2012 La Carrera Panamericana: Hayden Groendyke's Smashed 1949 Caddy

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Here is a link to #476's blog with photos of Hayden Groendyke's beautiful '49 Caddy that didn't survive Day 2.  Luckily both Hayden and Charlie walked away unharmed.

http://usa476.com/lcp-day-2/


Hayden at the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

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