d15b7 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hey guys! Just back from the Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix; the Super Seven and I had a GREAT result - I am classified in the 4 cyl class (1600 cc Ford crossflow powered) and ran the morning heat with all the other 4 cyl race cars (this was the biggest class by far). The issue was, even though I started first in line, within 2 laps I was already in the back markers and heavy traffic and couldn’t turn a fast lap (this event is scored like a Time Attack Race; single fastest lap wins the day). I asked the organizers if I could do the afternoon heat with the 6 cyl cars (only 3 cars in that heat, all three early 911 vintage race cars) and they said ‘OK I guess..’. My friend Nick Betegh was running his FAST early 911 (a 1970 with a twin plug 3.2 and a host of suspension goodies) and at that time he was the fastest car so far that day (even the V8 guys couldn't catch him); he lined up first and I was right behind him, and they spaced us out and released me exactly 10 secs later and the chase was on!! The Lotus and I slowly crept up on him til they threw the checkered flag; final result was his 2:21.0 to my 2:17.9. I ended up winning 4 cyl class plus winning overall FTD. The course this year had much tighter hay bale chicanes (and many more of them) which made it much more difficult to carry speed, but was a VERY fun event and an awesome day overall! Congrats to Nick for being a tough competitor and a good friend to boot; Can’t wait for next year!! enjoy the vid: https://1drv.ms/v/s!AmUHWCpbUJmAqXFofSWYjVFQt8N- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Great Job Todd, but you're supposed to sandbag a bit to make them think you got lucky. Now they will probably load you down with 100 lbs of lead. :jester: sorry I didn't make it out, had a wedding in south Delaware and just got back home now. Hopefully I'll make it out next year. Congrats again! :hurray: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d15b7 Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 thanks Tom! there was a very early Series I there with a coventry climax powerplant that was all aluminum body and really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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