The Roaring Season

by **Roger Dowding** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:32 am

Came across this recently and forgot to note the full details - believe it is 1959 !! Ken h may know more..

The corkscrew is where one of the overbridge crossing's is - #5 .. that hasn't chnaged.

by **khyndart in CA** » Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:44 am

A 1985 Jaguar XJR5 # 44

In the background is the Corkscrew Hill.
If one can make it up there it does give long distance views of the circuit.
Here is a comparison between the 1968 track at the Can Am race. (Note the crowd compared to this year.)

2022 and see how the track has been configured to come back around and under the Michelin bridge to turn 4.

(Ken H)

by **khyndart in CA** » Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:28 am

D - Type Jaguars at Laguna Seca.
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1956 D-Type # 4 heading out.

(KH photo)

by **khyndart in CA** » Sat Oct 01, 2022 3:51 am

So which was the best choice of tyres / tires from the various brands shown here ?
The 1991 Bud Light Jaguar XJR -16 #3 was on Goodyear tires and also had Scott Goodyear as a driver.
He was not related to the tire family.

(Ken H photos )

by **khyndart in CA** » Fri Sep 30, 2022 4:13 pm

Some of the cars that had raced at Le Mans over the years and were on display at Laguna Seca.

The beautifully restored GT 40 # 2 that had been driven to victory in 1966 by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon.

Kiwi magic

(Ken H photo )

The 1986 winning car a Rothsman Porsche 962 C # 1, driven then by Derek Bell, Hans Stuck and Al Holbert.
(Back when cigarette advertising was allowed!)

The 1982 Mirage M12 # 27 driven in the 24 Hr. race by Mario and Michael Andretti.

(Ken H )

by **khyndart in CA** » Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:31 am

A 1970 Z28 Camaro # 4 A

A 1970 Chevrolet Camaro # 13A

Another 1970 Chevrolet Camaro # 71

1976 DeKon Monza # 20

(Ken H photos)

by **khyndart in CA** » Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:02 am

A bit of the Historic Trans-Am on their way to the starting grid.

Endurance driver Patrick Byrne driving a 1967 Shelby # 15x

1969 Z28 Camaro # 42

Ken Adams in his 1969 Boss Mustang # 45

(Ken H photos)

by **khyndart in CA** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:46 pm

Ray,
This is the busy 5 minute schedule I mentioned.
As it was just practice and qualifying it meant there were seldom any issues out on the course.
On the race days they had 10 minutes between each event!

( Ken H)

by **ERC** » Sun Sep 18, 2022 3:03 am

khyndart in CA wrote:Due to the race schedule being 5 minutes apart it led to some busy paddock moments as Historic Trans-Am cars came off as the Historic Formula cars went out.[/ATTACH]

Ken, oh how I wish that the Europeans worked that way!

Far better for paying spectators than the endless waits between races with nothing happening on track. If the Europeans adopted that system, they could have far more cars paying (lower) entry fees and if the last race schedules were basically some form of 'flying farewell' where the cars had already been out, so if their last race was canned due to track incidents/time restraints, so what?

Teretonga impressed me greatly with their efficiency. Manfeild and Taupo are also on to it in terms of simply dragging towable cars to safety using ATV's, whilst Pukekohe and Hampton Downs seem to drag their heels, so too many races lose laps under safety cars.

by **khyndart in CA** » Fri Sep 16, 2022 1:57 pm

1976 Ferrari 312 T2/ 026 # 1 driven by Chris MacAllister.
This car was originally driven by Niki Lauda in the 1976 and early 1977 Formula One seasons. https://www.oldracingcars.com/ferrari/312t2/

(Photos by KH & Bill )

by **khyndart in CA** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:42 pm

Due to the race schedule being 5 minutes apart it led to some busy paddock moments as Historic Trans-Am cars came off as the Historic Formula cars went out.

# 9. A 1974 March 741

# 8 a 1974 Brabham BT-44

by **khyndart in CA** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 7:51 am

Laguna Seca is busy again this weekend with the final race of the Indy Car Race Series for 2022.
No matter how it turns out NZ should be very proud of their two Kiwis who will be competing for the title.
Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin are wonderful ambassadors for the sport both on and off the track.

(Ken H)

by **khyndart in CA** » Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:12 am

Ray,
I leave the track photography to those that know what they are doing.
I try to photograph the pit and paddock shots at an angle where I could use them to do race car drawings for the "grandies" which goes back to the days when I wanted to be the next Michael Turner, much to the annoyance of my Morrinsville College math teacher !
I like Laguna Seca in many ways but I don't climb up Corkscrew hill like I used to.

You might find something of interest in this article.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2019/04/cal ... background.

Cheers,
Ken

by **ERC** » Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:38 pm

Good stuff Ken!

I may have asked this before, but is the track spectator/photographer friendly?

Great paddock shots, but I get the impression that many tracks, unobstructed views of the racing (ie not through wire fencing) are few and far between and many tracks, you can't walk all the way around for different viewpoints.

Probably why the trip to Goodwood is always so enjoyable, being able to walk right around the track and get shots of every single corner.

Probably the main reason why I haven't made a real effort to head to Highlands Park. A track that is great for drivers may not be so good for (paying) spectators, especially if wanting to take photographs.

by **khyndart in CA** » Sat Sep 03, 2022 2:16 pm

1970 Ford/ Bud Moore Boss Mustang # 15 A originally driven by George Follmer.

(KH photo)

(Bill's photo)

US driver,Patrick Long, enjoyed driving the car in this race at Laguna Seca. 2022
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by **khyndart in CA** » Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:41 pm

Robert Kauffman had other vehicles there as well.
A 1990 Eagle Toyota HF 89 # 99

Plus a 1965 Ford GT 40 # 23

(Ken & Bill's photos)

by **Bruce302** » Wed Aug 31, 2022 1:09 am

Thanks Kenny, it is a lovely car, I was lucky enough to spend some time chatting with Rob Kaufman about the car,
Sadly he is a tad shorter than me so didn't get the drive.

by **khyndart in CA** » Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:23 pm

Bruce, one day we will meet up again.

I know you will appreciate this fine machine driven by Robert Kauffman\ at Laguna Seca

The 1970 Pontiac Trans-Am # 8 originally driven by Jerry Titus.

(Ken H photos)

(Bill's photo)

by **Bruce302** » Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:20 pm

Nice work Kenny, sorry I missed you this year.

by **khyndart in CA** » Sat Aug 27, 2022 7:19 am

John Hildebrand enjoys driving his 1964 Pontiac Tempest/GTO # 49

(Ken H photos )

The Roaring Season

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