Tonight at about 12am or so we set out to start the BABE Rally only to get a tow from one of my friends back to the house. The small oil leak that I thought was no problem at all turned into a gushing leak at higher RPMs which the oil pressure was at it’s highest. With oil gushing out and it falling onto the hot exhaust we had tons of smoke coming from the bus.
I don’t think the rally is happening any more. My teammates Greg and Tim have pretty much given up all hope. I am going to search for a solution for the BABE Rally tomorrow morning if I can find something. If we aren’t on the road by 1pm or so then it’s done. The latest we can leave is 1pm otherwise we won’t make check in.
For now, I want to say I’m sorry to my teammates for not rebuilding the engine properly and I want to say I’m sorry to all the people who have been cheering for us and have been watching. I will post another update tomorrow morning on what is going on but for now it looks like Team Rickety Van is dead and stuck in Florida. We might have plans to do a little vacation of our own since we all have the time off but the BABE Rally is looking pretty grim.
I hope Team Born From Jets has a great time as their first BABE Rally. I would advise anybody who wants to follow a team to follow them. 
Good luck out there.
May 20, 2008 at 7:20 am |
Rent a car. Borrow one…You’ve already got the hotels booked and there is more to the adventure than just a crappy car.
May 20, 2008 at 7:39 am |
I blame Tim.
May 20, 2008 at 9:51 am |
I second Nick’s idea – rent a car or take one of your DD’s if someone has one reliable enough (or unreliable enough?). At least meet us on day 2 or something….just make it.
May 20, 2008 at 9:53 am |
Sorry to hear its dead guys. However, dump the van and get in your dailies and make the start line! You can still take part, just in your normal cars. I’m sure you can help others as they break down on the way.
(You can’t win though, but you will enjoy the event anyway)
May 20, 2008 at 2:04 pm |
I agree with Justin. You guys could be the Babe Rally Medics. *pumps fists in the air* COMMMEEE OOOOOONNNNNNN!!