Rodeo goes racing!
2010 Season Author: Gretchen Ohmann
It’s been an odd season for the team! We’ve been working on the Buzzbomb’s new Ford race motor every chance we get. By the time we’re done it should have nearly triple the horsepower of its old 4-popper. But work seems to proceed more slowly on our own vehicle while we take care of other projects. Mustang
Author: Pat Ohmann
New Digs for Rodeo Author: Gretchen Ohmann
Rodeo Motorsports is pleased to announce its new location in Sodus Township! With 2400 square feet in the historic old bushel basket factory, our capacity has increased immensely. We look forward to working with you on your next project. -- Patrick South Bend Region SCCA Awards Banquet Author: Gretchen Ohmann
Saturday, January 10 was the date of the Annual awards banquet. Rodeo Motorsports took away 6 trophies and Pat got his 5 year pin. We had 4 first places, and 2 third places on the indexes. They give trophies forthe top three positions on several indexes (handicapping systems). Arin (Bubba) got third on the Novice index since it was his first full season, and Gretchen came in third on the ladies index. South Bend Region does cool trophies. The class trophies were insulated coolers with wheels and long handles. They're embroidered with the SBR SCCA logo. Gretchen and Bubba got nice Holloway hooded shell jackets embroidered with the SBR logo, their names, and third place. The banquet was held at the Studebaker Museum in South Bend, where they had an exhibit of some beautiful old British cars. We'll have photos pretty soon. MANY THANKS to crew chief Sandy for keeping tires underneath us this year, and doing most of the prep work on all three cars. Buzzbomb 2.1 Author: Team Owner Patrick Ohmann
At the October 12 SBR event at the Tire Rack, the Buzzbomb's original motor gave up. So Sandy and Pat are currently inspecting a used from a junkyard wreck. So far, the new motor shows no signs of significant wear in either the top or bottom end. Check back, we'll keep you updated as we continue to build the Buzzbomb 2.1.
4 class Championships Author: Team Owner Patrick Ohmann
Rodeo Motorsports prepared three cars in four SCCA Solo II classes for 2008. Our drivers managed to wrap up championships in all four classes with one event remaining. Arin (Bubba) McLaughlin FJA (Formula Junior A) #32 red go-kart Kelsey McLaughlin H Stock Ladies #04 Plymouth Sundance (Duster) "Lisa Marie" Patrick Ohmann F Street Prepared #23 1991 Ford Festiva "Buzzbomb 2.0" Gretchen Ohmann F Street Prepared Ladies #123 1991 Ford Festiva "Buzzbomb 2.0" If you'd like to have a shot at winning your class next year, contact us. Special thanks for all his efforts and congratulations to Crew Chief Sandy McLaughlin. |
In the meantime, Pat has taken the opportunity to help test out a friend’s new Mustang Cobra on the solo tracks. It’s actually good practice for how Buzzbomb 2.1 might run once it’s complete. We’re used to mashing the accelerator straight onto the floorboard without having to worry about overdriving. With a little more go-power, we might have to learn to moderate the throttle a bit!