WOW what an event with an awesome atmosphere, excellent venue etc. I met up with Tony Thacker of the Wally Parks NHRA Museum on the Thursday and headed down. On the Saturday he offered me a drive up the hill in the El Caballo 1927 Ford roadster that was built by Ak Miller. In 1953 it was in the Pan America race and was driven from California to Mexico and came 8th in a large sports car class. Neat thing considering my job at NZHRM is the fact that this car was the US Hot Rod Magazine Special!

This car is usually on display at the museum but the opportunity to drive this legendary car is something to remember for a long time. Powered by an Olds Rocket engine - it certainly hauls! It was a bunch of fun! I spun it out and gathered it up, kept the shoe in and skittered my way up the hill. Other drivers included Tony, Silky and Ron Hope from the Rat Trap Racing fuel altered team. It was a fantastic weekend all round and is a must do for next year.

Greg Stokes
NZHRM