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Started by GGGT350H, October 21, 2023, 11:28:40 AM

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Side-Oilers

Ned,  I just confirmed that yes, that's Lynn's #2515 car.

Thanks for your info.
Van
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

sd427

I believe the USRRC team car CSX2494 was at Pasadena, I am not sure if it was at the Ontario track.  Anyone have pictures of it from either location that year?

Cobra Ned

Yes, 2494 was at the track. I have some photos but they are still undigitized slides. Got to work on my technology...

Richstang

Quote from: sd427 on October 23, 2023, 08:21:38 PM
I believe the USRRC team car CSX2494 was at Pasadena, I am not sure if it was at the Ontario track.  Anyone have pictures of it from either location that year?
Here's a couple of photos from Mosport (June 5, 1965) and St. Jovit (July 4, 1965) for csx2494.
I'm not sure if they even relate to Ontario (I'm not familiar with the Ontario track's full name).
There are a few other photos from those tracks, but these are the best overall views.
1967 Shelby Research Group 

www.1967ShelbyResearch.com
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1991-1993 SAAC MKI, MKII, & Snake Registrar

427heaven

I was there that weekend. Followed Lynn P - Tom F and and Tom Mc to the track, and could sense the enthusiasm of the event. I asked my Pops if I could go out on the track that morning... and Tom Mc said sure why dont you ride with me. A couple of things stood out to me from so long ago was when I got in Toms 427 SC he had a camera with a foot long telephoto lens on it sitting in the passenger seat and said here hold this and dont let go! As we were entering the track he did a long full throttle Burn out /Blast which pitched the car sideways and took everything I had to hold onto that camera without pitching it onto the track at a very high rate of speed. We were near the front of the pack only a car or 2 were in front of us, if my memory serves me still it was supposed to be a non Hot Lap event but that went out the window after a lap or two. I asked Tom how fast were we going? He said about a Buck sixty/seventy!!! I remember VIVIDLY passing the area where my Pops was sitting inches from the wall thinking what is he going to say when we get off the track. He was GREEN and didnt look well and said thats the last time you go on any high speed runs again! From that moment so looong ago I was bitten by the entire aura of Speed and Beauty of all things that are SHELBY AMERICAN..... GOOD TIMES!!!!!

430dragpack

Are these Ed Gullett posters from SAAC 3? 

98SVT - was 06GT

Quote from: GGGT350H on October 21, 2023, 11:37:16 AM
I remember this coming in off the track.  I believe it's a Lotus....
Lotus 19B - originally owned & driven by Dan Gurney 1964 - ordered from Lotus to take a 289
Wayne Linden originally found and restored it he was in COCOA and owned a model train store in Pasadena. He opened a store in Sacramento and Gordon Gimbal bought the car.

People confuse this car with the his 1962 Lotus 19B with the Coventry Climax engine: The Arciero Lotus 19B-Climax driven to victory by Dan Gurney in the first annual Daytona Continental in 1962. After completely dominating the race, the Climax engine let go with about 15 minutes left to run in the 3 Hour World Championship race. Gurney wisely pulled the car to the top of the banking, just before the start-finish line, and waited. When time expired and the checkered flag flew, Gurney reportedly hit the starter button, turned the steering wheel to the left and let gravity carry him to victory in one of the most memorable finishes in sports car racing. As you can imagine FIA adopted new rules the following year stipulating that race cars had to be under power to get the checkered flag.
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

SCJSTU

1969 Shelby GT350 convertible 4 speed/ AC
Built Jan 1969 Red/Black

1967 S-Code 4 spd Black/Parchment
2004 Mustang Mach 1
1956 Ford F-100 Big Window 392 Hemi
1957 F-100 Fridge
1963 Falcon Ranchero
1961 Econoline PU
1961 Falcon 2 dr wagon
1970 Challenger R/T vert 4 speed
1970 Chevy Blazer 2WD

Side-Oilers

#23
Quote from: Richstang on October 24, 2023, 06:45:11 AM
Quote from: sd427 on October 23, 2023, 08:21:38 PM
I believe the USRRC team car CSX2494 was at Pasadena, I am not sure if it was at the Ontario track.  Anyone have pictures of it from either location that year?
Here's a couple of photos from Mosport (June 5, 1965) and St. Jovit (July 4, 1965) for csx2494.
I'm not sure if they even relate to Ontario (I'm not familiar with the Ontario track's full name).
There are a few other photos from those tracks, but these are the best overall views.

Rich,
Ontario Motor Speedway, Ontario CA.  About 40 miles east of LA.   Built in 1970.   RIP 1980.
Current:
2006 FGT, Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs. Top Speed Certified 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra 427.  482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Previous:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model

Richstang

Quote from: Side-Oilers on October 24, 2023, 05:32:47 PM
Quote from: Richstang on October 24, 2023, 06:45:11 AM
Quote from: sd427 on October 23, 2023, 08:21:38 PM
I believe the USRRC team car CSX2494 was at Pasadena, I am not sure if it was at the Ontario track.  Anyone have pictures of it from either location that year?
Here's a couple of photos from Mosport (June 5, 1965) and St. Jovit (July 4, 1965) for csx2494.
I'm not sure if they even relate to Ontario (I'm not familiar with the Ontario track's full name).
There are a few other photos from those tracks, but these are the best overall views.

Rich,
Ontario Motor Speedway, Ontario CA.  About 40 miles east of LA.   Built in 1970.   RIP 1980.

THANKS Van, I was not even thinking in California or the US
As you can see from the photos I posted, I was thinking of Canada
I'm familiar with that CA town. I had a job offer there and passed.
THanks again for clearing up my confusion.
1967 Shelby Research Group 

www.1967ShelbyResearch.com
www.facebook.com/groups/1967shelbyresearch

1991-1993 SAAC MKI, MKII, & Snake Registrar

CSX2523

The first pictured car is CSX2523, aluminium polish with black strip! At that time owned by John GARRETT, thank you for this picture!!