1 Lap Eve

Here I sit.  The night before the most ridiculous event that I have had the pleasure to participate.  While I sit here and contemplate the possibilities, let me preface by stating that I have, for many years, wanted to participate in what is known to most as the Cannonball Run.  Made infamous via the movie of the same name, its current incarnation is titled the One Lap of America.  Just a brief history, but the original "Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash" was an outlaw race from NYC to Redondo Beach, CA; held four times during the 70's.  As most could probably imagine, this literal cross country race threw caution and prudence to the wind, so with law enforcement's eventual gentle nudge and the desire for the spirit of the race to continue, the event evolved into a timed endurance rally in which teams drive from race track to race track.  Each track hosts a time trial with teams driving for the lowest cumulative time.  

With all that said, in the fall of '08, amongst a few friends and a few more beers I suggested that we register for the One Lap.  Knowing that all agreements made whilst drinking are null and void the next day, I was confident that no one would hold me to the suggestion.  Needless to say, here we are...........to my dismay, registered and hardly ready to go.

Our route takes us from our homes in Evergreen, CO to:

1. Joliet, IL - Autobahn Country Club
2. Florence, KY - Turfway Park
3. Greenbrier, TN - Highland Rim Raceway
4. Talladega, AL - Talladega Grand Prix Raceway
5. Sebring, FL - Sebring International Raceway
6. Gainesville, FL - Gainesville Raceway
7. Daytona Beach, FL - Daytona International Speedway
8. Kershaw, SC - Carolina Motorsports Park

8 days, more than 4000 miles and a lot of time in the saddle.  I'll be updating hopefully on a daily basis assuming I don't kill my co-driver, Sebastian.

Good luck to our comrades from Evergreen..........Ric, Loy, & Nick.