Latest report from the Studebaker community is that Ted is now home and recovering. Not as fast as he would like, but recovering all the same. Closer look at the car has determined that the engine did not blow. It appears that the oil line to the right side turbo came loose and sprayed oil under the right side of the car. This is further evidenced by a trail of oil found for several hundred feet on the track. The track being slicked up combined with the high cross winds and the relative high profile of the Chicken Hawk certainly could also be a factor. There was not a rod sticking out of the pan as earlier reported, rather the steering bell crank was broken during the crash and was shoved into the pan from the outside. Ted has maintained that the motor was pulling strong throughout the run and he thought it was still runnning when he hit the guard rail. So perhaps the amazing motor will live to race another day, along with it's amazing builder.

Pat