greg g Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Next weekend is vintage car race weekend at Watkins Glen. On Friday, I have registered for the Concourso Speciale which comprises a showing of unusual, unique, original and preserved vehicles. The event also features a driving event on the original street and road course over which the early races were held before the closed circuit was built. We will have 2 laps of the 6.2 mile course. Even though the circuits are made behind a pace car, some participants reported speeds of 70/75 MPH. on some sections. The course has a 600 foot elevation change climbing away from the start line and falling toward the finish line. I have no doubt about climbing the hills, but there could be a stern test of brakes coming down the hill into the village, and making the 90 degree right onto main street approaching start finish. Hope we don't embarrass ourselves in front of some Borgward Isabella, or DKW. Edited August 29, 2013 by greg g 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 That does sound like fun. Bet you have the only P-15 there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Have fun, photos if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I went last year, and there was one other P15. Neiher of us had registered for the driving event so we watched the fun from the curb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Well, I went, I made my two laps, and a got an award. But I didn't get any video, or any relevant pics. The threads that hold the tripod mount on my camera striped out and wouldn't hold the camera and I had no luck in finding a ride along camera person, I didn't get any video. The two laps went fine. Despite instructions at the drivers meeting to keep pace, the tool in front of me in a hot rod ford touring car, kept slowing down and then accelerating, then braking hard to keep from running into the guy in front of him, so instead of having a nice experience at 45 to 50 mph, my laps were reduced to a less enjoyable experience. But if you are ever in Watkins Glen, I would encourage you to find the "Old Course" and make a couple circuits on your own. Maps are available just about everywhere in the village. The judges give out 4 awards and then people' choice. One is called the repeat o fender award. This is a fender off an old race car, it is awarded to a car that was registered the past year that didn't trophy, in order to encourage them to com back next year and return the fender.This went to a Corvair Rampside Truck. A Corvair V8 converson won people's choice, mine was for best of show 1950 and older. they did a BOS 51 and newer, which went to a 56 Citroen Traction Avant, a BOS unrestored, which went to a 1962 FSO Syrena 104 (Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych) The same P15 4 door that was thee last year was not in the group but parked nearby, but I was not the only P15 in town. But had a good time met some folks I hadn't seen in a few years and saw some interesting stuff on the streets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 I take it the old course is a street course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 http://www.grandprixfestival.com/map.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 link to some photos. I am at bottom left of thumbs. http://www.highlanddesignstudio.com/2008/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=2157#image=92421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thats a great picture, Greg. I'm trying to steal it for my wallpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I believe it is copywrited that's why you can't do anything by right clicking on it. Belongs to the photographer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldodge41 Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Great picture and sounds like a fun event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 Well, dang. I will try to print it then. Don't make me copy it with my crayons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 one more photo link http://www.highlanddesignstudio.com/2008/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=2163#image=95829 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) I tried to save the one of your coupe on the bridge but was unable to. That is a great photo as is #20. Edited September 12, 2013 by 1940plymouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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