Another possible Carlisle activity?

[edward ericson]

Auto Polo.

We could totally do this and kick those Speedster guys’ butts, just on account of the better reach we have over the door sill. And if we had a right drive car or two they’d really be in trouble.

I’ll be looking at grabbing a used croquette kit on craigslist & lengthening the handles a bit. . . .

Who’s with me?!

[Royal]

Ed, I’ll play if I can use your TD.  But, if we’re gonna dance with the girl that brung ya, MiGi has a headache.  

[MGLondonRoadste]

Auto Polo.  Very Dangerous.  You go first.

[edward ericson]

I’m thinking a 3 on 3 match, so passing the ball will be possible.

This NYT piece from 1912 (PDF should download) indicated serious mishaps were the rule even 1 on 1.

That said, I think most of us will not be so recklessly competitive. What I’m really after is the action photo for the following year’s Carlisle brochure–not to mention the 2013 TD Replica.com calendar.

I suppose we can decide when we get there. We need a good sized open field, which will definitely be available on Sunday a.m.; maybe not on Saturday.

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[Royal]

Ed “I suppose we can decide when we get there.” ?? 

I’m reminded of Tonto’s great line:  “Uhh…who do you mean we, pale-face?”

I’ll cheer else I’ll bring a cheerleader.

 

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[edward ericson]

“Paleface?” Who you callin’ “Paleface,” Dangerboy?

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[Royal]

You’re a funny guy Ed.  (There is a good reason that I opted to go with trick photography.)

[Dale Schumacher]

Ed,

How about a TD challenge on the Auto track – best time once around?

[Royal]

Schu, is their “Auto track” a simple oval speed type, or is it an obstacle type course with pylons etc that stress handling (ala autocross)?  Either way, sounds less risky than auto polo. 

[Paul Mossberg]

Yes, Carlisle’s “track” is a very short autocross track set up on an “out and back” paved track on the edge of Carlisle’s property. Basically two parallel paved sections, on which they st up cones to make a couple chicanes, a short slalom.

Definitely handling over power.

VW guys, get into second and just leave it there.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[edward ericson]

I kinda would like to try the track this year, if she’s running right. I’d be very surprised if I could do it faster than any car there.

[Montie Henderson]

Ahhhh…polo…no…….auto track sounds like fun. 

[Royal]

The “track” is more my speed but I’ll be towing about 1000 miles, so, no promises. 

[billnparts]

The Auto Track(Autocross) is a definite go.
Blue Mountain Region SCCA is holding 2 autocross events
in Morgantown, PA at the recently closed down furniture mall.
March 11 and April 1.
Practice, practice, practice.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

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