I was very, very fortunate the last few years to be able to own both a SCCA race car and a vintage race car. But with my pandemic-induced race budget reduction, I'm going back to a one car stable that I can race in both arenas. The Pro Formula Mazda has been sold, and the Bobsy is up next. The car that will carry me forward is the #61 1979 Lola T492 Sports 2000. I bought it … [Read more...] about VARA HIGH DESERT CHALLENGE ’21
2021 MONTEREY CAR WEEK(S)
Well, we don't know at this point if it's really gonna happen this year (as last year's cancelled), but let's keep our fingers crossed. Here's a link to all the action - Monterey Car Events, August 2021 … [Read more...] about 2021 MONTEREY CAR WEEK(S)
VINTAGE VS HISTORIC
Repeating History by Preserving, Restoring and Sharing Historic and Authentic Race Cars on Track By Barry Toepke, Director of Heritage Events & Public Relations WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca A genuine example of heritage and authenticity are exemplified by this 1955 Jaguar D-Type of Chris MacAllister exiting turn 3 ahead of Bruce McCaw’s 1955 Aston Martin DB3S. … [Read more...] about VINTAGE VS HISTORIC
CSRG (AND MY 2020 SEASON) FINALE
Great race weekend up at Thunderhill Raceway with CSRG over the Halloween weekend. I got to pit with some old friends and made some new ones as well. Had a couple nice dinners re-telling old stories, burned off the end of this season's tires, the car ran great, and we even got a few good races in. It was a great way to end the season! … [Read more...] about CSRG (AND MY 2020 SEASON) FINALE
CSRG CHARITY CHALLENGE 2020, THE EXPLODED VIEW
Photo by Patrick Krohn Fires, viruses, pestilence, locusts, they threw it all at us, yet we still raced. Friday's Test day was cancelled by the track ownership due to bad smoke conditions from the local Sonoma/Napa fires. Strict COVID protocol was required with multiple liability wavers, masks, social distancing, no spectators, no Club gatherings, temps in the 90s, etc, … [Read more...] about CSRG CHARITY CHALLENGE 2020, THE EXPLODED VIEW
CSRG DAVID LOVE MEMORIAL RACES, JULY 2020
Well this race was supposed to occur in the Spring, but we're happy to wait until Summer to make sure it happened. The COVID restrictions of no spectators, no indoor gatherings, and face masks at all times is getting a bit tiresome, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. My Bobsy was running well and we battled with Geir all weekend in his Lotus 23b. I took the Saturday race and … [Read more...] about CSRG DAVID LOVE MEMORIAL RACES, JULY 2020