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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

AUTOS: Martin Auto Museum Hidden Gems



Vintage 1929 custom popcorn truck. (The Tomaso Collection)

 

What’s that ‘Ol sayin’ about a diamond in the rough…

 

There’s simply just far too much to scribble about from my initial visit to the Martin Auto Museum. Which has a bit of everything on display.

 

Like that vintage popcorn & peanuts truck above. To the unheard of and unknonwn likes of the Streetnik Bandit tribute rod and the 1929 Franklin.

 

Yet of growing interest to Mwah after-the-fact is the Museo’s 1929 Franklin Model 135 Sedan. Since I just love the story about how the front radiator grill is fake!

 

Having been added to ease consumers thoughts of what an automobile should look like after dealers demands…

 

In 1929, there were three Franklin models to choose from, the 130, 135 and 137, all powered by the company’s air cooled six cylinder engine.

 

Ironically, there just so happened to be an article about the very 1929 Frankin in question in the April issue of the Martin Automotive Times Newsletter, Shazam!

 

So I’ll let the Museo’s unofficial spokesman Rick DeBruhl do the heavy lifting with His excellent 12 minutes video on this very car instead.

 

VIDEO: 1929 Franklin: Innovation, Elegance and the Crash that Killed It

 

While here’s another Youtube video I found detailing the Franklin’s unique air-cooled engine, ahead of its time.

 

VIDEO: Franklin’s last in-line 274cid engine

 

And thanks to museum Docent Gene, I learned that there’s a Franklin Auto museum in Tucson, Arizona, which I wasn’t aware of. With Gene claiming there’s some 30 Franklins on display, along with a cutaway Franklin air cooled engine.

 

Franklin Auto Museum

 

Lastly, albeit an earlier version of the Franklin. Here’s a good video upon their 1923 automobile, including actually driving said vehicle…

 

VIDEO: They beat Porsche to the Punch: Franklin’s Air-cooled Automobiles

 

Photo C/O No Fenders Blogmeister’ Miguel. 

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Nutter Butter, Mars Bars and “A Bridge Over Troubled Waters”

As where’s ‘Ol Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon when Yuhs need ‘em?

 

Miriam, please call Cletus Snow and ask Him to meet me here in Brownsburg at the Oasis Diner for lunch Thursday. Tell I’ll make it worth His while and yes, He can bring His dog Butch too. And have HR put Him on our payroll as a special consultant.

 

Thanks for meeting me Mr. Snow. Yeah, I ordered Pigs in a Blanket for Butch…

 

Your son Roscoe tells me business is pretty slow right now. Yeah, you don’t have to tell me about the price of Diesel! You should see how much we’re paying to run our Artics’ (Articulated Lorry’s) around Europe!

 

I hear that Billy Jo Bradshaw is gonna open up the Grand tetons for Oil explorations. Hell, its not like Jackson Hole or Telluride have been getting any snow lately, and that should help with Gas prices…

 

I need you to run down to Port Miami and pick up a load of Thom McCan shoes. Uh, Billy Jo Bradshaw bought a shipload of wingtips for His office workers.

 

Yeah, I told Billy Jo you wear a size 16. Why’s that Mr. Winchester? Whale’ Billy Jo says shoe size tells a lot about a Man’s… And I told Him We’d take them off His hands. As they’ll make a great associate sponsor for our Armani Canamax racecars. And help yourself to a few pairs of loafers for Butch…

 

I rented you a CT5 Blackwing Caddy’ since I know you don’t like flying, and there’ll be the usual Cascadia Sleeper-rig waiting for you and they’ve already cleared customs.

 

Armani Canamax Racing, how may I direct your call? Mr. Winchester, there’s a Tango Mattel on line four. He says its urgent!

 

Hello? Oh, your Wade Wetterly’s aide de Kamp Mr. Mattel, how can I help you?

 

Yeah, I saw the photo of the driftwood numbers on Myrtle Beach. Those Neptune satellite images Elroid sent to the Cal State Tribune were real doozies. Uhm, did I say Myrtle Beach?

 

What’s that Mr. Mattel? Special Agents Bartholomew T. Fife and Otis C. Taylor spent the last nine months with magnifying glasses looking at the photo and saw somebody wearing a Canamax emblazoned coat

 

Yeah, it was a publicity stunt for our Formula Libre racing team’s arrival in Miami with our car numbers 86 and 47…

 

You want us to recreate it for a promotional picture for a project Russell Lovett’s doing for Billy Jo Bradshaw, Ok, that soon?

 

Miriam, get Russell Lovett for me. Yes Mr. Lovett I see, the number 1122 for an ariel photo promoting a car race around Maryland’s T. Rowe Price Stadium, home of the Minutemen Football team on Mr. Bradshaw’s 65th birthday. Very good Sir.

 

You’ve already contacted the local Special Olympics for volunteers. What’s that? You’ve got a bunch of T-Shirts with One Nation One Race on them you promised them; they’re a tax write-off? No, we won’t tell the kids what they’re doing Sir, and they can get their free T-Shirts completely dirty…

 

Miriam, find a nearby YMCA’s gymnasium we can rent for the weekend; tell them I’ll pay triple the going rate, and tell Cletus Snow to call me toot-sweet.

 

Snowman, after you drop off the shoes. What’s that, they’re too large for Butch?

 

Look, as soon as they’re all unloaded, I need you to run up to Nabisco’s distribution center in Hoboken, as we’ve still got an active account with them. Yeah, they’ll know what I’m after, and don’t let Butch eat too many of the fudge busters for your sake. As somebody will have to clean the cab…

 

Hello Kids, my name is Mr. Winchester and I have a fun project for you. Is everybody wearing their (free) T-Shirts, good!

 

Ok, I need you to open up the packages of Nutter butter, Mega Stuffed Oreos, Fudgebusters, Triple Double Neapolitan Oreos, Big Stuff Oreos, Ho Ho’s, Ding dons, Bite Size Oreos, Irish cream Ginger Snaps and put them in the garbage cans in the middle of the room.

 

What’s that? Yes, you can eat as many as you like, as long as you promise not to get sick. But we need them all unwrapped by the end of the day…

 

Snowman, this is Winferd’ do you have your ears on? Yeah, I had Snow-bunny’ (Roscoe Snow) set me up one of these CB radios in my office. What’s your 10-20 good Buddy? Ok, I need you to pick up a Transfer Titan (Dump truck) for a load at the Carmel YMCA. And then deliver it to Paighton Beach where Snow-bunny will meet you with His Bobcat.

 

Governor Daniels has issued a permit to use Paighton Beach on the Wabash and closed the park to all visitors.

 

Yeah, we were gona use Lake Monroe but the Girl Scouts are holding camp there and we don’t want to give them any free publicity…

 

No, just dump your load at Paighton Beach and Snow-bunny will take care of the rest. Nah, its ok if a few Seagulls get sick, as I alredy contacted Harold donner of Fish & Wildlife. And the Crabs should take care of the rest after the tide eventually goes out…

 

Miriam, get Russell and Cletus Snow for me ASAP! OH, that’s right, I sent Snowman Up North Eh to pickup some refreshments and goodies for the Big, Beautiful Birthday. I’ll get ahold of Him myself.

 

Well at least get His son Roscoe in here immediately!

 

Snowman this is Winferd, do you have your ears on? What, you’re stuck in a 33km backup on Route 9’s Gordie How bridge. Yeah those Hosers just love our Pepperjack cheese…

 

Otay, did you get the O’flaughtery’s brewskies’ and Sunderland’s powdered doughnuts?

 

No that’s Ok, I’ll discuss my problem with Snow-bunny instead. Roger that, 10-7 and catch Yuhs on the flip side HeeHee!

 

Yes Mr. Winchester, you asked to see me. No I haven’t seen the photographs yet. You just saw them? What’s wrong with the numbers, I spread them out on Paighton Beach with my bobcat per the instructions that a Mr. Mattel faxed me from Florida.

 

Do I realize I spelled 2112 instead of 1122? Nope, I just did what the instructions said Mr. Winchester!

 

Uhm, I guess that’s why Snowman’s taking so long to get back across the Gordie Howe bridge, Eh?

 

No, I don’t think the Power Trio’s got a Gig down here, but I listen to Country…

 

For the previous Canamax Capers installment. Please visit the following No Fenders link below.

 

Canamax goes Flush on both sides of Ye Puddle 

Friday, July 17, 2026

MotorCup des Nations Final Group Rounds

As in for a Penny, in for a Pound, Eh?

 

Yeah, we’re finally into our final Group matches, before we can start knocking off my mythical Sweet 16 Contendahs’…

 

Sweden

Starting lineup

LFW: Rasmus Lindh, (IMSA) RFW: Dino Deganovic, (F2) LMF: Alexander West, (WEC CMF:  Felix Rosenqvist, (ICS) RMF: Oliver Solberg, (WRC LFB: Joel Eriksson, (FE) CBK: Marcus Ericsson, (ICS) RFB: Henrik Hedman, (IMSA) GLK: Stefan Johansson.

 

Coach: Kenny Brack

Captain: Felix Rosenqvist

 

Chatter

Coach Brack hopes to use the news that Felix-the-Cat’ (Rosenqvist) was leaving the squad after this year’s MotorCup tournament as motivation to win. While Marcus Ericsson also doesn’t know if He’ll return for another go or not?

 

Being one man down to Switzerland. Original Goalkeeper Bjorn Wirdheim suddenly contracted Chicken Pox and couldn’t travel to Seattle.

 

Yet fortunately ‘lil Stevie Johnson, aka Stefan Johansson was in the Emerald City selling some of His custom watches to Nordstroms and agreed to help out His ‘Ol IndyCar Sparin’ pardner Brack…

 

Switzerland

Starting lineup

LFW: Louis Deletraz, (IMSA) RFW: Gregorre Saucy, (IMSA)

LMF: Thomas Flohr, (WEC) CMF: Sebastien Buemi, (WEC/FE) RMF: Ricardo Feller, (IMSA)

LFB: Edoardo Mortara, (FE) CBK: Nico Muller, (FE) RFB: Mathias Beche, (IMSA) GLK: Philip Ellis. (IMSA)

 

Coach: Pedar Solberg

Captain: Sebastien Buemi

 

Chatter

Looking for a coach for their shorthanded team, Oliver convinced His Pops’ to help them out.

 

Match report

The Rainbow Cup game was held at Seattle’s Loomin’ large Field, with Brown & Haley’s Confectionary Ambassador, and beloved Emerald City Seahawks Marshan Lynch as the ceremonial coin tosser. Lync was heard telling the Captains this Ain’t football! As we wore pads and a helmet during my playing days! Before rowdy Seattle Fans showered the field with Skittles…

 

Sweden’s Dino Deganovic passed to Rasmus Lindh and the game started. Lindh tapped back to Felix-the-Cat’ and the trio trotted down field before Dino drilled a shot into the right upper corner over Switzerland’s Phillip Ellis.

 

Halftime saw the game One-Nil in Sweden’s favour, before Louie Deletraz equalized the score with a shot curling past Stefan Johansson. Then late in the match, an exhausted Marcus Ericsson elbowed Gregorre Saucy outside the 18 yard line, resulting in a free kick. Which Deletraz stepped-up and rifled a arching kick past Sweden’s wall and a flat-footed Johansson for the game winner.

 

Although Switzerland prevailed over Sweden, they were promptly defeated by Germany in Knockout elimination.

 

Argentina

Franco Colapinto, (F1) Nico Varrone, (F2) Alessandro de Tullio, (NXT) Mattia Colnaghi, (F3) Jose Maria Lopez, (WEC)

 

Argentina was knocked out of Group B, losing to Brazil. Alessandro de Tullio with His seven goals led the Golden Boot trophy prior to their elimination.

 

Finland

Valtteri Bottas, (F1) Tuukka Taponen, (F3) Esapekka Lappi, (WRC) Enni Malkonen, (WRC) Sami Pajari, (WRC) Marko Salminen, (WRC)

 

Even though their players are used to racing on tarmac, their core group of Ralliers’ were used to the cold climes of Home. And along with their Captain Valtteri Bottas being long in-the-tooth. They were simply overwhelmed by Denmark in Group G play, being eliminated.

 

Norway

Dennis Hauger, (ICS) Dennis Olsen, (IMSA)

 

The “tiny” nation of Norway didn’t even make it onto the pitch! As they could only muster two drivers and were thoroughly shellacked in a “Friendly” tune-up with Finland!

 

Positions Key

LFW: Lef Forward, RFW: Right Forward, LMF: Left Midfielder, CMF: Center Midfielder, RMF: Right Midfielder, LFB: Left Fullback, CBK: Center Back, RFB: Right Fullback, GLK: Goalkeeper.

 

For a list of all Racing Series abbreviations, please visit the following No Fenders link below.

 

MotorCup syllabus 

Monday, July 6, 2026

Oscar Meyer outdraws Sonsio at IMS


And presumably Thar weren’t no chili Dogs entered…

 

Although No Fenders Offical’ photographer Carpets’ alerted me to this riveting news. Something sounded corny about wanting to be an Oscar Meyer Wiener…

 

Last year’s inaugural Wienie 500 drew a paltry 85k viewership on Fox sports App. But this year’s second annual Wienie 500 featuring six identical Oscar Meyer Wienermobiles television audience outdrew the Sonsio Grand Prix.

 

The two lap, five mile event held on Carb Day saw 781,000 viewers tune-in on FOX TV, vs. only 656,000 viewers for the Sonsio Grand Prix. FOX’s lowest IndyCar TV audience to date

 

Hmm? Perhaps Indy Cars Month ‘O May’s kickoff classic’s race’s viewership was so paltry since it’s during Mums Day weekend? With somebody I’m calling “The Surgeon”, aka Alex Palou wasn’t even on the podium, finishing a lowly fifth! Arse-sumably His second worst finish this year after Gateway?

 

As perhaps Palou should switch from fried chicken to a hot dog next time He wins a race? Since His mesmerizing win percentage has dropped to only 11 wins in 25 starts following Gateway, Sheesh!

 

And don’t know if its just CoInky-densethat the New York Dog won this year’s Wienie 500 or good omen for those New York Knicks…

 

As the Fans loved the race so much, that FOX aired it again after the Mid-Ohio Indy NXT Race-1.

 

And with All of the lightning around and the three hours delay. Was that Gilligan in the Seattle Dog-mobile? Hope they brought enough wieners for everybody seeking shelter during the storm… 

Monday, June 1, 2026

PHOTO: Felix forever



Indianapolis Star newspaper photo of Felix Rosenqvist. (The Tomaso Collection)

 

I’m told that the newspaper’s caption reads Felix forever! As He joyously pours milk over His head in victory lane after winning this year’s Indianapolis 500. Which we all know was the closest finish ever in history, a scant 0.0233 seconds, eclipsing the 1992 record of 0.043 seconds set by Al Unser Jr.

 

Funniest part after Felix-the-Cat’s monumental victory was during His winners interview with IndyCar Radio’s Alex Wolff. Who’s got a tradition of giving His Mom’s homemade cookies out to various co-workers and drivers, which has become common with Rosenqvist.

 

So it was hilarious hearing Alex present Him with one of His mom’s cookie’s in victory lane. And after Felix said thank you very much, I swear I heard the Cat chewing His cookie.

 

VIDEO: Felix Rosenqvist winner’s interview

 

Photo C/O No Fenders Offical’ Photographer CARPETS’ 

Monday, May 25, 2026

Outfoxing Foodies’, bumping Shemozzle and Car Washes



Current day IMS Tenderloin basket. (The Tomaso Collection)

 

“Let it rain, let it pour”. Hey I hear an Old Man’s Snore!

 

Certainly, its old news now about Romain Grosjean and Takuma Sato’s Up Close ‘n Personal outcomes with animals at Mother Speedway this April, during the two day IMS Open test.

 

Romain Grosjean, was quite peeved after a bird flew into His cockpit during testing! Grousing about not even getting to have any Chicken pate afterwards!

 

French racing driver Romain Grosjean has angered animal rights group Peta for “flippant” comments after hitting a bird while testing for next month’s Indianapolis 500

 

Whilst Taku-san’ said He saw something “Furry” moving around when entering Turn-1 at some 220mph! Which turned out to be a Fox ambling cross the Speedway!

 

Score 1-1 for the Animals. As Grosjean complained about how His suit stunk, His helmet stunk and He didn’t even get to have any chicken or Courdon Bleu…

 

While no idea why Romain was so mad at Marcus Armstrong following the Sonsio Grand Prix?

 

Hey Romain, its not like Marcus said keep your hands off my Swanson Hungry Man dinner.

 

Letgo my Eggo Romain!

 

“Road Kill lunches

This one’s kinda tough

 

I even like the Chicken

If the sauce’s not too blue”

 

VIDEO: TV Dinners

 

And if you thought those tenderloin sandwiches, Coke and fries, or is it onion rings? Were expensive. Then perhaps Y’all didn’t hear about the $150 caviar with sprinkled gold flakes Hot Dogs sold at the Miami Grand Pris!

 

Whilst Thar was also the Gold Digger steak sandwich available for only $135, or some bite sized ‘lil Debbie caviar muffins for $30, Aye Karumba!

 

Outrage as Miami Grand Prix unveils $150 caviar Hot dog for F1 showpiece: Absolutely tone deaf

 

Then there’s the matter of no Bump Day this year. Which although I don’t have a problem with reshuffling the weekend’s qualifying procedures. Other than I still think artificially boosting the engines is lame!

 

No, I just have a problem with blurring the lines between true Bumping and bumping positions, since they’re not the same. Can you hear me now IndyCar!

 

Nope, No Mother Natured didn’t approve of the Qualie’ format change Jokes here…


David Land: This Didn’t need to Change

 

Lastly, for all of those who drove to Mother Speedway back and their vehicle’s splattered with bugs, road tar and whatever other debris a good road trip entails. Then perhaps you’ll want to make sure your trip to the local car wash pans out far better than Tex’s did!

 

And no, that’s not an ‘Ol SuperTex’ reference either. But John Phillips story is priceless!

 

Don’t Mess with Tex!

 

What’s that ‘Ol song about At the Car Wash, Crunch!

 

Partial song lyrics from: ZZ Top’s TV dinners, 1983 Eliminator Album. 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

INDY 500: Searchin’ Far and Wide



Now if I could only find me a decent Tenderloin sandwich to go with my Chips, and something to Drink! (The Tomaso Collection)

 

As the yearly Hunt for the perfect, Classic Jumbo Tenderloin Rolls On…

 

Every May, the Media likes to Salt ‘N Pepper us with stories of People’s yearly Indianapolis 500 traditions, since after all it’s the Gurr-Reatest’ Something Ruther…

 

And although I can No longer recall if I’ve ever Had one? Since I only remember paying $9.00 for a Steak Sandwich during the 2006 USGP Formula 1 race instead, but I digress…

 

Thus for over a Decade Now, I’ve lived vicariously thru the written and spoken word  of one such person with the tradition of Hunting for the elusive, perfect Classic Jumbo Tenderloin Sandwich at Mother Speedway every May! For which this ‘lil Ditty’s in regards to and Good Hunting!

 

Testing Testing, 1-2, 1-2, Is this Thingy’ On?

 

“The Searcher”

I looked Under Stand J

I looked Behind the Museum

I Asked around the Pagoda

But They couldn’t Help Me either

 

They Call Me The Searcher

I’ve been Searchin’ Far and Wide

I Won’t Get to Taste what I Came For

Until I’m Trackside

 

I Asked Doug Boles

I Asked Jay Frye

I Asked Mark Miles

But He Couldn’t  Help Me either

 

They Call Me The Searcher

I’ve been Searchin’ Far and Wide

I Won’t Get to Taste what I Came For

Until I’m Trackside

 

People ten to Scoff at Me

They Think I’m Crazy lookin’ for the perfect Tenderloin

Always interrupting Me to Say Hi George

When I’m putting Mustard on my Bun

 

Finding A Classic Tenderloin

I’ve been Searchin’ for Miles

 

Because I’m The Searcher

And I want A Real Tenderloin

 

And I Won’t Get to Get What I’m After

Until I’m trackside

 

I’ve learned Not to Stop at the First concession Stand

But Yeah look at My Face, Ain’t that A Smile

 

I’m Happy when I’ve found My Classic Tenderloin

Cause I’ve Got Values and I Won’t be Denied

 

I’m lookin’ for Mine

You’re lookin’ for Yours

We’re Both lookin’ together, But we don’t Know where to Turn!

 

They Call Me The Searcher

I’ve been Searchin’ Far and Wide

I Won’t Get to Taste what I Came For

Even if they’re now 13 Dollars and 99 cents

Until I’m Trackside!

 

This Lyrical Prose was Shamelessly inspired by The Who’s The Seeker song, which Y’all can listen to in the Youtube link below…

 

VIDEO: The Seeker

 

(Originally written by Tomaso on May 15, 2022. Updated on May 7, 2026) 

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Pato O’Ward celebrates another Year



Although He might wish for something a bit stronger than that energy drink, ci? (The Tomaso Collection)

 

And I’m quite certain He’d like a Borg Warner trophy as one of His presents!

 

For those of you following the gossip columns, today marks Patricio O’Ward Junco’s 27th Birthday. While I’ve got zero clue how Pato’s celebrating today.

 

Arse-sumedly all of the IndyCar drivers busses, Err motor coaches are parked at Mother Speedway. So perhaps Pato will be searchin’ for a tenderloin sandwich or some fried chicken to share with Alex Palou, Ole!

 

INDY 500: Searchin’ Far and Wide

 

Meanwhile, like typical. Thinking of my Numero Uno IndyCar driver’s nationality, I wondered who was the last Mexicali IndyCar Pilote before Him to race at Mother Speedway?

 

Think it was Michel Jourdain Jr, who last raced in the 2012 Indianapolis 500. Before failing to qualify the next year, when Bump Day saw ten cars vying for the final nine grid spots.

 

Ironically, Katherine Legge sat on the Bubble, driving for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. While Jourdain’s Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLLR) “Steed” just wouldn’t Giddy-Up! As RLLR took several swings to get the Dallara-Honda entry to run fast, but no dice! Before the team finally gave up at 5:45PM with Jourdain never having made a qualifying attempt.

 

Fast forwarding to today, there’s  currently two aspiring Indy NXT drivers hoping to join Pato in IndyCar.

 

Ricardo Escotto, age 21 is in His third season. Having driven for Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR) in 2024 for five races. Then joining Andretti Cape NXT for the season’s first nine races, before leaving the team.

 

For 2026, Escotto as returned to JHR, and presumably plans on completing His first full season Indy NXT campaign.

 

Salvador de Alba Jr, age 26 is racing for HVM Motorsports in His third Indy NXT season.

 

De Alba spent His rookie season in 2024 competing for Andretti Cape NXT, finishing fifth in the championship.

 

Last year, Salvador graduated to Andretti Global, where He played “third fiddle”. Being overshadowed by Dennis Hauger and Lochie Hughes, albeit the entire grid was overshadowed by eventual champion Hauger. While Hughes finished third overall.

 

Nevertheless, de Alba scored His maiden Indy NXT win with an emphatic triumph on the Milwaukee Mile! Followed by being a disappointed runner-up at Nashville’s season finale. Once again finishing fifth overall.

 

And now, having just learned of the totally unknown rookie Alejandro Bobavilla, competing in this years Formula Regional Americas championship for powerhouse Crosslink Motorsports.

 

Whilst you can read my elongated, previous No Fenders tome about our Southern “Brothers” and Mexico’s involvement in Open Wheel Racing below.

 

On The Border - Mexicali Racing Talents

 

Happy Birthday Pato! 

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Canamax goes Flush on both sides of Ye Puddle

“Said get back Honky Cat! Yuhs Redneck, trying to drink Whiskey from a bottle of Wine!”

 

VIDEO: Honky Cat

 

At the Canamax World HQ’ in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, the phones were rigging off the hook. One moment please Mr. Duncan. Mr. Winchester, Gerrard Duncan’s on line three.

 

Good news Preston, the High court has ruled in our favour against that scoundrel Truxbury. Although not entirely in our favour…

 

As Lord Dennis ruled that Jonathan Truxbury was in breech of contract and awarded us $22m Australian pounds. But said the losses of $65m Australian pounds over Formula Libre loss of revenue is irrelevant due to our hiring of multiple drivers to fill our vacated race seat.

 

AS I thought I told you to delete those Sparto-Cuss messages of promising JT’ (Truxbury) a chance to be a Formula Libre reserve driver. You do know that Elroid’s Geeks can read your encrypted Sparto-Cuss account…

 

Therefore Preston, the Nabisco account portion of the losses will have to be written off as a business expense, but we’ve won the case overall, and Truxbury’s ruined!

 

Mr. Winchester, Mr. Lovett’s on line one. Yes Mr. Lovett. Congratulations on winning your lawsuit Preston. I’d like to see you in my office in Detroit please…

 

Audrey, I’ll be out of the office a few days, I’m going to Detroit to see Mr. Lovett. And then I’ll swing over to Brownsburg to check-in with Hugo (Marques) and the Armani Canamax Boyz. Before we fly down to Fort Lauderdale for the Champ Car season opener.

 

Hon, Julian. Does this suit make me look fat? As Russell Lovett’s summoned me to His Detroit office. What’s that? Wear the paisley coloured Armani suit, thanks Jil’.

 

Russell Lovett was in His  mid-70’s with snow white hair, inquisitive azure blue eyes and a neatly trimmed goatee. He was the proprietor of a vast business empire for which many called Him the Commodore for His firm grasp of business. And His Lovett Industries owned the Champ Car series amongst other holdings…

 

Sit down Preston, thanks for coming. Now I know you won your drawn-out lawsuit and you really wish to break JT’. But I think it’s a bad “Optic” for our sport.

 

I’ve already spoken to Chester Betuzi and Jonathan Truxbury. And Chester says He’ll pay you one million British Sterling for each year of your squabble. And that He’ll garnish Truxbury’s wages until the amount’s paid off in full to you. Do we have a deal Preston? As I’ve already scheduled the conciliatory press releases to be sent out the morning of the Fort Lauderdale season opener…

 

Armani Canamax’s lead Champ Car driver Adrian Ozwaldo, Nicolas Brenner and Brian Boxer had a fairly typical outing in Fort Lauderdale. With the Finn Brenner finishing on the podium ahead of Argentine Ozwaldo. While Boxer languished down in 23rd once again. Yet it was that G-Damn Truxbury winning by a country mile and making the whole Champ Car field look silly!

 

Billy Jo Bradshaw and His wife Bianca had flown to Jolly ‘Ol London to meet with King Henry and His latest wife Veronica. Although Bianca found it very cold in the Castle, and Billy Jo wasn’t impressed with the dark tapestries…

 

Thus they decided upon a last minute visit to Winfred’s estate in nearby Tolkenshire. As Winferd had been boasting about some contraption he uses every morning to help Him feel invigorated.

 

As Preston was showing off His Cryogenic Chamber, saying just 15 seconds in the morning and I’m invigorated the entire day. Never feeling sleepy or nodding off during meetings…

 

Upstairs, Bianca was asking Jillian how She got that black eye? Oh, I tripped on our dog Lilly. And when Bianca told Billy Joe, He said well just let me have Christina (Nomeski) drop by and She’ll take care of your dog for you. Christina Hates Dogs…

 

Next, the Winchester’s gave the Bradshaw’s a guided tour of the Canamax Technology Centre, where Billy Joe was more interested in the platters of Nutter Butter and triple fudge stuffed Oreo cookies in the canteen, than the various racecars on display. Before the Bradshaw’s had to “Jet” off back to the Everglades.

 

Audrey, tell Roscoe Snow to contact His Dad and have Him meet me at the usual place. Yeah, I know, we really should put Cletus on the payroll…

 

Hello Snowman, yeah we’re starting to become regulars here. Yes, I already ordered Hushpuppies to go for Butch.

 

I need you to go to Weehawken again. Usual arrangement, the white Cascadia sleeper cab will be awaiting you. As I need you to deliver a truckload of our Aqua tyre minerale to Miami International Airport.

 

Just ask Security, they’ll know what to do. Its for a friends plane. As the Bhermodians gave Him one of their Comet 480 Double Decker Jets. But the Florida marsh water has gunked up all of the gold faucets.

 

Then back up to Weehawken to pick-up a double trailer load of Nabisco products. Yeah, we’re still trying to get rid of them!

 

The first lady had decided to hold the annual Easter Eg hunt on the Palace’s front lawn. Nah, it doesn’t matter if they’re past their sell-by dates, they’re for the children…

 

But take your time, as may be you should drop by your relatives in Bucksnort. As they’re having a royal problem with infestations! Even though they built a fence around the garden. Those pesky Armilla Stencha Bugitoes are just getting in everywhere. So they’re having a few Helicopters fumigate the lawn.

 

Yeah, your son Roscoe’s bringing up one of our older Champ Cars, along with a Formula Libre Showcar and last year’s winning Thundrdome V8 Outback series championship winner. As Billy Joe’s a real fan of old fashion pushrod V-8 technology.

 

Hugo, I need you to come up to the Potomac in Maryland and 1200 Chattanooga Avenue, and bring all of our current racing drivers.

 

Yes, pick-up (Canamax Formula Libre drivers) Charlie (Little) and Harry (Pastorini) at La Guardia, the limousine will be waiting for you. As the Bradshaw’s want to meet the drivers and have them pass out Easter “goodies” to the children allowed to attend Sunday’s car show on the Palace’s lawn.

 

Your Highness, perhaps you remember shaking Charlie Little’s hand last year during the Miami Grand Prix? Yes, you brought Him good luck, as He won the drivers title. And this is our second driver Harry Pastorini, He’s from Alice Springs. No, its in Australia, its Sheep country…

 

What’s that Billy Joe? You’re not a fan of the new 50% pure lithium ion Energizer Bunny racecars we’re using this year? Oh, I didn’t know you followed motor racing…

 

What’s that? You’ve had the gardeners did up the front lawn and install a nine hole golf course? Absolutely, Charlie, Harry and myself would love to play a round of putt-putt golf with you Billy Joe! No, I don’t think the kids should be a problem, as they’ll all probably be running round silly from the sugar high those Nabisco products give them.

 

And if we Hit one of them, well, just think of the story they’ll have for their lifetime. And besides, Y’all got good Health insurance, right?

 

FOUR!

 

What’s that El Presedente? You and Bianca have set up a charity for Special Needs Children, how kind of you. And donors can either choose (faux) Faberge egg tokens or (Fools) Gold Bunny statues…

 

Nah, there’s no way that shot will Hit that Champ Car, nice swing Billy Joe!

 

Yeah, that Dogleg near the Ballroom’s got a wicked hook to it! Uhm, Mr. Bradshaw, I found your Elitest No. 1 golf ball next to the Rose Garden…

 

That’s ok Billy Joe. Don’t worry, we’ll put a new mirror on Bryan’s (Boxer) racecar when we get back to the shop. Besides that’s His last year’s backup chassis…

 

FOUR!

 

For the previous Canamax Capers installment. Please visit the following No Fenders link below.

 

Canamax seeks Justice while Traipsing the Globe