SVRA at Watkins Glen

This was my second trip to Watkins Glen and what an experience. As always the SVRA put on a great event. This weekend had a little bit of everything thrown into it; racing, a reenactment of racing down town, a big car show downtown, a big party downtown, FOG, more racing, 50 years of Lola, a party at the track, and did I mention racing. It was also the 40th anniversary of HOT WHEELS cars so they had a special display down town (“ Hot Wheels turn 40” Blog).

The weekend started off like just like any other Vintage-racing event in the Truechoice trailer. The registration and getting the trailer parked went smooth as always. (SVRA did a great job with the golf shirts) Thursday had beautiful weather and great practice. Friday was awesome… the downtown race/car show/party rocked. Saturday great racing until the FOG rolled in (WOW it gets foggy fast) but the social was nice, a little cold. Here are my pic’s with commentary:
You can almost envision the original downtown racing

This was a great environment.

Saturdays fog rolling in

Saturdays fog rolling in 15 minutes later

Saturdays fog rolling in 10 minutes after that.

Saturdays fog rolling in 10 minutes after that.

Kind of scary...

Saturdays fog rolling in 10 minutes after that.

Reminds me of the movie the FOG.

Display cars celebrating 50 years of Lola

There were 6 super nice examples on display

Fog's gone... a bit chilly but the party must go on

Why do they need so many?
Have you ever heard some of the racing stories?

A few bottles of wine got consumed which makes sense being in the Finger Lakes wine region
Got to make sure when you leave you are not seeing double

His other car is a Lola

VERY NICE LOLA'S

A little carnage

Perfect sky's on Sunday

Bring your own cheerleader.

Yes, she is holding pom-poms.

My favorite view of the track
(Being on it)

Life is Good...