Photos from Laguna Seca Historic Races
#1
Photos from Laguna Seca Historic Races
Those of us that are old enough, remember seeing these race when they were new. Fun to see that 800 HP Chevy leading the race with the two Porsches in pursuit.
Last edited by c2vette; 08-21-2008 at 02:16 PM. Reason: added photos
#3
those are great shots.
Little story(I'll try to be brief)
in 1992 I went to work for a friend of mine...he happened to own the legendary #11
#11 is a 1 of 10 Motorsport Blue US model 1980 BMW M1's
it came with quite a few options, was commissioned through Hardy and Beck, and brought over in 1982.
more info on these extraordinary automobiles:
http://www.diseno-art.com/encycloped...rs/bmw_m1.html
After years of ownership, he decided to retire, and sell the car. Being the internet junky I am, he asked me to help him(for a small fee, of course).
2 years ago... a fellow came out from Florida to the Historic races at Laguna Seca, and stopped by my friend's place to inspect the M1.
he purchased the car on the spot, drove it to the historic races, and was essentially begged for 2 days by BMW to showcase the car. He ended up doing 1 parade lap before heading east to Florida.
what did I get for my "fee"???
enough cash to buy and build my race truck!
I would love to go back to laguna to see the classics some day....
great pics...thanks for sharing...and for listening to my thread hijack!
Little story(I'll try to be brief)
in 1992 I went to work for a friend of mine...he happened to own the legendary #11
#11 is a 1 of 10 Motorsport Blue US model 1980 BMW M1's
it came with quite a few options, was commissioned through Hardy and Beck, and brought over in 1982.
more info on these extraordinary automobiles:
http://www.diseno-art.com/encycloped...rs/bmw_m1.html
After years of ownership, he decided to retire, and sell the car. Being the internet junky I am, he asked me to help him(for a small fee, of course).
2 years ago... a fellow came out from Florida to the Historic races at Laguna Seca, and stopped by my friend's place to inspect the M1.
he purchased the car on the spot, drove it to the historic races, and was essentially begged for 2 days by BMW to showcase the car. He ended up doing 1 parade lap before heading east to Florida.
what did I get for my "fee"???
enough cash to buy and build my race truck!
I would love to go back to laguna to see the classics some day....
great pics...thanks for sharing...and for listening to my thread hijack!
#5
Understand I really like the Monza's and their history. I saw them race at Road Atlanta, back in the day. But...
It's the 935's that are packing the 800 HP. Monza's started life with about 570, and saw a maximum output of 625 HP. The turbo 935's were mind blowing.
See here ... http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/...ml?t=printable
FYI, at the Historics, Epsman (Dekon Monza) only led the first two laps. He chased French's 935 for the remaining 8 laps.
It's the 935's that are packing the 800 HP. Monza's started life with about 570, and saw a maximum output of 625 HP. The turbo 935's were mind blowing.
See here ... http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/...ml?t=printable
FYI, at the Historics, Epsman (Dekon Monza) only led the first two laps. He chased French's 935 for the remaining 8 laps.
#6
Understand I really like the Monza's and their history. I saw them race at Road Atlanta, back in the day. But...
It's the 935's that are packing the 800 HP. Monza's started life with about 570, and saw a maximum output of 625 HP. The turbo 935's were mind blowing.
See here ... http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/...ml?t=printable
FYI, at the Historics, Epsman (Dekon Monza) only led the first two laps. He chased French's 935 for the remaining 8 laps.
It's the 935's that are packing the 800 HP. Monza's started life with about 570, and saw a maximum output of 625 HP. The turbo 935's were mind blowing.
See here ... http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/...ml?t=printable
FYI, at the Historics, Epsman (Dekon Monza) only led the first two laps. He chased French's 935 for the remaining 8 laps.
Last edited by c2vette; 09-18-2008 at 09:07 PM.
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