[Fot] VM Kastner Cup write up

[R. John Lye]

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of John Kelly.  He was truly a legend
in the world of Solo. 
 
John

On Thu, 7 Apr 2016 13:40:01 -0700, Steven Belfer  wrote:

        

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	Vintage Motorsport Newsletter 4/7/2016 by Scott and Cyndi Paceley

	 
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. 

	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. 

	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. 
 
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

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. 

	The RMMR organizers have issued a set of guidelines to ensure the 
spirit of Historic Period Specification at this year's Monterey 
Reunion.  

 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. 
 
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.)
 
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. 

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. 

	Panel With Tullius, Jones, Dale, Donovan Discuss 
How Racing Made The Jaguar Marque

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. 

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. 

	L to R: Bob Tullius, Mike Dale, Davy Jones, Brian Donovan, Lyn St. 
James                  (photo: Scott Dames)

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."

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

-- Reported by Scott Dames

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Mecum Houston Auction Preview
 
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. 
 
VM is looking forward to watching the action on:

* 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. 

	This '63 checks all the boxes. (photo: Mecum Auctions)

 * 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. 

	Someone will grab this 429-motored pony. (photo: Mecum Auctions)

 * 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. 

	This '70 Hemi Charger will turn some heads. (photo: Mecum Auctions)

 Get more sale information at www.mecum.com. 

Donington Historic Festival Will Honor Iconic Racers  

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). 

	They put on a proper historic race at Donington. 

 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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
Get more event details at www.doningtonhistoric.com. 

Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale Results

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. 

	This '71 Ferrari 365 GTB-4 Daytona banged the gavel at $649K (photo: 
Auctions America)

 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

Find more info at:  www.auctionsamerica.com 

Lime Rock's Summer Autocross Series Returns

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. 

	Have a blast honing your driving skills at Lime Rock. (photo: Lime Rock Park)

 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. 
 
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

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:

* 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. 
 

	A great, semi-practical pit vehicle. (photo: Branson Auction)

* 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. 

	Great example of a most sought-after Plymouth muscle car, the GTX
 (photo: Branson Auction)

 * 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. 

	A British bulldog, the TR2. (photo: Branson Auctions)

 Get the full consignment list and more information at www.bransonauction.com. 

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. 

	SCCA Autocross legend John Kelly (photo: SCCA)

 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. 
 
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. 
 
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
 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. 
 
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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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 
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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 
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and certainly worth a visit if you're ever in Los Angeles. Don't miss 
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-- some of the best-known names in motorsport told writer William Edgar 
what was on their minds. There's also coverage of the 
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