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VARAC’s Vintage Festival at Mosport, June 20-22, is over four months away and
the entries are already pouring in. Among those expressing their intent to enter
are:
Brian Blain, ’69 Lola 163,
Ray Boissaneau, McLaren M1B
Lou Casazza, ’67 McKee
Norm Cowdery, ’67 McKee Mk 10
Mike Dunkel, ’68 McLaren M8F
Jay Esterer, McLaren Mk 6
John Giordano, Ferrari 512
Dave Handy, ’68 McLaren M6B
Andy Hauck III, ’71 Lola T260 (L&M ex Stewart)
Dan Lipetz, ’69 Lola (ex Revson)
Tom Malloy, Lola T70
Robert Ryan, ’68 McLaren
Jim Simpson, ’70 McLaren 70M8C
Tom Simpson, ’66 McKee,
Tom Stephanie, ‘Genie Mk 10 (Vinegaroon)
Johan Woeheide. ‘Lola T70 (ex Gurney)
This much interest at this stage is bound to have a snowball effect on those
undecided as to whether to attend. ENDURA COATINGS and SASCO SPORTS have both
announced packages to further induce competitors to enter. Also, not to be
forgotten, LOLA have confirmed that the VARAC Vintage Festival will be part of
their World Wide 50th Anniversary celebration which should encourage a great
turnout of Lolas. With that much going for it, Mosport’s Historic Can-Am race
promises to be one of the biggest in recent memory.
While the focus and media attention are on the Can-Am there is much more
going on to offer a complete weekend for every taste. The weekend’s program also
includes a Fiftieth Anniversary of Austin Healey Sprites race, the MG Feature
for the Simms Cup, plus races for all classes of Vintage and Historic Cars.
Aside from a chance to drive on one of the Sport's great tracks, the social
aspect of the weekend promises to be great. The Friday night potluck supper
hosted by the ladies of VARAC is always a much anticipated part of the weekend.
Low key, lots of food and refreshment, it is a great way to meet fellow
competitors and discuss the fast way through corner two. In the VARAC tradition,
if one party is good, two are better, so Saturday evening features a banquet
with Chicken and Ribs.
More track time than you can imagine, two great parties, great Canadian
hospitality and Canadian Beer, what’s not to like, . Circle June 20-22 on your
calendar now! If you can only make one race next year, this should be it. See
you there!
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