Historic races 05

April · 08-22-2005, 11:44 AM

On Saturday, we attended the Monterey Historic races. The featured marques were Chaparral, vintage Trans Am racers, and home built specials. This seemed to have the effect of reducing the crowds a bit. Sadly, I did not get any pictures of Stirling Moss driving Jay Leno around the track in the original Mercedes SLR that set the record for the Mille Miglia. For 4 or 5 laps, that wonderful old straight 6 bellowed it's unique song, soon to be silenced as this was it's last outing before entering permanent retirement at a new Mercedes museum. Jay was waving madly at the crowd as the spectators stood and cheered them on. Yes, Jay was mobbed in the pits, and he was a gracious as ever (we also had a short chat with Alain De Cadenet). We avoided Jay, simply so as to not add to the crush.

Phil Hill drove this 3 litre Alfa against 3.5 Jaguars in one run group.

Some great racing Alfas.

The old and the new

Some legendary Testarossas

Jaguar made a good turn-out

Checking knock-offs

Showpiece engine

Time to add some gas.

Race traffic.

A wonderful jewel-like Bugatti engine.

Maserati.

A row of Talbots and Bugattis

There was a nice family atmosphere to this year's races. Lots of funky old cars with unexpected engine/body/frame combinations.

A major operation going on here.

There were lots of really old cars. Some in refreshingly original condition.

The Germans were there in reduced numbers

Gullwing Mercedes.

Neat custom bike.

Lots of vintage Triumphs.

Fabulous woody Packard wagon. Pity there was no good angle for a pic.

The parking lots were full of all sorts of neat cars. Here's the Alfa corral late in the day.

Egil A64.2s - S6 · 08-22-2005, 11:56 AM

Wish I was there

April · 08-22-2005, 12:13 PM

**Kris Hansen** · 08-22-2005, 12:28 PM

Must have been a blast to be there in person!!

thomas1978 · 08-22-2005, 02:10 PM

;o) very nice April thank you for sharing with us!!!

Egil A64.2s - S6 · 08-22-2005, 04:12 PM

Fleuger99 · 08-23-2005, 05:32 AM

SAC-CA-GTI · 08-23-2005, 07:40 AM

Jay Leno and people were walking up to him non-stop for pics and autographs. I just walked by and said "hey Jay, hows it going" and he actually answered "great, thanks". Was kind of surprised. Too bad I didn't have my Triumph done or would have loved to driven(ok, well trailered it to Monterey)to the track.

reefer_bob · 08-23-2005, 09:00 AM

08-22-2005, 11:44 AM	#1
April AudiWorld Uber User Account #: 3127 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 52,725	Historic races 05 On Saturday, we attended the Monterey Historic races. The featured marques were Chaparral, vintage Trans Am racers, and home built specials. This seemed to have the effect of reducing the crowds a bit. Sadly, I did not get any pictures of Stirling Moss driving Jay Leno around the track in the original Mercedes SLR that set the record for the Mille Miglia. For 4 or 5 laps, that wonderful old straight 6 bellowed it's unique song, soon to be silenced as this was it's last outing before entering permanent retirement at a new Mercedes museum. Jay was waving madly at the crowd as the spectators stood and cheered them on. Yes, Jay was mobbed in the pits, and he was a gracious as ever (we also had a short chat with Alain De Cadenet). We avoided Jay, simply so as to not add to the crush. Phil Hill drove this 3 litre Alfa against 3.5 Jaguars in one run group. Some great racing Alfas. The old and the new Some legendary Testarossas Jaguar made a good turn-out Checking knock-offs Showpiece engine Time to add some gas. Race traffic. A wonderful jewel-like Bugatti engine. Maserati. A row of Talbots and Bugattis There was a nice family atmosphere to this year's races. Lots of funky old cars with unexpected engine/body/frame combinations. A major operation going on here. There were lots of really old cars. Some in refreshingly original condition. The Germans were there in reduced numbers Gullwing Mercedes. Neat custom bike. Lots of vintage Triumphs. Fabulous woody Packard wagon. Pity there was no good angle for a pic. The parking lots were full of all sorts of neat cars. Here's the Alfa corral late in the day. __________________

08-22-2005, 11:56 AM	#2
Egil A64.2s - S6 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10170 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,324	I can see you had a wonderful time. Wish I was there __________________ If it wasn't for computers my life would be so simple

08-22-2005, 12:13 PM	#3
April AudiWorld Uber User Account #: 3127 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 52,725	It happens every year in August. Come on down! It's time to book hotels for next year anyway;-) __________________

08-22-2005, 12:28 PM	#4
Kris Hansen Chief of Goat control Account #: 20 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 66,548,170	Gorgeous!!!!! Is that #35 car a Miller? Are Ferrari Enzos considered historic already? Must have been a blast to be there in person!!

08-22-2005, 02:10 PM	#5
thomas1978 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 78449 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Saarbrücken, Germany Posts: 23,472	:o) wow Ferrari Enzo i saw is that part of history already ,damn that time is flying ;o) very nice April thank you for sharing with us!!! __________________ 2x sports forum post whore (2007,2008) 5th overall (2008) >>>> #1 most wanted man Robert N. Brisco, President and CEO for killing Audiworld

08-22-2005, 04:12 PM	#6
Egil A64.2s - S6 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10170 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,324	My planning horizon extends out about a month, not a year :-) __________________ If it wasn't for computers my life would be so simple

08-23-2005, 05:32 AM	#7
Fleuger99 New Member Account #: 85746 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 178	Thanks For The Great Pics

08-23-2005, 07:40 AM	#8
SAC-CA-GTI Senior Member Account #: 42872 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 8,320	Sweet pics...yeah, went last year to the Ferrari historics and like you said, saw Jay Leno and people were walking up to him non-stop for pics and autographs. I just walked by and said "hey Jay, hows it going" and he actually answered "great, thanks". Was kind of surprised. Too bad I didn't have my Triumph done or would have loved to driven(ok, well trailered it to Monterey)to the track. __________________

08-23-2005, 09:00 AM	#9
reefer_bob Member Account #: 45294 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,337	That's hot! :) __________________ Reefer_Bob. AIM: reeferbob R.I.P. Matthew Ammon aka O.W. Kenobi

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