Report from Watkins Glen

[Michael Oritt]

I'm running the MK IV in group 1--populated heavily by Spridgets.

In this morning's Race 1 I finished 8th behind the MG's of Rick Haynes, Charles Guest and Peter Uzdavinis, a Spitfire and three Canadian Mini's, and was followed closely by the MGA of Chris Meyer and a number of Spridgets including Larry Smith and Derek Chima.

Our feature race is tomorrow morning--more news as it occurs.

 

[aeronca65t]

Those are probably the same Canadian Minis that came to the VRG Glen event last year. Quick cars!

I've had some excellent races with Larry and Chris M. Have fun!

 

[Michael Oritt]

Two of the Mini drivers--Andy Nelson and Richard Paterson--are fellows that I know from Targa Newfoundland rallies I did a few years back with Michael Salter, plus I have raced with them a few times at Mosport. They are great competitors.

My best time thus far is 2.30+ whereas the Minis are about 4 seconds faster per lap. The quickest Spridgets are at 2.23+.

 

[aeronca65t]

I'd bet these are the Minis you're referring to (below).

My best time at Watkins Glen is around 1:39

 

[DART]

How did it go in the rain, Michael? I really felt sorry for the open car drivers Sunday (not that Sat was that great)
Missed seeing you at the in-town show and original course run Friday.

 

[Michael Oritt]

I was gridded 8th for the Sunday 8:45 AM feature. Though the forecast was for things to be dry but such was not the case and we went out onto a cold track in a light drizzle.

I am embarrassed to say that I spun the car on the pace lap coming out of the boot, fortunately with no contact. I waited until everyone cleared by me and consequently started at the back of the pack and finished 13th.

 

[dougie]

Michael -

Nice picture of you in the September Victory Lane pg # 34. At least they got your name right, they missed mine on page # 31.

 

[HealeyRick]

Nice shot from Sportscardigest.com:

https://www.sportscardigest.com/us-vintage-grand-prix-watkins-glen-2012-report-and-photos/

 

[Michael Oritt]

I have not yet gotten my VL but look forward to seeing it.

 

[AngliaGT]

Micheal,

Off topic - Why do you have to post so many
HUGE pictures in every post?

- Doug

 

[Michael Oritt]

Doug--

I have two pictures because I can't get all four cars in one.

No one else has objected to their size but I would be happy to make them smaller if you will assist me in doing so--perhaps you can send me a PM and tell me how to reduce their size.

 

[DrEntropy]

I like that low angle shot Rick posted. Makes Michael look <span style="font-style: italic">formidable</span>. :laugh:


As for sigfile pix, Doug, there's a "feature" in your preferences to turn off other user's signature file view. Or you could change to a higher screen resolution.

For me, there's naught wrong with Michael's pix.