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Race Week Special: Vintage Triumph TR2 Race Car

Written by Ken Altes

Produced by the Standard Motor Company from 1953 to 1955. Had a stout 2 liter 90 hp four cylinder engine. Stock it could reach 107 mph.  From last winter’s vintage races at COTA. This weekend, more than 600 vintage cars will race in 12 classes. Don’t miss it.

Vintage Racer Triumph TR2 Austin TX

Race Week Special: First Gen Corvette Race Car

Written by Ken Altes

Snapped this pic at last year’s vintage races here in Austin. Don’t miss this weekend’s vintage races at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas. Not crowded, full access to pits and park at the track.

C1 Corvette Race Car, Austin TX

Race Week Special: Vintage Races Next Weekend

Written by Ken Altes

Elva Couriers were made in England as street cars, available as a kit or complete car.  Box frame holding Triumph  front and rear suspensions and clothed in fiberglass powered by four cylinder engines.  I captured this lovely 1963 Elva Courier MK III at last year’s vintage races at the Circuit of the Americas. It has a MGB engine.

It’s that time of year again. Don’t miss it: more than 600 vintage race cars competing in 12 classes. Full access to the cars in the paddock and owners and crews.  Park at the track. See you at the races.

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Race 427 Shelby Cobra at South 1st Performance

Written by Ken Altes

At the top of my fantasy list. Pure power. Really, really want to steer this beast with its loud pedal. Yahoooo. Link at right.

427 Cobra in Austin, TX427 Cobra emblem

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