By the Numbers
Here are a few numbers from the “49in7 Drivin’ for the Kids”
49in7 TOTAL RAISED FOR RONALD McDONALD HOUSE:
Through October 4, 2011: $50,191.00
Outstanding Pledges Due for Space on Car: $ 9,500
STATS FOR ENTIRE JOURNEY:Total Miles Driveway to Driveway 13,897
Miles Back to Maine Start 3,309
Miles from Alaska to Los Gatos 1,908
Moving Speed Avg. 64.4
Overall Avg. Speed 61.6
STATS FOR 49in7 DRIVE:
Drive Completed in 7 days, 14 hrs, 21 min.
Lower 48 States Completed in 6 days, 2 hrs, 49 min.
Miles 49 in7 Drive 8,680.8
Moving Speed Avg. 65.8
Overall Avg. Speed 63.7
Gas Used 542 gal
Hours Slept in 7 Days (including naps) 25hrs. 10 min.
Best Day The start
Worst Day Final day due to road closure wait time
Favorite Food Jerky
Favorite drink WaterIf you have any question you would like answered, please leave a comment and I will answer them.All the best, DaveSomewhere in the south on the 3rd day of the drive
Sunrise on the road
Absence of a steady hand
My eye's were bigger than my stomach, REALLY
You could hear me a mile away .............
I drove 18 wheelers for 15 yrs.,been in all 48 states. I really enjoyed your photos.Lots of memories. Question. What gear ratios do you use and when do you use them. Thanks Dave,keep up the good work,Mike
Hi Mike,
Thanks for checking out the blog and glad you enjoyed the pictures. As for the gears, I was running a set of 2:55 in the quick-change. That is my gear of choice when on these long runs. When I’m not doing an extreme drive I have a set of 2:70 I put in. The 2:55 are great for curisin’ keeping my engine RPM around 2,500 at 78 MPH. Hope that answers your questions. If not, get back to me…….
Regards, Dave