There are all kinds of obstacles in open road racing, including city traffic. But break a traffic law and the penalty is stiff.
Bob Zornes of Spokane, Washington cut his touring off and fashioned a turtle deck of wood. Roadsters are lighter weight and faster.
Annual Montana cross country Model T race is held on different course each year, but is always about 500 miles long. A number of shorter 50 mile races are held in smaller towns as part of rodeo celebrations, no driver dominates the competition.
Get out and get under if you discover a problem. Since this is an affair for the average fella, ability to tune and nurse engine is paramount.
There are a few rest stops during each of three legs, but only the engine gets to relax. Pit crews are helpful.
Just trying to keep in the race is most of the fun, and it really tests the mettle of drivers. No outside help while under time.
Valvoline is the choice of champions even when the engine is 43 years old.
Competition comes from everywhere, crank isn't just for appearance.
Don Englmann came from Chicago and found snow in Montana during July, tremendous competition with winners only few minutes apart at finish.