In the pits at Pacific Raceway with SOVERN

[rdane]

At one time today the world domination plot was working as we had 6 SC's lined up ready to take over Pacific Raceways. Harlan was there and a bright blue Coupe with Ruf wheels. Other SC's were scattered about....typically it looked like everyday drivers for the race crowd. I am sure Mark will post an update on "808 the orange S" and the Emory crew (great people BTW) later, but man the 356s are soooooo cool! (and darn fast too!!)

We (The SCs of course) were the best looking group around....even with just the two of us that were left



But these are cool even if it isn't a Porsche









But the best comes last:









It was agreat day...and no rain!

[rdane]

It was a short track day for some





bad but not as bad as having to sell your car!!

[island911]

Originally posted by rdane
. . . We (The SCs of course) were the best looking group around....even with just the two of us that were left



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It was agreat day...and no rain!

I must say those are the two best looking of the bunch
. . .so that was *your* SC. . .Nice!

I did snap a bunch of Marks "808 the orange S"
Here he is showing some slowGT40 something around the track . . ..

[Doug Zielke]

Mark, your car looks great! (island is the "official" photographer of the SCWDP.)

Hope to see ya'll at the May event.

[MarkP]

Whoa, I sure look fast!

Truth be told, they were getting ready to lap me I took up the back of the pack all day as the only novice in my run group, but lap times improved 14 seconds from the first to last race.

What a blast, can't wait for the next race. Thanks for coming out guys and Glenn can you email the high res versions of those photos?

Thanks again,
Mark

[rdane]

Anyone have time for a half day of lapping May 6th?

Be fun to do some driving in together if any of you have the time.

Looked like Mark was holding up well with all the hot shoes in that group running 1.30s. I had to wonder what Goodman's 427cu inch Vette sounded like coming up behind you

[POPS]

Mark --- How could you be in a class with Big vettes a Gt 40 and a Cobra ???

[rdane]

Had to wonder that myself with 4 Vettes, 3 Cameros and a Mustang all running big V8s along with that beautiful GT 40. There were 11 late '60s ('65/'69) 911s with 1900 to 2000ccs in the same group. 25 cars total in that race.

[MarkP]

They only had 4 run groups due to the smaller early year turnout, so they had to mismatch cars.

Yeah, those big vettes were scary coming up in the rearview mirror. Bruce Levan, former pro Prosche 962 driver, was leading the pack in his 64 Vette, turning 1:38's to my 1:54's! They were loud as a jet when they went by!

[masraum]

Gary, I would also like the high res uncropped versions of those photos if possible. Looks like they would make great wallpaper. Nice pics, vivid color, great composition. smasraum@swbell.net, or if you would rather post them someplace whatever is best for you.
Thanks

[MarkP]

OK, here is a video clip taken from the same spot as Glenn's photos. A couple of interesting things to note (besides my line sucks):

As you come up the hill from the valley, just before the hard turn in to drivers left, there is a dip in the pavement (between the last two cones). Watch the front ends of the cars and you can see the suspension unloading. This dip makes this one of the most difficult parts of the course, too much speed and you'll spin in the turn becuase the suspension isn't loaded.

In the second clip watch how fast Levan's red Vette and the other one close in on me. I could see them coming and new they would catch me in these three hard turns. My wife was shooting the video and she said it scared her to death - ahh gee honey, you should of seen it from my rearview mirror!!!

6.3 mb Video

[masraum]

Wow, sweet video! Modern race cars are very cool, but nothing compares to the sound of the classics!!

Man, those vettes were closing in pretty quick, and with the front ends that look like a gaping mouth. I bet it was scary.

[Harlan Chinn]

A pack of SC's gather at Seattle's Alki Point prior to heading south to Pacific Raceway

[MarkP]

You've been invaded! Isn't that white Targa a Carrera?

Nice photo Harlan!

[Harlan Chinn]

From the rear camera view, SC's scream south on I-5 to Pacific Raceway to watch MarkP drive his way through the SOVERN vintage races.

[Harlan Chinn]

[Drago]

Yeah Harlan! Apparently the Carrera World Infiltration Plot is working beautifully....

[Harlan Chinn]

Photograph and be photographed, Island framed in this laser sight photograph.

[Harlan Chinn]

Mark, yes, there was a Carrera among us but he must be a convert. I had brought my professional camera stuff with me but the film that I had with me required brighter sunlight (ASA100) So I will take better pictures of you at the July 4 SOVERN races.

[Harlan Chinn]