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2010 Thursday September 2: The Indy 500 Winning Chaparral From The Chaparral Gallery Of The Petroleum Museum In Midland, Texas Will Appear At Two Big Events In September And October. In September the legendary oval racing car will appear at the “Manifolds On Main Street Car Show” in Irving Texas, there will be several oval road racing cars in the Pavilion of Speed Marquee. A Friday September 24th banquet will feature Johnny Rutherford driver of the 2K in 1980.
The Chaparral 2K Indy 500 winner will also appear at the October 9-10 Midland “Airsho” organized by the Commemorative Air Force group.
For info on the Chaparral Gallery http://www.petroleummuseum.org or call Luanne Thornton, Development Director 432-683-4403.
2010 Tuesday August 31: Special Invitation Racer and Auto Enthusiasts Lunch at AutoVino September 15, 2010 You Are Invited! The 2010 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion And Pre-Reunion August 7-15 Plus The Surrounding Monterey Auto Festival Events Will Be The Subject For Audience Participation And A Panel Discussion During The September 15 Racers And Auto Enthusiasts Lunch At AutoVino Menlo Park California. The Reunion with 600, and the Pre-Reunion with 300 legendary vintage and historic racing cars plus the annual 40,000 spectators make this vintage racing event the largest and best of the North American vintage auto road races. The surrounding auctions, rallies, concours of the entire Monterey Auto Festival add even more spectator attractions. Over 200,000 visitors are counted on the entire two weekends and the week between. At the Racers and Auto Enthusiasts Lunch open audience discussions and the panel will present individual experiences that create this terrific event. Panel members expected include Barry Toepke – Vice President Historic Racing Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Pam Shatraw event reporter and Editorial Team Member Victory Lane Magazine, Dan Davis Publisher Victory Lane Magazine and vintage race car driver in the event, Ken Vendley enthusiast spectator-reporter-photographer-concours and other Monterey Auto Festival events, Lew Kinst – HMSA Reunion staff.
All the lunch attendees who attended any of the Monterey Auto Festival events will be encouraged to present and comment on their experiences.
The Racers and Auto Enthusiasts Lunch is held every third Wednesday of each month. Beverages and conversations start about 11:30, buffet lunch begins at 12 noon and a 45 minute program begins at 12:30, Attendees may linger afterward to enjoy the club facilities, wine bar and the exotic and collector cars on display, Lunch is $20 with pre-reservations, $25 at the door.
AutoVino is located at 205 Constitution Avenue off Marsh Road and Highway 101. It provides Auto Enthusiast Club facilities, an advanced racing simulator with movement and a unique wrap around screen, wine locker storage, member car display and storage, plus it is the site of Woodside Winery.
Lunch info Victory Lane Magazine call 650-321-1411. Lunch Reservations and AutoVino Club info call Tim Espasandin, Buff Giurlani or Phil Giurlani, 650-847-1488 also visit http://www.Auto-Vino.org.
2010 Monday August 23: The 2011 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance March 11-13 Will Salute Indy 500 Winner, CART Champion, And Road Racer, Bobby Rahal As Honorary Grand Marshal. The 2011 featured Marques Will Be Dusenberg, Allard And Kurtis. This is a Concours with both a classic performance and race car focus. It also has numerous Bench Racing seminars, along with art and social events. Traditional popular features are the Saturday Bench Racing and Racer Seminars on race cars and racing legends. There are typically over 100 racing cars to be judged among the 400 vehicles in the Sunday Concours. The location is on the Atlantic Coast, Amelia Island just east of Jacksonville, Florida. Function locations include, The Ritz-Carlton and the Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach. Info is at http://www.ameliaconcours.org/.
2010 Thursday August 19: Fall 2010 Victory Lane HCICA Historic Champ/Indy On-Track Showcase Presented By Vintage Oval Racing Magazine Is October 23-24 On The 1.5 Mile Paved Phoenix International Speedway October 23-24, 2010. There are two on-track sessions each day at reasonable speed with no pace car. All eras of National Championship and Indy Cars are eligible to apply. This event is organized by Victory Lane Motorsports Marketing for the Historic Champ/Indy Car Association. It is held on the same weekend as HSR-West vintage and historic road races on the PIR road circuit. This is the 14th season of HCICA events. Call Pam now to apply at 650-321-1411 (CA).
2010 Thursday August 19: DAARA Is Organizing Two Big US Vintage Oval Track Nationals At Orlando Speedworld, Florida With The First November 11-14, 2010 the second is February 10-13, 2011. There is also a huge swap meet and car show. There are green flag on-track events daily for 8 classes. There is no race car entry fee. Four-day driver and crew pit passes are $35 each. Driver and owner must be DAARA members.
Info http://www.daararacing.com or phone 239-910-1650.
Or http://www.orlandospeedworld.org phone 386-427-4129 x306.
2010 Wednesday August 18: First Annual Southeastern Vintage Dirt Invitational October 15,16 At Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, Georgia Is Presented By The Jacksonville Stock Car Racing Hall Of Fame. Official entry forms are available by phone at 904-646-1375. emailJaxhalloffame@gmail.com or Info is available by calling Ronnie Rohn at 904-237-4811. The organizers plan to make this an annual entrant friendly weekend of vintage oval racing RV hook-up reservations available at 912-778-3967. Info is also available at
www.jacksonvillestockcarracinghalloffame.com
2010 Wednesday August 18: Vintage Texas Open Wheel At Cowtown Speedway Fort Worth, Texas August 21. Bo Rawdon, Cowtown Speedway Promoter, is extending track time to vintage Sprints, Midgets, Mods plus Stock Cars with Coupes. The Vintage Texas Open Wheel Club is nine months old and growing. Another upcoming vintage oval event in Texas is the October; 16 Racers Reunion by the Lloyd Ruby Gang in Wichita Falls.
2010 Tuesday August 17: The Darlington Historic Racing Festival September 24-26 Will Again Attract All Types Of Historic Oval Racing Cars For Exhibition Sessions On The Legendary Oval. Each of the vintage and historic car groups are on-track twice each day. The groups include almost every type of oval car: Early Stocks, Later Stocks, Modifieds, Indy Cars, Champ Cars, Big Cars, Sprint Cars, Midget Cars and more.
There are autograph sessions with past racing stars, bench racing sessions, and new for 2010 a big swap meet for parts and collectables. For entry info call the track at 843-395-8900 (SC).
2010 Tuesday August 17: The Second Illinois Vintage Dirt Nationals Are August 22 at Sycamore Speedway’s 3/8-Mile Dirt Track. This is a unique vintage event with starting and prize money. The 50-lap pays $1,000 to win with a $5,000 total purse. The trophy dash starts 30 cars, which receive $100 to start. There is also a 50-lap four cylinder race with $500 to win. Details call Art 708-254-5196 (IL).
2010 Wednesday August 4: Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival Salutes The Nation's Military, Celebrates Shelby American Marque At 13th Annual "Race At The Base" San Diego, CA. It's recognized as the birthplace of naval aviation, but on Sept. 25-26, Naval Air Station North Island will highlight a different type of machine as 250, prestigious historic race cars gather for the 13th Annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival
Known as the "Race at the Base", the Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival. features nine different race groups divided according to make, age and horsepower. The cars race at high speeds on a spectator-friendly 1.7-mile course constructed in mere days on the runways and taxiways of the military base. The track is set against the stunning backdrop of San Diego Bay.
This year's marque will celebrate the rich race heritage of Shelby American cars, from the legendary Cobra and the Daytona Coupe to the GT40 and GT350. These amazing vehicles have always pushed the envelope of performance and promise a thrill for event spectators. A significant number of historic NASCARs will be on-track thrilling the spectators.
Aside from being set up on an active Naval tarmac, one of the event's most distinct features is its open paddock, which allows fans the opportunity to walk right up to the cars and interact with the drivers and crew. The family friendly event also presents a car club exhibit featuring more than 1,200 cars, a stunning array of military static displays and a vendor midway.
The 13th Annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival is first and foremost an event that pays tribute to, and honors, the men and women of our military. The festival offers free admission for active duty military and their dependents. The general public is welcomed onto the base for a weekend of racing making it the largest open house offered by the Navy on the West Coast. Tickets for the Coronado Speed Festival are now on sale. To learn more, visit http://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/index.shtml.
2010 Thursday July 29: Club Auto Sport Partners Up With LeMay America’s Car Museum Special Event August 10, 2010. An evening with former road racer Dominic Dobson of LeMay, Americas Car Museum, to learn about the world’s newest car museum and social network at 521 Charcot Ave San Jose, CA 95131.
LeMay and Club Auto Sport have joined forces to bring members all the benefits of Club Auto Sport and LeMays auto network.
Hors d’oeuvres and wine from Hedges Family Estate will be served. LeMay Club Auto member benefits: Full access to all Club Auto facilities; Kirkland, WA, Tacoma, WA, Lakewood, CO, car storage opportunities at any Club Auto facility, invitations to special member level events, unlimited admission to museum for two named adults, two guests and up to six children, annual report listing donor wall recognition in new museum, subscription to our award winning periodical, Open Road Magazine and a 10% discount on all museum merchandise. Online collection viewing at www.lemaymuseum.org. Club Auto logo clothing and single-use museum passes. Register ahead of time at www.lemayeventatclubautosport.eventbrite.com
2010 Tuesday July 13: David Swig of Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers & Appraisers to Speak at the Racers & Car Enthusiasts Lunch, July 21, at AutoVino. The July 21st Racers and Car Enthusiasts Lunch at AutoVino will feature a presentation by David Swig, an enthuastic vintage auto racer and Market Specialist with Bonhams. The presentation will focus on the San Francisco Bay Area Car Culture, Vintage Auto Events and the effect on buying and selling cars.
David has been involved with performance automobiles all of his life. He has participated in numerous vintage racing, concours and rally events as a participant and promoter. Now as a Market Specialist at Bonhams, David is utilizing his broad experience to keep track of emerging trends in the vibrant car culture of the Bay Area as well as the global happenings and trends of car enthusiasts.
Enjoy a catered lunch and a presentation with David at this new auto and wine enthuasists social club which has on site: Woodside Winery, Collector Car display facilities, wine lockers, an advanced auto racing driver simulator and more. The facility is located in Menlo Park CA.
The social and networking session begins at 11:30am, Lunch is at noon with the program starting about 12:30 followed by a question and answer session.
Reservations required. Tickets are $20 for prepaid reservations. Call 650-847-1488 or visit www.auto-vino.org.
2010 Thursday July 8: The Darlington Historic Racing Festival September 24-26 Will Again Present All Types Of Historic Oval Racing Festival Oval Racing Cars In Two Days Of On-Track Exhibition Sessions. Stock Cars, Indy Cars, Champ Cars, Big Cars, Sprints, Midgets, Modifieds, Super Mods are also invited to one of the oldest and most challenging paved ovals in North America. This is the third year that the festival has been held. Entrants call 843-395-8900.
This is a spectator event both Saturday and Sunday. There are many on-track sessions each day for all types of cars to enjoy. There are autograph sessions by past oval racers, a vender area for food and souvenirs, a Car Corral for enthusiasts, a swap meet for parts. Adults tickets are $15 per day, $25 for the weekend, children 12 and under are free. Spectators call 843-395-8802 (SC) or visit www.darlingtonraceway.com.
2010 Wednesday July 8: Dan Gurney’s Indy Eagles Will Be In The Main Spotlight As “Dan Gurney The Cars He Drove The Cars He Built” Is The Featured Theme And Marque At The August 12-15 Annual Rolex Monterey Motorsport Reunion At Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Formerly known as the Monterey Historics this vintage racing weekend is famous worldwide as one of the largest gathering of vintage car and racing fans for a full week surrounded by two weekends of vintage and historic car happenings. There is the Pre-Reunion weekend August 6-8 to start it all and the Reunion Weekend to top it. There are auctions, rallies, concours, car shows and more. For more info visit www.mazdaraceway.com
2010 Thursday July 1: Triumph is the honored marque at the Heartland Park Vintage GP August 19-22 Sam Halkias will be at Hartland Park. The SCCA National Champion in DP with a TR6 in 2009. He is planning to run a vintage TR6 in the Kastner Cup and the Triumph 2009 Championship Car in exhibition.
This is quite a piece of news for the Triumph community, The HVR club organizers are also working on bringing Steve Sargis in another Triumph (Spitfire) National Champion. Another good guy who is very fast. They are expected to join a big field for the inaugural HVR Heartland Vintage Races at Heartland Park Raceway in Kansas.
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