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23 Oct 2015, 21:51 (Ref:3585082)
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Historic (or hysterical) Racing
This isn't quite the normal "historic" racing. Although it involved a bunch of old crocks racing about.
In this case, The Race of Gentlemen.....an event held at Wildwood, New Jersey (a classic "Jersey Shore" beach town). "Races" were held at 1/8 mile drag races on the beach. They had entrants from Japan, Canada and Norway. All race cars must have pre-war engine designs (read "flathead") but early 50s bodies were allowed. There was also Motorcycles (hand-shift required). There was a belly tanker land speed racer (flathead V8 Ford) and a twin engine Ford Model A Speedster. And other stuff. The event is sort of a mix between Burning Man, a Steampunk show and a Rat Rod parade. Lots of non-racing hot rods too. This isn't really my thing, but our Watkins Glen event had been cancelled (due to repaving) so we had this weekend free. It was interesting in it's own way. The "racers" were mostly sort of slow (and pretty quiet too.....flatheads don't have high compression). There was an aerial display by a Stearman that was pretty amazing. My photos ---> http://vintageracer.tripod.com/TRoG-2015.html Their website ---> http://www.theraceofgentlemen.com/ Sample photos...    
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24 Oct 2015, 04:44 (Ref:3585141)
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Fantastic, thanks for sharing. I love the 55 Bel Air but then I'm a bit biased to them. I didn't realise that you have such lovely beaches in NJ although I've only ever been to Point Pleasant (I think) and Atlantic City.
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24 Oct 2015, 19:57 (Ref:3585293)
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Looks more authentic some some histrionics we see here
And enjoyable to boot. |
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25 Oct 2015, 08:58 (Ref:3585391)
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Happily, the VHRA runs an analogous meeting at Pendine Sands in the UK each Summer.... well worth a visit I am told.
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25 Oct 2015, 13:59 (Ref:3585451)
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Much prefer their starting system to our lights!
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26 Oct 2015, 07:52 (Ref:3585632)
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Yeah, that's good fun stuff, thanks Nial.
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Once again Nial, great pictures and informative coverage. Thank you so much. |
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