Rolex Motorsport Reunion, Laguna Seca. August 2023

[khyndart in CA]

Some Kiwis in California in the Formula 5000 field.

Tony Galbraith entering the circuit in his 1974 Lola T332 # 88

Glenn Richards in his 1975 Lola T400 # 99

Another with NZ connections
1973 McRae GM-1 # 75

( Ken H photos.)

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I had a bit of a chat to Australian driver, Peter Brennan who was driving this 1973 Lola T 330 (HU-18) that I had seen racing at Brands Hatch in 1973 driven then by Gijs van Lennep. It has been beautifully restored and maintained. # 208

( Ken H photos.)

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Another Australian who drove well here (Also at Taupo in 2018 ) was Paul Zazryn who drove 1974 Lola T332 # 24

(Ken H photos.)

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American driver Kirt Bennett won both F5000 races driving a 1976 Lola T332 # 51

American, Zak Brown did not have things go his way in his 1974 Lola T332 # 5. (It spent a lot of time on pit road.)
The car did not compete the following weekend.

(Ken H pics)

[khyndart in CA]

Just as well my wife didn't let me have the cheque book !
Rare Ferrari 412P Achieves $30.25 Million USD at Bonhams|Cars Quail Auction.
https://www.bonhams.com/press_release/36936/

2006 McLaren MP4/21 – chassis ‘02’
https://motorsportsnewswire.com/2023/08 ... habi-sale/

One would be hard pressed to see the driver's name on modern day race cars. (Can you see it ?)

Whereas back in 1968 the driver's name was clearly displayed as seen on Jim Clark's Lotus # 6
Just before advertising began on race cars.
I was part of the crowd on the hill in the background at Pukekohe. Jan. 1968 NZGP.

(Sergent.com.au photo.)

(Ken H photos.)

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Another Bonhams Auction vehicle at Laguna Seca.
(Note the price range on the display card and then how much it sold for !)

1909 Lorraine-Dietrich 16.4-Liter Grand Prix Two-Seater Chassis no. 60189
Sold for
US$1,270,000

https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/28011/ ... -no-60189/

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(Ken H & Bill Brennan photos.)

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....and to think, you could buy a 250 GTO Ferrari for about 5000GBP around 1964.

[khyndart in CA]

Due to family health issues I have been a bit weary at the end of the day and have not entered here as I should have.
I hope to attend the Velocity Invitational Event next weekend so I might be filling in with photos from August and November.
Hoping this finds you all safe and well.
https://revivalraces.com/event/velocity-invitational-2/

Some of the best racing at Laguna Seca was in the Group 8 Historic Trans-Am 1966-1972 Class.
Almost 40 cars were entered. I managed to capture some as they accelerated onto the track.

1964 Pontiac Tempest/ GTO # 49

1969 Chevrolet Camaro # 19

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1970 Dodge Challenger # 77


( Ken H photos)


(Ken H)

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"These are the actual Trans Am race cars -- not reproductions -- half a century later. And they're still racing hard."

1970 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird #8
Originally Driven by Jerry Titus
This car was the first 1970 Pontiac Firebird off the assembly line.

1970 Boss 302 Mustang #15
Originally driven by George Follmer

1969 Boss 302 Ford Mustang #45



(Ken H photos.)

[khyndart in CA]

More to follow eventually.