Re: Coin trick with a Syclone =)
You see...the problem with all these ideas is the fact that there isn't a sanctioning body or sanctioned race event that all these players are participating in. If it were a WSN or Shakedown a E-town event AND these guys all were contestants, then much of these ideas could be had. Why would a guy like Ed or VinnyD or Callahan or Hacking take their trucks, cart it to wherever, race (with the risk of damaging it), then ship it overseas? The best-prepared tracks are located in the US. Robert has brought his truck out here at great expense to him. He ran the fastest pass for the event he was in (Nats '06), and he shipped the truck back home. That's fantastic, a great accomplishment. Now for reality.
Ed (and VinnyD and AutoAddictions and Tom Ferrick) race at Atco. Jamie races at Rockingham. Gerber races in the Midwest (IN or MI). John Frey races at Bandimere. What do these locations have in common? They're located in the US - the highest concentration of syty's in the world. When Robert came here 4 years ago, the only truck that came out to meet him was John. No Ed or Tom. No Callahan or Gerber.
In my opinion, this race will never happen unless Robert travels to either Atco or Rockingham, although I would think Jamie would go race at Atco if Robert were there. As for the others, I am pretty sure Gerber could give a shit less if he has the fastest Ty int he world or not. He has done what he has done because he wanted to (self-gratification).
I am not the water-carrier for anyone. I know a few of these guys as I have spoken to them at length before. I am not speaking for anyone - I am not their spokesman. I think the only people that should be talking shit are Robert, Jamie, Ed, VinnyD, Gerber, John, and any other truck owner themselves.