Wednesday, March 14, 2012

We are going to need a car!

by Jerry Albertus

OK now we are committed. Choice number one: What car/vehicle to use for One Lap?  The race is open to almost any kind of car which could safely be used on the race track.  One of the unique things about One Lap is the broad classifications and lack of rules for the autos;  old, new, stock, modified, economic, expensive, large, small, homemade, or exotic.  All are welcome, if Brock approves.

Last year, Ric and his friends Sebastian Glowacki and Tony Song took an Audi S4 wagon, which did not complete the race due to mechanical problems.  Depending on who you listen to, it was because of …… Poor vehicle choice …… Over-enthusiastic piloting …… or Inadequate breakfast menus.  
Ric in 2009 with "Merlot Magic"

In 2009 and 2010, Ric took his 2000 Porsche Boxster S, the ”Merlot Magic” with co-pilot Loye Troxler.  This year Ric sold his Boxster to fellow One Laper Eric Scheimer.


While I love my 1994 Viper, I’m not willing to spend ten plus days and 5500 miles in a small, loud car with no cup holders and no cruise control.  There must be something we can find.


My 1994 Viper "Dark Matter"