March 2, 2004
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The following photos are thumbnails. Just click on one to see it full size. Each image is about 50k in size. (I need to fix the photo links)
The above photos show one of two sessions this day to demonstrate to the students why they should stay in school and how the things they learn in school relate to racing and other occupations in the real world. Computer animation demonstration was handled by Slade Studio of Houston.
Brian squeezing his fat rear into the Porsche GTC3
How in the world does Mike fit into that seat?
Snug as a bug in a rug. Now, how do I get out of this thing? Mike took me for a
ride earlier in the day with me sitting on the floorpan on the passenger's side.
The road was wet, the car was wearing slicks, and we only spun once!
The above are assorted pictures of Mike Hardage's Porsche 996
Deaf children "listening" to the Ferrari as it revs up.
Mandy Reimert and her Make A Wish Ferrari Modena 360
A peek into the engine compartment
Coming off the Ferrari transporter
Warming up on a wet, chilly morning
Signing autographs for the fans (kids)
Interior shot. No clutch as this uses the paddle shifters on the steering
column.
Passenger side view.
Mandy's "daily" driver.
Mike and Mandy's race cars.
An SCCA "spec" club racer.
Shelby 427 Cobra replica
Shelby Mustang GT350 replica
VW VR32 - one of only 5000 to be sold in the US in 2004.
