The number 1 not to miss for MG owners is the Collier Cup for MGs. Second is the group 1 race for LBC's and other lesser cars, which is generally the most competitive of the weekend. This year, unfor
The Magna wheels were made in England by (John A ?) Pearce, thereby the JAP designation. I bought a set of 6x10's for my 970 Mini Cooper S in 1971. Can't tell you how long they were made, but they we
Peter Krause will be doing one of his famous chalk talks, probably the first or second day around lunch time. I highly recommend you attend, as he will meet all your expectations. If you can't wait a
Speed....a new sensation after flogging a wing-ding SAAB! Will I have to use my rear-view mirrors, Chuck? Chris Gross /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// ht
Nick England, the VIR historian, was looking for Action Limited a while back. I passed on that I, too, have a lot of old proofs of my race Minis with the Action LTD stamp on them. (All sepia-tone). T
I ran Cumberland several times in the late 60's - early 70's in my DS 970 Mini Cooper S. At the time, we lived fairly nearby in Frederick, MD. Will try to go through my old stuff and see what I can f
Fellow listers, Once again, the wife and I will be travelling from the US to England for a too brief holiday in early November. In exchange for visiting numerous drafty castles and such, I will be al
There were SCCA races at Reading (PA) airport in the late 60's; is that close to Connellsville? Thre were also airport races at Cumberland, MD, but I know these were not Connellsville. There were two
<< Jack, remember how crunchy that felt? And after a couple of hot sessions and perspiration, you didn't know if it was the fire proofing or the salt? Chris Gross, ex Mini Racer, with dark hair back
I bought an AMB hard wired transponder last year from the SCCA Northern New Jersey Region. It is required to run in their Volvo Historic Series, which I run in twice a year at Lime Rock. I think it w
If you are trying to find info on SAABs racing in the Washington DC area in the 60's try contacting Chris Custer who raced them extensively and successfully back then. Last I knew (25 years ago when
If the old racing oil used in that engine was Castrol R, it was made from real castor beans. It was organic and turned to something resembling pine pitch if not removed quickly. We found way back the
And into the great tire debate rode the 600. But hopefully I can provide some helpful data, for whatever use it might be in stoking the tire controversy. I resemble the person Doug mentioned as racin
The FIA recognition (homologation) forms were the "spec sheets" used by the SCCA to regulate sedan preparation rules in this country until about 1971. The factories produced these official sheets fo
Rick McDanials is reachable through MINI Mania's, Don Racine, who got him to attend the Mini reunion in Colorado springs last month. Chris Gross, ex-mini racer, now vintage sprite driver
I'll be there in the #08 (unless SVRA changes it again) 1960 Bugeye, white with red stripe. Hopefully, this year we'll complete the whole event. Last year it ate a valve on the way out the gate to p