Donnie

OK. Here goes. I started out as a child. Born in Washington DC, raised in nearby Maryland suburbs and moved to Northern Va. in the early 70's. Got my first Brit car in 1965 (a '57 Morris Minor) since then I've had 3 Sprites, an MG Midget, 2 Spitfires, a TR4, a Ford Cortina GT (my first Kent engine) and several other cars not worthy of mention. Participated in SCCA production car racing in the DC Region pit crewing for various people/cars. I found that to be the cheapest way to get see the races up close. Autocrossed my Cortina and a '69 Sprite in the early '70s (I sucked). Married (again) in 1992, retired from the DC Metro (subway) in 2001. Convinced Corky to quit cleaning teeth in '03 and moved everything to Loudon, Tennessee. 45 minutes from Tail Of The Dragon. Have wanted a Lotus 7 ever since I saw my first one race at Marlboro Raceway about 1959. Cheers Don Freeman

:hurray: I turned 49K miles on the way to Tapoco on 7/6. I'm the third owner (a '92 Caterham). The 1st owner built it in '92 and sold it within a year. The second owner, who lived in Williamsburg Va., put 48,000 + on it and sold it to me in Jan. '07 after a complete Chip Bond rebuild. I've still getting acclimated but I love it. My last Brit sports car was a Frog Eye which I sold prior to moving to Tn. 4 years ago. I can't be the high mileage champ at only 49,000. Donnie

You go girl. Corky wouldn't even ride in my Frog Eye Sprite. She rode in the Seven once before 7-7-7, around our subdivision (30 MPH max). She kept saying "Slow down for the next corner, OK". She did one of the 7-7-7 tours on Saturday and, although she didn't complain (much) I know she didn't enjoy it. In her defense, I don't know if I would be comfortable in a Seven at speed with someone else in control. Come to think of it, I should be nervous with me in control. Don Freeman

I'm also missing, Al. Didn't trust my tires in the rain. Got within 2 miles of the photo site and saw cars coming at me. Don Freeman

Thanks to all who responded. Bought an Odyssey 680, although didn't get it mounted in time for the Tail of the Dragon trip last weekend. Incredible weekend. Already looking forward to next year. Maybe the two pounds I save on the Odyssey will make me competitive in the autocross. :crazy:

:cheers: Anyone found a small battery that works well in the Caterham. Currently using a Lawn & Garden which works well but needs trickle charge for extended down times. Mine is mounted under the Webers so size is a major consideration.