Start your Engines
Thursday, April 22 2010
Start your engines
Bill Caswell
This weekend in Ocean Shores, Wash., there will be plenty of engine revving and spinning wheels. It’s not Nascar, or Formula One. It’s the Olympus Rally: drivers in souped-up street cars race on closed public roads, over all kinds of terrain, in all kinds of weather. Bill Caswell is making a name for himself as a rally racer. Less than a year ago, Bill wore a suit and tie to work as a banker. He was laid off last May, and now Bill’s living his dream. He recently entered the WRC Corona Rally in Mexico. He raced with a 1991 BMW 318i that he found on Craigslist…and against all odds, he placed.
- Learn more about Bill’s races and see pictures of his car here
- Follow Bill on Facebook
- Watch a short video of Bill racing in Mexico
- Music in this story: Road Runner by Bo Diddley from the album The Pretty Things; Life is a Highway performed by Rascal Flatts for the album Cars: Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
BUILDING A BUSINESS: KAYAK POLO
Dan and Sue Randle
A short time back, Dick spoke with a couple who make their living as body artists. At that time, Dick asked listeners for other stories about unusual jobs. Dan and Sue Randle sent us an e-mail. They have opened a new business: a kayak polo club. Business is booming, even in the recession. The two join Dick to talk about Omaha’s fast-growing pastime.
- Learn more about Dan and Susan’s kayak polo club here
- Music in this story: The Wind in the Willows: Messing about in Boats performed by Carole Farley & William Bolcom for the album Bolcom: Songs; Chilly Winds performed by Etta Baker for the album Railroad Bill
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