VINTAGE AUTO RACING ASSOCIATION

mark walklett · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 3

HI to all you Ginetta guys!! what has been happening in your neck of the woods ? here in the UK I have been working with a friend's G12 [ Cliff ] to help get him and the car working (down to times) and have just finished off a left hand drive G4 boound for Italy. Have a look at my website for videos to see what we have been doing www.dareuk.com looking forward to the meeting in Las Vegas and meeting up with all you VARA's guys!!

Jerry Bernhiemer · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:09 am Post subject:

Mark:

I know Phil is hard at work on this end for the Las Vegas race in October. Will be good seeing you there.

mark walklett · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 3

Hi Jerry how are you doing?
I have heard Phil is on the ball, considering the fantastic event he brought about last year, I know it is all in good hands.
I am assuming the cars have been out to play over this half of the season, hopefully with good results and no missaps!!
Do you know if Phil can encourage any other new cars to this year events?
Do you know if Jacob Shalit has raced his G12 to any success this year? Sorry for the hundred questions, maybe if you don't know someone else here at Vara may know.
Many thanks
Mark

Phil Mendelovitz · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 13

Hi Mark,

I hope the word is getting ouy about the great time we all had last year . I am hoping to get a few more G12's. I have seen the English Flag painted one completed and Running well. Jacob has just completed the g12 (after the blown head gasket)and it also has run. It's very fast. I don't believe either car has raced in an actual event. I have reached out and I believe we can get the Bmw powered sports racer from Back East and a few new owners who missed last year I will be hitting the pavement harder in about a month to firm up commitments. As you know the economy is taking a toll over here on entries . This is countered by the fact that Las Vegas is LAS VEGAS!

Let me know if you need any arrangements and who might be coming . Can you put a G50 in your luggage?

Take care

Phil Mendelovitz
Dare representative West!

mark walklett · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 3

Hi Phil,
Nice to hear from you. It has been a busy week here in England. We have just had the British Grand Prix and this coming week-end is the Goodwood Festival of speed. I am exibiting on of my seat there and just trying to get finished off. (something I do at home to help pay for my racing)
Have a look what do you thing?
www.inspired-design-uk.com
The economy is starting to take a bit of a bite here too, I guess we will just have to ride it out like in the 80's.
Glad to hear that you might be intascing a few more cars out this year but I understand the difficulties. I am unsure of who will be coming from our side this year, but it is possible that the wives and girlfriend may come (we have obviously spoken to highly about it and think they are missing out on something!!) I guess we'll know nearer the time.
Cheers for now.

Phil Mendelovitz · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 13

Mark ,
You look like a SUPERMODEL!
I like the paint scheme, reminds me of a certain G4.
I wish I had the funds as it reminds me of what I see in my rear view mirror at the track .

Phil