One Lap of America anyone?

[NYCMille]

Hey guys -

I'm going to throw my hat in the ring and run the One Lap of America in 2010 with the Charger. It runs from April 30-May 8 and is supposed to be a pretty hairy ordeal. Just wondering if any other Charger members might want to jump on board with their cars?

http://www.onelapofamerica.com/

Should be fun...

Cheers - Mike

[Old Moparz]

Man, I'd love to do something like that, but I know I'll have tons of yardwork that week. 


Seriously though, I'd be interested if I can get a car together & have it be reliable enough to run it. Getting a week or so off work would be easy. 

[Dans 68]

Good luck! Looks like a blast. I'm sure we'll be hearing about your exploits....

Dan

[NYCMille]

From what I've heard this is a pretty serious event. Run all day, hit a track, compete and run again... supposedly it's very taxing on both man and machine and a true endurance competition. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with it before?

The Charger should be fine, but I think I'll be upgrading some things. Shocks, maybe a lighter set of wheels and possibly putting a cage in as well. Dunno 

[kokxville]

Hey Mike,

Looks like a awesome event.
I watched the complete bullrun episodes you and your friend participated in.It's a lot on the tv here in Holland.  

You take the 68,or the daytona?

I hope i can do something like this when my charger is done someday.

Good luck and keep us posted  

John

[Rolling_Thunder]

I would consider it but I have a feeling my charger will not be shaken down by then...      oh well...       Good luck Mike!   

[speedfreak68]

That would be awesome, even to just go and watch. good luck!!!

[69bronzeT5]

I wish..... Looking forward to seeing pictures though!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Love to but this small little fine print knocked me out of the running....


Non refundable entry fee: $2700 U.S. currency.

[FLG]

Love to but this small little fine print knocked me out of the running....


Non refundable entry fee: $2700 U.S. currency.

If my car was done id consider it...then i read about the entry fee 

[BrianShaughnessy]

Good luck Mike... 

   You should talk to Rick about that.   He did it a bunch of times.  Not sure if he'd do it again... not that I've asked.   I know he has some front end and trans upgrades for the Brick planned but I don't really think he's got any plans for the one lap... but from what I've heard it's an adventure.   

   If you take a ride up this way stop by... probably a good time to be had listening to stories over lunch at the Alexis.

     

    Here's one of Rick's old articles from the 90's.  http://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/lapping-valiant.html

   

[dads_69]

Mike, I'm building a 95' Lightning extra cab clone right now with a stroker motor. I plan to take it down to lower 48 states for something worth while like road race challenge like this.
Good luck Mike.   

Mark

[tan top]

 i use to enjoy reading about the green brick  doing the  lap of america !!!   looking forward to hearing & seeing  all about your adventures Mike

[rp23g7]

sorry resurrected thread

My brother in laws dad Jack McCoy and his wife ran it in 1974, came in 2nd to Brock Yates.  In a Chevy pickup.  If you guys want to read about it, I think i can still get a copy of his book Racing's Real McCoy from his wife. 

http://www.onelapofamerica.com/cannonball/index.shtml?cball=entrantsCB