Joe you are correct that is why some real gearheads started the VDCA about
15 months ago they use the 1967 SCCA RULE BOOKS .Finaly a real Vintage
Race Group Just Like SVRA used to be any body living on the east coast
should ck this bunch out. The best part is they are a REAL CLUB not for
profit no business here just fun and lots of track time for more info
contact their web site at www.vintagedrive.com Crazy Pete
----- Original Message -----
From: <Joseph_Chimbolo@hyperion.com>
To: John Rosevear <jrosevear@thinkinginvestments.com>
Cc: <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 11:31 AM
Subject: RE: Vintage Racing?
> SCCA racing, is racing. But I must say the vintage race community has
> thier head in the sand these days.
> I don't see that "vintage spirit" too often any more. I see many torn up
> race cars at every vintage race. Possibly
> more than at an SCCA race. I am sure the cost of repair is much greater.
> And cheating! Please. Vintage rarely
> checks motors. How many FF's have 5 spd gearboxes and other questionable
> engines. We won't even get to the
> other vintage cars.
>
> So no one group is better than another. Cheating is part of racing,
always
> has been. As for respect, I don't know
> that SCCA drivers don't respect others. But they are out there for the
> same thing, to win. Sometimes vintage is a little
> scary when you see 5 or 6 guys who know how to drive, running at 110% out
> there with someone who is just taking a drive.
>
> If you ask me the HSR/LRP fall festival looked like an SCCA race or PCA
> club meet. So you should just run SCCA, stick around
> afterwards and have a beer.
>
>
>
>
> John Rosevear <jrosevear@thinkinginvestments.com>@autox.team.net on
> 03/28/2001 10:44:03 AM
>
> Please respond to John Rosevear <jrosevear@thinkinginvestments.com>
>
> Sent by: owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net
>
>
> To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
> cc:
> Subject: RE: Vintage Racing?
>
>
> could it also be that SCCA racing is cutthroat, cheating is widespread,
> bumping (and worse) is commonplace, and respect for fellow competitors is
> an
> anachronism? could it be that this is what has driven many of us who just
> want to test our skills and enjoy a weekend at the track in the company of
> grownups to consider vintage racing?
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Baltimore Knife & Sword Co. [mailto:racecar@baltimoreknife.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:59 AM
> > To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
> > Subject: RE: Vintage Racing?
> >
> >
> > could it be the stands are empty because the cars arent interesting?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-
> > [mailto:owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> > Joseph_Chimbolo@hyperion.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:10 AM
> > To: teamnet@hyperion.com
> > Subject: Vintage Racing?
> >
> >
> > I love all types of racing, but I am going to try to get more
> > involved with
> > current SCCA machines. US road racing needs your support.
> > It is sickening to see the stands at CART/IRL and Trans Am
> > races. The only
> > road racers left will be vintage racers. Speedvision/Motorola Cup
> > is an great series and may be the start of a return of Road
> > Racing interest
> > in the US. We just got F1 back.
> >
> > So when you are buying your next car, why not buy an IT car
> > and really race
> > with SCCA or sponsor a car.
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