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Page 2 We Are VARAC VARAC, the Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada, was formed in 1976 to provide a central organizing body through which Vintage Race enthusiasts could communicate and organize race meetings for eligible Vintage and Historic racing and sports cars. Th e Spirit of VARAC can be expressed as a wish to preserve, restore and race historically signifi cant cars in a form as close to the original specifi cation as possible. Of course, there have been many improvements in motor racing safety equipment, circuits and technical advancements in materials since these cars were built. Th ose restoring and preparing cars for Vintage Racing are encouraged to incorporate and take advantage of these improvements where they can be incorporated without diminishing the vintage character of the car. We feel that Vintage Racing should be enjoyable and rewarding to both the participant and spectator with a minimum emphasis on trophies and awards. Let’s keep the fun in Vintage Racing. If you are interested, call any of the directors listed on this page. Th e opinions and suggestions expressed by contributors to Vintage Racer are those of the author, without authentication by or liability to the editors, or the Directors or VARAC. To subscribe FREE, send an e-mail to Jeremy Sale at [email protected] with your membership number

Contacts INSIDE THIS EDITION: Please contact our club executive below for any queries. For On the front cover is a photo from the information related to the preparation and eligibility of a car for Hockley Valley story inside. Remember the Hockley Valley Hillclimb? Rupert Lloyd- vintage racing, please contact our Eligibility Committee chair. Th omas reports on the re-union. Other front Mailing Address page photos are from the many spectacular Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada photographs of the Festival/CHGP. Also in this edition, the Abarthisti Report Geoff McCord – VARAC Secretary from the Festival! Cam McRae tells us “what it 7 Glenallan Road was like out there”! North York Heather’s Hero’s is Doug Kurtin’s story of how he came to be involved in vintage racing Ontario, M4N 1G6 and how it’s helping to conquer cancer. VARAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our good friend Bob English has a great Vice President/Interim President – Del Bruce – [email protected] story on Del Bruce and vintage Corvettes. Tea Time is Peter Viccary’s view of how to Treasurer – Peter Viccary - [email protected] do the Enduro British style! Also Dean Baker Secretary - Geoff McCord – [email protected] had to come up with a back-up car for the Communications and IT Director – Diane Dale – [email protected] Festival, so he brought out ’s F1 Shadow! Race Director/Chair Conduct Committee –Del Bruce –[email protected] Roving reporter Alain Raymond tells what he Director – Don Hooton –[email protected] did on his excellent vacation in ! Director – Gord Ballantine - [email protected] “It’s OK to Fondle Your Parts” says Cam McRae, a good low tech tip.And Joe Lightfoot Director – Bob DeShane – [email protected] has a few words on V/H rules worth reading. Director – Richard Navin – [email protected] Hope you enjoy it! Director – Joe Lightfoot [email protected] Jeremy Sale

Editor VARAC ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE The Vintage Racer Chairman – Joe Lightfoot – [email protected] 3076 Ballydown VARAC DRIVER CONDUCT COMMITTEE Crescent, Chairman – Del Bruce – [email protected] Mississauga ON VARAC MEMBER SERVICES L5C 2C8 Newsletter – Jeremy Sale – [email protected] Website – Radu Repanovici – [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.VARAC.CA

Page 3 LLefteft ttoo rright:ight: CCamam MMcRae,cRae, DDianaiana MMcRae,cRae, AlainAlain RRaymond.aymond. PPhotohoto bbyy PPaulaul DDavockavock Abarthisti Storm the Enduro!

BByy CamCam McRaeMcRae him in a recent email, “Watch your mirrors, Red Baron!” From the fi rst moment we met, Alain has encouraged me Nevertheless, how did the two diminutive Abarths, to join him in the Festival’s Enduro. A natural fi t, right? Th e with an average displacement of 950cc, manage to trophy two Abarths, the only two Abarths. (I think he was lonely.) in the Enduro? Th e failure of the Tea Cupper juggernaut I always demurred, concerned for the reliability of our car notwithstanding, I think we had an advantage. and its slow lap times. Aft er last fall’s Celebration, however, Given that the handicap was based on a “best lap” we fi nally seemed to be getting it all together. Th e car ran qualifying time, anything less than that would be falling like a train and times were cascading as I fi gured out how to behind. Th e pilot of a one car-one driver entry might back parlay my narrow power band and challenging gear ratios into off a bit given the length of the race. For a one car-two driver quicker laps. team, the primary driver might keep up those speeds. Th e Th is spring’s Test and Tune moved us a great leap forward. “volunteer”, however, would be less familiar with the car and We changed suspension settings, pressures, brake balance, would likely have some thoughts about turning his buddy’s venturi size, jets and valve lash, even the thermostat rating. race car into a ball of tin foil. In either case, they would fall And, I changed my shift point and line in both 5 and10. behind their handicap. Th e result? Five seconds faster. Th at’s a lifetime in an 850cc Alain and I went out, joyfully drove our regular pace, and car. Giovanni, named aft er Diana’s great grandfather, is now fi nished second. Forza Abarth! Squadra Italia rules! circulating at the same speeds as Peanut (Alain’s car) three (Aft er the collapse of the Greenwood/Sale challenge, years ago. followed by the soccer and F1 results, perhaps the UK should Alain, however, always the wheel man, has managed to fi nd take its horoscope in for a star alignment.) ten seconds over those three years. His lap times are regularly sub-two. Time is on my side, however, and as I mentioned to Page 4 Heather’s Hero’s BByy DougDoug KKurtinurtin and basketball but ask me questions about anything in Jeremy asked me how I decided to get into racing with automobile racing….. VARAC. I had always talked about racing. But there was always something happening, the girls’ horses, tuitions, So why did I choose VARAC? First because I love classic cars for the girls’ business. You name it; there was always cars, real cars built by real people. Second, no contact (most something that I needed to do for my family. Th en when of the time!) Hey, I’m getting older, I don’t heal as fast! And Heather (the absolute love of my life for 35 years) got sick thirdly the whole VARAC concept seems a little more laid she said it was time for me to do something for myself. back, it’s more about the cars than the drivers. As for my car, Heather said “Doug, I selected a 1972 stop talking about Porsche 911 RS racing and do it, before as I have a 1989 it too late!” 911 Carrera 4 that Heather was I had completely diagnosed with cancer restored. I love the fi ve years ago, that’s why old 911s. I have we have the “Heathers to say that my Hero’s” logo on the experience with car, the trailer and my VARAC so far has driving suit. Heather’s been extremely Hero’s is a fund raising pleasant. road hockey team, Th e Festival was which participates in great. I discovered the Princess Margaret that I had made a Hospital “Road Hockey ROOKIE mistake To End Cancer”. Last about half way 11972972 PorschePorsche 911911 RSRS Photo by Richard Coburn year we raised more through the than $49,000.00 for the race. Yes, I event, this year we are going for $60,000.00 plus. (If you are began to run out of fuel! I had to start to short shift and interested in entering or joining a team, please see the end of brake less while I watched a 10 second lead slowly dwindle this story.) My company is CPS Flooring in Oakville and will away to one second at best. Every time I came through turn be donating to Heathers Hero’s the following; For a race win, ten the engine was sputtering and all I could do was hold my $500, for laps led, $10 per lap, for laps run, $5 per lap. breath, hoping to see the Last Lap sign. Note to self. Always On a personal note; in fi ve years of fi ghting this awful check everything yourself, no matter what anyone else says! disease never has Heather ever said “Why me?” Th us the Aft erwards it was extremely gratifying to have my fellow term “Heathers Hero’s“. Aft er fi ve years we think that we are competitors coming up to congratulate me. I still can’t wipe starting to win the battle so we have booked a trip to Venice the grin off my face. It was also very special as my family, for two weeks in October. You can never give up. Th is is why younger brother and my Uncle Dave with his son were there Heather and I live with adage that it could be worse, so smile to see this. My uncle told me how proud he was that I was and have fun. keeping my parents motorsports spirit alive. As far as racing is concerned I had only been on track once, that was 25 plus years ago in my BMW 2002, at a Cheers, BMW Driver Education day, but I have always been into Doug Kurtin motor sports. My parents were Canadian rally champions as ROAD HOCKEY TO CONQUER CANCER. a husband and wife team and were also among the original Eighty-fi ve teams have already registered for the second members of the Oakville Trafalgar Light Car Club. We annual Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer to take place practically grew up at Mosport. My uncle, Dave Simpson, Saturday, September 29, 2012. To register with a team was one on the head scrutineers at the track back in the 60s or as an individual, or for more information, visit www. and 70s. Motorsports and skiing were all that was talked TeamUpToConquerCancer.ca. Interested participants may about in our house, I knew nothing about hockey, football also call 1-877-541-I’M IN (4646).

Page 5 Vintage Corvettes

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By Peter Viccary Two British cars were entered as a team in the Saturday Enduro, a green one and a yellow one. A fearsome combination. A fi ve minute pit stop was required during the middle part of the race, during which the yellow car was scheduled to stop and let the green car fi nish the race. As everyone knows, British cars don't require service, only their wimpy British drivers do, so an appropriate refreshment was arranged. Unfortunately, the green car got so excited during the pre-race activity, it wet itself and was unable to proceed, so the valiant yellow car volunteered to proudly fl y the Union Jack. It really was too much to expect two British cars to carry the fi ght against the hated red Eyetalian cars without some casualties along the way. By the way, photography in the hot pits is strictly forbidden at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, so these pictures were staged in a warehouse on the Downsview Airforce base. Just in case, the photographer shall remain anonymous.

Page 8 Dean Baker at the Festival “We had planned to run a 1975 ADF Formula Ford for the Festival, however aft er two sessions, the motor decided it had seen enough. It was a new car with and unknown engine so it was no huge surprise, just disappointing. We had an engine we could have taken from another car but that seemed like a lot of work……we opted instead to go home and get something else. Unfortunately, the only other car that we had that was in running condition was a 1977 Shadow DN8 car! It was pretty cool to drive a car like that on one of the best tracks in the world from an era that was such a great time for motorsport. In 1977 this car was driven at the Canadian Grand Prix by Riccardo Patrese as he was just entering his long career in F1. I believe there was oil on the track in turn 9 which he and a few others spun in and he did not fi nish. While we did not have anyone else to race with, we had a great time and really appreciated the attention the car received by spectators and track workers. We did not have enough to last the weekend so we took it easy for most of the weekend but I think the noise of the DFV brought back memories for many of the spectators. Despite the disappointment of not racing the ADF, we had a great weekend with the Shadow and got to chat with so many old friends and racers from years gone by. A great track, a great event and some really great people. A special thanks to Tim Wilken (son of the famed Ferret Formula Ford - Fred Wilken) for his help over the weekend to help get the Shadow ready on such short notice. Without friends like that, most of us would be racing at all.” Dean Baker.

Dean’s Shadow at the 1977 Canadian Grand Prix: by Jeremy Sale. Andretti’s Lotus was in the lead but his V8 blew up with just a few laps to go, leaving a nasty trail of oil at turn nine as he took the opportunity to coast into the pits. Having scammed a photo pass I took these rather blurry pictures. Ricardo Patrese’s Shadow (Dean’s car) hit the oil fi rst and slid into Keegan’s parked Hesketh. Patrese quickly leaped out of his car and over the barrier, just as Brambilla arrived in his and slid into the abandoned Shadow. then arrived in the Penske, spun but continued. Villeneuve arrived on the scene at full tilt, he too spun on the oil, but somehow managed to avoid hitting anything. Unfortunately he then broke the drive shaft as he tried to accelerate away and his fi rst race for was over. In the bottom photo (not mine) Rupert Keegan, Penthouse 24, Penske PC4; Ricardo Patrese, Shadow DN8, Number 16 (Dean’s car); Vittorio Brambilla, Beta 19, Surtees TS19.

For more see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E5PsPwUe5U

Page 9 My Visit to Terra di Motori

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RRareare 19521952 CooperCooper BristolBristol T20T20 ex-Écurieex-Écurie Écosse.Écosse. atat MonacoMonaco Page 12 Duke LaVielle: “It’s OK to Fondle Your Parts”

My All-Time Best Low Tech Tip BByy CamCam McRaeMcRae First Hastings hired him as a fi eld rep. But then Perfect Gaston “Duke” LaVielle came to Canada from France when Circle made him an off er he couldn’t refuse and thus began he was twelve years old. When I knew him, he must have been a long association. Traveling all over, Duke worked his magic in his late sixties, so his arrival coincided with some part of but told no one that his Perfect Circle ring bags contained the First World War. A precocious kid, ahead of his Canadian rings from any manufacturer that he thought would solve the school mates academically, he was given an Ontario Grade problem. Th e ultimate PR scam. Eight certifi cate and pronounced Intense engine research fi t to work. More accurately, he during WWII created most was fi t to enter an apprenticeship. of the ring designs we know Th at apprenticeship, today, so Duke’s “magic” was fortuitously, was in the no longer quite as necessary. burgeoning automotive trade. Not content to be reduced Blessed with a remarkable to a sales rep, Duke left the mechanical aptitude, young corp world and freelanced for Gaston quickly earned his stripes a number of years and then as a technician, and the stylish opened his own, successful, young Frenchman garnered that auto machine shop. Always nickname. Duke was particularly under the name: “Duke’s good at repairing and re-building Piston Ring Specialty “. engines, but with time it became obvious that the boy had a Duke had sort of retired when I fi rst encountered him. thing with piston rings. Although working for an independent It was 1962, I’d owned the Abarth for about a year, and I’d garage, he was soon the go-to guy in the Toronto area for any done something terrible to the bearings. To this day I can’t dealer or mechanic plagued with an oil-pumper or a hole that tell you how I ended up in the back alley off Weston Road wouldn’t seal. Back in those days, ring science was new, and where Duke rented the oil-soaked double garage that now these were common and serious problems. held all his engine building equipment. But, I wasn’t the only

Page 13 one. Performance addicts of all stripes found their way to that patiently explain that he never put a part, any part, in an engine alley. Drag racers brought in boxes of expensive parts, parts too without running his hands all over it. Feeling for burrs, cracks, expensive to assemble themselves. Ontario’s oval track racing was stress risers and the like that wouldn’t be obvious to a visual evolving1928 past the CAR jalopy REPAIR days and determinedMAILER... competitors from inspection. Duke went over to his junk pile and showed me some Barrie, AUTOMOTIVEConcorde and the CNE REPAIR had Duke ADVERTISEMENT build them something pieces he’d rejected for very subtle, but potentially catastrophic special -IN usually 1928...SENT beyond ON A PENNY the confi POSTCARD nes of the reasons. He then proceeded to assure me, with a great boozy rules! Lots of folks with cackle of laughter, that: “It was okay to fondle histories at Harewood my parts.” and the new Mosport I still do it wandered in and today. And I still were helped with get the cuts and their broken Sprites cast iron slivers and mysterious twin to prove it. But cam heads. Some of those sharp edges those heads came and bearing-killing from dealers, Jaguar, bits don’t end up Alfa and MG, their in my engines. My “factory-trained” favourite example mechanics unable to of successful part duplicate the fi nesse fondling dates back of Duke’s work. about twenty years. Duke did like his I was building an Canadian Rye. Not exotic engine for so much during the a friend who ran week, but Saturdays in four-cylinder UUndern the thumb: A nasty burr runs all around the inside of this were oft en given der the thumb: modifi ed oval track A nasty burr run aaftermarketftermarket timingt gear. s all around th over to meetings iming gear. e inside of this racing. It was based on of the Drinking the Ford Ranger 2-litre and Lying Society. Whiskey in paper cups and we’d purchased a fueled avid debate on just about anything. When the situation carton of goodies from a Florida fi rm needed some leveling, the whine of the Sunnen hone would cease that specialized in the otherwise identical 2300. Th e rods were and Duke would appear from the dim recesses, blinking like an gorgeous. H-beam Carrillo style with locator dowels and high- owl in the light. tensile bolts - automotive art. Nothing could be wrong with You always knew when he was going to comment. He would those, right? roll his false teeth around in his mouth, reach in behind his shop I ran my hands over them, nevertheless. All was well, except apron and hitch up his hernia. He then proceeded to quiet the that only one had a sort of scratchy feel where the cap parts from young rabble with a pearl of his considerable wisdom. the rod. Internally, the split was smooth. Careful work with mic, We became close friends, oft en on a mentor-student basis. His dial gauge and a surface plate revealed that the body of the rod son and daughter were grown and gone. Great folks, but not was off set from the cap by about a thou. With everything torqued interested in engines and Duke had a lot of knowledge to pass up the interior was honed to perfection. No problem, right? along. At the time I was working as a marine mechanic in the Except that those little notches that align the bearing shells were summer and as a photographer the rest of the time. During the also off set. Th ink about it. In a street engine, maybe 100,000 winter months I made many visits to the alley, learning as much as miles. In a race engine? Ten laps? Murphy loves auto racing. I could. Th e Florida guys were horrifi ed. Th ey’d had a faulty One sunny day between Christmas and New Year I had taken production run and thought they’d caught them all. A new rod Duke a bottle of CC. We sat outside, sampled the contents and arrived and that engine was still strong when my buddy sold the talked. I noticed, as I had many times before, that he always had car, thanks to Duke. an engine part in his hands, moving it around like worry beads. At If anyone out in VARAC land knew the man, get in touch. I’d fi rst, I thought it was a nervous habit. Th en, I realized that every love to get together at the end of a race day to raise a toast. I’ll once in a while he would get up and get a fresh part. It wasn’t the supply the CC - and the paper cups. But in the meantime, there same con rod. It was a series of con rods. you have it. My all-time best Low Tech Tip. Go forth and fondle Kid that I was, I teased him about it. Only to have him your parts. You have my blessing. Duke’s too.

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Page 15 Understanding the Vintage/Historic rules in VARAC

BByy JoeJoe Lightfoot,Lightfoot, If your intention is to make sure you can beat EEligibilityligibility DDirectorirector everyone else by any means possible, you’ve Vintage/Historic rules are for cars produced joined the wrong organization. up to 1972 and for “continuation” cars that As the years passed, this idea of racing were made aft er production cars 1972 but which that looked like have the same “stock” cars mechanical became very components uncommon and exact same (there were body shape and still some races body materials as where this was the 1972 model required). By (minor trim 1975 there variations may be was hardly and acceptable). MGB out there And while V/H that didn’t does include cars have massive up to 1972, the fender fl airs “era” that V/H and spoilers cars are trying and fi breglass to emulate is fenders. Th is actually the is a distinctly CASC rules diff erent and from 1967. more modern Th ey do the era, one that same thing in many of the almost every “younger” Vintage Race crowd relates organization to. Th at is across North why VARAC America. If you introduced read the SVRA the G70+ race Group 3 rules group. you will fi nd Even so, that they also G70+ requires refer to the “SCCA” classes of 1967. adherence to a Basically what this means is, that cars are to set of rules that existed before 1990. Th at rule “look” as they would have, when produced set could be IMSA rules of 1977 if you wish, (sans bumpers if you wish). Body materials but your car must represent all the rules of and shape are to be as “original”. Th is was the your chosen race group and year, you can’t pick pre fender fl air, spoiler and air-dam era. Now I and choose from diff erent years or groups and know there was always a “run what you brung” under no circumstances can you use anything or “improved production” class even going way that was not available by 1989.] back, but that is not what the VARAC rules are I hope this is helpful in understanding about. the VARAC philosophy of race rules and Th e VARAC V/H rules make Vintage racing preparation. aff ordable, competitive and fun for everyone. Page 16 TThehe eex-Edx-Ed LLeavenseavens SebringSebring MMGAGA ooff JJohnohn BBurgess.urgess. PPhotoshotos bbyy KKatheyathey SStantontanton aandnd RRupertupert Hockley Revival Honours Old Timers BByy RupertRupert LloydLloyd TThomashomas 1953 and 1962. David Holmes arrived with the ex-Tommy On Th ursday 28 June some twenty classic cars, with their Hoan 1949 MG TC, a car that raced at Hockley Valley in crews, assembled on Th ird Line, off Hockley Road, to celebrate 1953. Two drivers from the old days were also on hand, Al the Hockley Valley Hill Climb. Sponsored by the Orangeville Sands and Frank Mount, who both raced there back in the day, Citizen ‘motoring’ supplement, the event was a tribute to both in a Morgan and MG respectively. Th e Hoan MG arrived by drivers and cars from this evocative era. Th e last event took trailer, as did the ex-Ed Leavens Sebring MGA of John Burgess, place there fi ft y years ago on Saturday, 5 May, 1962, organized an example of the fi rst truly postwar MG, and a sensation by the British Empire Motor Club. when it fi rst appeared in 1955 with its fl ying-saucer shape. Th ree cars present actually competed in the original hill Th e event was supported by the Headquarters British climb competitions on this dirt road, held twice a year between Car Club of Orangeville who assembled in a variety of in- period vehicles which provided a truly authentic feel. Th e cars proceeded to climb the hill from the original startline, some with gusto. Kathey Stanton was aboard the Al Sands- driven Allard J2X-Cadillac, enjoying a hair-raising ride in the passenger seat, which she will long remember. Th is Allard is the actual ex-Fred Hayes car, the star of Hockley Valley in the mid-fi ft ies. Marlies Sands was driving the green Morgan Plus Four, raced by her husband at Hockley in 1957. Jean-Louis Valade in his cream 1951 MG TD entered into the spirit of the occasion, donning a leather fl ying helmet like racing drivers of yore. His wife Mary was also along with her 1975 MGB. Other eye-catching MGs were Malcolm Stanton’s 1948 TC and Don Bauman’s TF. Th e black Jaguar XK120 convertible of Ken Mason was representative of the car which dominated at Hockley in 1953-1954. Th e Mini of Mark MMarliesarlies SandsSands ddrivingriving tthehe ggreenreen MMorganorgan PPluslus FFour,our, and Leah Hill and the 1974 MGB of Ron and Denise rracedaced byby herher husbandhusband aatt HHockleyockley iinn 11957.957. Eccles added to the British fl avour. By way of contrast Gerry

Page 17 MMalcolmalcolm SStanton’stanton’s 11948948 MMGG TTCC

Carson added a touch of class with his silver 1959 Mercedes 190SL convertible, recalling the renaissance of the German car industry in the fi ft ies. A truly rare bird was that of car collector Dorien Berteletti, who showed up with his maroon 1948 Bristol 400, a luxury car found in the UK some fi ft een years ago in scruff y condition, but now a good driver aft er much work. Th is is the only example in Canada. Back at home was his Hudson straight-six racer which competed at Indianapolis in 1934. A resident of Th ird Line, Vicki Randle (formerly Barbeau) showed up to say that she attended the races in the 1950s when a young girl. Pictures AAll SSandsands ddroverove tthishis AAllardllard JJ2X-Cadillac,2X-Cadillac, tthehe aactualctual eex-Fredx-Fred from that time show schoolgirls sitting HHayesayes car,car, starstar ofof HockleyHockley ValleyValley inin thethe mid-mid-fi fties.fties. on the bridge parapet as cars swept past off the startline, something that would be unthinkable today. Back then the Women’s Institute raised funds by selling tea, hot dogs and slices of pie to hungry racers. Following the hillclimb reenactment all repaired to Royal Chevrolet Cadillac in Orangeville, where David Montgomery cranked up the barbecue. Hosts Barry and Todd McKay received the party in style to round off a marvelous trip down memory lane. Editor’s Note: If you know anyone who might have results from back in the day Rupert would love to have them! Check out Rupert’s great website: GGerryerry Carson’sCarson’s silversilver 19591959 MercedesMercedes 190SL190SL convertibleconvertible http://rupert-lloyd-thomas.wikispaces.com/Hockley+Valley+Hill+Climb PPageage 1818

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PPageage 1919 TThehe BBillill HHirstirst MMemorialemorial CupCup

“The Bill Hirst Memorial Cup is awarded to the driver who in the opinion of their peers, best displays the qualities epitomized by the late Bill Hirst including commendable driving skill, sportsmanship, and competitor camaraderie.”

When Jon Hirst announced my name as recipient of “The Bill Hirst Memorial Cup” at the banquet I’m sure my jaw fell onto the table. I still don’t have the right words to say. It means a great deal to me, much, much more than I can properly say. Thank you, Jon. J.S.

PPageage 2020 22012012 VARACVARAC FestivalFestival RaceRace ResultsResults

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PPageage 2222 2012 BRITS ON THE LAKE Classic Motoring Revival August 12th

VARAC RACERS NOTE: WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING YOUR BRITISH RACING CARS OUT AND JOIN OUR VERY OWN JOHN GREENWOOD!! BECAUSE IT WILL BE “A GREAT DAY FER MOTOR RACING CARS!”

THERE ARE NO RACES SCHEDULED FOR AUG. 12TH WEEKEND. AND BEAT THIS - ENTRY IS FREE! SO, COME ON OUT, BRING THE CAR AND YOUR FAMILY – THEY WILL LOVE IT!!

Little Britain Motor Company and the merchants of the Port Perry Downtown Business Improvement Area (will hold the 4th annual BRITS ON THE LAKE Classic Motoring Revival in beautiful, historic downtown Port Perry, Ontario on August 12th. There is a special atmosphere produced when classic British sportscars, saloons and motorcycles are introduced onto Queen Street, amongst the historic brick storefronts and fl ower lined sidewalks. It really is a magical step back in time, a unique chance to revel in the glamour and allure of motoring in the time capsule of the golden era of the British Car.

The BRITS ON THE LAKE Revival is fast becoming one of the most popular all-British motoring events in the country and it certainly offers one of the best street party atmospheres of its kind.

The Revival offers visitors, car owners and merchants alike the opportunity to leave the ‘modern world’ behind and become a part of the helicon days of motoring times past when adventure and the open road beckoned in an uncomplicated way. Period dress is encouraged and fi ts right into the atmosphere of this pretty little town that seems somehow to belong to the immediate post-war era.

MG Cars will be featured this year in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the fab MGB. As in past years, British vehicle owners from across Eastern Canada and neighbouring States are expected to descend on the Port Perry shores of Lake Scugog to enjoy the weekend events. It is anticipated that visitors will turn out in the thousands to enjoy the spectacle and take part in the ‘peoples choice awards’ judging to vote for their favourites while they stroll the streets, visit the unique shoppes and savour the delicious food and drink available in the streetside eateries. If you own or love British vintage race cars, sports or saloon cars, commercials or motorcycles, you won’t want to miss this event! Be sure to put it on your calendar today. August 12, 2012. For more information see www.britsonthelake.com.or contact Bob DeShane tel: 705-878-5422 email:mailto:[email protected]

Page 23 NOTE - VARAC and/or Vintage Racer are not responsible for the descriptions and claims of cars and products that appear in either the Vintage Racer or on the VARAC website advertisments. Be- fore buying, please check with our Eligibility Director to ensure ANY car meets VARAC standards. Classifi eds 1969 C3 Vintage Corvette hotmail.com 16X8 RIMS with Toyo 888s Racer for Sale Used as intermediate wets and lapping drys on my 1985 Camaro. 16×8 5 spoke Wanted: G70+ Reporter for rims 15 lbs. 255/50/16 Toyo 888s with lots VR of tread remaining. Car is sold. Pictures No skills necessary, emailer device available. Contact email doughphillips@ connected to world wide web a plus. cs.com Salary and expenses commensurate with driving abilities. Tire kickers and test pilots welcome. You will be asked to write Fuel Pump – 2011-11-06 stuff that nobody reads so good self- FACET cylindrical fuel pump, #480532,6- image would be a plus. Proven experience 8psi, 30gph, 1/4” npt ports.Never used, as an editor in an online environment, $75. Contact Bob [email protected] excellent judgement on story selection, proven management skills, etc all completely redundant. Don’t delay, call 1979 Lotus Eclat Esprit 1969 C3 Corvette Coupe – Just fi nished a today, offer void in areas surrounded by 43,490 miles. Sprint package, Blaupunkt 1 ½ year complete ground-up restoration, water. Cheques may not be honoured. Stereo. Black over tan leather, original in its fi rst track shake down the car Apply to: Jeremy Sale Editor The Vintage paint. 2 litre “907” twin cam engine, turned a 1.29 lap (more to come!).During Racer Pit Signals www.varac.ca Weber carbs, aftermarket aluminium the restoration the car was rebodied with www.varac.ca [email protected] wheels are fi tted, owner has original 1980 C3 body. Engine: 380 ci small block Lotus wheels in storage. Priced to sell at Chevy, with 23 deg. aluminum heads, 12-1 $12,500. For photos and appraisal form compression ratio, dry sump system, Porsche wheels please email Edward Delong at edward. dynoed at 620 BHP and built by Beatty Six 7×15 wheels-refi nished by Wheeltek- [email protected] & Woods, Mississauga. 5 Speed Tremec painted yellow centres, polished and .The car is equipped with laquered outers, four are cookie cutter, 2 Dick Gullstrand competition suspension are Fuchs-early offset-ran on my #32 ’85 1985 IROC Camaro G70 system, it comes with 2 sets of wheels 944–$850 Contact: 647 405 4048-416 422 VARAC G70 legal with Goodyear Slicks mounted. #67 is a 3946-Gary Allen. 2011 CASC tech GT Sprints GT4 fun car to drive and race it is currently classDocumented 1:36 Mosport by registered as a VARAC G70+ car is previous owner before suspension also eligible for CASC GT 2 Sprints MGB / MGC Headlight and motor improvements. Documented competition. Valid CASC log book – Fairings 1:38.3 by old guy. LOL!Tons of money poured into this car. You know the story, Certifi ed for 2012.Contact: Mike Palladino: NOS – never used – complete with you can never build a car for what you Email [email protected] Cell aluminum mounting brackets. Can e-mail can buy one for. I have kept the power # 416-988-1068 – Work # 416-743- pictures. $100 for the pair. Contact: Stew windows installed for secure open dry 5821Asking: $29,900.00 – Ready to race Beatty e-mail: [email protected] trailering. This car is very well set up and surprisingly easy and fun to drive. Life Wanted: 1600 Crossfl ow Mk. 9 Gears started as a street car so no history of block With the sale of the Lola, I now have damage. 3rd owner. Long list of new equipment. Asking Looking for a 711 Crossfl ow Block – must a load (25!) of used Mk. 9 gear sets $10,500 still be 1600 ccs.Thanks, Walter. walter. available for sale. John Dodd says they are all useable. Far too many to list – if [email protected] you need sets, at $100 each, let me know what you want and I can see if I have 18 ft Open Trailer Front box and tire rack for 8 tires. Asking them. Contact Walter Davies, email walter. Vintage low-back racing seats $2,500 [email protected] Looking for vintage low-back racing seats Motivated to sell to fund new race pro for Lotus Super Sseven. Please email truck. I will consider all reasonable offers. with pics and price. Thank you so much. email Doug at [email protected] or Contact: Chad M email c_mielhausen@ call cell 416 577 8477

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