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Vintage 1959 Elva Formula Junior Race Car at Recent Races in College Station

Written by Ken Altes

Perhaps the last of the front-engined cars in this class. These were soon made obsolete by mid-engined race cars. See link at right for Corinthian vintage race club.  Also, there will be more than 500 vintage race cars at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas on October 25 to 27. Don’t miss it – I’ll see you there.

1959 Elva Formula Junior Race Car rear1959 Elva Formula Junior Race Car front1959 Elva Formula Junior Race Car Emblem

Two Seminal Lotus 23s at Corinthian Vintage Car Races

Written by Ken Altes

Colin Chapman’s revolutionary super light, mid-engined cars revolutionized the racing world in the early 60s. See the link for Corinthian Vintage Races at right. Also, don’t miss massive vintage car races October 25, 26 and 28, for the U. S. Vintage National Championship with more than 400 cars in Austin at the new Circuit of the Americas.

Lotus 23 Race Car side view

Lotus 23 Race Car at Corinthian RacesLotus 23 Race Car engine