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Re: reply to Andrew Pursey

To: Marc Ablaza <unitedps@mozcom.com>
Subject: Re: reply to Andrew Pursey
From: Susan <alfasun@esslink.com>
Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 14:57:49 -0400
Marc Ablaza wrote:
> 
> Dear Andrew,
> Thanks for the reply and the encouragement for our new project.  It seems
> that in the U.S. of A., there are no 914s accepted in vintage racing,
> especially in the West Coast.
> As far as I know, they allow 911s but how come 914s are not allowed to race
> in vintage racing events?  Don't 914s make good racers because of the
> mid-engine configuration and the relative ease of maintaining the engine.
> The only reason we decided to race a 914 in the Philippines is the fact
> that the 914 comes from the VW family (engine) and that the 914 is also a
> sports car made by Porsche.  Another reason is the relative eae of
> maintaining the engine and other components.
> Just the same, we are pushing through with the project because we have been
> given the go signal by the Manila Sports Car Club and we have been classed
> together with the MGBs, 356s, 911s, TR4s (I believe this is class D)
> Anyway, goodluck on your new job.  As they say,  " they will come..."  I
> hope it turns out for the better.
> Thanks again
> 
> Marc

914s DID (really! I have pictures!) vintage race in CARE (Southeast US)
and at the Bahamas in 1986-88. Seems hard to believe they aren't now
accepted somewhere but I will check my Porsche people to verify.
Susan

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