We’re all safely back in the USA and I’m waiting for my connecting flight in Denver, where there is snow on the ground. Funny to think that this time yesterday I was going 220 Km an hour on ten miles of closed freeway, sweating in my race suit. Today, I just sitting here reliving all the excitement. Here’s how things turned out at the awards ceremony. For Day seven, we won our third consecutive 1st place podium finish. This was just fantastic and Conrad and I were proud to once again stand up there and celebrate a great day. After the day’s results they announced the overall results and we knew that since we broke down on the first day, we had over six minutes
to make up for to catch our nearest competitor, Team Apple Farmer. Well, we hustled all week and we made up most of those six minutes, besting their times in each stage, but in the end, their consistency and fast times prevailed and the very deserving Team Apple Farmer and their Volvo 122S took 1st place overall in Historic A plus class. We took second and we’re pretty damn pleased. Firstly, because Team Apple Farmer (Richard and Nate) are two of the nicest guys and they absolutely deserve the win. Not only did they run strong every day, they also helped us with advice and support throughout the week. They are true champions and great guys. We’re also excited about our result because it being our first time, we were happy just to finish. We surprised a lot of people and our little taxi was well loved amongst the other teams. Even by the german guy who thought it was a Lada. Got to catch my flight now. More later.
October 30, 2009 at 3:13 pm |
Guys it’s far from over. It will never really be over.
http://lacarrera2007.blogspot.com/2009/10/another-upbeat-account-by-el-taxi.html
October 30, 2009 at 3:48 pm |
Wow, what a great finish! I’m so proud of all of you and can’t wait to hear more stories the next time we see you, hopefully soon. Congratulations!
Kay
I’m proud of you…………get home safe!
Bub
October 30, 2009 at 3:58 pm |
So proud of you guys! What a race! Wow! I am sooo glad you made it back saely and did so well and all that good stuff! Looking forward to hearing more about this epic race!
October 30, 2009 at 4:24 pm |
Well Done!
I know you had fun and that’s why you did it!
Mickey & Patty
October 30, 2009 at 8:05 pm |
CONGRATS you two, good show!
October 30, 2009 at 11:25 pm |
Congrats team taxi!!! And, welcome back Martin, can’t wait to hear more – what an exciting whirlwind it was following your adventures. Glad youre home safe and sound, now get back to work. LOL. See you soon….
October 31, 2009 at 9:26 am |
Wow!!! Congrats to the whole team. We need to start a story hour in the Alfa ghetto, because I wanna hear ‘em all.
October 31, 2009 at 10:35 am |
Congratulations, Martin and Conrad!!! Great work, and great blogging. I’ll see you around!
October 31, 2009 at 10:41 am |
Right on, guys. A real pleasure working alongside you and your support team. Time to get some rest!
October 31, 2009 at 11:05 am |
Dear Conrad and Martin, Congratulations on your amazingly high placed finish. I am proud of you both representing the Bay Area at such a high level. What a pleasure for me to vicariously experience some of what you were doing through the race. Now that you have succeeded at Altamont and Mexico I would imagine something along the lines of a North African Desert Rally should be in your sights. You both have bragging rights for life. Regards and admiration, Norman Vogel
October 31, 2009 at 2:28 pm |
Great driving and great storytelling! I have enjoyed every bump and curve in the road. Not bad for that little Alfa taxi.
October 31, 2009 at 2:34 pm |
Thanks for inviting us all along on this great run.
Back to reality with many lifelong memories.
Don Queen
November 1, 2009 at 8:27 am |
Hola team Taxi… A very big congratulations to you the entire team. Thank you for your postings Martin as I almost felt like I was there… A race we all will never forget…
Best – Scott
November 1, 2009 at 12:43 pm |
Hey Martin! Thank you for the Mexican adventure and for hammering out this great blog while in the thick of it all! Hats off to you guys! You made an incredible team and should be proud of all those f#*%^’in trophies! Still laughing about the Taxi Perdido, perdido in D.F.!