VSRR III                                                                                                                                                          

June 30, 2007 -- Pre-Race                                                                                                                         

Our Hollidan Judges have nerves of steel. Here we are, only hours before the big event of the year and Holli sent out the call to arms – (our version of a PARTY)!!  “Big pre-race kick-off party at Holli’s -- pool and hot tub are open tonight!” she sang out, twirling her signature hula skirt and picking out fireworks!  Meanwhile, Dan calmly put finishing touches on his clipboard – having just made happy arrangements for Karen’s pets with a stroke of his pen. “Hollidan has a special subsidiary just for that,” he said, offering a link for her records -- HOUSE-PET - (Hollidan Outlandish Universal Summer Equipment – Pet Evolved Transportation). http://www.tomhaney.com/gallery/noahs_ark.jpg. Then Dan was off to a golf tournament, cool as a cucumber.

No expense has been spared for this prestigious month long affair. All pre-racing requirements are accomplished; practice trivia has been worked several weeks; bingo cards are readied, vehicles selected, starting line determined and  twenty (20) steely-eyed racers at the starting gate [four (4) in the wings], revving their engines, checking gauges (or, in one case the spokes of the umbrella) and waving at the crowds. Lots of dollars passed around but the favorite hasn’t emerged yet, although Vera’s Chitty stays a solid bet. Currency nomenclature has been changed from TP to HD assuming anyone remembers. Special adjustments have been made to accommodate Mike who declared he has a bladder the size of a lima bean, (The news shortening the dinner menu for me by one vegetable last night.) The Judgemobile is available as Dan declared, “...for weary racers who may need a break this year . . .  we'll carry a real spare!  Signed HIT - (Hollidan International Travel),” adding “this is the de-facto Mobile Racer Lounge until we can find a place to hang out at the end of the day and at the end of the race!”  http://www.dtlima.com/VSRR%20III/JudgeMobile/master.html

Earlier, Dan scared us to death with free thinking holographic images as we imagined ourselves beamed up Scotty style onto a new planet …but while still on planet earth we democratically named our manatee Bubbles de Hollidan. Dale insisted he is not doing laundry this race but warned Bubba to be REAL afraid of the ladies. Then Dan placated new racer Mike by explaining our racer’s simple malady, using WCWC’s dramatic learning experience last year as a perfect example of “RRRR (Road Rally Rookie Recoil),” and promising. “you will discover the race will evolve and take on a life of its own. HRS (Hollidan Racing Services) - Always here for the Panicked Rookie! “Meanwhile, Holli used her new-found word, “DANG” so often the racers took it on as their own. 

Despite her wounded hand from a door slam, Rita paraded through the cheering crowd as “the defending champion and winner of VSRR II defending her title!!” Then, turning to Sue PA Dan announced – “We are pleased to welcome back Sue PA winner of the first VSRR. After a year off from racing and a busy schedule receiving accolades from around the world Sue will be riding her winning car a RED Thunderbird convertible that led her to victory 2 years ago. Welcome aboard Sue (SuePA)!”  His parting words were, “… it's not how you play the game - it's whether you win or lose ---------- err that's not right ------ It's not whether you win or lose, it's can you beat Dale!”

Donna (TM1) asked, “What do we need to pack-- a passport? warm clothes? bathing suits?” Mike sent suggestions: Don't forget:- Peanut M&M's- Diet Coke- Maple Nut Goodies (mandatory for any road trip) - Nacho Cheese Dorito's - Wet Wipes (for the orange fingers from eating Dorito's) - Garbage bags (for all the food litter) . . . “ he rattled them off.  Judge Dan replied. We’ve sub-contracted the service this year. All snack and on road beverages will be provided by a Hollidan subsidiary run by Ruth. She heads up a company called Ruth's Outdoor Adventurous Dinning-Fast Orders Our Destiny (ROAD-FOOD) and has purchased a Garbage Truck for this purpose - but before you jump to conclusions check it out on the vehicles page, and be sure to look inside! http://dtlima.com/VSRR%20III/Vehicles/RacersIII.htm . Esme admired the setup saying “Thank you in advance for all the wonderful snacks . . . Where’s the bar?” Kay and Dave, having marked their positions on the starting line, were checking show time for the Vegas October weekend. 

Because Mike appeared fixated on bathrooms saying, “I don't doubt excellent accommodations, I doubt sufficient facilities,” Dan announced “We at Hollidan strive to make all our racers as comfortable as possible by providing any and all facilities needed - in this case we'll provide you with your own relief station - do you have a trailer hitch on your Pontiac? http://www.wellscargocog.com/index2.php  HOT-POTS - (Hollidan Outdoor Transportation - Private Open-air Toilet Services).

Eagar racers headed off to Holli’s pre-race bash with Holli fussing at Rosann – “I need your Bingo cards!”  And as Dan headed off to the golf tournament he was heard talking to himself. “Hollidan virtually has unlimited resources - it's good to be a judge!”