It was a strong showing again for the CPVRG gang, this time at the Autobahn Country Club. Racing in October can be tricky in the Mid-West, but we lucked out with reasonable temperatures and occasional glimpses of sunshine. With only That Looong Race left on the schedule, many vintage racers are just trying…
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Return To Road America III
Just a great weekend of racing at Road America for the Checkered Past Vintage Race Group. The weather couldn’t have been better, though some of the cars had “issues” that kept them out of the race on Sunday. But, that’s what happens when you race 40+ year-old cars. More video,…
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Hot Racing
100+ degree heat indexes didn’t keep Checkered Past VRG racers from placing two members on the podium in Midwestern Council’s July 15th race. Alfa Romeo GTV racers John Saccameno and John Wheeler finished second and third after 30 minutes of wheel-to-wheel racing. Three other members (Atkinson, Connell and Wiertz) finished…
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Cover The Cars, Another Season in the Bag
And just like that, the season is over – onto the bench racing!
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Next up: Racing At The Country Club
No, I’m completely sure what that means either, but we’re headed to the Autobahn Country Club to find out! It is also the MC’s first ever three hour full course enduro, that promises to be a lot of fun to drive and watch. Our race at BFR two weeks ago was…
Who Says Duct Tape is Not Enough?
Our next race is Memorial Day Weekend, and the gang at MSCC describe it best: Madison Sports Car Club proudly presents Who Says Duct Tape is Not Enough? Sure there are fringe groups that believe in WD-40 or J-B Weld, but deep down everyone knows that Duct Tape rules the toolbox!…
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Spring Training 2011 – The Year Has Begun!
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Return To Road America
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