Online Racing:

For several years I have participated in racing leagues using a computer and the Internet.  Take a look at the TNTRL link on the main page for more information.  We use NASCAR Racing 2003 simulator for the CUP and CTS racing.  To add comfort and realism for my online racing, I built this racing simulator.  The seat is from a Mazda Miata and the rest of the construction materials are MDF, plywood, PVC pipe and foam insulation. 

Well, the painting and decals are finally complete. With the numbers and driver's name added we are ready head to the track....

Update:  I have added Saitek X52 flight controls and rudder pedals to the simulator as can be seen in the last 2 pictures.  So, is it a racing Mustang or a flight Mustang?

Update 5/2/2010:  I have now added 2 Thrustmaster MFD components for more "immersion" and control of the flight and racing simulations.

Initial frame and roll cage		Foam rubber added to the roll cage	Main components complete	Ready to race
			Back showing fan for cool air
	The cockpit view	Dash	Interior
	Flight controls in racing or entry/exit mode	Flight mode	MFD unit	MFD in housing
MFD in housing	MFD in housing showing LED inserted for backlight	Left MFD with LED off	Left MFD with LED on	Complete setup
Complete setup from behind the roll cage

Here are some of the cars and trucks I have driven in my racing leagues:

My 2008 ride	Fictional Dayton Dragons car I painted for 2004 season	Fictional Dayton Dragons car from 2004 season	Got a little hot that night!	Cars run in 2 different leagues
Trans-Am car from Spring 2005 League	Alt. Trans-Am car	Fictional Dayton Dragons truck from 2003 season	Team NASF	Team NASF

Real Racing: 

	Atlanta 2001
		Boogity, Boogity, Boogity
		Cole Trickle car from Days of Thunder		The office

Richard Petty Driving Experience:

We have driven the cars in the "Rookie Experience" at Atlanta, and Kentucky at speeds of 141MPH and did the "Ride Along" at Atlanta, Kentucky, Lowes and Daytona at 165MPH.

Sandy at Petty at Atlanta	Ed at Petty at Atlanta	Ed, Sandy and Pat at Kentucky Speedway	Ed getting ready	So, it has 600 HP?
Ed heading for the track	Ed chasing the instructor			Ed goes for a ride
Sandy's ride included a Pit stop		Pat suits up	Pat ready for a 165MPH run
Ed goes for a ride

 SCUBA Diving:

This photo appeared in Scuba Diving Magazine in a feature article about Peter Hugh's Diving Inc.  We did not know the Captain had taken this picture as we were getting ready to dive and we were certainly surprised when it appeared in a national magazine!   That's Sandy and Ed on the second deck as another set of divers is getting ready to step off the swim platform.    

Sandy and Ed on the mid deck before a dive

 

Real Flight:            

	Ed ready for the flight

  

Travel:               Coming Soon