2008: Chihuahua Express Crash & Burn Photos

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Richard Tyzack (U.K.) and Fernando Garcia (Chihuahua) in the Bag O'Nails behind Carson Scheller in his 1954 Ford Victoria. Photo courtesy of Marcia Blas.


Even though Moriah was out for the count on the first day, from the photos people sent, it looks like everyone had a great time. My brother, along with Brian Glass, navigated for Gerie Bledsoe and got on the podium. They placed 6th overall in Gerie's Camaro, pretty cool. Todd Landon's two '65 Mustang Fastbacks ran very well.....official results to follow for the Bag O'Nails and the Gypsy Wind.


There were quite a few crashes and mechanicals, and a few cars that burned up, but the only injury was a broken heel, thank God.


Rene with the Todd Landon built '65 Fastbacks Bag O'Nails (blue) and the Gypsy Wind (white).


Thank you to Dyana Marlett at www.dyanamarlett.com for allowing the use of her beautiful photos.


Uncredited photos courtesy of Vance Stewart.
photo by Dyana Marlett www.dyanamarlett.com




photo by Dyana Marlett www.dyanamarlett.com








Todd Landon inspects the aftermath.




Another burnup.




Gerie Bledsoe's speedy Camaro





Vance III and Gerie Bledsoe



Gerie and Vance III finished 6th overall with Vance and Brian Glass taking turns navigating.





Gerie, Vance III, Fernando and Richard
photo by Dyana Marlett www.dyanamarlett.com

Gerie, Dave Fuss, Vance III, Fernando and Richard and ?



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Doug Allen & Grady Olson in the Gypsy Wind finished 13th overall ('65 Mustang Fastback by Todd Landon).
photo by Dyana Marlett www.dyanamarlett.com


Big smiles for Tom Silva and Dave Fuss in the Falcon who finished 12th overall.


photo by Dyana Marlett www.dyanamarlett.com


My friends, Brad and Derek in the yellow original PanAm Lincoln who finished 20th overall!
photo by Dyana Marlett www.dyanamarlett.com

Vance III with some Mexico sun on him.


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The Geezer
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The Tyzacks


photo by Dyana Marlett www.dyanamarlett.com



The Landons from Mound, Minnesota.




Todd Landon



!Aye Chihuahua!



Rene Rodriguez, Equipo TBZ, de Zacatecas, Mexico

Linda Robertson and Geezer with the Robertson's Studebaker

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi guys!!!
I really miss you!!! This weekend is very exciting for every body in this city. Congratulations for your work and for this great team Todd, Chemus, Chesse, Raul Richard and Fernando!!! Sorry but I don’t now how to write the names
I hope see every body soon!!!

Erika Serrano (Fernandos Friend )

Look pictures:
http://erikaserranohinojos.hi5.com
17 April, 2008
Gary Faules said…
As usual love the report. Regarding the top photo, the car that Tyzack is behind is not a Lincoln. It is Carson Scheller in his #433 1954 Ford Vic.


http://lacarrera2007.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-small-world-we-live-in.html
22 April, 2008
Anonymous said…
well done K$
just one correction to the first great photo which was taken just after we PASSED Richard in the blue fastback..
cheers, Carson
27 April, 2008
Anonymous said…
Thanks for the compliment on the first photo. That was taken my me (Marcia Blas)! For more photos of the ChiXpress, check out www.roadrallyrhythms.vox.com. Lots of great shots on the link to my Flickr account.
30 April, 2008
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