[Fot] Spitfire Drivers: Spitfire History @ Watkins Glen

[Kas Kastner]

Mr. Chris Andrews, President of Triumph USA was there to greet and congratulate Erwin after the race.  I know, as I was there with him.  He was honored as much as possible by the circumstances of the company at that time. Group 44 was in the very formative years and really not a factor.  

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  Cc: fot at autox.team.net ; glenda at racingarchives.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [Fot] Spitfire Drivers: Spitfire History @ Watkins Glen


  Cary, 

  Glenda Gephart is one of the archivists.  You might speak to her when you are at the Glen. 

  Copied here......   glenda at racingarchives.org 

  Some of our journalist/historians may want to check in at the Glen Museum. 

  Regards, 

  Joe Alexander 
  Friends of Triumph 



      The first of many, many Spitfire victories in SCCA National races happened at Watkins Glen. The victory was by Erwin "Ernie" Lorincz. Lorincz was a independent grassroots racer who followed up that victory with others (VIR) to gain the regional SCCA championship. 

           Considering that he was going against the factory back efforts of Group 44, he must have been a very talented driver. From time to time, he was mentioned in the TOA newsletter. Apparent stopped racing Triumphs soon after selling Spitfire to Doc Hickman. 

           Not been able to find any photographs of the event. Hoping that the museum at the Glen might have some in its archives. Has anyone used the museum ? 






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