards the passenger side).

Make GENTLE corrections ... if things go wrong - PULL STRAIGHT AHEAD
till the rig is lined up straight and try again.

Best to face yourself FORWARD and watch the action in your mirrors.

It's (almost) easy!

GOOOOO, Amy ~~~ Drive **FASST**!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I think she said something about one of the challenges being tomorrow night too,
but the bulk of the challenges are actually set for Monday!

She's supposed to call with an update tomorrow (Sunday) night if she can,
so we'll try to update you all as we learn more then!
Again, thanks for everybody's support.

Well ???

Did we hear from Our Driver (or her Pit Crew) last night?

How's the Amy Go FAASST! Project coming along?

Today's the Big Race Day ... so >>>

Have **PHUNN** and >>>

GOOOOO, Amy ~~~
Drive **FAASST**!!

[4 Dog Mother]

Last update was last night and she is having a ball! She didn't do very well with the challenge of backing up the truck with a trailer so she doesn't expect to win the big prize but she is having a great time. I am sure she will have lots to report when she gets home. She said Ralph went to the beach yesterday and to some shops - he was having a good time too even though he doesn't get to go to the racetrack with her. Today there will be some drag racing and other things that not being a race fan I can't remember. Maybe Christy and her dad can get on later - but it looks like they will be home tomorrow.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Are we havin **PHUNN**?

She is having a ball!

She didn't do very well with the challenge of backing up the truck with a trailer
so she doesn't expect to win the big prize ...
but she is having a great time.

... but it looks like they will be home tomorrow.

Hey ... WE ALL Had **PHUNN** - chequered flaggie or not!

Not ebberbuddie can say they've {{{HUGGED}}} a NASCAR Driver!
Now WE can!


BIGG {{{HUGS}}} to OUR Driver!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well ...

How did "WE" do?

Are we gonna have "Film at 11" ??
Sure hope "we" had **PHUNN** ... The Pep Squad sure did!