Thursday, November 15, 2007

302 Update - 3:17 p.m. - Day Three

We blew the motor at RM1166. We are out of the race

13 comments:

Chris said...

You all did an amazing job. I am so proud of the whole gang!!!!!!

lucidiocy said...

Aww rats!!

But on the plus side you held out longer than the rest! Excellent effort, and what a team! You guys must have some incredible team comraderie.I know you have a huge fan base.

Next Year You'll WIN!!!

Hollan said...

I am sorry to here that you lost the engine. You guys did a great job and should be very proud that you accomplished so much. You made it to day three that is an accomplishment in its self. Fantastic job and I feel proud to know you all. Take care have a safe trip home.
Hollan

Kathy Jolliff said...

Good job! You guys worked so hard and you still winners. You were almost there, but that doesn't matter because you tried hard. Love Lydia Maine

8 year Ellie has tears flowing with sadness.

Kathy Jolliff said...

Man, I am sure you feel defeated...but somehow I am sure this is not the end of it!

You are an amazing team and you gave them a run for their money. Wow, who knew!

I think you have faced the challenge victoriously! Love Kathy Jolliff

Nancy (The Cookie Lady) said...

Kathy is right you are all winners. Love you all!

brachtscor said...

It happens to the best. You all did great, and it was fun tracking you!

Godspeed.

Jim said...

Great effort team JTR. Unbelievable effort for a first try.

My best wishes and prayers that all have a safe journey home.

You are all winners.

Jim

bigjim67 said...

Good job in the desert. Next year you will have to put in a FORD Diesel, LOL...LOL

spriso said...

Sorry to hear about the engine! Doh!

You guys made it a lonnnnng way down there over some brutal roads... Kudos for the effort...

This has been a really cool thing to follow all week while I was stuck at work.

Well done, go drink a few beers, dip your toes in the sand, and try to enjoy the rest of your experience down there.

Michael

Kathleen Johnson said...

You guys made it a long way, and you did it with class! When you first thought of racing, I'll bet you never thought you'd make it that far, huh?! Way to go!!
(Not bad for a jeep ;) )

Unknown said...

We are so proud of all of you and knowing John and Nancy and Keith really got us in this race as a mega cheering section. We will always be cheering for you and everyone on that team is a winner. You are our heroes and are anxious to hear all the "war stories". All our love to everyone. Mike and Sandi Asbahr

Unknown said...

You guys did an excellent job on you first crack at the 1000, If had been a true 1000 miles you had it in the bag.

Just step back and take a moment to realize what you all accomplished. Think of everything you learned. Remember all the people you met. Take all that into next years race and win the sucker!!!!

Paul