Velocity Invitational. Laguna Seca. November 2021

[khyndart in CA]

I managed to get away to Laguna Seca for one day of practice for this event.
One of my cameras did not function at first but my backup one fortunately allowed me to take a few shots of an amazing array of race cars from the past to almost the present. I am not sure where to begin but I certainly enjoyed wandering around the uncrowded paddock area as climbing up to the Corkscrew Turn is bit harsh for me now.
The McLaren marque was well presented with the latest Supercars, Formula One cars and a Can Am car and also Dan Gurney's fabulous Eagles etc..
Sadly the TV streaming announcing was dreadful for such an event !

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(Ken H )

[Roger Dowding]

Ken H,

must have a good look - Mike Ryan ex-pat kiwi - like you has posted a lot of photos.
Some amazing cars were there !!

Thanks for sharing, and look forward to a few of your photos. .

[khyndart in CA]

WHen I first entered the track / paddock there was a display of Dan Gurney's All American Racers including the
1967 Formula One car # 36 Chassis AAR104 that won the Belgian GP and not much else that year. It is beautifully restored and looks like new. I took several photos including the bare metal chassis that well known historic driver , Chris MacAllister is restoring back to original specs. I soon realized my photos were full of poor light issues and swapped to an older camera. I was pleased my friend John Adams came the next day and took some very good Eagle photos at the Corkscrew Turn.

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# 36 F1 Eagle. The bare Eagle chassis on stands in the background.
(Ken H photo..)

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# 36 Eagle coming down from the Corkscrew Turn
(John Adams photo )

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1966 Indy Eagle # 1
(John Adams photo..)

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# 1 Eagle after exiting the Corkscrew
(John Adams photo.)

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Another 1966 Indy Eagle is # 88 driven first at the 1966 Indy 500 by Jerry Grant, this car stayed competing until 1973 with a variety of engines over that period from a DOHC Ford V-8,a turbo charged Offy and even a stock block Chevy. It must have had a lot of engine mounting holes ! Plus it played a vital role in the 1968 Paul Newman movie "Winning".
(John Adams photo )




(Ken H)

[khyndart in CA]

Jeff O'Neil the founder of the Velocity Invitational event driving a 1960 Maserati T 61 Birdcage.
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The old time "Ragtime Racers" are always an enjoyable group to listen to and watch.
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Ed Archer in his 1915 Ford Model T # 4

( Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

A beautiful example of a 1960 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa # 22

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(Ken H photos..)

[ERC]

Great stuff Ken. If there was ever a reason to travel out of NZ, it is for events such as this, Goodwood Revival etc. Although we are lucky to have a very active classic/historic scene here, (usually), the range of cars overseas is just so huge.

[khyndart in CA]

I saw that this 1962 Cooper Monaco T 57 # 57 was built in February 1962, the same time my own Austin Mini Cooper was built.
It had been driven in October 1962 with a Coventry Climax engine at Riverside and Laguna Seca by Graham Hill.
In later years the popular lightweight Buick V8 engine was installed.
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I read this interesting Bonhams article and found the car had sat for years very near to where I work in Goleta, California.

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19363/lot/21/

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(Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

Some of the Formula One cars 1970s to 1980

1974 March 741 # 9
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Another March.
This is a 1976 March 761 # 76 Driven very quickly by Steve Romak to win both F1 events over the weekend.

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(Ken H photos..)

[Roger Dowding]

I see that Hill again and the " famous " ... " Corkscrew " sign, went passed there many times over the 3 days of the Ninth"Monterey Historics 21 - 22 August 1982..
Thanks for the memory Ken H ..

[khyndart in CA]

Roger, I have been held up a bit with computer, camera and family issues. You will be seeing more of that Hill again +..

1975 Shadow DN 5 # 59

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A 1976 Shadow DN 5 # 71

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(Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

Some US built racers.
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1932 Miller-Schofield Champ Car # 32

1959 Old Yeller Mark 2 Buick Special # 70 driven by Ernie Nagamatsu
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(note all the Minis getting set for the Mustang - Mini Challenge race that was held in the evening after I left )

The original Jim Hall Chaparral 1 # 166
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(Ken H photos..)

[Oldfart]

Ernie with Old Yeller was so great when he went to Hampton Downs for the McLaren meet. If you get to talk with him, ask about the hard back book he does for each "adventure" :)

[khyndart in CA]

I checked on this McLaren Can Am car that was on display and saw that it was one of the last McLarens built by Trojan Racing just as I started to work there in October 1972. This was the M8FP/10-72 car. It's history can be found at this site.
https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/120789/1972-mclaren-m8f

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As I was checking out the Trojan Racing sticker I met Paul Haigh who is the Historics manager for United Autosports which is owned by Zac Brown the CEO of McLaren Racing. Paul is now responsible for all United’s historic motorsport programmes and looks after all the race and road cars in their care.
United Autosports information at this site.
https://www.unitedautosports.com/about

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Ken H and Paul Haigh telling stories that go way back !


(Ken H photos.)

[khyndart in CA]

Not everyone was old and overweight at the Laguna Seca Velocity event.
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And that is a # 10 body because it shows that it is !


(Ken H photo..)

[ERC]

Ernie with Old Yeller was so great when he went to Hampton Downs for the McLaren meet.
He also did 'Leadfoot' in Old Yeller 2017.

[Milan Fistonic]

Ernie with Old Yeller was so great when he went to Hampton Downs for the McLaren meet.

Ernie being interviewed at Hampton Downs in 2010.

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[khyndart in CA]

McLaren Team CEO, Zak Brown was a busy man at Laguna Seca, driving in several events and keeping in touch with the F1 team in Brazil etc. etc..
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Driving a Formula One 1980 Williams FW07B # 7

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A 1984 Lancia LC2 # 4
(Ken H photos.. )

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Driving Lewis Hamilton's 2012 F1 McLaren MP4/27 # 4
(John Adams photo.)

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But he was unable to sign my contract so I guess I am stuck here in Los Olivos after all.

(Ken H..)

[Roger Dowding]

" 1959 Old Yeller Mark 2 Buick Special # 70 driven by Ernie Nagamatsu ".

Thanks for those photos Ken H,and for rescuing one of mine of the car which I lost a while back.

Saw the car at Monterey the August Historics in 1982 - 21 - 22 August.
Great events..

Cheer
Roger,

PS have " borrowed " the " Old Yeller " or is it " Ol' Yella " ?? photos

[khyndart in CA]

Roger,
Here are two more of Balchowsky's 1959 Old Yeller II

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a30124/max-balchowsky-old-yeller-ii/

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(Ken H..)

[khyndart in CA]

1998 Formula One World Champion, Mika Hakkinen, was at Laguna Seca to do some screaming demonstration laps in his winning car.
The 1998 McLaren MP4/13 # 8, still beautifully kept and prepared by the McLaren Heritage Team.

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(Ken H photos..)

[Roger Dowding]

" Here are two more of Balchowsky's 1959 Old Yeller II "

Thanks Ken H, appreciate the thought !.

[khyndart in CA]

"A 1955 Mercedes 300 SLR, valued at $ 100 million, was unveiled at the Velocity , Invitational, Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, November 2021."

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(Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

A 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Carrera Panamericana Vignale Berlinetta # 4 that was driven at the event by Derek Hill the son of Phil Hill.70968

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(Ken H photos..)

Some information on this car.
https://scottgrundfor.com/remembering-phil-hills-1952-ferrari-340-mexico/

[khyndart in CA]

Derek Hill also drove in the Porsche Can Am demonstration laps event.
Here driving the Porsche 1972 917/10 # 6

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Chasing the 1969 Porsche 917 K # 2 driven by Bruce Canepa, through the Corkscrew Turn

Two # 6 Porsches.
A 1972 917/10 followed by the powerful 1973 917/ 30 KL driven first by Mark Donahue and I think here by his son, David
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(John Adams photos..

Left sitting by the 1971 Condor McLaren Team motor-home was the earlier mentioned McLaren by Trojan 1972 M8 FP/10-72 # 7

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(Ken H..)

[khyndart in CA]

A bit of France at Laguna Seca.
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I may need help with this one.. Is it a Renault 4 CV about 1952 ?


(Ken H photos.)

[Oldfart]

The Renault pictured is known by a few names! yes 4cv (4 fiscal horsepower just as a Citroen 2cv is 2), also known as a 750, and for some odd reason in Australia there was a 760. Hino made them too! 1947 to 1961.

[khyndart in CA]

Thanks Rhys.

A bystander mentioned "It had a cute butt." I think they were referring to the 4CV !

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(Ken H photo..)

[khyndart in CA]

Ferrari 250 GTs from the early 1960s that are now valued in the millions of dollars !
e.g. The # 20 1963 GTO is up for sale at US $ 70 Million !
(Wow , I wonder what the insurance bill was to go racing a Laguna ?)

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(Ken H photos..)

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(John Adams photo..)

[Oldfart]

Sorry to hijack,71006 As seen at Curborough!

[khyndart in CA]

Even on my 62 Mini Cooper with the original Lucas wiring harness I can get the wipers to park in the correct position ! By the look of the road it hadn't even been raining. !

( Ken H. )

[khyndart in CA]

Although left out in the open without shelter like some of the other groups, the Historic Trans Am 1966 - 1972 and later Trans Am cars, these original vehicles are always a welcome sight.

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1970 Bud Moore Boss 302 Mustang #16
Originally driven by George Follmer.
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1972 Trans Am AMC Javelin #2
Originally driven by Mark Donohue.
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1970 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird #8
Originally Driven by Jerry Titus
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( Ken H photos..note that I try not to get many people in my photos and that can be difficult sometimes.))

[khyndart in CA]

Jerry Titus also drove and prepared this 1970 Pontiac Firebird # 92

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1969 Sunoco Camaro #6 - Originally Driven by Mark Donohue and Milt Minter

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( Ken H photos,,)

[ERC]

They had a few snippets from the meeting on the TV3 CRC Motorsports programme yesterday.

[khyndart in CA]

Jim Farley is the current CEO of the Ford Motor Company. He enjoys participating in historic racing events.
Here he is waiting to enter the track in the 1969 Boss Mustang # 1 originally driven by Peter Revson.

A 2016 article about the Revson and Peter Gregg Mustangs.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2016/07/21/a-tale-of-two-mustang-boss-302-trans-am-cars-unfolds-in-monterey


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(Ken H photos..)

Farley also competed in the pre 1966 over 2.5 L GT Class race.
He won the race by just over 1/2 a second in his 1964 Shelby Cobra Coupe # 96. from another 1964 Cobra # 89
(Captured at the Corkscrew in this John Adams photo. )

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[khyndart in CA]

A recent addition to the Historic Trans-Am field was this 1969 University of Pittsburgh Camaro # 19
It raced originally in the 1970 24 Hour Daytona and later in 1971Trans-Am events.

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(Ken H photos)

[khyndart in CA]

Mike Eddy, the driver of this 1963 / 64 Ford Falcon # 17, asked me how the Paul B Falcon was doing in NZ. (Mike is always ready to help others.)
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An interesting article about Mike and the Falcon.
https://www.streetmusclemag.com/features/coming-home-mike-eddy-and-the-unlikeliest-of-trans-am-race-cars/

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"This Falcon, and one other, were used as chassis development mules by Shelby for the GT350, in trade for parts.This car raced from 1963 through 1973 in A Sedan and Trans-Am, then went to Europe where it raced for many years. It is one of the oldest surviving Trans-Am cars."

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(Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

I am back in town after being away on a trip that included my son's wedding. So excuse the delay in that it is over a month since I attended the Velocity event.
One car there that is so original it even has it's original paint that is now beginning to wear away after years of racing
It is the 1991 SCCA Trans Am Championship winning Camaro # 33, originally driven by Scott Sharp.
Now owned and driven by Bill Ockerlund;
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(Note the paint. )

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( Ken H photos )

[khyndart in CA]

More of the Scott Sharp Camaro # 33.
As I noted before, the Trans Am group had to prepare out in the open away from the shade and other amenities.
(Not a problem with battery power and a floor jack !)
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Scott was very good friends with Tommy Kendall, another young talented US driver, who had an awful crash at Watkins Glen in June 1991 while driving a IMSA GTP Intrepid. Tom's legs and feet were badly broken and even now 30 years later he still walks with a noticeable limp. But he did bravely return to racing including the 1996 Bathurst 1000 driving for Dick Johnson. Kendall holds the distinction of being the first US driver to have ever finished that race.
While he was recovering Scott Sharp had this message written on the rear of his Camaro.
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"On June 30, 1991, Kendall suffered serious leg injuries at Watkins Glen when a mechanical failure caused his Intrepid RM-1 IMSA GTP car to leave the track and crash head-on into a tire wall. This occurred along the same area of track where J. D. McDuffie of NASCAR Winston Cup fame was killed only a month later, and both crashes led to the addition of a bus stop chicane on the backstretch. (Wikipedia)

1991 WatkinsGlen - Tommy Kendall crash

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2r4zXFfQI8

[khyndart in CA]

A 1965 Sunbeam Tiger # 32 known as "The Monster".
Has quite a history as noted at this site.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-sunbeam-tiger-race-car/

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( Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

Some of the Cobras at Laguna Seca.
Ernie Nagamatsu in his 1964 289 Shelby Cobra # 7

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A 1962 Shelby Cobra # 04

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A beautiful 1965 Cobra Daytona # 9

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( Ken H photos )

[khyndart in CA]

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( Ken H photo)
The owner driver of this 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe # 9 (Chassis # CSX 2286 ) is Rob Walton, heir to the Walmart store chain.
( So that means I have supported this race car over the years ! It was valued at $ 15 million in 2012 )
The history of this car is at this site;
https://supercarnostalgia.com/blog/shelby-cobra-daytona-chassis-csx-2286

The sister car (Chassis # CSX 2287 ) had a very interesting existence over the years. It was first sold after racing in 1966 for about
$ 4000 dollars and that owner was pleased when he sold a few years (1970 ) for 3 times what he paid for it.
This is the ad. for this machine.
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Some information on CSX 2287.
" Chassis # CSX2287 - The Original[edit]
Chassis #CSX2287 was the very first prototype Cobra Daytona Coupe, and is the only coupe that was built entirely at the Shelby American race shop in Venice, California. It has an extensive race history, competing at Daytona, Sebring, Reims, Spa Francorchamps, Oulton Park TT, Le Mans, Tour de France and Bonneville Salt Flats. It was driven by Dave MacDonald, Bob Holbert, Jo Schlesser, Phil Hill, Jochen Neerpasch, Chris Amon, Innes Ireland, André Simon, Maurice Dupeyron, Bob Johnson and Tom Payne.

Chassis CSX2287 won the GT class at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March 1964 with MacDonald and Holbert behind the wheel. The race at Sebring marked the first victory for a Cobra Daytona Coupe. At Le Mans in June 1964, the car was finished in Viking Blue metallic very distinctive white painted front fenders. The drivers were Amon and Neerpasch. They led the GT class until the car was disqualified in the 10th hour for an illegal jump start due to battery and alternator failure.

This coupe ended its racing career by setting 25 USAC/FIA world records at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, in November 1965, while driven by Craig Breedlove, Bobby Tatroe and Tom Greatorex during a Goodyear tire testing session. Shortly thereafter, it was reconditioned and was advertised for sale.

Slot car racing magnate, Jim Russell bought the car from Shelby in 1966 after seeing an ad in the newspaper, for about $4-$5k. Russell eventually listed the car for sale and music producer Phil Spector bought it from him. The car was not suited for street driving, however certain features were added including traditional rear-exit mufflers and interior carpeting, in order to make if more user-friendly. It is unknown if these were added by Spector or Russell.

All trace of CSX2287 was lost by the mid-1970s, with car historians and collectors fearing the car had been destroyed. In 2001 the car was rediscovered in a rental storage unit in California.[7] The owner Donna O'Hara had committed suicide by burning herself alive.[8] The car had remained undiscovered for almost 30 years. Due to its estimated worth of over $4,000,000 the car was part of an extensive legal battle between her mother who sold the car to Dr. Frederick A. Simeone, and a friend of Ms O'Hara who was the recipient in her will of the contents of the storage unit. An earlier owner of the car appears to have been music producer Phil Spector who had been known to drive it on the streets of Los Angeles.[9] Built for high-speed sprints, the cab became uncomfortably warm as the car engine heated up, among other problems. "It wasn't a street car; it was a race car", Shelby said. Still, Spector drove it on the streets, and legend is that Spector racked up so many speeding tickets, his lawyer advised him to get rid of the car before he lost his license.

CSX2287 is the only Daytona Coupe which has not been restored. It has been preserved and mechanically reconditioned. It is part of the permanent collection at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia, PA, USA.[10]

In January 2014, CSX2287 became the first vehicle added to the Historic Vehicle Association's National Historic Vehicle Register in the United States.[11] Concurrently it became the first automobile to be recorded under the United States Secretary of the Interior Standards for Heritage Documentation, kept on file in the Library of Congress.[12] In November 2014, CSX2287 won the International Historic Motoring Awards "Car of the Year", which is voted on by the public. In addition to being the first American car to win the award, the Cobra Daytona Coupe is also the first American car nominated for this award.[13]"
From this site .. http://slotblog.net/topic/88160-cobra-daytona-coupe/



(Ken H..)

[Bruce302]

Thanks for taking all the great photos Ken, it looks like a fabulous event that will rival the Rolex Monterey Historics.
Nice work.

[khyndart in CA]

One more photo of Mr. Walton driving down through the Corkscrew in his 1965 Daytona Coupe # 9
(John Adams photo.)

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(Thanks Bruce for your kind support. I still have a ways to go with my inputs for this event.
Perhaps one day we will meet again at Laguna Seca. I might bring "Peter" along just to add excitement to the occasion ! )
Cheers,
Ken H

[Bruce302]

Well if you bring "Peter" along to Laguna or anywhere else then you will be responsible for him. As fun as he is.
I look forward to catching up again n the not too distant future.

Thanks for all the pics and event coverage Ken.

[khyndart in CA]

These are cars that raced at LeMans, Sebring, Spa, Daytona etc. 1982 -1995. IMSA GTP FIA Group C & C2 Class...

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David Donohue, son of Mark, driving a 1995 Porsche Kremer K8 # 10

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1984 Lancia LC2 # 4 being prepared by the good guys of United Autosports for their boss Zak Brown to drive.

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Zak Brown getting strapped into # 4
(Ken H photos..)

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Bruce Canepa driving a 1989 Porsche 962 C # 14
(John Adams photo )

[khyndart in CA]

Two quick Gurney All American Eagle Toyotas. Both numbered 99.

Rob Kauffman driving a 1990 AAR Toyota Eagle HF89.

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Charles Nearburg drove his 1991 AAR Toyota Eagle Mark 3 GTP.

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(Ken H photos.)

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(John Adams photo..)

[khyndart in CA]

One of the highlights at Laguna Seca was watching the McLaren F1 two seater in action. It began life in 1998 as a McLaren MP4/98T
powered by a fabulous sounding Mercedes V-10 engine.
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It was shown in a memorable 1998 clip with Murray Walker and Martin Brundle at Silverstone before the circuit was modernized.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUhkIRu_zfM&t=16s

The car has now been updated to modern day colours and trim.
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When I first saw the car it was driven by McLaren's promising young Indy car driver, Pato O'Ward
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Pato said jokingly that I was one of the first New Zealanders he had met not named Scott (Dixon and McLaughlin)
A most pleasant young man with a big future.
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The Mercedes V-10 engine in the twin seater F1 McLaren.
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(Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

The evolving McLaren Kiwi logo was seen in various forms at Laguna Seca.
From a 1972 M8 F Can Am rear wing,
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To the door of the McLaren garage
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as seen on the 2012 McLaren F1 car driven by Lewis Hamilton.
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A later version on the nose of the Tandem F1 car
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Even on the wheel centre of the latest McLaren super car.
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(Ken H photos )

More on the changing McLaren Kiwi logo.
https://www.mclaren.com/racing/heritage/the-story-of-the-marque/

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(Ken H)

[khyndart in CA]

Although this site is for motorsport history and historic racing please excuse me for inserting some modern day vehicles with a great name and of great value that were seen in abundance at this event.
For instance this line up of 4 McLaren Speedtails total up to a value of close to 10 million US dollars !

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For a privileged few they were given rides around the circuit at a pretty good speed.
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The 2014 P1 McLaren are rare and keep going up in value. This is a beautiful example..

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Just in case you have a few dollars to spare here is a 2021 price list in US dollars.
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(Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

Later in the day it was time for a second Historic Trans Am practice.
The always friendly Richard Goldsmith in his 1970 Doge Challenger # 77 originally driven by Sam Posey.
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(Another thumbs up from Richard, all set for the next day.)



Richard also enjoys having his son, Daniel, racing with him in the HTA class as well, in his 1968 Camaro # 92.

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(Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

Two quick Historic Trans Am Mustangs

Ken Adams, 1969 FORD Boss 302 Mustang # 45
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Another look at Ford CEO, Jim Farley, in his 1969 Ford Boss 302 Mustang # 1

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(Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

This 1972 Trans Am AMC Javelin #2 is driven today by Ken Epsman.
Originally Driven by Roy Woods, Mark Donohue, George Follmer and Vic Elford.
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As per Historic Trans Am website.
" This car was built by Penske for the 1970 season with Mark Donohue and Peter Revson as the drivers. The Donohue Javelin finished 2nd in points behind Parnelli Jones' Mustang in the Championship Standings. The car was sold to Roy Woods Racing at the end of the 1970 season with updated sheetmetal and run in 1971 by Roy Woods, Vic Elford, and Peter Revson... in yellow colors.

In 1972, Roy Woods inherited the AMC sponsorship when Penske went NASCAR racing and Woods again fielded the same cars in the AMC red, white, and blue, and won the Manufacturers Championship with George Follmer and Roy Woods as drivers.

It has been restored as driven in 1972.."

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(Ken H photos..)
The 1972 Trans Am season was the last of the muscle car type and Ford and Chevrolet did not provide any factory support but the AMC (American Motors Company ) did and that proved to be a winner as the AMC Javelin won the 1972 championship.
This shows the first 1972 field and although large it did not have the quality of the previous seasons.

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[khyndart in CA]

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The silver 1971 Camaro # 71 was first sold to GM Corvette Division employee Robert Clemens as a Rally Sport street car and started as the family car but after a year and with his wife’s support Robert developed the car into a SCCA Trans Am race car. It first raced at the 1972 Trans Am race at Watkins Glen on June 17th.1972.
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(Sideway drift by Ken H.) I had just arrived in the United States at that time and was eager to follow how Graham McRae did at the same Watkins Glen meet in the Formula 5000 race. It was another win for Graham in the L&M 5000 Series in which he would go onto win the championship that year. (I told everyone I could, about what a great driver he was as he was a virtual unknown over here.) I always was impressed that a NZ driver could build and race his own car and win major races in countries around the world. We may never see anything like that again. I was disappointed that there was no coverage of that Watkins Glen weekend where I stayed in California, just a rerun of the 1972 Indianapolis 500 )

The # 71 Camaro is now driven by Chip Fudge.
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(Ken H photos )

[khyndart in CA]

This 1967 Chevrolet Z/28 Camaro # 7 was first sold in early 1967 from the Alan Green Chevrolet dealership near Seattle, Washington.
(Price new was $ 2400.00 before being prepared by the dealership to go racing.)

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(Ken H photo.)

The first race driver was Gary Gove who used the same mechanic as I did !

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Tony Hart is the present driver of this well prepared machine.

(Ken H)

[khyndart in CA]

1968 Camaro #67 driven at Laguna Seca by Jere Clark.

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[Oldfart]

Ken, I have messaged you.

[khyndart in CA]

Well known local driver, Bruce Canepa, in his 1970 AMC Javelin # 6, originally driven by Mark Donohue.

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(Ken H photos )

[khyndart in CA]

The # 6 AMC Mark Donohue Javelin and the Parnelli Jones Mustang # 15 feature in this You Tube 1970 movie of the 1970 Trans Am Series.
( Sorry for the rather poor quality )
The actual cars at Laguna Seca this year.

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(Ken H photos..)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHyE_qzDuwQ

[Roger Dowding]

The Mechanic was descended from the Legendary " Bud Var ", The name got changed in the USA, because of the American Brewery, not allowing the Original Czech Brewery to us the name. " Budweiser Budvar ".

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I rest my Case .. or 6 pack or dozen..
This is how they are labelled in NZ and Europe, but not the USA, and it is Damn Good Beer too !!

[Allan]

Mechanic in a can?

[khyndart in CA]

Some of the Historic Trans Am Mustangs that were not front runners back in their heyday but are beautifully prepared for today's events.

1970 Boss 302 Mustang #671
Originally Driven by Wes Dawn and Bob West. Driven today by David Acrell.
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Another Blue Mustang driven by Robert Canepa.
1970 Ford Boss 302 # 81
Originally driven by Ed Hinchcliff
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1970 Boss 302 Mustang #78
Originally Driven by Gary Mathews
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(Ken H photos..)

[Bruce302]

Very nice work Ken, Thank you

[khyndart in CA]

# 8 driven by Robert Kauffman. Originally driven by Jerry Titus.

This car was the first 1970 Pontiac Firebird off the assembly line.
Engine: ohv V-8 (de-stroked 400), 305 ci, 450-480 hp. single 4-barrel carb

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(Ken H photos.)

Check Robert Kauffman's site / collection
https://www.rkmotors.com/


(Ken H )

[khyndart in CA]

It is almost 3 months since I went to this Laguna Seca event for ONE day and I am still putting in photos, please excuse my lack of speed!
One group that was not racing that day on a special course on the infield parking area was the Cycle Kart group.
They had quite an entry list.
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Michael Stevenson and family built the first of the modern day Cycle Kart era with his # 1 Delage Cycle Kart. ( The side exhaust pipes are actually body strengthening tubes as the cycle engine is in the rear.)
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Also Zach Smith's 1948 Talbot Lago T26C # 17
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(Ken H photos..)

Cycle Kart information at this site.

https://www.cyclekarts.com/CycleKart.html



( Ken H)

[Roger Dowding]

Brilliant Ken H,

Question ? - the Max Moseley .. 1922 Austro - Daimler .. presume not the " other " Max ???.

[Oldfart]

Max is one of the long term staff members at Resolute/Gittreville in Seattle.

[khyndart in CA]

[I] could not stay for the 1960s Minis versus Mustangs Mini Enduro Challenge Race held during the twilight period with driver changes at about 1/2 way of the 25 lap event. This type of race is not uncommon at European Vintage races but this was the first time for a race like this in the USA.
25 Minis and 6 1966 Mustangs and a 1963 Falcon headed out into the evening.
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Including a 1967 Mini Marcos GT Mark 3 # 7 driven by Bill Lyon.
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(Ken H photos..)

Guest driver, Englishman, Nick Swift showed he is quick on either side of the Atlantic.
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[Roger Dowding]

Ken H,
to be pedantic [ now that is a long word for an Old Guy ]

" Including a 1967 Mini Markos GT Mark 3 # 7 driven by Bill Lyon. "

Marcos - built [ designed ] by Gem Marsh and Frank ? Costin, who made bigger cars too !!.
They were stylish, but, being a loyal Kiwi, think the De Joux was better.

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[Roger Dowding]

Ken H,
to be pedantic [ now that is a long word for an Old Guy ]

" Including a 1967 Mini Markos GT Mark 3 # 7 driven by Bill Lyon. "

Marcos - built [ designed ] by Gem Marsh and Frank ? Costin, who made bigger cars too !!.
They were stylish, but, being a loyal Kiwi, think the De Joux was better.

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The Mini beside it is the Genuine " Bathurst Clubman " of Donn White - he bought it new in 1973, competed in it and later sold it buying it back in the 1990's and fully restoring it.
Donn is a Tauranga Guy and a photographer of some note in Motorsport.

[khyndart in CA]

Speaking of Minis, during the lull in the TRS action I have been able to get out in my '62 Austin Mini Cooper around Los Olivos. Ca. It just turned 60 years old in February so I took it out to mix with the "big Boys".
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(I wonder how John and Charles Cooper would have felt about seeing their name on a modern day station wagon ?)

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Still looks good after all those years of TLC !
(Ken H photos )


(It is nice to be back. Thanks Steve. Ken H)

[Roger Dowding]

Agree Ken H,

Thanks Steve Holmes - I got a message from you too about the Domain Issue.
Yes good to be back and to see recent pohotos of " MY62CPR " too !!

To misquote Clint Eastwood..

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[Bruce302]

Speaking of Minis, during the lull in the TRS action I have been able to get out in my '62 Austin Mini Cooper around Los Olivos. Ca. It just turned 60 years old in February so I took it out to mix with the "big Boys".
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(I wonder how John and Charles Cooper would have felt about seeing their name on a modern day station wagon ?)

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Still looks good after all those years of TLC !
(Ken H photos )


(It is nice to be back. Thanks Steve. Ken H)

Those new Minis are way big. Love your Cooper Kenny.