ACROSS THE USA COAST TO COAST - 2,826 miles in a 109 year old motor vehicle..
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2,826 miles in a 1904 curved-dash Oldsmobile.
On 14th April 2013 Joy Rainey will leave Los Angeles to drive coast to coast across the USA, a distance of 2,826 miles in a 109 year old Oldsmobile horseless carriage to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
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Joy, better known for piloting faster cars, has successfully participated in speed hill-climbing events throughout the UK for many years, and recently long-distance rallies with her partner and co-driver Trevor Hulks.
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This Coast to Coast adventure was to be the couple’s most challenging, however sadly in 2010 Trevor was diagnosed with cancer and passed away. Joy said, “A few months after Trevor’s untimely death I was contacted by Gary Hoonsbeen of the CDO Club in the USA who gently suggested that I might consider undertaking the trip myself as a tribute to Trevor. My reply was ‘I never say never’, but in my heart then, I did not think that I could take on such a challenging trip without my soul-mate”. Now after considerable soul searching and encouragement from friends and family, Joy has decided that it feels like unfinished business. Therefore on 14th April 2013 she will start the Coast to Coast USA trip from Los Angeles to Daytona Beach arriving on 15th May 2013 in her 109 year old Curved Dash Oldsmobile. Joy’s goal is to raise £20,000 for Cancer Research.
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Joy said “When Trevor and I initially planned the challenge we were going to re-enact the 1903 crossing by Whitman and Hammond in a similar Oldsmobile. Their epic journey lasted 74 days and it was the third vehicle to successfully cross the USA from San Francisco to New York. It was a great achievement, especially as the roads were just tracks used by wagons, mainly bringing new immigrants moving west to start new lives.
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The route that Whitman and Hammond used is now mostly motorways and quite unsuitable to drive a 109 year old motor vehicle! Therefore I had a dilemma on what route to take. However out of the blue I received an invitation from the City of Oldsmar, in Florida asking whether I would like to pay a visit, which I graciously accepted. It will now be my final destination”.
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The City of Oldsmar was founded in 1913 by Ransom E Olds the creator of the Olds Motor Works manufacturers of Oldsmobile vehicles. It seemed only appropriate to plan a new route, on mostly minor roads, coast to coast, from Los Angeles to Daytona Beach, then on to Oldsmar. The City is now planning a big motoring and welcome event to greet Joy when she arrives on 16th May 2013.
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Unlike a modern vehicle the 1904 Oldsmobile is built high like a horse carriage where the driver and passengers sit on, not in, without any protection from the elements. The Oldsmobile will encounter an enormous range of conditions, from 6,500 ft high mountains to blisteringly hot deserts. And with a top speed of just 20 to 25 M.P.H. Joy will not only be able to enjoy the scenery, but at that speed possibly smell the flowers and hear the birds sing, as she merrily chugs along.
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Joy is sponsored by Gordon Equipments Ltd, Durite and Extreme 4x4 Ltd.
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For full details of Joy’s adventure please visit www.usa-coast2coast.com
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You can sponsor Joy via Just For Giving, visit: http://www.justgiving.com/JoyRainey1812
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Publ. 9th January 2012.
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