what can I say about those Bentley's? The red one is a 24 litre Napier- Bentley. The engine is from an airplane!! The other two, well god only knows what was in their coffee when they were drawing up the plans. Actually, you could say that about all three. These images were taken at Silverstone during the Bentley drivers Club meeting held in August. There is a special race for 'modified' Bentleys.
Unfortunately, we never know what corner we are working till our meeting on the morning of each day.
Our meetings are in the Fan Care building under the main grandstand 45 minutes before the track goes hot. If you're around, then, I could meet you & let you know where I'll be. Otherwise, just look for a blue Mitsubishi Galant parked at one of the corner worker stands. That'll be me.
Bob.
In response to your question about Thunderhill,no, I'm working the AMA races at Infineon,that weekend. Will you be at the Ferrari Challenge at Infineon,this weekend? I'll be working as a corner worker on Sat.
Bob DuBois
Hi Dennis,
the hooks you speak of are the hood latches. You pull back and twist on each one and they release the hood. Then, you must lift the hood forward, up and away from firewall.
The near car is a 1954 Kurtis 500KK chassis with Byers fiberglass body and 54 DeSoto Hemi V8 for power and was built originally in LA (4800cc <291 Cu In>, 2400 lbs, c.275 HP, 4 drum brakes). The other car is a '62 Dolphin Abarth (900cc, 950 lbs, 100HP, 2 disc, 2 drum) that was originally built in San Diego. The Abarth motor is FIAT based. This car has won the Ken Miles Award at the Monterey Historics. I will see what I can do about other photos, I'm not very Computer savvy. Thanks for asking. Yes, I am very fortunate to have these cars and I realize it! My son has a '59 Abarth Allemano Spyder and I stole his spare motor for my Dolphin.
Thanks, Dennis....we had great fun doing them, and they were profitable! I think the best one, however was at Oulton Park when Daimler-Benz brought out the two great pre-war Mercedes GP cars, driven by Brooks and Collins. Incredible machinery! I might get around to re-issuing some of those recordings one of these days.
Best,
ROBERT
Good to see you too Dennis. Seems like Peter got a little confused but I went ahead and registered on theis very cool site. Your photos are a total knock out. I have a few that might interest you but they're definitely not done by a pro! I'll try to post some this weekend
Both of those pictures were taken at Brands Hatch. The DB4Lightweight is mine and the DB4GT I wish was mine!
Rich Hawcroft in the Mini Cooper S at Paddock Bend kept the crowds enthralled each lap as he went down Paddock Hill Bend sideways in the style of John Rhodes (see Mini Owners Group.) but without the tyre smoke. Everyone got out of their seats and cheered for him not for the bigger muscle cars, Astons,Mustang's, Camaro's,Tiger's etc.
Thank you for your note. I don't get to many vintage events out of northeast. Always go to Watkins Glen, only about an hour and a half away. Usually go to Lime Rock and have been to Mosport and St. Jovite. Also went to Rennsport Daytona last year. I don't photograph much, but I am selling prints of my images from 'the day. I covered Can-Am, TA, WMC, F-1 and IMSA plus a little NASCAR and Indy from 1970-1980. Let me know what you;re interested in and i"ll send you a list ofd available images.
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So sorry that you got soaked....................
Thank you for the terrific photos regardless :-))
All the best - Stephen
How was your weekend ?
Warmest regards - Stephen
Regards
Phill
Our meetings are in the Fan Care building under the main grandstand 45 minutes before the track goes hot. If you're around, then, I could meet you & let you know where I'll be. Otherwise, just look for a blue Mitsubishi Galant parked at one of the corner worker stands. That'll be me.
Bob.
Bob DuBois
I just left a message for you.
Call my cell when you get this.
All the best - Stephen
214-676-4333
the hooks you speak of are the hood latches. You pull back and twist on each one and they release the hood. Then, you must lift the hood forward, up and away from firewall.
Just give me a reason.
Regards,
Les
your photos are outstanding........do you have any shots of my car; the Nickey Chevy/Charlie Hayes #97 car fm the 1966 USRRC/Can-Am season??
cheers, Bill Fraley
I'll be adding a link to your site as well.
Regards,
Paul
Thanks.
Best,
ROBERT
Terrific!! Are you bringing a car? Or are you coming as a photographer? Your shots are fantastic! Let's chat by phone tomorrow.
Jodi
Rich Hawcroft in the Mini Cooper S at Paddock Bend kept the crowds enthralled each lap as he went down Paddock Hill Bend sideways in the style of John Rhodes (see Mini Owners Group.) but without the tyre smoke. Everyone got out of their seats and cheered for him not for the bigger muscle cars, Astons,Mustang's, Camaro's,Tiger's etc.
Thank you for your note. I don't get to many vintage events out of northeast. Always go to Watkins Glen, only about an hour and a half away. Usually go to Lime Rock and have been to Mosport and St. Jovite. Also went to Rennsport Daytona last year. I don't photograph much, but I am selling prints of my images from 'the day. I covered Can-Am, TA, WMC, F-1 and IMSA plus a little NASCAR and Indy from 1970-1980. Let me know what you;re interested in and i"ll send you a list ofd available images.
Joe Cali
Historic Racing Photos
Syracuse, NY
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