N197TR4@cs.com wrote:
> Friends Of Triumph:
>
> John Herrara & I have been corresponding for the past few days. John has the
> ex-Hornbostel TR3A and is working on it with an eye toward it's entry at
> Mid-Ohio.
>
> He knows Doug Ross and Kent Howard...and more.
>
> It's time he joined our ranks. Please, a second from one of his FOT
> 'friends' or anyone. I have included a little bio info below, but encourage
> JR to expand on this a little bit.
>
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> >From "JR":
>
> .....I have been captivated with sports cars and racing ever since I was five
> years old and played in the TR3 racecar my older brother left in the
> driveway. I went to school to become an airplane mechanic and bought my
> first sports car, an MG, when I graduated. The next year and for seven more
> years I crewed for a BMW, then a Camaro, in SCCA club racing. In 1980 I
> bought my first TR3, Old Blue, which I still have. I have been spectating at
> Vintage Races since 1985 at Summit Point, Mid-Ohio in 1992, and Pittsburg. I
> drove Old Blue to a VSCDA event at Elkhart Lake, 850 miles, when Triumph was
> the featured marque.
>
> I am also involved with the Triumph Register of America, Mason Dixon Chapter,
> but none of the members are racers. I did meet Doug Ross at the TRA National
> Meet. Very cool guy......
This guy sounds like a certifiable nut case. Maybe two bricks shy of a full
load.
Just the qualifications he needs. I second the nomination.
--
uncle jack and New Blue
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