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> Canadian Historic Grand Prix, Vintage Racers from the 50's, 60's, and 70's
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post Jun 22 2016, 10:31 AM
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Hey Guys,
I just spend last weekend at the Canadian Historic Grand Prix (Mosport) just outside of Oshawa Ontario Canada. There were 300 participants, wicked cars and a fantastic facility. A buddy of mine has been trying to get me to go to Mosport for almost 10 years and we finally made it happen this year. I will have to post some pics later this evening!

There were Mini's, MG's of every kind, Ginetta's, Corvettes, Camaro's, Mustangs, Porsches re 911's, 356's, a gaggle of 944's including a Rothman's Cup car and of course our interest 914's too...of the four and six variety. Needless to say I have been reenergized to finish my car....

Google the event or Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. A beautiful facility with tons of camping, racing and all you could want for a great weekend! I expect many of you have attended similar events at Lime Rock, Watkins Glen and tracks across the USA...I would love to get down to either one of these tracks.
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post Jun 22 2016, 10:38 AM
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Sounds like a great event.

I may need to find my way there . Some great photos looking at your google suggestion.

Thanks
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post Jun 22 2016, 11:11 AM
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QUOTE(Wyvern @ Jun 22 2016, 01:38 PM) *

Sounds like a great event.

I may need to find my way there . Some great photos looking at your google suggestion.

Thanks


Hey Wyvern, that Avatar is very cool! Yup, it was a really great weekend. So much fun to watch our 914's out braking everything in site as they climbed up the back straight and entered Turn 8.

The elevation changes are almost shocking when you see the track for the first time especially Turn 2...all you see is sky and the tops of the trees at a 100 MPH coming down the hill in an off camber turn...crazy but lots of fun to watch! Grant
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post Jun 22 2016, 08:22 PM
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post Jun 22 2016, 08:34 PM
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My 70 ran that race. Well it's not my 70 anymore I sold last year to a great guy in Toronto. I am still in touch with him and he keeps me updated on how the 914 is doing.
He emailed me a few pictures. The best part is he drove it there, raced and then drove home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I had that car for over 12yrs, I do miss it, but I am glad it went to the right owner and he enjoys it.


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post Jun 22 2016, 10:07 PM
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Seems he was passed by an older MG.
Is that really the right owner?
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post Jun 22 2016, 10:11 PM
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Seems he was passed by an older MG.
Is that really the right owner?


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post Jun 23 2016, 04:25 AM
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My 70 ran that race. Well it's not my 70 anymore I sold last year to a great guy in Toronto. I am still in touch with him and he keeps me updated on how the 914 is doing.
He emailed me a few pictures. The best part is he drove it there, raced and then drove home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I had that car for over 12yrs, I do miss it, but I am glad it went to the right owner and he enjoys it.


I didn't remember that you had sold it
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post Jun 23 2016, 07:11 AM
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I didn't remember that you had sold it


Yep last August My 70 I still have my 73 so I am not out of the game, it was just time to let it go.
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post Jun 23 2016, 09:17 AM
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post Jun 23 2016, 09:28 AM
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The best part is he drove it there, raced and then drove home.

2 weeks before the race it still had no roll bar.
Ask me how I know.

Paul,
Congrats on a successful racing debut!
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post Jun 23 2016, 10:31 AM
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post Jun 23 2016, 10:32 AM
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Next time give me a call, I'm about 20 minutes from Mosport.
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post Jun 23 2016, 10:36 AM
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Will be a Werks and the Track this August
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post Jun 23 2016, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Jun 23 2016, 01:32 PM) *

Next time give me a call, I'm about 20 minutes from Mosport.

I will do that for sure Mark..it seems I missed out on meeting a few members up your way...I am an idiot with pics so will need to spend some time tonight.

Grant
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post Jun 23 2016, 12:51 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Jun 23 2016, 11:32 AM) *

Next time give me a call, I'm about 20 minutes from Mosport.


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Taking the Subaru to Mosport this Sunday.

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post Jun 23 2016, 06:35 PM
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More pictures (not mine). I counted at least 3 914's.

http://www.coburnpix.com/CASC-OR/VARAC-OR/...dian-Historic-G
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post Jun 24 2016, 07:36 AM
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More pictures (not mine). I counted at least 3 914's.

http://www.coburnpix.com/CASC-OR/VARAC-OR/...dian-Historic-G


Thanks Wobbletop...yes, there were six or seven on track...one left early...the cars were awesome and reliable to the end when a lot of other cars went off with various mechanicals.

I met a photographer at the track, Mark Hayes and of course he had his own 914 1.7 with him. He was out taking shots...here is a link to his site with better images than I could ever hope to take.

http://www.mwilliamhayesphoto.com/
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post Jun 24 2016, 05:54 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Jun 23 2016, 12:07 AM) *

Seems he was passed by an older MG.
Is that really the right owner?

Aahh, the 914 was clearly lapping the MG. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jun 24 2016, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Jun 23 2016, 12:07 AM) *

Seems he was passed by an older MG.
Is that really the right owner?

Aahh, the 914 was clearly lapping the MG. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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