THE SPARROW STORY

Shakedown Run

It was another beautiful weekend in Central California so Mike took the Sparrow out for a bit of a shakedown. This time the route was Pacheco Pass which is a twisty mountain highway with heavy traffic, high winds and a steep grade. Pacheco Pass ultimately reaches an elevation of 1,368 feet which is fairly reasonable by California standards, but the winds cutting through the pass can make the drive a bit more difficult. So does the need to accelerate with gusto to get around the slow moving truck traffic.