Life long gear head, and race car fanatic. First attempt at building a vintage race car. 1973 Fiat 124 Spider just completed after an over three year build. All work except cage, engine machine work and paint done in my one car garage, The car is untested at this time and I hope to get it on track soon.
What do you like to do (e.g. vintage race with...)?
I've had my license since 2003. Went to SCCA run driver's school. They are by far the best in my opinion. Tons of track time for almost no money. Just beware the damn Miatas.
As you know, when practicing and qualifying at an HSR event, the group2 and group3 cars run together. Let me tell you how humbling it is to be on the back straight at Daytona, wide open and headed for the bus stop when a Jag goes by at better than 150 mph. And, because of the wall and the punch bowl affect of the track, everything is really, really load. It was pure heaven. Stay in touch.
Well,
Back from Dayton and the Spider and driver lived to tell about it. First day a little unnerving but by Sunday, I didn't want to stop. That's just a lot of laps at a full 7000RPM. Hope you get to do it one day if you haven't already.
Thanks Joseph. Maybe I'll give that a try in off season. As you have already found out, a lot of wind pressure build up in the front end. I'm headed to Daytona in a couple of weeks for the HSR Continentals. Wish me good luck.
Tell me about your hood vents and the front quarter vents. I've wanted to do something like this to let the Webers breath a little better and to get rif of the trapped air. Love your car.
Dear Joe
Beautiful photos!!!
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Warmest regards - Stephen
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As you know, when practicing and qualifying at an HSR event, the group2 and group3 cars run together. Let me tell you how humbling it is to be on the back straight at Daytona, wide open and headed for the bus stop when a Jag goes by at better than 150 mph. And, because of the wall and the punch bowl affect of the track, everything is really, really load. It was pure heaven. Stay in touch.
Back from Dayton and the Spider and driver lived to tell about it. First day a little unnerving but by Sunday, I didn't want to stop. That's just a lot of laps at a full 7000RPM. Hope you get to do it one day if you haven't already.
Very nice looking ride!
Where do you race that puppy?
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Beautiful photos!!!
Welcome to the Vintage Racing League.
Please join the Fiat Group and invite your friends to join.
Warmest regards - Stephen