Inside Out–Part II
The Camaro is 95% complete, and with a few minor adjustments we should be ready to test it for the first time on April 15th. For those of you that have been following along since last September when the insanity of this project started, you’ll recognize that not only has the car been turned “Inside Out”, but so have I. There have been so many; people, personalities, deadlines, companies, parts and places involved with putting all this together that at times it was difficult to imagine that it would ever be completed…and I can’t honestly say that I want to do it again anytime soon. BUT (and it’s a big BUTT), I think it will all be worth it when the first little kid comes up at the track and smears cherry slurpee and corn dog grease all down the side of my white paint, gives me a hug, and tells me that he’ll be cheering for me…or the old guy that walks right past all the exotic rigs, trailers, race cars, in the pits and says “Son, I hope you skin ‘em up today”…it’s been a while since I’ve heard these kinds of things, but that’s what I “Hold Fast” – for me it’s not about a bigger and badder race car…it’s about all the people that touch you along the journey.
Thanks to all the companies that have continued to support me through thick and thin; Coker Tire, Dart, Comp Cams, TCI, Zex, Lunati, Holeshot Wheels, Joe Gibbs Oil, Andy McCoy Race Cars, K&N Filters, Farrow Motorsports, Chad Carothers, Dupont Paint, and Lizard Skins. This car is as much theirs as anybody’s and while I’m on that topic – contrary to what society may tell us, none of us really owns anything. We’re all just stewards to what the good Lord has decided to bless us with….so I’m thankful for what I’ve been trusted with and hope that everybody else enjoys it too.
EG
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The car turned out so good! I know it has been a journey, that will not be forgotten anytime soon. Even “wilderness” at times. God takes us through the wilderness so we will realize that the only way we got to The Promise Land, was due to His grace and power. I can’t wait until it is at the track, and being used as a tool for God to change lives.
Thanks buddy…and thanks for all of your encouragement, “as iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens another man” Looking forward to racing with you and hopefully taking some light into dark places.
Eric, it’s hard to believe what has transpired since our LONG ride up to Ohio last August. The wilderness (as Paul mentioned) can certainly throw a wrench in your plans and cause lots of worries, but it keeps us aware that God is in charge through the good times and bad times. The car looks amazing, and I’m glad I’ve had the chance to photograph it along the way!
TLB! It is hard to believe….and it’s been my honor to have you involved on this project on a lot of different levels and to get to know you better. Thanks again for believing in it – and thanks for reminding me who’s always large and in charge. Now let’s just hope that it’ll run as good as it looks
All I can say is WOW…..and it could be me with the cherry slurpee….that car looks so good…..Keep being the steward that you are……And I guarantee you, it will be fast….
MDD
thanks Marty!
Eric,
As always it is a pleasure working with you and look forward to seeing that car on the track soon. Thanks again for all you do for drag racing.
Kind Regards,
Joe
Joe, thanks to you and Marlene for sponsoring races, series, and guys like me….with Holeshot wheels! You guys are the best.
Love your blog EG and thanks for running our wheels! Look forward to seeing you at the track with the updated car. Good luck as always! Marlene from Holeshot Wheels
Thanks Marlene! Looking forward to it too….hope to see you out there!
Looks great…good luck with the 2012 racing season!
LOVE the car, it turned out great. Hope to see you guys at the track this year!
EG-
Love keeping up with u on ur blog. Known u since HS and this car can’t have made as many positive changes as u have in ur life. Totally proud of u.
thanks PG…I’ve always looked up to you, so it really means a lot. Hope you and the family are well…take care, EG