Dale, you just said some interesting things.
However, because I’m personally involved let me set the record straight.
The Marocco’s (my father and I) wanted to build the Surfers dragster several years ago. Strictly for the love of it.
We went to Tom & Adam for their blessings. We were given their word that they would endorse it, but only under the condition that Pat Foster build it.
We did that.
We built the car with our own money and a very small amount from memorabilia sales in which people received cool products. (hats, t-shirts, lithos)
So how can we be blamed for anything?
Ohhh wait ……Just because of some misunderstood and false rumors from Pat Foster and others on the Standard 1320 e-mail group.....we get a bad rap.
Well partly.
I assume that it really comes from jealousy. You know, the arrogant type where guys who think they were somebody’s say, “who the hell do these guys think they are building the surfers car?”
Then again, maybe it also stems from the fact that many do not understand the complexity and time that is involved with our enormous undertaking known as Drag City. (The long awaited SoCal Drag Strip that will be completed by July 2007).
With so much on the plate it’s easy to jump on the band wagon and cast stones.
Like us or not, The car we built is now "THE SURFERS" dragster!
Last I heard (2 weeks ago) Amos Satterlee who is building the motor talked to Tom Jobe on the phone about engine details. Tom was more then happy to discuss and provide the needed information.
Our door is and has always been open to those who were involved in the original Surfers team. If they choose to participate at the unveiling or not is their choice.
Even though Adam wasn’t part of the team we originally went to him out of respect to his fathers memory. With that in mind, the dragster was built to Adams physical specs so he could drive it. If he doesn’t want to do that, then again, that’s his choice.
But I can promise you this! The public will soon see the grand opening of Drag City in 2007. And at it, they will see “The SURFERS” dragster return.
The best part is that my father and I accomplished our dream to build this car for ourselves and others who loved the Surfers.
WE DID IT and no one can take that satisfaction away.
