 Moment of Glory-Lap Record in a 914, Watkins Glen- Porsche Double Fifty 1998 |
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| mettelman |
 Nov 18 2012, 03:04 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Here is how "it " happened. Back in 1998 I was driving my 914-6 at Watkins Glen in the all-Porsche Gmund Cup. After completing the race and relaxing beside my car (#914), I encountered a steady stream of people looking at the car and then congratulating me. After a while I thought I had better check with Scoring and Timing and get the results sheet.
Much to my amazement, I had finished first in this prestigious event ... ahead of Brian Redman, Bob Snodgrass and a host of talented drivers in some very fast cars. I took that result sheet (see below) to as many of those drivers as I find and had them sign it. Now that you are in disbelief, take a closer look at that sheet. My 11th lap was erroneously recorded at 17 seconds! 3.37 miles in 17.174 seconds ... that's over 700 mph. Of course, the results were corrected but I have "proof" that the fastest lap ever recorded at Watkins Glen was in a 914 Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| sixnotfour |
Nov 18 2012, 06:23 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,421 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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its in print it must be true.....
Lets see the 914 |
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| mettelman |
Nov 18 2012, 07:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
must be true ... I read it on the internet
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| mettelman |
Nov 18 2012, 08:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
record-setting car
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| mettelman |
Nov 18 2012, 08:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
one more photo
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| URY914 |
Nov 18 2012, 09:22 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,389 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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| sixnotfour |
Nov 18 2012, 10:05 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,421 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Wait it wasnt Yellow ........... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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| brant |
Nov 18 2012, 10:19 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,619 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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yoko 032's?
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| ndfrigi |
Nov 18 2012, 10:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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Sir, where is that car now? It looks like you have now is a 1972 914.
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| mettelman |
Nov 18 2012, 11:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
IIRC yes, those where Yokohama AO 32s. And I do not know where that car is today, It was been sold at least twice after I sold it. My current ride is a 72 914-4 race car-less power, just as much fun and slower competition!
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| carr914 |
Nov 19 2012, 06:44 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,380 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I'm surprized I wasn't at that race, as I was born in Watkins Glen & used to go back home a few times a year when my parents were still alive.
Your original car looks like the car smg914 used to race in PCA |
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