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Re: Ardun Romps at World Finals

To: ardunbill@webtv.net
Subject: Re: Ardun Romps at World Finals
From: "Jonathan Amo" <webmaster@landracing.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 13:15:51 -0600
ardunbill,

Just wait until you see the last day of pics I have of the Pumpkin Seed you will
like the pics of it I took which will be out sunday afternoon.

Jonathan


ardunbill@webtv.net wrote:

> Hi Folks, word has just reached me from reliable sources that the
> Evans-Osborn Ardun XXF/GR Gas Roadster set a new Ardun Gas Roadster
> Record in the 170s, with a best speed one way of 184 mph, at World
> Finals at Bonneville a few days ago.  This would be an increase on
> Willie Glass' official record for the class of 167 just set at Speedweek
> last August.
>
> The car used the same Ardun, with the new Orosco/Ferguson repro heads,
> that Monte Osborn has been running in his '37 Ford Tudor to Bonneville
> records.  The engine was built by Ron Furtado Machine in San Jose, CA.
> This 184 mph is quite a spectacular speed for Ardun Gas Roadster class.
>
> If and when anyone on the list knows the exact official record figures,
> please let us know.  Cheers, Ardun Bill

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