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Portland Historic Races 2013 – Report and Photos

Lawson leads Hill out of twelve.
Lawson leads Hill out of twelve.

Report by Dennis Gray | Photos by Author and Paul Smith

The Portland Historic Races 2013 were contested June 28-30 at the 12-turn, 1.967 mile Portland International Raceway in Oregon.

Produced and sanctioned by Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA), the 37th annual Portland Historics celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Corvette, and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser, Jr. was Grand Marshal for the weekend.

In addition, HMSA and Unser, Jr. teamed up to provide the first in a series of workshops designed for racing drivers and crew members wishing to extract the maximum from man and machine.

The 2013 Portland Historic Races featured approximately 125 historic race cars, representing a wide variety of manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Ford, Lola, Morgan, Jaguar, Porsche and Alfa Romeo. Notable and interesting entries included the ex-Jim Clark 1967 Rolla Volsted Ford Indy Car of Michael McKinney; 1953 Pooper MkVII of Cameron Healy; 1959 Sadler Formula Junior of Bill Sadler; 1959 Deutsch Bonnet HBR5 of Arthur Cook; 1965 Crusader Sports Racer of Al Moore; 1959 Cooper Monaco of Tony Hart; 1962 Sabra Sport of Jacob Shalit; 1968 Porsche 908 of Michael Malone; 1964 Studebaker Daytona of Jeff Taylor; 1952 Everly Special of Tom Tompkins and 1965 Ladybird MK VI Special of Paul Ingram; among others.

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Photographers Dennis Gray and Paul Smith documented the 2013 HMSA Portland Historic Races, offering the following gallery that highlights this year’s event. We split up the 135 pictures into two galleries. The first gallery starting below features our favorite images, all displayed in the full-width view of our website, while the second gallery (and race winners) can be found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs.

Portland Historic Races 2013 – Top Photo Gallery

 

1960 Austin-Healey Sprite driven by Chip Starr in turn one.
1960 Austin-Healey Sprite driven by Chip Starr in turn one.
The original Bill Sadler in his 1959 Sadler FJr.
The original Bill Sadler in his 1959 Sadler Formula Junior
1957 Lotus Eleven Series Two driven by Arthur Cook in turn twelve.
1957 Lotus Eleven Series Two driven by Arthur Cook in turn twelve.
Tom Morgan's 1956 Morgan in twelve.
Tom Morgan’s 1956 Morgan in twelve.
Bill Hart in his Devin TR Special
Bill Hart in his Devin TR Special
John Long's 1959 Devin SS leads Chip Starr's Austin Healey Sprite in twelve.
John Long’s 1959 Devin SS leads Chip Starr’s Austin-Healey Sprite in twelve.
In one Mark Carpenter's 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder.
In one Mark Carpenter’s 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider.
Jim Alder's XK120 Jaguar. Jim drove the Jaguar all the way from Reno raced for three days then drove it back to Reno. In between he replaced broken axel with a spare he just happened to have in the Jaguar's trunk. Here Jim is taping the headlights insuring he can use them on the drive home.
Jim Alder’s Jaguar XK120. Jim drove the Jaguar all the way from Reno raced for three days then drove it back to Reno. In between he replaced broken axle with a spare he just happened to have in the Jaguar’s trunk. Here Jim is taping the headlights insuring he can use them on the drive home.
1958 Devin SS driven by John Long in one.
1958 Devin SS driven by John Long in one.
1962 Bobsy SR II of Tom Kinsman
1962 Bobsy SR II of Tom Kinsman

Portland Historic Races 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Two

 

Cameron Healy's quick 1953 Pooper Mk.7 in turn twelve.
Cameron Healy’s quick 1953 Pooper Mk.7 in turn twelve.
1966 Morris Mini Cooper S
Dennis Racine’s 1966 Morris Mini Cooper S headlights blazing, inside tires lifted off the bumps drifts through turn one.
Jeff Gerken, 1968 BMW. (Photo by Paul Smith, 2013)
Jeff Gerken, 1968 BMW. (Photo by Paul Smith, 2013)
Don Forrester, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTV, and Save Nichols, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spyder. Photo by Paul Smith, 2013)
Don Forrester, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTV, and Save Nichols, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spyder. Photo by Paul Smith, 2013)
Ron Emmerson, 1985 Ralt RT5. (Photo by Paul Smith, 2013)
Ron Emmerson, 1985 Ralt RT5. (Photo by Paul Smith, 2013)
Jerry Gollnick's 1964 Corvette.
Jerry Gollnick’s 1964 Corvette.
Michael McKinney owner and driver of the 1967 Rolla Volsted Ford engined indy car and his crew ready the car for it's first outing at PIR. The photographers were never far away from the car, it's driver, or it's crew.
Michael McKinney owner and driver of the 1967 Rolla Volsted Ford engined indy car and his crew ready the car for it’s first outing at PIR. The photographers were never far away from the car, it’s driver, or it’s crew.
1967 Rolla Volsted Ford engined Indy Car race in period by Jim Clark
1967 Rolla Volsted Ford engined Indy Car race in period by Jim Clark
Michael McKinney accelerates the 1967 Rolla Volsted Ford Indy car out of the pits.
Michael McKinney accelerates the 1967 Rolla Volsted Ford Indy car out of the pits.
1965 Brabham driven by John DeLane.
1965 Brabham driven by John DeLane.

Portland Historic Races 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Three

 

1962 Genie driven by John Murray.
1962 Genie driven by John Murray.
All weekend these two went at each other. Good fun to watch. #61 is Don Racine and #177 is Dennis Racine.
All weekend these two Mini Coopers went at each other. Good fun to watch. #61 is Don Racine and #177 is Dennis Racine.
Jeffrey Giannini in his 1968 Chevron.
Jeffrey Giannini in his 1968 Chevron.
Jim Alder's XK120 Jaguar in turn twelve. Jim drove the Jaguar to Portland from Reno with all his spares and luggage in the Jaguar. He suffered a broken axle early in the weekend, pulled a spare axle out of the trunk spent all night repairing the Jaguar and raced the following day.
Jim Alder’s XK120 Jaguar in turn twelve. Jim drove the Jaguar to Portland from Reno with all his spares and luggage in the Jaguar. He suffered a broken axle early in the weekend, pulled a spare axle out of the trunk spent all night repairing the Jaguar and raced the following day.
Tom Tompkins in his 1952 Everly Special in twelve.
Tom Tompkins in his 1952 Everly Special in twelve.
Philip Mendelovitz in his 1970 Datsun 240Z.
Philip Mendelovitz in his 1970 Datsun 240Z.
Mike Denman's Marcos 1800GT.
Mike Denman’s Marcos 1800GT.
Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV
Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV
Lawson leads Hill out of twelve.
Lawson leads Hill out of twelve.
1978 Lola Frissbee GR2 driven by Miles Jackson out of twelve.
1978 Lola Frissbee GR2 driven by Miles Jackson out of twelve.

Portland Historic Races 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Four

 

Accelerating out of twelve John Hill in his 1972 Lola T292.
Accelerating out of twelve John Hill in his 1972 Lola T292.
Brian Mertz in his 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Gt in one.
Brian Mertz in his 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT in one.
1967 Fiat Abarth driven by Joseph Potter in one.
1967 Fiat Abarth driven by Joseph Potter in one.
Al Unser Jr. in turn twelve.
Al Unser Jr. driving the 1967 Rolla Volsted Ford Indy in turn twelve.
Even with the 90+ heat that was fun.
Al Unser, Jr. after his stint in the 1967 Rolla Volsted Ford Indy. Even with the 90+ heat that was fun.
Arthur Cook's 1959 Deutsch Bonnet HBR5 in one.
Arthur Cook’s 1959 Deutsch Bonnet HBR5 in one.
Steve Thayer's 1969 Porsche 911E.
Steve Thayer’s 1969 Porsche 911E.
Ken Sutherland's 1968 Mustang.
Ken Sutherland’s 1968 Mustang.
Jeff Taylor's 1964 Studebaker Daytona.
Jeff Taylor’s 1964 Studebaker Daytona.
Ernie Spada's 1977 Porsche RSR IROC in twelve.
Ernie Spada’s 1977 Porsche RSR IROC in twelve.

Portland Historic Races 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Five

 

Shelby Mustang GT350
Shelby Mustang GT350
Ron Myska's 1969 Ford Talladega in twelve.
Ron Myska’s 1969 Ford Talladega in twelve.
Dave Kunicki's fast 1968 Camaro drifts through twelve.
Dave Kunicki’s fast 1968 Camaro drifts through twelve.
My ode to John Frankenheimer.
My ode to John Frankenheimer.
Steven Smith's 1965 Volkswagen Bug in one.
Steven Smith’s 1965 Volkswagen Bug in one.
1965 Alfa Romeo GTV driven by Stephen Chamberlin in one.
1965 Alfa Romeo GTV driven by Stephen Chamberlin in one.
In a tight Group Two is Ted Rodgers in his 1962 Porsche 356.
In a tight Group Two is Ted Rodgers in his 1962 Porsche 356.
Denny Pillar in his 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider in one.
Denny Pillar in his 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider in one.
Porsche 356 Speedster
Porsche 356 Speedster
Tony Garmey's 1962 Corvette in one.
Tony Garmey’s 1962 Corvette in one.

Portland Historic Races 2013 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)

 

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HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Race Results

 

HMSA Portland Historic Races 2013 – Group One Trophy Race Results
1. Bill Babcock, 1959 Peyote MkII
2. Cameron Healy, 1953 Pooper Mk7
3. Ron Federspiel, 1964 Crusader Sports Racer

HMSA Portland Historic Races 2013 – Group Two Trophy Race Results
1. Tony Garmey, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
2. Mike Zubko, 1961 Porsche 356
3. Pat Fitzsimmons, 1963 Elva Courier

HMSA Portland Historic Races 2013 – Group Three Trophy Race Results
1. John Hill, 1972 Lola T292
2. Gray Gregory, 1972 Chevron B26
3. Ron Tribble, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro

HMSA Portland Historic Races 2013 – Group Four Trophy Race Results
1. David Rugh, 1982 Ralt RT-5
2. Ron Emmerson, 1985 Ralt RT-5
3. Mike Jackson, 1967 Titan MkIII

HMSA Portland Historic Races 2013 – Group Five Trophy Race Results
1. Dave Kunicki, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
2. Ken Sutherland, 1968 Ford Mustang
3. Eric Dolson, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

HMSA Portland Historic Races 2013 – Group Six Trophy Race Results
1. Joe Harlan, 1971 Datsun 240Z
2. Robert Gordon, 1971 Volvo 142E
3. Phillip Mendelovitz, 1970 Datsun 240Z

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Award Winners

 

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2 Comments

  1. How did Wade Carter and his M8FP run? I like your art shot of the staggered injector horns. I see the car is in the capable hands of Tony Nicholson! That’s a great vintage race car!

  2. Sorry, I see I was viewing the gallery for the 2012 Portland event. After viewing your gallery of the McLaren event at Laguna Seca, I see ownership of this car has changed!