<VV> Seeking Portland Ride

[Robert Marlow, Vairtec Corp.]

Well, I finally had to admit it.   Between the new house, the move, the job 
change, and everything else that is going on in my life, I cannot afford 
the time nor the cost to drive across the country for the Portland 
convention.  I admit this with heavy heart, because I really really really 
really wanted to make the trip, and I really really really really wanted to 
drive my '64 coupe at the Portland NECC Time Trials.

So Sue and I are flying.  A one-week vacation instead of three, and 
cross-country airfare instead of motorhome fuel costs.

And so I am now seeking what racers call a "ride," a Corvair to drive in 
the Portland NECC Time Trials.  Be it a stock production Corvair or a 
modified one, I don't care, I only care that it is a solid and safe 
machine.  I'll be happy to team with a west-coaster who may be trying this 
time trial business for the first time.  My 30 years of NECC experience 
should help your car meet the technical and safety requirements and help 
you understand the day's procedures.

If, on the other hand, you are an experienced track runner, then I'll just 
shut up and drive.

References (persons whose Corvairs I have driven competitively in recent 
years):  Steve Lovejoy, Warren LeVeque, Rick Stansbury.

Experience (tracks driven in Corvairs):  Lime Rock, Pocono, Blackhawk 
Farms, VIR, Summit Point, BeaveRun, plus dozens of autocrosses.  (Note, I 
am not seeking an autocross ride, just a track event ride.)  I have one 
Lime Rock FTD and several class wins to my credit.  I hold the Lime Rock 
lap record for FCs, a dubious distinction since the use of FCs was outlawed 
shortly thereafter.

I look forward to hearing from you!

--Bob


Robert W. Marlow
Vairtec at optonline.net