The SCCA website records of winners for the "runoffs" starts on their
website in 1964. I know there were "National" races in 1963. Was that the
first year? Was there the equivalent of the ARRC runoffs before that time or
in 1963?
Does anyone have a table that shows when certain race classes were
established by the SCCA and when Triumphs became involved in those classes?
Does SCCA have a reference with this information in it?
I just purchased a copy of Tom Burnsides book American Racing Road racing
in 1950s and 1960s. I was very disappointed to find virtualy nothing on
Triumphs. I had the opportunity at Pebble Beach historics to meet Burnsides.
I asked him about the availability of other photographs. I was surprised to
learn that he did not know about either Kas's team or the Group 44 Team.
I also had the opportunity to purchase some old issues (pre 1973) of
Sports Cars (SCCA Magazine). I only have about three or four, but in certain
classes it was clearly Triumph had the largest number of qualifiers for the
ARRC and many top five finishers. Having not been active in racing at that
time, I was very surprised.
Would be nice if the writers and photographers among us could collaborate
on a works about Triumph Racing in the US so uninformed people like me could
learn more about Triumphs. We need to help future generations appreciate
these cars.
PS: Among the 1971 Qualifiers for the ARRC was Erwin "Ernie" Lorincz. He
raced in the very same GP Spitfire that won Watkins Glen in 1963. He finished
fifth. It is amazing that this man raced from 1963 through 1971 with this
Spitfire and few people seem to know much more about him other than having
met him once.
Cary
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