Glenn Wheeler , navigator for #528 of Team Hummer , shares his thoughts


Glenn Wheeler , who is one of the three drivers of the #528 entry for Team Hummer, texted me his thoughts before all of today's opening festivities. Glenn is also riding with Randy Rodriguez, and Frank Schettini, who replaced Will Higman. Glenn Wheeler is fueled with emotion, and unmistakeable passion for this team.

Here are his thoughts today:

" Hummer drivers and navigators are on their way to the park ferme(impound yard). we went to the driver's meeting this morning around 10:00am, secured everything in the trucks,navigators held a meeting,lunch,naps. Big trucks left around noon.I'm waiting in the lobby for Frank and Randy. As a long time mechanic crew guy( he works for Robby's Cup team ) I am shaking with emotion to start the Dakar as a navigator."

" I think i'm so full of emotion there's not enough space in my body for all of them and their shaking to make more room. Excited fights a hint of fear,to the unknown. Patience fights eagerness to start.Confident of all the time i've spent with the hummers and now my own truck, fights an uneasyness and mind wondering about if a meteorite falls in front of our cars or trucks, would it survive or have mechanical issues ? Assured that with a guy like Robby leading his hummer fleet to victory , TEAM USA is ready to take on the world! "

word for word from my phone textbox, and Glenn wanted me to share this.

Good luck !

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Permalink Reply by Schuk on January 1, 2010 at 3:15pm
that is awesome and helps put this whole Team Hummer (America) in to perspective. I got chills reading his comments. GAS ON TEAM GORDON!
Permalink Reply by Jaci on January 1, 2010 at 3:15pm
Great stuff. Look forward to hearing more about Glenn's experience.
Permalink Reply by laura_a_Robbyfan on January 1, 2010 at 3:26pm
Thanks for sharing that with us.

Looking forward to #528 having a good time with Dakar.
Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on January 1, 2010 at 4:06pm
We're all pulling for Team Gordon. Awesome looking truck.
Permalink Reply by TOG on January 1, 2010 at 4:23pm
looks like Glenn will be sharing his thoughts throughout the entire rally.
Permalink Reply by Billy on January 1, 2010 at 4:53pm
You have a dream job and the opportunity of a lifetime...... enjoy it!!
We will all be following you guys on Planet Robby, Go Team Hummer,

Billy
Permalink Reply by brewski on January 1, 2010 at 5:09pm
is this a "racing" support veichle? I am so confused about the numbering of thease big trucks is it mearly for Identifaction or are there trophys for the suport trucks as well? any one Help please.
Permalink Reply by brewski on January 1, 2010 at 5:49pm
so are the freight liners on the race course or do they go over night ahead to the next stage ? Are they for end of the day matinece only? sorry Im just trying to comprehend the logistics ...i could not imagine putting together a game plan for a 9000 km rally
Permalink Reply by brewski on January 1, 2010 at 7:25pm
thanks for the info...glad to hear that Freightliner is building a new truck for next year keep it American but for now Go 528!
Permalink Reply by Wheaton56 on January 1, 2010 at 5:50pm
thats so awesome, didnt they do that same thing last year?....and if so,

was there any results for how the Man Truck did?
Permalink Reply by FlyHiFlyLo on January 1, 2010 at 5:54pm
They dumped it on it's side and withdrew.
Permalink Reply by Rick Davis on January 1, 2010 at 5:43pm
Hey, Glenn, sooo happy to see you on the trip this year. Just settle down and do your usual great job. Tell Randy to behave, will be following you guys closely.

Rick Davis
Holly Oak Enterprises, LLC

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