In my downtime of automotive enjoyment, I have been keeping myself busy with some literature beyond entertaining. I had just finished reading “The Driver” by Alexander Roy who broke the transcontinental speed record in his infamous “Poleizei” BMW M5. It’s a fantastic book (that I believe Rich currently has) about his story in entering several cannonball style races. I highly suggest that any automotive enthusiast pick this one up. I was glued to it and considering my severe adult ADHD, that is saying something.
In the book, Roy often refers to Brock Yates’ “Cannonball!” autobiography as inspiration, so of course I asked Santa and he obliged. Only 90 pages in, I could feel a connection that I think most of you will relate to. To begin, the story focuses heavily of the involvement of the beloved PRDA and their antics driving across the country in true polish style. There is also heavy discussion of Donna Mae Mims, aka “The Pink Lady” and her Right Bra Racing team. As you will recall, Ms. Mims was the grand marshal of the historics event a few years back. It’s strange and exciting how close this hits home for our involvement in Cumberland’s racing history.
I just wanted to suggest that instead of trying to find Thomas in your downtime at the events this year, perhaps picking up one of these books would be a grand option. I certainly have enjoyed them, enough to post on our forum about it.
See you in Juneish.
