We'll Take Some Fame

It always surprises me when something goes to print without doing at least some fact checking with the people to whom the article is about. Case in point. The people from Mopar Collectors Guide did a 15 minute photo shoot on the car while we were in Vegas followed up by a 20 minute phone interview and we never heard from them again. Consequently, the article on our team and car in this month's MCG is peppered with a the odd inaccuracies. Oh well, we'll take the free press where we can get it, who am I to complain. In comparison Mopar Muscle magazine did a 6 1/2 hour photo shoot that same weekend with a photographer that was specifically flown in from Philly to shoot our car and there was a six page info sheet that we needed to fill out as well as several back and forth emails and phone conversations with Steve Magnante who is penning the article. He then sent me a rough draft to proof and correct as needed. Now that's pro and that feature will be kick-ass. This one is pretty good.

Vegas Action!!!

I like to call this little video clip "Hats".

Lil' Chupacabra Shirts

These little cuties couldn't get their new lil' Chupacabra shirts on fast enough so they could pose by the race car in Vegas. It's been a long time coming but we finally went to print with these tiny Ts. Available in 6-12month, 18-24 month and child sizes four and ten while supplies last. $20.00 plus shipping.

Mad Fame

Here's a little interview that Chris and I did with the ambassador of all things altered wheelbase, Steve Magnante. Steve literally wrote the book on how to build an altered wheelbase and we followed pretty closely while building El Chupacabra. It turns out that he is not only a real human being but also comes across as just another gear head like us who loves to talk about obscure drag racing history (among other things).

Vegas Baby

And without further adieu, It's the "Vegas Baby". Our chief maniac of the WOSN team (Chris) is heading to Vegas in the middle of March for a family wedding and since the "oh so famous Mopars at the Strip" race is happening a few short days later; he decided that it would be a brilliant plan to trailer the race car the scant 1250 mile journey so we can represent. This is where the whole "Vegas baby" thing comes into play. Chris and Ronni recently made themselves a cute little rug-rat and thought it would be important for the child's future to be exposed to a high profile drag race weekend before reaching 5 months of age. New parents rock. I decided that we would all continue to be friends if I flew down. I also decided to recruit a few friend to take the trek as well and help fly the banner of Wagons of Steel. I'm thinking that this will shape up to be an epic event and I'll try to post more once the cover comes off the car.

Shirts for Sale

We can't be expected to wait on other people to make us famous, so we decided to create our own fame. Be a part of Wagons of Steel history and own one of these amazing 100% cotton Gildan tees. El Chupacabra front image is a five color print with a three color Wagons of Steel logo on the back for $30.00 plus $3.00 S&H in Canada and the lower 48. We also did a run of the WOS logo only on black tees for $25.00. I currently have sizes L,XL and XXL but will be printing M & S soon as well as XXXL by request.
Contact me at alligatorpie@telus.net for size and color requests and a paypal invoice.

 

This Never Gets Old

The match race weekend was a blast and the first time ever racing against Gaffo Jones and the Wagons of Steel stock eliminator flag ship. It was a bit of a knife to a gunfight scenario given their experience and car set-up but we embraced the challenge of duking it out like wide eyed children with nothing to lose and the competition was tight. Alas, the Americans prevailed in a two out three victory but the saga will continue and the next time we meet in a heads up battle we'll be faster and wiser. Just seeing these two wagons lined up together gave me chills. The opposing stance  in both cars makes them look like an ad for a suspension shop.

Enjoy some video and don't be afraid to crank the volume.