Killed another one...During One Lap...
05-09-2015, 11:05 AM
#1
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Killed another one...During One Lap...
During our 1 Lap of America trip, got off of I35 in middle of a tornado we did not know about in norman ok. While on the streets in norman, got caught behind a suv and semi and water started coming in under the door. Tried to move and more water came and started covering the hood.
We had to get out of the car at that point not knowing how much water may end up coming. Opened the doors to almost waist deep water. Took shelter in a 7-11 while watching the car get flooded.
Sucks we were unable to finish, but lucky we were not injured. That town got rocked hard and lots more people had it worse than Bill (1stz51) and I.
1 Lap is an amazing trip and the people are fantastic. Shaky Dog racing was killing the other folks. Driver mod ya'll, just sayin!!
Anyway, if you ever thought about doing 1 Lap, DO IT. Make plans, and go. It is crazy, tiring, gut checking, exciting, and everything in between.
We had to get out of the car at that point not knowing how much water may end up coming. Opened the doors to almost waist deep water. Took shelter in a 7-11 while watching the car get flooded.
Sucks we were unable to finish, but lucky we were not injured. That town got rocked hard and lots more people had it worse than Bill (1stz51) and I.
1 Lap is an amazing trip and the people are fantastic. Shaky Dog racing was killing the other folks. Driver mod ya'll, just sayin!!
Anyway, if you ever thought about doing 1 Lap, DO IT. Make plans, and go. It is crazy, tiring, gut checking, exciting, and everything in between.
05-09-2015, 12:11 PM
#4
Racer
Dang... sorry to hear about the issues. As others have said, at least you're ok.
I was supposed to run this year but a work project got in the way. Already making plans for 2016 though!
PS
I heard one of the other Vette's had a pretty significant off yesterday and was a total loss.
I was supposed to run this year but a work project got in the way. Already making plans for 2016 though!
PS
I heard one of the other Vette's had a pretty significant off yesterday and was a total loss.
05-09-2015, 02:01 PM
#5
Instructor
What an awesome experience!!!! It did not end the way we wanted but the competitors and local people we met along the way made up for it. To Marv, Tom, and Eric for getting the car back on the road in Kearney, Ne. To Scott the tow truck driver in Norman, OK. For the help. Each and every competitor along the way that helped a couple 1 lap pups feel welcomed into the family immediately. Most of all Kirk ( Bags) for bringing me on this wild and screwed up event. Lol. I am prepping for next year!!! Lol!
Bill R.
Bill R.
05-11-2015, 04:43 PM
#6
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05-11-2015, 09:04 PM
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