Team Pantera/Gruppo Rompiculi Corsa, led by Michael Frazier of
San Antonio and accompanied by 3 entries from The Space City Panteras, entered 4
Panteras and 1 Cobra-R in this year's edition of the Big Bend Open Road Race.
The race consists of 2 legs of 59 miles each and the car that is closest to
their chosen target speed is the winner. For more details visit
BBORR.com where the detailed results are posted.
Team Pantera turned in an amazing performance taking 3 First Place finishes and
sweeping the very competitive Touring Division. Everyone finished the race
successfully. Just click on the pictures below for a larger
view.
Enjoy!
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From Fort Stockton, Texas... |
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David Bell's 72 Pantera at the Sanderson Welcome Party on Thursday. |
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Michael Frazier's 72 Pantera at the Sanderson Welcome Party on Thursday. |
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David and Kathryn Bell at the Sanderson Welcome Party on Thursday. |
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Bob (L)and John Taphorn (C)at the hotel. |
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Steve Hawkins' 72 Pantera at the Car Show on Friday. |
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John Taphorn's 73 Pantera at the Car Show on Friday. |
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John Taphorn's 73, David Bell's 72, Michael Frazier's 72, and Carver Boyer's 95 Cobra R Mustang. But where is Steve Hawkins??? |
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Ahhh, There's Steve Hawkins' 72 hidden behind the Cobra R Mustang. |
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Michael Frazier and his 72. |
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Steve Hawkins' 72 draws a crowd of admirers. |
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John Taphorn's 72 with Steve Hawkins (C) in the background. |
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Fred Foreman and Steve Hawkins lead the Parade. |
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Kathryn and David Bell in the Parade. |
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Bob and John Taphorn in the parade. |
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2 Cobras were entered. This 65 was driven by Doug DeMots. |
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Team Captian Michael Frazier leading the Team Pantera driver's meeting. |
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L-R David Bell, John Taphorn, Kathryn Bell, Michael Frazier, Carver Boyer, George Cabaza and Steve Hawkins at the Team Pantera driver's meeting. |
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Steve and Fred after the run. |
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David and Kathryn complete the run. |
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Michael and Jim make it through OK. |
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John and Bob make it through too! 4 Panteras entered and 4 finish! That's 100% success. |
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All I wanted was 4 Panteras, 1 Mustang Cobra R and a cold beer. This guy wanted to save my soul. Little did he know... |
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John Taphorn after the race. |
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Steve Hawkins (C), Fred Foreman (R) after the race. |
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Michael Frazier (R) after the race. |
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David and Kathryn Bell after the race. |
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How many kids can you get in a Pantera? It helps if you have your helment on, I'm told.... |
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John Taphorn ready to go to the hotel. Humm... Maybe he is taking the kids with him. |
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Michael Frazier and Jim Cooper win FIRST Place in the 100 MPH Class! Way to GO!!! |
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David and Kathryn Bell take FIRST Place in the 105 MPH class! OUTSTANDING!! |
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Carter Boyer and George Cabaza take FIRST Place in the 110 MPH Class with the Cobra R Mustang. SUPER! |
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There was a report of a FLASHER on the course. Hummm??? |
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That's all folks. Hope you enjoyed the pictures. |
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