Jeff,
I think you answered your own question with the statement "Really, really
enjoying myself". There are a bunch of us who vintage race these old cars and
if you can afford the time and money to keep the car in top shape it is well
worth it.
Check out the Vintage Auto Racing Association race on June 24th & 25th in
Temecula at the French Valley Airport. I, unfortunately, won't be running my
Spitfire at this venue due to my not having worked in a month because of the
SAG commercial strike but there is always a contingent of fast Spitfires at
VARA races and they usually allow street cars on the track during lunch for a
$20 donation to charity. Call VARA @ (800) 280-8272 for info.
Bill -VARA E/P Spitfire #3
Jeff McNeal wrote:
> Greetings all. I just completed an exhilerating early evening rip through
> the backroads of Northern San Diego. Narrow, wo lane highways all the way;
> barely any traffic in either direction; very little development; lots of
> wide open spaces, hairpin turns, mountain roads, valley roads with oak tree
> canopies above, the smell of grass, cows, jasmine, etc. (I definitely
> preferred the jasmine). As I drive my car more, the more confidence I'm
> gaining -- and the harder I push for performance. I was doing 40 MPH on 25
> MPH curves, lots of downshifting, heel and toe, revving up to just a bit
> past 5,000 RPM -- that sort of thing. Really, REALLY enjoying myself.
>
> I arrived home feeling absolutely energized and relaxed at the same time.
> Wonderful feeling. Now, I'm wondering if it's such a wise thing to do -- to
> push a 33-year-old car so hard. It sure feels good -- but am I asking for
> trouble? Whaddya think?
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
> '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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