August 2019 at Laguna Seca. (WeatherTech Raceway)

[khyndart in CA]

More F 1

1979 Ensign MN17 # 22

1975 Embassy GH 3 # 52

1976 Lotus 77/3 # 5

1979 Tyrrell 009 # 4

1980 Tyrrell 010 # 33

(Ken H photos..)

[khyndart in CA]

I enjoy the 2 liter Sports Racers Class.

1972 Chevron B21. # 123

1971 Chevron B19 # 19

1972 Chevron B 21 # 118 driven by David Putz.

(Ken H photos )

[Roger Dowding]

Thanks for the photos Ken H..

This looks familiar - appeared in the background of some of my photos from 1982 too !!

I think here !!

Your whole picture !

[khyndart in CA]

So that means I have walked in the footsteps of the great Roger Dowding, that is such an honor !
Well spotted Roger, some of the landscape has grown a little in 37 years.

2nd place finisher in the 2 liter Sports Racers thru 1984.
1973 Lola T 294. # 115

7th place finisher. 1979 Lola T297 # 31a.
(Ken H photos..)

1976 Chevron B36 # 28 closing in on a 1980 Lucchini S280 # 23 at the Corkscrew as they battle for 5th place.
(J. Adams photo..)

Here is a bit of information about a Lucchini S280.
https://www.vintagedrivingmachines.com/1980-Lucchini-S280-Sports-Racer-For-Sale-2146353116


Ken H...

[khyndart in CA]

Roger,
This is one for you.
1966 Bizzarrini GT America # 14 being driven along "our spot"...

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What a beautiful machine..too nice to be on the track !

(Ken)

[khyndart in CA]

John Adams kindly shared some of his photos from the main weekend at Laguna Seca. August 17 2019.

John's photos of the 1965 Ferrari 250 LM Berlinetta GT # 526. Chassis # 6217

Reminds me of the days in 1967 of watching Andy Buchanan driving the David McKay Ferrari 250 LM # 6321. Seen here at Levin.

(Hyndman scrapbook..)

(Ken H)
p.s. John is the person who is going to show Ray Green where to take action photos at Laguna Seca
(WHEN) Ray comes to visit this "neck of the woods".

[khyndart in CA]

In the 3 Liter Formula One race;
The 1977 LEC CRPI # 51 is just ahead of the 1976 March 761 # 43 as they drop through the Corkscrew Turn.

1979 Tyrrell 009 # 4 leads a 1976 Lotus 77/3 # 5 as they exit the Corkscrew.

In the Formula Ford race;
The 1970 Titan Mk 6A # 5 and the 1970 Crossle 16/20F put on a good show.

1977 Eagle FF # 46 at speed.

In the 1947-1955 Group 1B race, a 1949 Jaguar Parkinson Special # 13 drops down through the Corkscrew.

(John Adams photos.. )

[Michael Clark]

Very fine shots Ken

Damn shame we never bumped into one another!

[khyndart in CA]

More of John Adams photos at the Corkscrew Turn.

A superb photo of a superb car.
1966 Maserati 300 S # 66

A 1969 Chevron B 16 # 23

1966 Porsche 911 # 78

(J. Adams photos )

[Roger Dowding]

Roger,
This is one for you.
1966 Bizzarrini GT America # 14 being driven along "our spot"...
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What a beautiful machine..too nice to be on the track !
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(Ken)

Ken H,thanks yes our spot and as for the Bizzarinni .. have a 1;43 scale in Red
" 1964 Iso Grifo Bizzarinni Le Mans Red Race #1 "
- they [ Spark Models ] called it an Iso Grifo Bizzarinni..

More of the Hill .. looks different as photo printed mirror image ..and can't get my new scanner to " flip " it.

[khyndart in CA]

A 1976 Chevrolet Corvette # 15 entering,

And leaving.

(Ken H photos.)


1968 Chevrolet Greenwood Corvette # 53 leading the pack through the Corkscrew Turn.

(John Adams photo...)

[Roger Dowding]

A 1976 Chevrolet Corvette # 15 entering,
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And leaving.
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(Ken H photos.)


1968 Chevrolet Greenwood Corvette # 53 leading the pack through the Corkscrew Turn.

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(John Adams photo...)

Ken were they for me too !! Love Corvettes never owned a real one or even ridden in one, even though a mate in Aussie had one a C3 Targa roof, and has a 2002 Monaro as well..

Do have these though ;

Part of the collection of around 60 Corvette's in 1.43 scale..

[khyndart in CA]

It is time to share some of the Porsche photos and starting out with one of the oldest Porsche racing at Laguna Seca in 2019.
The beautiful 1954 Porsche 356 entered by Australian, Ron Goodman.
Seen here as it exits the Corkscrew # 23 beside a 1962 356B # 491.

(John Adams photo.)

Plus here is a bit more about Ron Goodman and his Porsche.
[video=youtube_share;EqlA0_7qSbk]https://youtu.be/EqlA0_7qSbk[/video]

https://www.crankandpiston.com/the-fighting-kangaroo-1954-porsche-356-car-torque/

Ron Goodman made this car scoot along pretty good and he won both of his class races at the
2019 Reunion.

(Ken H)

[khyndart in CA]

1953 Cooper Porsche known as a "Pooper" # 55 and it is quick when driven by Cameron Healy.

Beside it was a 1967 Porsche 910 # 28 and in the background is another Porsche driven by Cameron Healy in Class 5A. # 01.

A 1977 Porsche RSR # 01 being driven to the track by Cameron Healy.

(Ken H photos.)

[khyndart in CA]

Bruce Canepa was the winner of both Group 5A races for 1973-1981 IMSA GT,FIA cars in his 1979 Porsche 935 # 12.

Up against competition such as these 1976 Porsche 935 K3s.
# 42

and # 93

(Ken H pix..)

[Roger Dowding]

Healey [ Healy ? ] in a Porsche - waddya got !! - a Porley or a Healsche ??

[khyndart in CA]

Roger,
That was my mistake..It was meant to be Cameron Healy.
(Sorry mate...my bad.)

Ken

[khyndart in CA]

Some John Adams Porsche photos.

[khyndart in CA]

Some more of John's photos of the 2 liter Sports Cars at the Corkscrew Turn.

[Roger Dowding]

Fixed my reply too !! Healey / Healy !!