SCCA regional events in Texas etc. 1960s-70s through the lens of Jerry Melton

[khyndart in CA]

More regarding Greenwood Corvettes.

" In 1977, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) opened up the rule books to allow full tube-framed cars to compete in their North American Road Racing series. That prompted some of the front runners to opt-in to this new potential, John Greenwood being one of those from Corvette’s camp.

He joined forces with Bob Riley and the team that would later make a name for themselves as Protofab. The chassis was built by Charlie Selix and Gary Pratt (later Pratt and Miller) from large two-inch chrome-moly tubing, using extensive triangulation for strength." (Andy Bolig.)

I always thought this was a good looking machine with heaps of grunt but with few results even though it raced until 1983.


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Greenwood leading the Mancuso Corvette.


The same Corvette C3 # TF 001 now raced by Greg Pickett in 1978 - 1983



The second Greenwood tube frame Corvette has just had a beautiful restoration by the Bruce Canepa shop and is for sale.
Check the workmanship in the photo gallery at this site.
https://www.corvetteonline.com/news/...eady-for-sale/


Here you are folks with an opportunity to have some fun even if you may have to sell the farm to get it !

(Ken H )

[khyndart in CA]

In 1972 at Waterford Hills the Austin Mini Cooper seemed to have a slight handling advantage over the Ford Pinto !




(Jerry Melton photos..)


Ken H

[khyndart in CA]

Some of the sedans racing in 1972.

Attachment 62485
A Volvo P1800

Attachment 62486
A TVR and an NSU competing in the rain.



A Yenko Stinger.

More can be read about the Stinger at this site which also includes the Yenko Stinger Tech Manual.

http://www.calconnect.com/cars/66yenko/66yenko.htm




(Ken H)