Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
BritishV8 2009: back-to-back with a BIG vintage racing event!
This year, almost everyone who attended the BritishV8 meet in Wisconsin screwed-up and failed to stay over for a weekend of awesome racing action at Road America. So, you missed seeing an MGB GT V8 gobble-up Porsche's...
And you missed hearing a couple dozen 60's-vintage Can-Am cars roar around America's fastest road-racing venue: ( now THIS is what I call a "British V8"... a Chevy-powered Lola T70 ) BritishV8 2009 is similarly schduled back-to-back with a fantastic vintage racing event at a premier racetrack: The Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races (June 5-7 at "VIR", near Danville VA) It's too soon to be sure, but most likely there will be at least THREE MGB GT V8's racing this year. I've also heard a rumor that this race weekend has been named by "MGVR" (MG Vintage Racers) as their annual focus event... if so, that will guarantee an especially high level of participation by MG cars. Don't miss it! If you're making plans to attend BritishV8 2009, why not schedule an extra day or two for the races? |
Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: BritishV8 2009: back-to-back with a BIG vintage racing event!
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: BritishV8 2009: back-to-back with a BIG vintage racing event!
It wasn't that we screwed up.
Sometimes work schedules take priority. :( |
madmax Max Fulton Durham, NC (186 posts) Registered: 10/19/2008 07:45PM Main British Car: 1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc |
Re: BritishV8 2009: back-to-back with a BIG vintage racing event!
For My two cents (and this is NOTHING against Paul and Mary) but I'm hoping THIS scheduling of the meet AFTER the race event works out better for Gearhead spectators.
You can come a day early, catch a day of the actual RACES, and then hit the meet. In Wisconsin, you really had to stay TWO extra days, because Thursday was just a test day and Friday was official practice. (Everyone races on Sunday except Lime Rock.) M |
madmax Max Fulton Durham, NC (186 posts) Registered: 10/19/2008 07:45PM Main British Car: 1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc |
Re: BritishV8 2009: back-to-back with a BIG vintage racing event!
ADDENDUM:
This from Jerry Richards, who races a GT-V8: Quote: So... get to the track on Sunday, get to TOUR the track behind the racecars, and even get in on a photo op!! I'll hear more about when it will be (on Sunday)in the weeks ahead, but I'll need to know from YOU if you plan to attend so I can give the SVRA official an estimate of attendees! Thanks, Max (Moderator: I just added quotation tags...) Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/18/2008 01:06AM by Moderator. |
MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4512 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: BritishV8 2009: back-to-back with a BIG vintage racing event!
Max,
While you are at it, find out what time we need to be there on Sunday. I'm 5 hours away & will likely drive up Sunday morning. |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: BritishV8 2009: back-to-back with a BIG vintage racing event!
That's awesome Max. I haven't formally registered or booked my hotel yet, but I'm planning to be there this year & will plan to be there for this too.
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Citron Stephen DeGroat Lugoff, SC (367 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:43PM Main British Car: 1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter |
Re: BritishV8 2009: back-to-back with a BIG vintage racing event!
Max,
Margaret and will arrive on Sat. We can help set up on Sunday or we can go to the track, whichever you need. Let me know. Steve |