How To Help The Green Grand Prix

Richard Gillespie is one of the newest entries and his hybrid Camry is a gleaming example of these state-of-the-art vehicles. What is really special about this entry is the owner himself. Mr. Gillespie is clearly the most experienced driver in the rally. He has covered many miles in his 85 years. As a military WWII Bomber Pilot (Distinguished Flying Cross) and private pilot he is no stranger to technology and advanced vehicles of many eras. When asked about his ride Mr. Gillespie stated, “I WOULD BE THE FIRST TO AGREE THAT BUYING A CAMRY HYBRID FOR THE PRIMARY IDEA OF SAVING MONEY ON GAS WOULD BE FOLLY- PARTICULARLY FOR SOMEONE MY AGE AND MY YEARLY DRIVING REQUIREMENTS WHICH IS ONLY APPROX. 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. NO, I BOUGHT THE CAR BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN ITS CONCEPT, ENJOY THE MANY GADGETS IT HAS, AND IT HAS MANY, ITS SMOOTH SILENT RIDE AND THE ENJOYMENT OF SEEING THE SURPRISE ON PEOPLES FACES WHEN THEY TAKE IT AROUND THE BLOCK.
IT IS A FUN CAR TO DRIVE AND IS REALLY QUITE ADDICTIVE ONCE ONE HAS HAD A CHANCE TO SEE WHAT IT CAN DO. MY SONS ARE IMPRESSED AND THE GRANDCHILDREN WISH THEY COULD AFFORD ONE. OUTSIDE OF THAT IT GIVES ME PLEASURE TO DRIVE DOWN THAT LONG STEEP HILL EVERY DAY AND KNOW THAT THE CAR HAS SAVED ENOUGH ENERGY TO TAKE ME TO THE OTHER SIDE OF TOWN WITHOUT THE ENGINE STARTING AND HAVING THE ABILITY TO DRIVE FROM HERE TO TAMPA WITH ONLY ONE REFILL - IF I WANTED TO. I COULD GO ON ABOUT OTHER THINGS LIKE THE TAX BREAK AND THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKES THAT I WON'T BE REPLACING BUT I'LL JUST SAY THAT AS OF NOW, EVERYONE AROUND HERE THINKS I DID THE RIGHT THING.”