Keep an eye out for this car on your way to work. I’m pretty sure that I would notice it, even in heavy traffic.
Doug Rose’s jet-powered car named Green Mamba drew crowds wherever it went, but it was stolen Nov. 1 while parked in a trailer near his Tampa apartment.
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Green Mamba Jet Car Update
Doug Rose, owner of the Green Mamba jet car, and his builder Teddy Kempgens will be special guests at the Snook River Grill in Bradenton, Fl. Tuesday night for the Real Racin’ USA weekly Internet broadcast.
By now most motorsports fans have heard the terrible story of the Green Mamba Jet Car being stolen and stripped for parts in the Tampa Bay area. The story was detailed on most major media including CNN, MSNBC and FOX News, and of course all the major newspapers in Florida covered the crime.
Parts of the car have been recovered, but even though the local law enforcement knows who did it, no arrests have been made as of Saturday, Dec 9.
Ted Kempgens said it will take a lot money and lot of parts and other help to rebuild the Green Mamba and we are counting on response from across America to assist in bringing back an American treasure.
The Snook River Grill is located at 2505 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton, Fl. It is located 3 and 1/2 miles West of I-75 exit 220. Race fans are always welcome and there is usually a pretty good crowd so being there a little early is always a good idea. The show can be heard 6:30 – 9:00 PM by logging onto http://www.shorttrackamerica1.com and clicking on Real Racin’ USA.
NOTE: A NEW WEB SITE HAS BEEN CREATED TO HELP: SAVETHEMAMBA.ORG