So, the race is over and we’re in Nuevo Laredo. Picture this, we’re celebrating in the town square, having beers, telling lies, when I receive a tap on the shoulder. I turn around and am confronted by the chief tech inspector of the race who informs me that I must put down my beer and report with El Taxi to the inspection area. Apparently, if you go too fast and do too well they must inspect your car to make sure you are not hiding anything. Right now about a dozen cars are “being pumped” to verify that they’re motors are actually the size claimed. It’s a compliment I suppose. I’m being told as I sit here missing the cold Tecate I left in the town square, that any top finisher that is either new or unexpectedly fast must undergo this humiliation. Actually, it’s not so bad. We have nothing to hide and we’re a little more of the La Carrera experience than most folks. I don’t really mind. Unless of course, we’re here because someone lodged a complaint, which is the other way you end up here at the principal’s office. It cost $500 bucks to file a complaint and if you’re wrong you lose your pesos.
I just noticed that Conrad is sitting in the corner looking rather guilty. I hope there’s not a three litre hiding in there. If that’s even possible. More on how this turns out and on the official results later. (they announce the class and overall winners at 9pm tonight).
October 29, 2009 at 6:24 pm |
You did look surprisingly fast on the You Tube videos…
Congratulations on finishing.
Congratulations on doing so well that someone thought you were cheating.
Thanks for blogging the whole thing too.
Can’t wait to hear the whole enchilada.
Lucha Libre Racing
October 29, 2009 at 6:55 pm |
Oh bologne. Maybe the car is just underweight because they’re not taking into account the lead in the sole your right shoes.
October 29, 2009 at 7:06 pm |
Obviously you arrived!!! Congratulations guys. They always pick on quick Giulias.
October 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm |
Go Brobie Go! Love you.
October 29, 2009 at 9:44 pm |
The little Taxi that could!
October 30, 2009 at 1:20 am |
Well I mean really…. when was the last time you went to the principals office??? what a rush! congrats! xo
October 30, 2009 at 6:54 am |
Having raced many years one of the worst things that can happen is someone getting beat out of a podium finish because someone else knowingly cheated. While it may seem offensive to be asked to have your car teched after a race the truth is it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that YOU were in fact legal and placed without cheating. Having done so now nobody will ever be able to imply you did anything illegal and you placed where you are because you are that good. Bravo! Not everyone played by the same rules and got caught.
http://lacarrera2007.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-would-race-be-without-some-scandal.html
October 30, 2009 at 7:00 am |
Congratulations on reaching the end of the Quickest Tour of Mexico in such “suspiciously” good standing — and with El Taxi still in drivable condition — Kudos to Team Perdido!
/Chris Gessner
on behalf of Eros/Dennis/Anna/Björn & Greta/ Azizi & Irène / Micke & Lena
October 30, 2009 at 10:08 am |
Well that is part of the fun isnt it? wee bit of trouble here and there keeps it entertaining. Congrats on finishing in one piece and in great standing. What a great story, thanks for lettting us tag along.
October 30, 2009 at 10:46 am |
Can’t you just bribe them? After all you’re still in Mex! Congrats buddy!
October 30, 2009 at 3:10 pm |
What motor were you running?
Congrats. Bitter sweet for me as that was my goal and dream.
October 30, 2009 at 3:42 pm |
Congrats! Enjoyed reading about your adventure!!
October 31, 2009 at 12:49 am |
Congrats! I wonder how many people are now going to show up with Giulia Sedans in 2009? That seems to be “the” Alfa to build for the Carrera.
October 31, 2009 at 11:32 am |
Anthony, the Sprint GT you built for Stanley was fantastic and quick. Well done.