Historic Festival @ Lime Rock
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Scott Calabro will be there With his gt40 and a contingent of Cobras Sunday for the car show. I will not be able to make it as I'm still cleaning up damage from the hurricane. Have a good time Chris!
Chris,
Personally, I made out ok, but I work for the telephone company and have been out working since the storm. Have fun at Lime Rock !
Say hello to John Fitch ( teamate to Levegh at lemans 1955 ) historic racer if he's there. Pic below from Memorial day weekend at the track...
Personally, I made out ok, but I work for the telephone company and have been out working since the storm. Have fun at Lime Rock !
Say hello to John Fitch ( teamate to Levegh at lemans 1955 ) historic racer if he's there. Pic below from Memorial day weekend at the track...
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I first met John Fitch in 1954 (I was only 10 years old). He was driving a Cunningham C4R (I think) at the old Watking Glen circuit. Did you know he flew a P-51 Mustang in WWII and shot down a ME262. He was also shot down sometime later and was a POW for a couple of years. His Grandfather is credited with inventing the first steam powered boat. A real gent!
Hi Guys,
I did see John Fitch driving around the infield a few times yesterday. I only realized it after looking at the picture Eric posted. I can only imagine the stories he must have.
If anyone has the time today or tomorrow, a visit to Lime Rock is well worth the trip. I was lucky enough to walk by when the guys from Lee Chapman Racing were prepping P1083 for the track. They rolled it out from under the tent, put just a little fuel in the DS tank, and fired it up as a small crowd started to form. It was on the track with a mix of Trans Am cars and Jaguars in the second to last race of the day. I think Archie Urciuoli was driving and started at the very back of the field. It was great to see the GT40 move up a few spots on every lap without much effort. I just wish the race was longer. I have to give all the drivers/owners credit for bringing their cars out. I would be afraid to take some of those cars out of the garage if there was even a chance of rain.
I did see John Fitch driving around the infield a few times yesterday. I only realized it after looking at the picture Eric posted. I can only imagine the stories he must have.
If anyone has the time today or tomorrow, a visit to Lime Rock is well worth the trip. I was lucky enough to walk by when the guys from Lee Chapman Racing were prepping P1083 for the track. They rolled it out from under the tent, put just a little fuel in the DS tank, and fired it up as a small crowd started to form. It was on the track with a mix of Trans Am cars and Jaguars in the second to last race of the day. I think Archie Urciuoli was driving and started at the very back of the field. It was great to see the GT40 move up a few spots on every lap without much effort. I just wish the race was longer. I have to give all the drivers/owners credit for bringing their cars out. I would be afraid to take some of those cars out of the garage if there was even a chance of rain.
The racing yesterday must have been great and tomorrow will be as well!
The show today was awesome too.
I have never seen so many pristine Jaguars in one place and I've always wanted a series 1 E Type.:heart:
I'll post some piccies a little later this evening.
The show today was awesome too.
I have never seen so many pristine Jaguars in one place and I've always wanted a series 1 E Type.:heart:
I'll post some piccies a little later this evening.
Here are a couple of shots of the GT40 in action along with a video compilation of saturday's races:
Lime Rock Vintage Racing Festival
Lime Rock Vintage Racing Festival
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