{"id":500138,"date":"2022-10-25T12:48:41","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T19:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=137207"},"modified":"2024-02-05T05:38:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T05:38:41","slug":"velocity-invitational-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/velocity-invitational-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"Velocity Invitational (2022) – Photo Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Driving down to Laguna on Thursday morning, my compatriot Bill Wagenblatt and I were\u00a0reminiscing<\/span> about past vintage Laguna events. From the earliest Steve Earle events, to this just past Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion we had been to them all. The early events had us both excited to get to the track and capture the first views of all the exotic vintage machines racing that year. Somehow, we had lost that tingle of excitement as we arrived at the track. Last year, Jeff O\u2019Neil and his band of warriors had brought that excitement back. This year?<\/p>\n

Velocity Invitational<\/span> combines vintage racing with good food and wine for the spectators. I\u2019ll stick to describing the vintage cars and racing. I am out and about the track with little or no time to be enjoying good food and wine. That said I did hear from spectators that the food and wine experience was first class and enjoyable.<\/p>\n

Another Monterey Laguna Seca experience is weather. We started off Friday morning with intense \u201cMonterey Sunshine\u201d, otherwise known as fog to the rest of the world. The fog burnt off by late Friday afternoon followed by a photographer’s dream of a heavy overcast Saturday. Sunday had intermittent overcast. All in all the weather added opportunities to capture unique images of the cars on track.<\/p>\n

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McLaren Honda F1 demo run.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Zak Brown of McLaren brought a group of cars from the McLaren collection: a 1996 McLaren F1GT12R that raced at Le Mans; a 2013 MP4\/28A F1 car; Ayrton Senna\u2019s 1990 F1 World Championship car MP4\/5B-07; and the Alain Prost 1985 World Championship F1 MP4\/2B-3. Then, the highlight of the weekend? The 2013 McLaren MP4\/28A being driven at speed by Mario Andretti. Mario did not dawdle, he pushed it around the track quite rapidly. The other McLaren<\/span> drivers were Indy Car\u2019s Pato O\u2019Ward and Formula 1 World Champion Mika H\u00e4kkinen.<\/p>\n

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Mario takes a McLaren F1 for a run. Fast, fast ans nice sounds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As for the vintage cars, they were organized into 10 groups.<\/p>\n

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The very quick Paddins Dowling – 1934 ERA R2A.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Group One ran from a 1928 Bugatti T-37A to a 1946 Delage D6. Paddins Dowling in his 1934 ERA R2A was the class of the field. Paddins leaning out of the car looking past the front into the turns. In the Corkscrew, as he went by, he was visible<\/span> moving the steering wheel then, as he dropped down the Corkscrew, the dashboard<\/span> was visible<\/span>. With the drivers so exposed, spectators were treated to a small taste of what it takes to get one of these cars around Laguna quickly.<\/p>\n

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Dense Monterey Sunshine hides the color of the Tim Barnes – 1951 Jaguar XK 120 -bright blue and the Chris MacAllister – 1955 Jaguar D-Type a metallic blue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Group Two had cars from the 1949 Jaguar Parkinson Special to the 1955 Jaguar D-Type. The D-Type, perhaps the most beautiful competition car ever built, was quick and had a wonderful sound. Friday morning it would come out of the fog suddenly exposed with only one headlight burning\u2026it is British after all. To capture images of the D-Type combined with one or two Jaguar XK-120s in the fog was a real thrill.<\/p>\n

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#36 Patrick Orosco – 1959 Lola Mk I drops inside
#84 Greg Meyer – 1959 Sadler Mk 4 in The Corkscrew.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Group Three had cars ranging from the Lotus Elevens (That\u2019s Eleven not 11) to the 1960 Maserati \u201cBirdcage\u201d Tipo 61. Hard to pick a favorite in this group, but Greg Meyer\u2019s 1959 Sadler Mk.4 was a keeper. Just at the apex of Turn Two, Greg\u2019s Sadler would lift the inside front tire off the pavement then drop it back down. Down the following straight, as Greg would shift from third to fourth, the inside front tire would again lift off the pavement a good eight inches. Fun to watch. The two Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa\u2019s driven by Chase Johnson and Anthony Wang added to the symphony of sound from this group.<\/p>\n

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Jeffrey ONeill – 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Group Four had among many, a Ferrari 250 GTO, a Ferrari 250 GT SWB, a Ferrari 250 GT TDF, at least four Alfa Romeo GTZ, two Porsche Abarth Carreras, and a gaggle of really quick 356 Porsches. This was another group that created a symphony of sounds combined with good racing. Saturday watching Jeff O\u2019Neill in the GTO come through the pack chasing down Rob Walton\u2019s 250 GT SWB was worth the price of admission.<\/p>\n

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Robert Smalley – 1968 Porsche 911<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Group Five was a cross section of \u201cBig Inches\u201d and German engineering with a smattering of Japanese and British engineering. Porsche 911s of various specifications, Datsun 240Z and 260Z cars, BMW 3.5 CSLs, Corvettes and one Ford Capri RS 3100. Good racing with tight finishes.<\/p>\n

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Lynn Park – 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 leader of The Park Gang.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Group Six was a crowd favorite. Cobras, Corvettes, Lotus 23B, Lotus 26R, Ford GT40, Bizzarini 5300GT Strada, Sunbeam Tiger and Chevron B16 made up this group. The \u201cPark Gang\u201d led by Lynn Park, added to the festivities by running their three 289 Cobra\u2019s nose to tail for may of the laps, giving photographers a rare opportunity to capture three Cobras nose to tail in one image. It has been awhile since I have seen a Ford GT40 driven this quickly on a track. Thanks to Rob Kauffman and his 1965 Ford GT40.<\/p>\n

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Ken Epsman – 1972 AMC Javelin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Group Seven was Vintage Trans-Am. Nose to tail racing with changes every lap, often every turn, for the lead and back down the group. Bruce Canepa in his ex-Penske 1970 AMC Javelin, Ken Epsman in his ex-Penske 1972 AMC Javelin and Jim Hague\u2019s 1970 Mustang Boss 302 put on a pass and re-pass exhibit both Saturday and Sunday. Fast loud racing.<\/p>\n

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John Murray – 1968 BMW 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Group Eight was the Under 2.5 Trans-Am Challenge race. BMW 2002s, Datsun 510s, Alfa Romeo GTA and GTVs, VW \u201cBeetle\u201d, Dodge Colt, Porsche 911s, and a Ford Cortina. Good racing but the high light for me was meeting Pete Brock. I was at Turn Two talking with a gentleman and spotted a man that looked familiar<\/span> but I was unable to place him. Just to help me out his wife finally said, \u201cYou know this is Pete Brock.\u201d One of the reasons to come to the Velocity Invitational<\/span> is the opportunity to meet legends of our sport like Pete Brock.<\/p>\n

Group Nine and into the \u201cBig Noise\u201d of the event. Porsches, Corvettes and even a Cadillac CTS-V. Standing outside Turn 11, next to the wall, as those two Corvette C5Rs went by was an auditory experience. Not only the volume, but the vibration. These two C5R Corvettes were fast and loud bringing the crowd to their feet every time they dropped through the Corkscrew.<\/p>\n

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Mark Emmert – 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S late Sunday in turn two.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Group Ten, the now famous Mini vs Mustang race, finished each day off with racing into the setting sun. Shelby GT350, Mustang Fastback, Ford Falcon, and Mustang against a gaggle of Austin Mini Cooper S, Morris Minis,\u00a0 and even a Mini Marcos GT Mk.2. Fun racing as the sun got lower and lower and the shadows got longer and longer. What a way to end a day.<\/p>\n

Check out the following gallery of images and the separate gallery for subscribers. If I missed anyone, and I am sure I have, it\u2019s because of publishing deadlines and not animosity<\/span>. Send me a request for images. Even better leave comments on the gallery and article. Please remember I am a photographer and not a reincarnation of Ernest Hemingway or Denis Jenkinson.<\/p>\n

DennisGray711@me.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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\r\n Robert S. Davis – 1953 Siata 208s In Friday morning’s Monterey Sunshine.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Chase Johnson – 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Robert Kann – 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n The very quick Paddins Dowling – 1934 ERA R2A.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Ben Wysard – 1952 Porsche Glockler dirt tracks turn two under Friday’s Monterey Sunshine.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Dense Monterey Sunshine hides the color of the Tim Barnes – 1951 Jaguar XK 120 -bright blue and the Chris MacAllister – 1955 Jaguar D-Type a metallic blue.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Dennis Singleton – 1974 Porsche 911 RSR\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n R. Spencer Trenery – 1961 Cooper Monaco in turn five.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Anthony Wang – 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa in The Corkscrew.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Late afternoon sun lights up Scott Crawford – 1962 Austin Cooper.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Shelby GT350 leads a gaggle of Mini’s throuugh turn two late Sunday.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n As Friday morning’s Monterey sunshine begins to thin Anthony Wang – 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa leads Brad Baker – 1956 Cooper T-39 and Pen Pendleton – 1963 Porsche Thewes Special into turn two.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n #36 Patrick Orosco – 1959 Lola Mk I leads R. Spencer Trenery – 1961 Cooper Monaco turn five Sunday.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Nick Price – 1959 Sadler-Meyer Special Racing Car leads Rob Walton – 1959 Lister Corvette in The Corkscrew.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n David Swig – 1957 Monsterati Special in turn two Saturday.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Michael Silverman – 1959 Echidna\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n McLaren F1 demo run. Great sound from all these cars and amazing acceleration and de-acelleration.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Robert Smalley – 1968 Porsche 911\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n John Murray – 1968 BMW 2002\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Mika takes a McLaren BMW on a demo run.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n On a demo run the Sperimentale-GTO Prototype seen here in its original 1961 Le Mans Livery. A type 168\/61 \u201cTesta Rossa\u201d engine with six Webber carburetors #2643 debuted in a Le Mans in 1961 running in the top ten until the engine let go at the 12 hour mark. 1962 it was driven to first in class and fourth overall by Sir Stirling Moss at Daytona. Sold to NART and raced at Sebring where it finished eighth overall and a Le Mans finishing fourth overall.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n On a demo run Sperimentale-GTO Prototype seen here in its original 1961 Le Mans Livery. A type 168\/61 \u201cTesta Rossa\u201d engine with six Webber carburetors #2643 debuted in a Le Mans in 1961 running in the top ten until the engine let go at the 12 hour mark. 1962 it was driven to first in class and fourth overall by Sir Stirling Moss at Daytona. Sold to NART and raced at Sebring where it finished eighth overall and a Le Mans finishing fourth overall.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Demo runs by Aston Martin, Mercedes Benz and Ferrari.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Jeffrey O’Neill – 1960 Maserati T-61 Birdcage\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Greg Whitten – 1935 ERA R2B\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n #36 Patrick Orosco – 1959 Lola Mk I goes inside #11 John Hill’s 1960 Lola Mk. 1 going down The Corkscrew.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Dennis Adair – 1959 Lotus Elite Type 14\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Tyler Hagan – 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Jeffrey ONeill – 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Geir Ramleth – 1963 Lotus 23B leads out of eleven Saturday afternoon.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Rob Kauffman – 1965 Ford GT40 and Chris MacAllister – 1964 Shelby Cobra FIA 289 exit eleven Saturday.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Lynn Park – 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 leads David Hagan – 1967 Porsche 910 out of eleven Saturday.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n David Hagan – 1967 Porsche 910 leads some Big Cubes out of eleven.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n McLaren Honda F1 demo run.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Tom McIntyre – 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z\/28\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Lynn Park – 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 leader of The Park Gang.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Denis Bigioni – 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza down The Corkscrew.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Peter Smith – 1958 Austin Healey Sprite\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Jeffrey ONeill – 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Robert Stoker – 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Marcus Bicknell – 1952 Manning Streets Special in Friday’s fog.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Martin Lauber – 1975 Porsche IMSA GTO\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n #21 Nick Price – 1953 Jaguar C Type and #33 James Alder – 1952 Jaguar XK 120 OTS in Friday’s fog.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n #54 Jonathan Kitchen – 1954 Aston Martin DB2\/4 Mk1 and #14 Robert S. Davis – 1953 Siata 208s in Friday morning’s fog.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Conrad Stevenson – 1939 Alfa Romeo 6c2500 ss\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Chase Johnson – 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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\r\n Chase Johnson – 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa drops down The Corkscrew.\r\n <\/div><\/figure>
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Driving down to Laguna on Thursday morning, my compatriot Bill Wagenblatt and I were\u00a0reminiscing about past vintage Laguna events. From the earliest Steve Earle events, to this just past Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion we had been to them all. The early events had us both excited to get to the track and capture the first views of all the exotic vintage machines racing that year. Somehow, we had lost that tingle of excitement as we arrived at the track. 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