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Old 07-16-2022, 05:11 PM
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Thank you, Trevor. I expected as much. But even a high dollar Reproduction is a lot of money to risk out there. I spoke with a couple vintage racer (Gil Nickels & Jon Goodman) that went oversea to run their race series, both told me, the European drivers are serious about they're racing. The first race Gil was running his 26R Elan, he and a E-type had side to side contact, he pulled in, but the E-type kept going, Gil said, "Sorry I had contact with that E-type", the official said OK, we'll deal with it after the race, now go out and "Have Fun" He & the E-type driver had a beer and a handshake, both agreed it was a racing incident, and that was that. No harm, No foul. They both (Gil & Jon) had a lot of respect for those drivers, the governing bodies, make sure you have the qualification to be able to handle cars such as (Cobras, GT-40, 917, 935, so on) before they are allowed out there. Us vintage racers (In the states) run (9.2-9.7) where those guys that run @ the pointy end of the field run (9.6 to 9.9) always still with a little safely factor built in. Jon Goodman in 2010 or 2012 ran the LeMans Classic in his "Greenwood Vette" and finished first in class, in his 4-Hour race, driving SOLO!!! Even though I'm retired, I always wanted a season running with European's. Thank you again Trevor for your post. Cheers Tom.

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