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[khyndart in CA]

I found this fine action photo of Ric Forest in the rain at Westwood in 1972. (Tom Johnston photo)

Now you see the reason for the rain tyres noted in a previous photo.

(Ken Hyndman )

[khyndart in CA]

Westwood Circuit went from this in the 1970s

Racing in 1974.

To what it has become today.

(Ken H )

[khyndart in CA]

In August 1972 we went to the Orange County Raceway in Irvine, California.
It was my first time at a drag racing event and it certainly left an impression. I found a couple of slides from that evening.
First is the Frank Harris dragster being unloaded in a area near Disneyland that is now buried under housing developments.

The other is of a well known Radici & Wise Vega Funny car from that the time. Built by John Buttera, engine prepared by Ed Pink and driven by Paul Radici.
( I am proud of this photo as it is hard to get a clear photo of this car on the web. )

(Ken Hyndman photos. )

[khyndart in CA]

In 1972, Spinner Black along with Ross Greenville took my friend Jim and I along to the Long Beach Marina, CA. to watch some power boat racing.(A group of Morrinsville-ites) Spinner was just getting excited about this form of racing back then.
He especially liked this boat in the front and you can see why by the name.
He was standing beside me when I took this. I just wished I had turned and photographed our group, but it was no big deal back then.

Long Beach Marina. July 1972.

(Ken Hyndman photo )

[khyndart in CA]

A little change of scenery.
Remember not to throw away the old 1965 Mustang before you try something like this.
This Ken Block guy is crazy as you can see in his videos. At least he seems to have the cops on his side !


WILD IN THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qanlirrRWs

(Ken Hyndman )
Grant, I hope I have not planted any seeds for you to try this !

[Roger Dowding]

A little change of scenery.
Remember not to throw away the old 1965 Mustang before you try something like this.
This Ken Block guy is crazy as you can see in his videos. At least he seems to have the cops on his side !


WILD IN THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qanlirrRWs

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(Ken Hyndman )
Grant, I hope I have not planted any seeds for you to try this !

The Gods must be Crazy .. no Block is crazy ..

[khyndart in CA]

Here is a site with some interesting information. Go to the Menu section at the top left corner.

http://secondchancegarage.com/public/690.cfm



(Ken Hyndman )

[khyndart in CA]

You Kiwis could have some fun at this site.

http://www.racingjunk.com/Pro-Street/182813662/1967-Camaro.html#1

( The deal is you put the funds in my NZ account and I will promise you NOTHING !)


(Ken Hyndman )

[John McKechnie]

Hey Ken,,,,,what is this "tires".......does that mean it doesnt have match stamina and tires easily ?

[khyndart in CA]

John,
Tire
One would describe me.

The other is what is between the vehicle and the road !
(tire
ˈtaɪə
n, vb
(Automotive Engineering) the US spelling of tyre."
n.
1. A covering for a wheel, usually made of rubber reinforced with cords of nylon, fiberglass, or other material and filled with compressed air.

2. A hoop of metal or rubber fitted around a wheel." )

You need to spend some time here in these United States !

(Ken H)

[John McKechnie]

Ahhhhhhhhh, like aluminum ?

[khyndart in CA]

I came across this photo of Mario Andretti testing his Viceroy Lola T332 F 5000 at Riverside in 1974 with an interesting air box configuration.
I don't think it made it past the experimental stage but they were hoping for an advantage over the higher air box that all other F5000 cars had then due to the dual intakes and lower profile. Mario went on to win a lot of the F5000 races he entered in this Lola T332 (HU 29 ).

In the early 1970s the Parnelli Jones- Viceroy Team built their Indy cars with the unique design from Lotus designer, Maurice Phillippe.
This John Wick art piece shows the 1972 Indy car.
"1972 Parnelli Indy car. Designed by Maurice Phillipe whose latest race design was the Lotus 72. These race cars were originally presented with the mid dihedral wings. Visually sort of pleasant enough. The problem was they really never worked. A conventional rear wing was added and the cars were tested this way. Eventually the dihedral wings were abandoned and the cars raced with the super wide rear wings that were allowed in USAC in 1972 and 1973. It seemed really cool, but had no real success. The cars were driven by Mario Andretti, Joe Leonard, and Al Unser."
It seems the same design was intended for the T332 air box.

(Ken Hyndman )

[Grant Sprague]

A little change of scenery.
Remember not to throw away the old 1965 Mustang before you try something like this.
This Ken Block guy is crazy as you can see in his videos. At least he seems to have the cops on his side !


WILD IN THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qanlirrRWs

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(Ken Hyndman )
Grant, I hope I have not planted any seeds for you to try this !

Ken , if you were at home yesterday watching me take a mate for a ride around the orchard , you might say "Grant is Crazeeeee" but did not hit any trees, fences a bit close though, dont know when I will grow up , lol...That was my private lead foot.

[khyndart in CA]

I usually go to Laguna Seca in August for the Historic Meet but I may have to change that this year and go to formerly ( Sears Point, Fineon Raceway) and now Sonoma Raceway, in June due to the difference in the racing.
Check out the two schedules and you may see what I mean.

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Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival SVRA
Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA
June 1 - 4, 2017
Track Length: 2.52 miles

The Grand Nationals, Trans-Ams and Can-Ams might just win me over.
(Plus it is less expensive and parking is free !)

(Ken Hyndman)

[khyndart in CA]

FOR SALE: Gearhead Heaven In Canada! (Link to property sale)

If you find out that I have moved to Canada it may be I decided to buy this place before any of you beat me to it.
Anyone need a project ?

http://bangshift.com/general-news/lifetime-offer-buy-entire-salvage-yard/

( Ken Hyndman )

[Kevin Hirst]

FOR SALE: Gearhead Heaven In Canada! (Link to property sale)

If you find out that I have moved to Canada it may be I decided to buy this place before any of you beat me to it.
Anyone need a project ?

http://bangshift.com/general-news/lifetime-offer-buy-entire-salvage-yard/

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( Ken Hyndman )

Ken, send airfair, far too much for one man to take on.

[khyndart in CA]

This event is just over 3 weeks away.
Will any of you be at Sonoma ?
Bruce I will do a better job of meeting up with you this time if you are there, I promise !
Otherwise you will have to just rely on my photos. (That is a scary thought.)

https://svra.com/events/2017-sonoma-historic-motorsports-festival/

(Ken H )

[Bruce302]

Hi Ken,

I won't be at Sonoma but I will be back at Laguna Seca in August, We know who to look for this time. I will have my buddy Dave with me too.

Bruce.

[khyndart in CA]

Bruce,
I doubt that I can make to Laguna Seca in August as my new son in law (who is a fly fishing guide ) is planning to take me out on the Missouri River about then. It will be a tough choice between the crowds and noise at the race track compared to being at the river in Montana ! I guess family comes first. Perhaps next year. I certainly enjoyed being with you at Laguna last year. I hope to see Chad R at Sonoma. (How can he manage without your expertise ?)
Cheers,
Ken

[Bruce302]

Ken,
The fish will still be there in Montana long after the racing at Laguna, so hopefully will your new son in law. He has to learn your priorities.

Fish are racing ? not that hard.

Bruce.