Pat_n_Pat Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 2013 GREAT RACE SUPPORT DRIVER NEEDED!St. Paul, MN to Mobile, ALJune 20 – 30, 2013Our support driver will be unable to make this years Great Race, and we need your help!Are you looking for the ultimate “car guy” vacation? Is the Great Race on your bucket list? Here is your opportunity to be part of the 2013 Great Race!We are Pat n’ Pat Brothers, are long-time Great Racers, and Oregon Region BCA Members. We are a husband/wife rally and are looking for someone to drive our Ford F-250 and 24’ Trailer on this year’s Great Race.We compete in our 1931 Buick 60 Racer and head up the “VCRA Race for Autism”, the official charity of the Great Race. In 2012 we finished 3rd (of over 50) in Sportsman Class. What does it take? You will need to be in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area by June 20th to attend pre-Race meetings and join us in the fun. Each day you will drive our truck/trailer from our start location to our evening hotel and then join us for our evening’s Great Race Dinner and festivities. We will pay the gas expense for our truck and trailer. Your Breakfast is furnished by your hotel and Dinners are included as part of the Great Race. You will be responsible for your transportation to/from the Great Race (you may put your car in our trailer), Lunch, incidentals, and your Great Race Hotel expense. Mechanical expertise not required, but would be appreciated.A sense of Humor is Mandatory!If you are interested, post here or PM us and tell us why we should pick you!Pat n' PatBCA #44564 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Lets see here. Class A licence... Years of Mechanical repair.... Great sence of Humor.... Sounds like an adventure for Dandy Daves Speedo Repair... :cool: If it was not for this bum knee that I am dealing with at the moment. Dandy Dave! Edited April 13, 2013 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hi Pat,Having been a touring musician for twenty years, I am quite experienced in driving long distances. I personally drove about 75,000 miles a year for many of those years. I recently started my own car restoration business, so I can pretty much come and go as I please. This would also get me a resume piece and most likely be tax deductible as a bonus. I can help with repairs, although my knowledge base is generally post war cars.I'm 45 without a bum knee (sorry DD ), strong as a mule and willing to learn and follow directions (both driving and bossiness). My son will be out of fourth grade at that point, and my wife (who can take him to whatever summer camp necessary) encouraged me to respond and let you know I have always wanted to be a participant in one way or the other in The Great Race.My sense of humor (humour for my Canuck brethren) can be vouched for by many of the folks on this forum, although admittedly, it can veer to the blue side on occasion.Therefore, I would like to officially throw my trucker's cap into the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat_n_Pat Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Dave:Which knee is bum? Our truck is an automatic We have had a great response. Looks like the Great Race is on a lot of bucket lists. We are still talking to folks, so keep the cards and letters coming!Pat n' Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat_n_Pat Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Mike:Sounds great. Your hat is in the ring. I will PM you so we can talk.Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hey Pat n Pat, two great candidates there. I would also like to participate some day, the Great Race was here in Flint in the '90s. The Sloan Museum had a Chevy in a couple of them and I was very good friends with the mechanic that went with them. I have driven all over with a GMC 2500 HD and a 28' trailer and my race car and show car. Flint to KY, MD, NY, TN, IN, and probably more. I helped put a '31 Buick Body back on it's frame as well as my '70 GSX. Keep me in mind if the dude from TX can't do it!Funny, they once told me I was funnier than a comedian at a comedy club! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Another fine choice ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Dave:Which knee is bum? Our truck is an automatic We have had a great response. Looks like the Great Race is on a lot of bucket lists. We are still talking to folks, so keep the cards and letters coming!Pat n' PatLeft Knee, I have some Dr.appointments and some other stuff to go though. They say I have some Torn Ligiments and other dammage. Don't know how it is going to end yet. Sounds like buick 5563 can really use the feathers in his cap. My headdress is already over flowing. See how it works out. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat_n_Pat Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks to everyone! We have some truly great options (including buick5563). We appreciate all the responses and support. We are now going to see if any other racers need a support driver and "share the wealth":)Pat n' Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks to everyone! We have some truly great options (including buick5563). We appreciate all the responses and support. We are now going to see if any other racers need a support driver and "share the wealth":)Pat n' Pat Mike, 5563!!!! I vote for him. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 My first thought when I saw First Born's name was "Oh great, a retired OTR trucker wants the gig. I can't compete!" I talked with Pat and his wife last night. Good peeps. It looks like they may have found someone who lives closer to them, but they kindly offered to find me a team if I was seriously interested. (I hope that it is Ok that I said that) I know that Uncle Bob has done the Great Race numerous times, and he made it sound like a fantastic experience to be involved in any way. As they say, "I'm just happy to be considered". Good luck Pat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Mike, I am sorry you did not get this gig. Having known you personally for a while, I know you would have had a great time and fit in well with the others. You would have made their trip more entertaining as well. Anyone thinking about taking Mike on a road trip should not hesitate about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hey Mike,If you want to go as a Great Race volunteer, I`ll work on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Driving up I-24 though Tennessee today through the highways cut through stone and the Redbuds and Dogwoods in full bloom heading to Kansas City to pick up another '54, white line fever came on strong and I called Mike to offer to be copilot for him on the trip and share hotel expenses. With over 100,000 miles hauling 54 Buicks home to Georgia from places like Paradise Ca, North Dakota, Kansas x3, New York/New Jersey x2, Boston, Alabama x3 and Texas more times than I can remember plus all the trips Robert E, the Landau and I have taken over the last 3-4 year I figured Mike could handle the humor and I could handle the driving. Called the warden to get her OK, signed in to the internet from a cheap hotel room out of Nashville and read this....the job is already taken. Oh well, maybe another time Mikey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat_n_Pat Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Hold on everyone!!!!! We have a great local candidate, but nothing is confirmed yet! He has been out of town and we can't have a serious talk until tomorrow. Since he was first to call us, we need to give him first option. Uncle Bob (progoofoff): Pat the Girl says you need to stop diluting our resource pool or she will tell all about your rally/smoking philosophy. Are you coming on the Race this year? Missed you last year.Mr. Earl......there may be hope yet! We will let ya all know soon. We would take you all along if we had room!Pat n' Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Yeah. Mr. Earl Rocks! And he is as Cool as The Fonz on a Harley. :cool: Pick him! Pick him! A little sideline rootin from a fellow Buick Rascal. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Pat & Pat, All here are great candidates... I know them all and any one of them would do a great job.And, any two of them would make a great comedy team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat_n_Pat Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Mike:Just talked with the local guy, and his schedule just will not work. I left a message on your phone. The Job is yours if you still want it.........with or without Mr. Earl. You will have far more fun with us instead of volunteering; volunteering is way too much work Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Email sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I think having a comedy team of Mike & Mr. Earl would be a kick! Now I am envious....; maybe next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 "Uncle Bob (progoofoff): Pat the Girl says you need to stop diluting our resource pool or she will tell all about your rally/smoking philosophy. Are you coming on the Race this year? Missed you last year."She Pat doesn`t need to tell everything she knows. That is my secret weapon for winning.I`ve gotten too old to make the Race again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 "Uncle Bob (progoofoff): Pat the Girl says you need to stop diluting our resource pool or she will tell all about your rally/smoking philosophy. Are you coming on the Race this year? Missed you last year."She Pat doesn`t need to tell everything she knows. That is my secret weapon for winning.I`ve gotten too old to make the Race again.has one coker to another, bob, if you want a driver to drive for you, i'll offer my driving to you, 41 years of driving cars of the 50's and 60's, last 15 years driving semi's. charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I think having a comedy team of Mike & Mr. Earl would be a kick! Now I am envious....; maybe next time...We need post updates from the road posted here on the forum and there needs to be some video of the hi-jinx posted too, so we can all participate in the fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Dang y'all, They requested a sense of humor, not Abbott and Costello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 has one coker to another, bob, if you want a driver to drive for you, i'll offer my driving to you, 41 years of driving cars of the 50's and 60's, last 15 years driving semi's. charles coker, 1953 pontiac tech advisor.Charles,Thanks for the offer but my get up and go got up and went.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat_n_Pat Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Dang y'all, They requested a sense of humor, not Abbott and Costello.Abbott & Costello, Laurel & Hardy, Martin & Lewis, Cheech & Chong, Mike & LaMarr........All are welcome!!Pat n' Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I Vote for Buster Keaton and Charlie Chapplin. With a good dose of Benny Hill... Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Borrow a crew cab and everyone can go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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