Auto Addiction

[Mike Holleman]

My name is Mike, and I have Auto Addiction. It started out simple enough. Just a way to get around. But as time went by it became more,much more. A little more power, better brakes, sticky tires. But now it is completely out of my control. Nothing is enough. 500 HP, just a mild fix. One build becomes two, then five. And now I have hit rock bottom. I bought an Fbody. Oh my god, what do I tell the kids. And not just a street version, a stinking full on road racer. Will it never end? And how can I ask my friends for help? It is deadly contagious. Oh the humanity.
Anybody laughing yet? Good!
Today I picked up a 97 Firebird race car, built by GM and Wheel2wheel to race in Grand Am. It is very well built with LS1/T56. It raced serveral seasons in Grand Am including several 24 hours of Daytona races. My intentions are to do more DE's and use it to finish getting my comp. license. Run it at Maxton and generally beat on it without mercy. If it goes well it may see action in Am. Iron and or the Camaro Mustang challange. Feed the addiction! I'll post some pics when I can shoot a few.
Mike

[Bill Howell]

Sounds perfectly normal to me Mike. Not sure how this could possibly be a problem? More hp I say, bigger tires and larger brakes.

[Mike Holleman]

Sounds perfectly normal to me Mike. Not sure how this could possibly be a problem? More hp I say, bigger tires and larger brakes.

That's what I keep telling myself too. Only means we may be beyond hope.

[JEFFTATE]

What ???
Man , that is a dream of mine , to have an ex-Grand Am car !!
That's awesome Mike !!
A dedicated track car !! Whew !!

[Mike Holleman]

What ???
Man , that is a dream of mine , to have an ex-Grand Am car !!
That's awesome Mike !!
A dedicated track car !! Whew !!

I've finally gone over the edge Jeff. But boy is it neat. Smell that 110 octane. The rumble of open exhaust. Oh crap! Car came complete with a truck load of spare parts. Three sets of CCW's with good rubber. High dollar Penske remote res. shocks. 25 gal fuel cell, fire system etc etc. Like a kid in a candy store. Now I'll need another building to store this stuff.

[MoparCar]

Awesome! Can't wait for the pics. Dedicated race car....could be a 12 step program in itself!
Wes

[Van B]

Some pics would be in order...

[brans72]

So Mike does that mean I can come drive the Elky around for you? I knew you had a problem first time I saw your garage in person! I want to say mike is a Great guy and has one sexy Elky (pictures do not do it justice)!

[dropit69]

Cool Mike !!!! if ya need to store something ill make room..hell ill park my junk outside for that nice stuff you build..Need some pics of this new addition..

[Mike Holleman]

I'll get some pics this PM and get em up. You know you guys can drive the Elky. I let Steilow beat on it hard at VIR. Hey, what could happen?lol

[NOT A TA]

Nice score Mike! PICS!!

[Nessumsar]

[Scott Parkhurst]

Addiction isn't all bad.

I think you're dealing with it rationally. No imports or mud boggers yet. You're going to be okay, Mike.

[moreHP]

embrace the sickness!

[Mike Holleman]

These are hastily shot but the best I can do right now.

[FreakShow]

Very cool car! I bet you are going to have a blast with it.

Whats your plans with that 57? pick up?

[Mike Holleman]

Very cool car! I bet you are going to have a blast with it.

Whats your plans with that 57? pick up?

The 57 will be my daily driver. There is a build page on project updates. I need to put some fresh shots there as well. It is nearly finished. LS2/ 4L65.
Mike

[Mike Holleman]

What ???
Man , that is a dream of mine , to have an ex-Grand Am car !!
That's awesome Mike !!
A dedicated track car !! Whew !!

First time back to Road Atlanta we will make sure you get some laps in it.
Mike

[Yelcamino]

Nice 'Bird Mike! And it's even yellow! lol

[Hydratech®]

It IS all just a matter of perspective, and from where I'm standing, it looks like you finally managed to get YOUR PRIORITIES RIGHT !