Programs, movies and memories. (USA version )

[khyndart in CA]

Bruce and Duncan, I just want to warn you that the Montana trip is delayed and I plan to head to Laguna Seca on August 19 th for the day instead of fishing. So if you see a lone Kiwi wandering around and mumbling to himself, that would be me. p.s. The Maori meaning for Kiwitahi is one kiwi. Anyway looking forward to seeing you there.
I found some photos from the 2011 event that I have not shown before.
Stirling Moss was there signing books and posters including the Elva book and I don't know if he will be back again to Laguna. A friend of mine drove in a race a few years ago in a Mustang GT 350 and Stirling was also entered in a similar vehicle and my friend could not believe how mean and competitive he was on the track even though he was close to 80 years old !



Stirling with Jay Leno. August 2011
K. Hyndman photos.

[khyndart in CA]

Another well known driver and very popular with the fans is Brian Redman, seen here as he is about to compete in the car he drove in 1972 a Ferrari 312 PB # 87.




(Ken Hyndman photos )

[khyndart in CA]

A man who started life in Papatotoe is kiwi, Tony Garmey. Tony has established a wonderful reputation here in the states for his preparation of all types of vintage race vehicles plus the famous Ferrari transporter from the 1960s.
Check his site here ; http://www.horizonracing.com/

Not only that but Tony is an excellent driver in his Can Am McLaren M8 C # 57 seen here leading the field at Laguna Seca. August 2011


(Ken Hyndman photo )

Tony was also featured in our Moss Motors magazine.
http://www.mossmotoring.com/shop-pro...g-performance/

[Bruce302]

Hi Ken,

I'll be there, along with another Kiwi, Dave Hand, and we will look for you. I enjoyed our walk arounds last year. Is Peter Built" going to be there again ? I'll get my ears talked off again if he is.
See you in a couple weeks. We'll be at the Pre Reunion the week before also.

Cheers, Bruce.

[QUOTE=khyndart in CA;60463]Bruce and Duncan, I just want to warn you that the Montana trip is delayed and I plan to head to Laguna Seca on August 19 th for the day instead of fishing. So if you see a lone Kiwi wandering around and mumbling to himself, that would be me. p.s. The Maori meaning for Kiwitahi is one kiwi. Anyway looking forward to seeing you there.
I found some photos from the 2011 event that I have not shown before.
Stirling Moss was there signing books and posters including the Elva book and I don't know if he will be back again to Laguna. A friend of mine drove in a race a few years ago in a Mustang GT 350 and Stirling was also entered in a similar vehicle and my friend could not believe how mean and competitive he was on the track even though he was close to 80 years old !

[khyndart in CA]

Here are 2 brief video clips of the sounds of Trans Am and Can Am at Laguna Seca, August 2011.
(My first attempt at putting in a brief and shaky video )



(Ken Hyndman )

[khyndart in CA]

[khyndart in CA]

Some more scenes from Laguna Seca. August 2011.
The epitome of a historic racer is Ed Archer who drives a 1915 Ford Roadster.


Group 8A for FIA MFG. Championship Cars includes this beautifully prepared 1976 Lola T-286 # 1 driven superbly by Bert Skidmore.
Bert is waiting as his car is checked over.


Bert Skidmore about to go out for a qualifying run.



(Ken Hyndman photos)

[khyndart in CA]

How would you like this Ferrari set in your stable ?
I971 Ferrari 512M # 47 driver Steven Read.
1971 Ferrari 512PB # 87 for Brian Redman to drive.


Steven Read in Ferrari # 47 about to enter the track. I would love to trade places with Steven.


( Ken Hyndman photos )

[khyndart in CA]

Another group I always enjoy is the 1981-89 FIA MFG and IMSA GTP.
Here some photos from 2011.







(Ken Hyndman photos)
# 31 was a very quick 1988 Argo JM 19C2
# 77 was a 1992 Mazda RX7-92P
# 56 was a 1991 Mazda 787
# 55 was a Mazda 787B
plus other fine machines such as the Jaguar Group 44 XJR 5s & 7


(Ken Hyndman )

[Paul B]

Can am sounds ....Got to be some of the coolest sounds in the world!

[khyndart in CA]

Yes Paul I agree.
It will be a bit different this year at Laguna Seca.
No Can Am, no early Trans Am, no Formula One or Formula 5000. Perhaps next year.
There will still be plenty to enjoy at this 2017 gathering.

When: August 17-20, 2017

Honoring:
•60th anniversary of Formula Junior
•60th anniversary of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
•70th anniversary of Ferrari

Run Groups:

Pre-1940 Sports Racing and Touring Cars
1927-1951 Racing Cars
1955-1962 GT
1963-1966 GT over 2500cc
1973-1981 FIA, IMSA, GT, GTX, AAGT
1963-1973 FIA Manufacturers Championship
1981-1991 IMSA GTP
1955-1961 Sports Racing over 2000cc
1955-1961 Sports Racing under 2000cc
1970-1984 Sports Racing under 2100cc
1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT
1961-1966 GT under 2500cc
1973-1991 IMSA GTU, GTO/Trans-Am
1958-1960 Formula Junior – front engine & drum brake cars
1961-1963 Formula Junior – disc brakes

I just have one day to soak it all in.
(Ken H)

[khyndart in CA]

In 1991 Mazda produced this Le Mans winning vehicle. Mazda 787B # 55. It was at Laguna Seca in 2011 along with the 1992 Mazda RX 792P that was very quick but did not have the same success. They say the sound was one of the best ever heard at Le Mans as demonstrated in the link with Johnny Herbert driving.





1992 Mazda RX 792 P # 77
(Ken Hyndman photos )

Check this site from "Top Gear"

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/le-...ow-listen-it#1


(Ken Hyndman )

[Paul B]

Yes Paul I agree.
It will be a bit different this year at Laguna Seca.
No Can Am, no early Trans Am, no Formula One or Formula 5000. Perhaps next year.
There will still be plenty to enjoy at this 2017 gathering.

When: August 17-20, 2017

Honoring:
•60th anniversary of Formula Junior
•60th anniversary of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
•70th anniversary of Ferrari

Run Groups:

Pre-1940 Sports Racing and Touring Cars
1927-1951 Racing Cars
1955-1962 GT
1963-1966 GT over 2500cc
1973-1981 FIA, IMSA, GT, GTX, AAGT
1963-1973 FIA Manufacturers Championship
1981-1991 IMSA GTP
1955-1961 Sports Racing over 2000cc
1955-1961 Sports Racing under 2000cc
1970-1984 Sports Racing under 2100cc
1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT
1961-1966 GT under 2500cc
1973-1991 IMSA GTU, GTO/Trans-Am
1958-1960 Formula Junior – front engine & drum brake cars
1961-1963 Formula Junior – disc brakes

I just have one day to soak it all in.
(Ken H)

Still a great range of classes. I would love to drive the cork screw.
One day I will get there! after I finish the Falcon.
Enjoy the day!

[khyndart in CA]

I saw this in a Dec. 2017 magazine.
Is it the same 1968 McLaren M 8A that was being rebuilt by the McLaren Trust in New Zealand ?
If it is I think I put a donation towards it's restoration a few years ago !



2018 should be an exciting year. I am really looking forward to it.



I think we get both F 5000 and Can Am at Laguna Seca in August. Yeehaa !

(Ken Hyndman )

[khyndart in CA]

Where did I go wrong ?
I introduced my Sean to Formula One at an early age but when we visited Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1996 he was bored and wanted to get to London to see the Tower of London and where Jack the Ripper roamed !.
Now here he is today in the US Navy on a vessel that does only 30 knots max. but as he kiddingly said if you have any race circuits that are too expensive or entry costs are too high etc. perhaps they could be altered into motocross tracks instead, as part of a target practice exercise !
We are proud of him taking this on and if he arrives in an Australasian port please take care of him for me.

June 1996.

Oct 18th 2018.

USS Stennis leaving San Diego for 7-8 months.



(Don't forget the race track alterations that perhaps can be arranged. But don't tell Mr. Quinn ! )

(Ken H )

[Allan]

As a former serviceman myself (NZ army) I can tell you that you have every right to be proud of your boy, out there keeping the free world safe for all of us.

[Paul B]

Agree with Allan Ken, Great pics of you and your son!
Cheers

[khyndart in CA]

Thanks Allan and Paul. I appreciate the comments. I think the hardest part for Sean was waiting while his Dad's past and family were checked out in NZ etc. (And they still let him in !)
Hey if anyone has a Mk 1 Escort and want to give it some extra grunt, here is one example of what can be done.
( From the US RPM Magazine. Sept. 2018 edition)






(Ken H )

[Allan]

So how much original Escort is left?

[928]

do a google search for john welch gartrac g4 rallycross escort if you really want to perform