What's
New from the Garage of the
Hot Rod Willys
January 2007
After my
scrape with the wall at the March Meet last year, I am putting the car
back in racing condition. I replaced the complete front end of the body
and front one half of the frame and all the other damaged parts and the
rear fender. I repainted the car and re-lettered it back to the
original condition.
I put in a
new funny car roll cage and front end parts. I am now in the process
now of taking the car all apart to powder coat the frame and flooring
and will put everything back together in the next few months.
I will not be
making this year's Famosa March Meet. I have not decided if I will race
the car again. I may retire Willys to a special place in my collection
and take it out for a few shows.
I can't tell
you how much I have enjoyed racing the Hot Rod Willys and winning three
West Coast Goodguy Championships. I thank everyone for all their
support; in the Pits, the Grand Stands, at Home, and all across the
Globe. You made my racing days very special.
Steve
Castelli,
Windsor California