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Dave...
Well done!
As they said when Lady Godiva rode naked, and side-saddle through the streets
of Coventry..."HOORAY for our side!!
Bill Dentinger
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From: davehogye <dlhogye@comcast.net>
To: Friends of Triumph <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Aug 23, 2016 9:15 am
Subject: [Fot] Rolex Reunion complete
Hello Friends,
Well, I completed my first weekend as an entrant into the Rolex Monterey
Motorsports Reunion races.
I had attended this event at least 25 times in the last 31 years as a
spectator. It's been a goal of mine to eventually join in as a driver.
My TR3 performed well.
I qualified 18 of 46, ahead of four 250 V12 Ferraris and three Corvettes to my
surprise.
It was quite a trip sitting on the grid sandwiched between a 250 LWB and SWB.
Once again I got a little swamped in the feature race and fell back to a 24
place finish, but managed to stay ahead of #22 Ferrari 250 SWB and Mike
Silverman, Vintage Motorsport publisher, in his Huffaker MGA.
My race group 3A was the most valuable group of the event, estimates in excess
of $350 million, with three Ferrari GTOs, four SWBs, three LWBs included.
Crazy!
This was my first time racing with 4-ply Vintage TDs. I was 5 seconds off my
fast time at Laguna with a 2:01 in the race. The 1:56 I did with Speedsters
would have put me near the top ten on the grid.
This was my tenth event as a driver.
My TR3 has finished every lap of every session of all ten events. Knock on
wood.
I have to say how wonderful this event is. They treat the drivers and at least
one crew member very well. In the drivers lounge, the catered meals are tasty
gourmet delights. Extremely satisfying. The second story canopied viewing
area outside of turn three is a great place to watch while enjoying meals.
This alone makes the entry fee well worth it.
Our paddock space was shared with four other cars. Dave Nelson, Le Mans
replica TR2, and his wife Laura, provided an organized canopy layout for all
five race cars with checkered flag trim and a "Del Monte Club" banner placed in
honor of the early Pebble Beach races. Our space became a meeting place for
British car fans and other racers and really made the weekend wonderful.
Wired Magazine interviewed me and placed a 360 degree camera on my car for the
race. I'll share the results when I get them.
I'm hooked. I hope to be able to join in again next year.
// Dave H.
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<div>Well done!</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>As they said when Lady Godiva rode naked, and side-saddle through the
streets of Coventry..."HOORAY for our side!!</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Bill Dentinger</div>
<div><br>
<br>
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From: davehogye <dlhogye@comcast.net><br>
To: Friends of Triumph <fot@autox.team.net><br>
Sent: Tue, Aug 23, 2016 9:15 am<br>
Subject: [Fot] Rolex Reunion complete<br>
<br>
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<div>Hello Friends,</div>
<div>Well, I completed my first weekend as an entrant into the Rolex Monterey
Motorsports Reunion races.</div>
<div>I had attended this event at least 25 times in the last 31 years as a
spectator. It's been a goal of mine to eventually join in as a
driver.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>My TR3 performed well. </div>
<div>I qualified 18 of 46, ahead of four 250 V12 Ferraris and three Corvettes
to my surprise.</div>
<div>It was quite a trip sitting on the grid sandwiched between a 250 LWB and
SWB. </div>
<div>Once again I got a little swamped in the feature race and fell back to a
24 place finish, but managed to stay ahead of #22 Ferrari 250 SWB and Mike
Silverman, Vintage Motorsport publisher, in his Huffaker MGA. </div>
<div>My race group 3A was the most valuable group of the event, estimates in
excess of $350 million, with three Ferrari GTOs, four SWBs, three LWBs
included. Crazy!</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>This was my first time racing with 4-ply Vintage TDs. I was 5
seconds off my fast time at Laguna with a 2:01 in the race. The 1:56 I
did with Speedsters would have put me near the top ten on the grid.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>This was my tenth event as a driver. </div>
<div>My TR3 has finished every lap of every session of all ten events.
Knock on wood.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I have to say how wonderful this event is. They treat the drivers
and at least one crew member very well. In the drivers lounge, the
catered meals are tasty gourmet delights. Extremely satisfying. The
second story canopied viewing area outside of turn three is a great place to
watch while enjoying meals. This alone makes the entry fee well worth
it.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Our paddock space was shared with four other cars. Dave Nelson, Le
Mans replica TR2, and his wife Laura, provided an organized canopy layout for
all five race cars with checkered flag trim and a "Del Monte Club" banner
placed in honor of the early Pebble Beach races. Our space became a
meeting place for British car fans and other racers and really made the weekend
wonderful.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Wired Magazine interviewed me and placed a 360 degree camera on my car for
the race. I'll share the results when I get them. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I'm hooked. I hope to be able to join in again next year.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>// Dave H.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
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</div>
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</div>
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<div><br>
</div>
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