Ride Along With One of the Best

[dougie]

Jeremy Welch takes you on a thrill ride through the incredible tight Oporto Boarista Circuit during one of his qualify sessions. There's absolutely no room for error, only big boys race here. Unfortunately his co-driver put it into a tire barrier in the main race and retired the car. I had a similar incident at Sear Point this year........
it leaves a mark.

https://youtu.be/Xj4xGf7gAJc

 

[HealeyRick]

Great example of how much work it takes to drive a big Healey well on track. A mistake here is either met with a wall or armco. Thanks for posting, Dougie.

 

[bighealeysource]

Wow, that is a lot of work ! Love the Corvette, 64 or 65, that cuts right in front of him as he's on the straight at speed. Know it was trying to get over but could have waited. Like Doug has said in the past, few are running big Healeys anymore but would love to see one one day. Maybe Doug knows, would you ever see on at Road Atlanta as that is close to me ?
Regards,
Mike

 

[dougie]

Mike -

Jim Gregg current owner of Dan Pendercrafts # 106 "Wild West" racing big Healey moved to Atlanta a few years ago and usually always competes at the vintage events their. The HSR Mitty Speedfest at Road Atlanta in late April/May I hear is one of the best. Here's a little history on that car: https://www.britishmotoring.net/current_issue/2003_Fall.pdf