2011 FAULTLINE 500

Photos and commentary by hardtuned.com correspondent Christine "Leadfoot" Kiesling and agent Blackplates

All 903 ccs of the Fiat's engine were tested on the trip up the hill to Parkfield for lunch on Day 1

Chris Sprouls' 912, our host Dan Noyola's Alfa Spider and Robbie Pyle's enviable Alfa stepnose

UK Dave arrived late to lunch in the Dinalpin because he was fine-tuning his timing on the side of the road.

Norm's beautiful XK140 was a sight to behold in the golden hills of central California

Felicity's Renault and Andrew Sather's camera-equipped silver chicken car with fresh 5-speed transmission

Earthquakes aside, several participants see the allure of never leaving Parkfield

Burly the Bulldog, timing & scoring assistant. Giant local golden retriever takes relief from the heat.

Local basset hound welcomes guests to the Parkfiled Grill. This little dog on the right is 16-years-old. Go lil' doggie!