RENO 2008! HERE I COME!!!!

[FLYBOYJ]

As many of you know I was a part of a pit crew last year at Reno that had to deal with a race fatality. I thought I would never return to Reno but today I was asked to be part of Mike Mangold's pit crew! He's flying a "Viper" L-29. If his name sounds familiar Mike won the red Bull Races a few years ago. Here's his site.

Mike Mangold

I'm so excited I could just ****!!!!!!!

Wish me luck guys - I'm back in the "Big Leagues."

 

[evangilder]

Awesome Joe! I wish I could get up there this year, it sounds like a great experience.

 

[ToughOmbre]

Way To Go Joe!

As Eric said.....Awesome!

TO

 

[lesofprimus]

Man thats frickin awesome Joe, way to go.... Make sure u take enough pics to satisfy all the envious pricks here...

 

[pbfoot]

Excellent

 

[Njaco]

WAY TO GO!!!! have a frickin' great time!

 

[comiso90]

Awesome... The Reno Air Show is a must see... but I'd like to see it from your vantage!

Are you staying downtown?

 

[Wildcat]

Awesome news Joe!!! You have fun buddy.

 

[Heinz]

With the rest of the guys, have a great time

 

[Wayne Little]

Yep, with the rest of the Guys, have a great time and take lot's of pics..for us er......you know...what dan said...

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Thanks all - will take pics as time demands - don't know where I'm staying yet, I'll let you all know should some of you wind up there!

 

[evangilder]

Hmm, is he looking for a photographer?

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Hmm, is he looking for a photographer?

I'll ask!

 

[Thorlifter]

I couldn't be happier for you Joe. Yeah, take Eric along. Tell everyone he is your "assistant".

 

[wilbur1]

Way to go Joe

 

[davparlr]

Congrats! You'll have great time.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

UPDATE!

We had some airplane issues, they are behind us - the plane is supposed to be ferried from Delaware to Reno next weekend - I'm supposed to meet it there next Sunday and spend the next day preparing it for the race. If I do make Reno I'll give you guys updates and take exclusive photos.

I know there's a little apprehension in my post - in dealing with things like this I don't take anything for granted - when I'm there with the airplane is when I'll say I'm an official Reno participant.

I'll update you guys when and where I can!


-FBJ-

 

[B-17engineer]

Go job Joe!!! have fun

 

[evangilder]

Be safe Joe. It should be a good year for it. I wish I could up there this year.

 

[wilbur1]

Be safe and have fun Joe! wish i was there oh well take lots of pics