[Fot] VM Kastner Cup write up

[Steven Belfer]

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>>>> Vintage Motorsport Newsletter 4/7/2016 by Scott and Cyndi Paceley
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>>>> Race Report From the Love Memorial Races and the Kastner Cup   
>>>> Sonoma, CA -- Two-time national championship winner Jerry Barker is now a two-time Kastner Cup winner after racing his "Herald from Hell" to the podium. With only a few hours to spare before Sunday's flag race, Jerry completely replaced a broken engine in a competitor's car -- coincidentally, it was Jerry's own backup race car, piloted by his son, Jerry Barker Jr.
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>>>> 36 Triumph powered entrants made for close racing in the Kastner Cup Race.             (photo: Brad Eells)
>>>> Triumph racers traveled far and wide to fill out the largest run-group in CSRG's David Love Memorial Races. One racer began his journey by nearly getting stuck in a Canadian snowdrift before finally arriving in California's wine country. Others came from as far as Iowa, Colorado and New Mexico. SoCal's own "E-Ticket Triumphs" showed up in force with their TR4s, 3s, and Spitfires.
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>>>> Triumph racer and Kastner Cup winner Jerry Barker (left) with Kas Kastner                 (photo: Brad Eells)
>>>> People who race Triumphs are a special breed who will not think twice about shaking your hand if it's dirty with oil and grease, or give you their crank-pulley, even if it means removing the front part of your busted TR3 for an hour just to get to it. The Triumph marque attracts a brotherhood of friendly, helpful enthusiasts who are kind-hearted in the paddock and fiercely quick on the track. One such racer, former Kastner Cup winner Ken Knight, allowed Steve Belfer to race his insanely fast TR4 on Sunday after Steve's TR3 blew a motor during Saturday's qualifying race. 
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>>>> With thrilling racing moves, cool cars and great people, the Kastner Cup was as good as racing can get.  For more info, visit: www.csrgracing.org 
>>>> -- VM appreciates this firsthand report from Triumph racer Steve Belfer.
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>>>> Authenticity Rules at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
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>>>> Monterey, CA -- To uphold this event's prominence as the world's only historic racing event that still requires cars be authentically prepared, organizers have issued a set of guidelines for this year's race. 
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>>>> The RMMR organizers have issued a set of guidelines to ensure the spirit of Historic Period Specification at this year's Monterey Reunion.  
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>>>> First, any historic race car that is accepted to participate must be restored in the spirit of Historic Period Specification and as exact as possible to its original components. When components such as engine management control units, original wheels, etc., are not available, HMSA technical staff will determine the acceptability of alternative components that represent close correlation to what was originally used. Examples of unacceptable changes include: increased displacement, contemporary valve train components, contemporary drive train components, traction control, non-period brake system components and other modern technology driver aids.
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>>>> Second, historic race cars also must be presented in their correct period body configuration, including spoilers, wings (i.e., splitters), aerodynamic devices, wheels and tires. Paint, livery and graphics must be "as raced" in the period represented, so no modern paint schemes, graphics or signage will be accepted (Thank you -- Ed.)
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>>>> Any vehicle that is determined to not be in an acceptable period configuration/specification will not be allowed to participate in the event until it is determined that all corrections to period specifications are completed.
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>>>> The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is scheduled for Aug 18-21, 2016 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. For schedules and information visit www.mazdaraceway.com. 
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>>>> Panel With Tullius, Jones, Dale, Donovan Discuss 
>>>> How Racing Made The Jaguar Marque
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>>>> Scottsdale, AZ -- Racing success put Jaguar cars on the map of motorists worldwide; Le Mans 24 Hour wins in 1951 and 1953 (C-Type) and 1955-57 (D-Type) placed the British manufacturer among the leaders in sports-car development. There was a long gap until the XJR prototypes won again at Le Sarthe in 1988 and 1990.
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>>>> The importance of motorsport to Jaguar's place in the automotive hierarchy was the subject last Tuesday on the final day of the inaugural International Jaguar Festival, a three-day circus of concours, rally, slalom and other activities held at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort here.
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>>>> L to R: Bob Tullius, Mike Dale, Davy Jones, Brian Donovan, Lyn St. James                  (photo: Scott Dames)
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>>>> A discussion led by Indy 500 veteran and Hagerty Education Program spokesperson
>>>> Lyn St. James highlighted the "Preserving the Jaguar Motorsport Heritage" panel. Group 44 founder/owner and racer Bob Tullius and former Jaguar North America president Mike Dale recounted their exploits and friendship that spanned the Jaguar/Group 44 E-Type successes through GTP dominance in IMSA and Group C competition. Dale, also the keynote speaker at the awards banquet finale, noted that in the 1980s Jaguar's U.S. sales had dropped from 70,000 units to just 3,000 annually. Asked how to fix it, his answer was "let's go auto racing."
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>>>> Anecdotes about the internal strife at Jaguar were interspersed with fascinating glimpses of their shared love of flying and vintage aircraft; Tullius owned and flew a WWII-era P-51 Mustang fighter, and Dale is currently building a World War I-era French Nieuport biplane. Tullius talked of his win in the first-ever Trans-Am race in a Dodge Dart as well as the challenges of delivering consistent performance in the face of rapidly changing technology.
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>>>> Next up were Le Mans winner Davy Jones and Jaguar restorer and vintage
>>>> racer Brian Donovan. Ever the versatile driver, Jones shared his experience
>>>> as a 14-year-old completing the Bertil Roos Drivng School and later his 2nd-place 
>>>> finish at Indianapolis in 1996 and outright win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans just two weeks later, in a Tom Walkinshaw Racing Jaguar prototype.
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>>>> Donovan, a former mechanical engineer, told of the passion for Jaguar cars that fueled his desire to compete in vintage racing. That love of the marque led to his formation of Donovan Motor Services in 1984.
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>>>> Both discussed the dichotomy of skills of vintage "weekend warriors" versus
>>>> moonlighting professionals. Donovan explained that once he put professional drivers 
>>>> in his well-prepared E-Types, that he realized he was an amateur driver. After 19 years of driving his No. 62 E-Type racer, he hung up his helmet to focus on the innovative manufacturer-sponsored Jaguar Select Edition vintage racing team in the mid-2000s.
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>>>> In answer to an audience question about risking such valuable equipment on the 
>>>> track, Donovan echoed many of the vintage racing community's concerns regarding 
>>>> period authenticity and increasing the efforts of sanctioning bodies toward that end.
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>>>> -- Reported by Scott Dames
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>>>> Mecum Houston Auction Preview
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>>>> Walworth, WI -- Mecum Auctions will return to Houston April 14-16 for the fifth consecutive auction of an estimated 1,000 American muscle cars, Corvettes, classics, hot rods, resto mods and more in that city. The event takes place at the NRG Center.
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>>>> VM is looking forward to watching the action on:
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>>>> * 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Tanker - Lot S116
>>>> This example is one of 199 Z06 split-window coupes produced in 1963 and is factory-equipped with the 36-gallon fuel tank, of which only 63 were built. The car has earned judging accolades including Bloomington Gold certification, NCRS Top Flight and Chevy VetteFest Gold Spinner awards.
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>>>> This '63 checks all the boxes. (photo: Mecum Auctions)
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>>>> * 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback - Lot S93
>>>> One of just 52 Boss 429s produced in Grabber Green (1970's second-rarest color and the only year for Grabber-themed paint), the car features the potent 820-A Boss 429 engine.
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>>>> Someone will grab this 429-motored pony. (photo: Mecum Auctions)
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>>>> * 1970 Dodge Hemi Charger R/T - Lot 155.1
>>>> One of 112 1970 Hemi R/T Chargers, this Charger has its original 426cid Hemi engine and drivetrain backed with a Sure Grip Dana 60 Super Track Pak with 4.10 gears. Rare orange metallic paint.
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>>>> This '70 Hemi Charger will turn some heads. (photo: Mecum Auctions)
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>>>> Get more sale information at www.mecum.com.
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>>>> Donington Historic Festival Will Honor Iconic Racers   
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>>>> Derby, England -- Two fascinating characters from the early days of motor racing will be honored at this year's Donington Historic Festival (April 30-May 2).
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>>>> They put on a proper historic race at Donington.
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>>>> Tazio Nuvolari will be celebrated in the Historic Grand Prix Car Association's Nuvolari Trophy for pre-1950 Grand Prix cars, while tribute will be paid to Richard "Mad Jack" Shuttleworth in Motor Racing Legends' "Mad Jack" race for prewar sports cars.
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>>>> Drivers and cars are coming from Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and the USA to honor Nuvolari. The race also celebrates the 80th anniversary of the 1936 Grand Prix at Donington Park, at which Richard Seaman and Hans Ruesch took the checkered flag in an ex-Nuvolari Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35.
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>>>> Marques represented in the HGPCA Nuvolari Trophy include Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, ERA, Maserati, MG and Talbot Lago. Two unique entries that competed at Donington Park in the late 1930s, the Alta Norris Special and the Parnell MG, are expected.
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>>>> In 1935, daredevil aviator and racing driver Richard "Mad Jack" Shuttleworth won the first Donington Grand Prix in his Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3). His exploits in cars and aircraft are legendary; he once ordered a new Rolls-Royce with urgent need, commenting that one he'd purchased recently was being used for towing a muck spreader.
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>>>> Get more event details at www.doningtonhistoric.com.
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>>>> Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale Results
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>>>> Fort Lauderdale, FL -- This April 1-3 auction kicked off the company's 2016 season with $20 million in sales and a 70% sell-through rate. The 14th annual event drew bidders from 41 states across the U.S., along with 18 countries, including Japan, Brazil and Australia. The event also raised $25,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County through the sale of a 1964 Ford Falcon Futura Restomod.
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>>>> This '71 Ferrari 365 GTB-4 Daytona banged the gavel at $649K (photo: Auctions America)
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>>>> Top 10 sales
>>>> 1. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 (Lot 504), $649,000
>>>> 2. 1930 Bentley "Blue Train" Re-creation (Lot 534), $522,500
>>>> 3. 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300S (Lot 524), $506,000
>>>> 4. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Lot 510), $404,250
>>>> 5. 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda (Lot 554), $330,000
>>>> 6. 2005 Ford GT (Lot 541),  $319,000
>>>> 7. 1965 Shelby GT 350 (Lot 495), $314,600
>>>> 8. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR (Lot 522), $275,000
>>>> 9. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 (Lot 478), $269,500
>>>> 10. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz (Lot 496), $264,000
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>>>> Find more info at:  www.auctionsamerica.com 
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>>>> Lime Rock's Summer Autocross Series Returns
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>>>> Lakeville CT -- From tomorrow (April 8) through Oct. 15, a variety of dates are available for drivers to tackle Lime Rock's half-mile autocross course in seven different configurations, including camber and elevation changes.
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>>>> Have a blast honing your driving skills at Lime Rock. (photo: Lime Rock Park)
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>>>> For drivers looking for seat time and basic instruction, fees for Open Autocross sessions are $225 per driver, limited to 24 drivers, with two professional instructors. For drivers looking for a more structured curriculum and one-on-one attention with significant coaching provided, fees for Coaching Autocross sessions are $440 per driver, limited to 12 drivers with four professional instructors. 
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>>>> For questions, contact Ryan McIntosh at ryan at limerock.com. Buy tickets online at https://tickets.limerock.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=92.
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>>>> Branson Auction Preview
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>>>> Branson, MO -- Jim and Kathy Cox, owners of the Branson Collector Car Auction, are prepping to showcase more than 250 sports, muscle, vintage, classic, custom and antique cars at their 38th annual spring auction April 15-16 at the Branson Convention Center. Foremost (at least to VM, anyway) on the sale roster:
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>>>> * 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside - Lot 540
>>>> This truck model's name was derived from its 95-inch wheelbase (as compared to the 108-inch on the passenger cars) and hinging part of the passenger side so it could be lowered to form a ramp into the cargo bay. They also featured rear-mounted, air-cooled, 80hp flat-six engines driving the rear wheels through a three-speed synchromesh transaxle that gives more power than Volkswagen pickups.
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>>>> A great, semi-practical pit vehicle. (photo: Branson Auction)
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>>>> * 1970 Plymouth GTX - Lot 253
>>>> This model year featured a new grille and rear taillight design with smoother lines and the introduction of a "power bulge" hood, as well as non-functional rear brake air scoops. This car features the standard 440 four barrel carburetor.
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>>>> Great example of a most sought-after Plymouth muscle car, the GTX
>>>>  (photo: Branson Auction)
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>>>> * 1955 Triumph TR2 - Lot 555
>>>> Only 8,636 TR2s were built from 1953 to 1955 and this is one of the best examples of a short door model. Ground-up restoration with new rods and camshaft, pistons and liners, plus all mechanicals rebuilt, plus enhanced with period correct overdrive transmission.
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>>>> A British bulldog, the TR2. (photo: Branson Auctions)
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>>>> Get the full consignment list and more information at www.bransonauction.com.
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>>>> SCCA Solo Legend John Kelly Passes Away  
>>>> Topeka, KS -- John Kelly, of Pleasanton, California, a member of the SCCA since 1969, passed away April 2 at the age of 80.
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>>>> SCCA Autocross legend John Kelly (photo: SCCA)
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>>>> Kelly, along with his wife Pat, was instrumental in the formation and guidance of the San Francisco Region Solo program in the 1970s that spawned many national champions.
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>>>> A three-time national champion in D Prepared (1980, '81, and '82), Kelly also served on the Solo Events Board. He also published an autocross publication, North American Pylon, and a wider ranging racing paper, MotoRacing. Prior to that, Kelly published the San Francisco Region's newsletter, The Wheel.
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>>>> Plans had already been underway to recognize the Kelly's contributions during the Tire Rack Match Tour event on April 23 in Crow's Landing near their hometown, and those plans will continue.
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>>>> Contact Your Representative About EPA Race Car Regulation
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>>>> Washington, DC -- We reported last month on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed new regulations that would prevent road-going vehicles from being converted into race cars. Five U.S. Representatives have introduced H.R. 4715, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act), to ensure that converting street vehicles to race cars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act.
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>>>> If you'd like to contact your member of Congress and urge him/her to support the RPM Act, the Specialty Equipment Market Association has set up an online form at
>>>> http://semasan.com/issue_alert.asp?g=SEMAGA&issue=EPA&parent=SEMAGA  
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>>>> VIDEOS FOR THIS WEEK
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>>>> GT40's on edge at the Goodwood 74th Members Meeting! 
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>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpmtKrUkjZ8 
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>>>> In Their Own Words - Parnelli Jones  
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>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t05a8_f-qww 
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>>>> Sébastien Loeb World Record - 'On-board' POV | Pikes Peak 2013
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>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6YKqaf4Ao4
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>>>> VM 's Mar/Apr 2016 Issue Now On Sale
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>>>> Don't miss the 16.2 Mar/Apr 2016 issue of
>>>> Vintage Motorsport
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>>>> The new Mar/Apr 2016 issue of Vintage Motorsport is now on sale! The issue includes the incredible 1976 Tyrrell P34 Formula 1 six-wheeler on the cover and in the 7-page Salon feature, and we look back on 50 years of nitro-burning Funny Cars. Peter Revson's Days of Glory is a must read, and Part 1 of the History of Continental Divide Raceway explores the early days of the track's planning and construction and all the name drivers who went racing there. Wally Dallenbach Jr. tells us about his Favorite Race -- the 1985 Portland Trans-Am in a Roush Mercury Capri where he hunted down teammate Willy T. Ribbs for the win. We have the story of Ebb Rose's Maserati Micro-Lube Specials -- one of the first teams to seek outside sponsorship that changed the face of racing, and we visit  L.A.'s new Petersen Museum, completely done over and certainly worth a visit if you're ever in Los Angeles. Don't miss reading the "Revenge of AMC's Ugly Ducklings -- Clown Shoes, Fish Bowls and Big Motors" (think Gremlin and Pacer!), and in the feature "Motorsport's Voices" -- gathered from conversations through the years -- some of the best-known names in motorsport told writer William Edgar what was on their minds. There's also coverage of the London-to-Brighton run, HSR Sebring, the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion and all the auction action from Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.
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