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Gunn High School Competes in their 1st Model-T Speedster Endurance Run
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June 2006: Auto II students take the "Gunn High School Special" to the Santa Clara Model T Ford Club Endurance Run and Lowland Tour. Route: Jan Jose - Dublin Ford (via Mt Hamilton) - Santa Clara
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| Driver: SCVMTFC Member Bob Meneely Riding Mechanics: Students Irena Kvam, Stefan Geiger, Alex Granieri and Ron Kao |
We worked very hard to complete the car before the event. We test drove the car in the Los Altos Hills a bit Thursday afternoon where we discovered a huge oil leak. We also had to readjust the brakes and the low band for the transmission. The Friday before the event (the senior's last day of school) was spent finishing all the details. Students then gave the car a coat of primer, affixed the decals, and loaded it on the trailer for the ride to the tech inspection. |
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One last test drive: Bob Meneely driver, Irena Kvam mechanic |
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Tech inspection on Saturday |
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Anxious to get started, mechanics Stefan Geiger, Alex Granieri and Ron Kao try on their pilot's caps and goggles. |
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Ron Kao and Stefan Geiger check out all the speedsters on the starting grid. |
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Stefan gives it a crank for the start of the 200 mile trip |
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Alex Granieri takes the mechanic's seat for the first leg of the trip. From downtown San Jose to the top of Mt Hamilton. |
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Mechanic Alex Granieri and driver Bob Meneely signal they are ready to start. |
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Mechanic Ron Kao and driver Bob Meneely (right) cross the finish line to complete the 200 mile run. Four speedsters battled to the very end, making the nearly eight hour run very exciting. |
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Mr. Camicia comes across the finish line with Bobby Meneely in the #44. |
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We did it! Left to right: Ron Koa, Alex Granieri, Stefan Geiger, Mr. Camicia and Bob Meneely. |
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Stefan Geiger and Bob Meneely reflect on the day's events. |
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Our trophy! The Santa Clara Valey Model-T Ford Club awarded us this trophy for completing the entire 200 mile course. |
