Superformance MKII, Riverside Racer 289 FIA vintage race car

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Well it looks like I will finally get on the track. Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) is having a race at Watkins Glen from July 9-12. The first day is a test day and for setup. It will be a no spectator event and Rick Muck is going to be one crew member, still looking for a second. Ross Henry would have been the other, but the border with Canada is not opening up until later in July. I have not raced with HSR previously, they seem like an ok group. The head tech person liked what I had done with the car to make it vintage eligible, although he stated that he would have let me still use the Wilwoods instead of having to install the Girlings. It is nice having he Girlings for authenticity, but it is a hinderance when the other cars I am racing against are using modern brakes that stop faster and more consistently, but what the hell, who needs brakes anyhow.

Hopefully I will have some good video for you guys and some nice runs. Reviewed my video from last year and can easily see where I can shave off a couple of seconds with later braking and a better line in a couple of corners.

Am also glad that I get some seat time on a familiar track before having my next race at Lime Rock, where I have never been and right now we are looking at a pretty crowded field of about 35 cars on a 1.5 mile track. That's a lot of traffic on a short course.

Jim