CSRG Sonoma Raceway Sears Point 2014

The Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) kicked off its 47th season at Sonoma Raceway Sears Point in Sonoma, California on April 4-6, 2014. The event featured testing on Friday, with vintage racing on the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course on Saturday and Sunday. Each race group competed in three races each over the two days for a total of 24 races over the course of the weekend.

The 2014 CSRG season opener was held in honor of David Love, a longtime Bay Area resident and CSRG’s co-founder, who passed away in 2013. Love was instrumental in the growth of the organization, which has contributed more than $600,000 to the Sonoma chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, the charitable arm of Sonoma Raceway, through its race weekends. He raced his Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa in over 250 events before retiring in 2009.

Notable and interesting entrants at the 2014 CSRG Sonoma Raceway historic races included the 1954 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider Scaglietti of Scott Drnek; John Goodman’s Ferrari Sparling 312P and Shelby Cobra FIA; Shadow Mk.III Can-Am of Fred Cziska; Tom Claridge’s 1965 Crossle C9S and Kurtis 500S; Jeffrey Abramson’s Cooper T53; Thor Johnson’s Lotus 17; William Jordanov’s Lola T160; Rick Carlile’s TVR Vixen SR; Don Hogue’s Lotus Europa Type 47 and the ex-Arciero Brothers 1962 Lotus 23 of Jim Roth.

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Similar to the 2010, 2011 and 2012 races, Senior Photographer Dennis Gray also documented the 2014 CSRG Season Opener at the Sonoma Raceway Sears Point road course. We split up Dennis’ pictures into two galleries. The first gallery starting below features our favorite images, all displayed in the full-width view of Sports Car Digest, while the second gallery can be found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs.

CSRG Sonoma Season Opener 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery

John Goodman's Ferrari Sparling 312P in turn two. — John Goodman’s Ferrari Sparling 312P in turn two.

Don Hogue's Lotus Europa Type 47. — Don Hogue’s Lotus Europa Type 47.

Tom Cotter over steers through turn two in the Mercury Cougar. — Tom Cotter oversteers through turn two in the Mercury Cougar.

Michael Malone's Lotus 26R in turn two. — Michael Malone’s Lotus 26R in turn two.

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Rick Carlile's TVR Vixen SR in turn two. — Rick Carlile’s TVR Vixen SR in turn two.

Fred Cziska's Shadow Mk.111 in turn two. Dig the eyes. — Fred Cziska’s Shadow Mk.111 in turn two. Dig the eyes.

John Goodman's Ford Cobra. — John Goodman’s Shelby Cobra FIA.

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CSRG Sonoma Season Opener 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Two

Scott Drnek's Ferrari 750 Monza. — Scott Drnek’s Ferrari 750 Monza.

Dennis Adair's Lotus Elite leads James Alder's Jaguar XK 120. — Dennis Adair’s Lotus Elite leads James Alder’s Jaguar XK 120.

John Hurabiell's Lotus Eleven in turn two. — John Hurabiell’s Lotus Eleven in turn two.

Michael Vogel waves from his Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

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Thor Johnson's Lotus 17 exits turn two. — Thor Johnson’s Lotus 17 exits turn two.

William Jordanov's Lola T160 in turn eleven. — William Jordanov’s Lola T160 in turn eleven.

John Goodman's Ferrari 312P Sparling in turn eleven. — John Goodman’s Ferrari 312P Sparling in turn eleven.

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Keith Frieser's Lola T290 in turn eleven. — Keith Frieser’s Lola T290 in turn eleven.

Dan Higgins in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint.

Steve Torps Porsche 912 leads Jeff Hill's Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint into turn two. — Steve Torps Porsche 912 leads Jeff Hill’s Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint into turn two.

Scot Drnek's Ferrari 750 Monza warms up in the garage. — Scot Drnek’s Ferrari 750 Monza warms up in the garage.

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Chris Torp's Porsche 356 in turn two. — Chris Torp’s Porsche 356 in turn two.

Martin Lauber's Alfa Romeo Sprint GT. — Martin Lauber’s Alfa Romeo Sprint GT.

Jeffrey Abramson's Cooper T53 in turn ten. — Jeffrey Abramson’s Cooper T53 in turn ten.

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John Delane's Brabham BT-18. — John Delane’s Brabham BT-18.

Jim Roth's Lotus 23 in turn ten. — Jim Roth’s Lotus 23 in turn ten.

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Chris Locke's Lotus 27 FJr. — Chris Locke’s Lotus 27 FJr.

Jon Norman's Alfa Romeo GTV in turn eleven. — Jon Norman’s Alfa Romeo GTV in turn eleven.

Steve Walker's BMW 2002 in turn eleven. — Steve Walker’s BMW 2002 in turn eleven.

Jonathan Long's Ford Falcon in turn eleven. — Jonathan Long’s Ford Falcon in turn eleven.

CSRG Sonoma Season Opener 2014 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)

Tom Cotter in Jimmy Gallucci's Mercury Cougar. DennisGray — Tom Cotter in Jimmy Gallucci\’s Mercury Cougar.

DennisGray — Jimmy Gallucci in Bruce Miller\’s Corvette leading his Mercury Cougar driven by Tom Cotter up the hill into turn two.

Edward Hugo in his Corvette. DennisGray — Edward Hugo in his Corvette.

Up the hill into turn two John Goodman in his Ford cobra. DennisGray — Up the hill into turn two John Goodman in his Ford cobra.

Paul Quackenbush in his quick Lotus S7. DennisGray — Paul Quackenbush in his quick Lotus S7.

Jeffrey Abramson's Corvette into turn two. DennisGray — Jeffrey Abramson\’s Corvette into turn two.

Tom Cotter's Mercury Cougar leads Jimmy Gallucci's Corvette into turn two. DennisGray — Tom Cotter\’s Mercury Cougar leads Jimmy Gallucci\’s Corvette into turn two.

Robert Davis in his Lotus S7 enters turn two. DennisGray — Robert Davis in his Lotus S7 enters turn two.

In turn two John Mahall's Lotus S7. DennisGray — In turn two John Mahall\’s Lotus S7.

Tom Schnurbusch in his Lotus S7. DennisGray — Tom Schnurbusch in his Lotus S7.

Lotus 26R driven by Michael Maone. DennisGray — Lotus 26R driven by Michael Maone.

Rick Carlile's TVR Vixen SR in turn two. DennisGray — Rick Carlile\’s TVR Vixen SR in turn two.

John Goodman's Ford Cobra. DennisGray — John Goodman\’s Ford Cobra.

Ed Matsuishi's Porsche 911S leads Robert Davis in his Lotus S7. DennisGray — Ed Matsuishi\’s Porsche 911S leads Robert Davis in his Lotus S7.

Don Hogue's Lotus Europa Type 47. DennisGray — Don Hogue\’s Lotus Europa Type 47.

Larry Savio's Corvette. DennisGray — Larry Savio\’s Corvette.

Chevrolet Corvette driven by Richard Orme. DennisGray — Chevrolet Corvette driven by Richard Orme.

Michael Taradash's Lotus S7. DennisGray — Michael Taradash\’s Lotus S7.

Lotus S7 driven by Marc Nichols in turn two. DennisGray — Lotus S7 driven by Marc Nichols in turn two.

Steven Lawrence in his Lotus Cortina. DennisGray — Steven Lawrence in his Lotus Cortina.

Tom Cotter over steers through turn two in the Mercury Cougar. DennisGray — Tom Cotter over steers through turn two in the Mercury Cougar.

Ed Matsuishi's Porsche 911S in turn two. DennisGray — Ed Matsuishi\’s Porsche 911S in turn two.

Michael Taradash's Lotus S7 in turn two. DennisGray — Michael Taradash\’s Lotus S7 in turn two.

Michael Malone's Lotus 26R in turn two. DennisGray — Michael Malone\’s Lotus 26R in turn two.

Fred Cziska's Shadow Mk.111 between turns one and two. DennisGray — Fred Cziska\’s Shadow Mk.111 between turns one and two.

Fred Cziska's Shadow Mk.111 in turn two. Dig the eyes. DennisGray — Fred Cziska\’s Shadow Mk.111 in turn two. Dig the eyes.

John Goodman's Ferrari Sparling 312P in turn two. DennisGray — John Goodman\’s Ferrari Sparling 312P in turn two.

Keith Frieser's Lola T290 in turn two. DennisGray — Keith Frieser\’s Lola T290 in turn two.

Lola T160 driven by William Jordanov. DennisGray — Lola T160 driven by William Jordanov.

Scott Drnek's Ferrari 750 Monza. DennisGray — Scott Drnek\’s Ferrari 750 Monza.

Scott Drnek's Ferrari 750 Monza in turn two version 3. DennisGray — Scott Drnek\’s Ferrari 750 Monza in turn two version 3.

Scott Drnek's Ferrari 750 Monza in turn two version 2. DennisGray — Scott Drnek\’s Ferrari 750 Monza in turn two version 2.

Scott Drnek's Ferrari 750 Monza in turn two. DennisGray — Scott Drnek\’s Ferrari 750 Monza in turn two.

Tom Morgan's Morgan 4/4 exits turn two. DennisGray — Tom Morgan\’s Morgan 4/4 exits turn two.

Porsche Speedster driven by Reinhard Riedel. DennisGray — Porsche Speedster driven by Reinhard Riedel.

Dennis Adair's Lotus Elite leads James Alder's Jaguar XK 120. DennisGray — Dennis Adair\’s Lotus Elite leads James Alder\’s Jaguar XK 120.

Tom Barnes in his Jaguar XK 120. DennisGray — Tom Barnes in his Jaguar XK 120.

Exiting turn two is George Jewett's Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce. DennisGray — Exiting turn two is George Jewett\’s Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce.

Steve dana's Elva Courier exits turn two. DennisGray — Steve dana\’s Elva Courier exits turn two.

Lars Mapstead's Jaguar XK 120 in turn two. DennisGray — Lars Mapstead\’s Jaguar XK 120 in turn two.

BMW 315 driven by Steve Walker. DennisGray — BMW 315 driven by Steve Walker.

John Hurabiell's Lotus Eleven in turn two. DennisGray — John Hurabiell\’s Lotus Eleven in turn two.

Michael Vogel waves from his Alfa Romeo Giulietta. DennisGray — Michael Vogel waves from his Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Kurtis 500S driven by Thomas Claridge exiting turn two. DennisGray — Kurtis 500S driven by Thomas Claridge exiting turn two.

Thor Johnson's Lotus 17 exits turn two. DennisGray — Thor Johnson\’s Lotus 17 exits turn two.

Allen Nicholas in his MARCH 78B. DennisGray — Allen Nicholas in his MARCH 78B.

William Jordanov's Lola T160 in turn eleven. DennisGray — William Jordanov\’s Lola T160 in turn eleven.

Martin Lauber's Chevron B39 in turn eleven. DennisGray — Martin Lauber\’s Chevron B39 in turn eleven.

Shadow Stacks version 2. DennisGray — Shadow Stacks version 2.

Shadow Stacks. DennisGray — Shadow Stacks.

Ralt RT5 in turn eleven driven by David Rugh. DennisGray — Ralt RT5 in turn eleven driven by David Rugh.

John Goodman's Ferrari 312P Sparling in turn eleven. DennisGray — John Goodman\’s Ferrari 312P Sparling in turn eleven.

Gray Gregory's Chevron B-26 SR in turn eleven. DennisGray — Gray Gregory\’s Chevron B-26 SR in turn eleven.

Lola T292 driven by Rob Gritten in turn eleven. DennisGray — Lola T292 driven by Rob Gritten in turn eleven.

Keith Frieser's Lola T290 in turn eleven. DennisGray — Keith Frieser\’s Lola T290 in turn eleven.

Ferrari 750 Monza. DennisGray — Ferrari 750 Monza.

Dan Higgins in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint. DennisGray — Dan Higgins in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint.

Andrew Watry's Alfa Romeo Giulia Super. DennisGray — Andrew Watry\’s Alfa Romeo Giulia Super.

Edward Lauber's Alfa Romeo Giulia Super. DennisGray — Edward Lauber\’s Alfa Romeo Giulia Super.

Chris Torp's Porsche 356 in turn two. DennisGray — Chris Torp\’s Porsche 356 in turn two.

This Alfa Romeo is not listed. DennisGray — This Alfa Romeo is not listed.

Elva Courier driven by Charles Turvey. DennisGray — Elva Courier driven by Charles Turvey.

Mac McGarry's MGB. DennisGray — Mac McGarry\’s MGB.

Edward Hugo's Elva Courier Mk. 4. DennisGray — Edward Hugo\’s Elva Courier Mk. 4.

William Carson's MG Midget in turn two. DennisGray — William Carson\’s MG Midget in turn two.

Volvo PV544 driven by Alan Berry. DennisGray — Volvo PV544 driven by Alan Berry.

George Putnam in his Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint. DennisGray — George Putnam in his Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint.

Alfa Romeo Giulia TI driven by Gary Highland. DennisGray — Alfa Romeo Giulia TI driven by Gary Highland.

Ed Lamantia's MGA. DennisGray — Ed Lamantia\’s MGA.

Mike Denman's Marcos 1800GT. DennisGray — Mike Denman\’s Marcos 1800GT.

Porsche 356 driven by Michael Zubko in turn two. DennisGray — Porsche 356 driven by Michael Zubko in turn two.

Martin Lauber's Alfa Romeo Sprint GT. DennisGray — Martin Lauber\’s Alfa Romeo Sprint GT.

Peter Inshaw's Alfa Romeo Giulia Spyder up the hill into turn two. DennisGray — Peter Inshaw\’s Alfa Romeo Giulia Spyder up the hill into turn two.

Jeffrey Abramson's Cooper T53 in turn ten. DennisGray — Jeffrey Abramson\’s Cooper T53 in turn ten.

Robert Forbes in his Brabham BT21 in turn ten. DennisGray — Robert Forbes in his Brabham BT21 in turn ten.

Le Grand Mk. 3B driven by Charles McCabe. DennisGray — Le Grand Mk. 3B driven by Charles McCabe.

Merlyn FF driven by Nicholas Colyvas in turn ten. DennisGray — Merlyn FF driven by Nicholas Colyvas in turn ten.

Jack Richardson's Brabham BT-21. DennisGray — Jack Richardson\’s Brabham BT-21.

John Delane's Brabham BT-18. DennisGray — John Delane\’s Brabham BT-18.

Bill Haener's Titan FF in turn ten. DennisGray — Bill Haener\’s Titan FF in turn ten.

Adam Moutafian's Merlyn Mk.11A in turn ten. DennisGray — Adam Moutafian\’s Merlyn Mk.11A in turn ten.

#48 is not listed. DennisGray — #48 is not listed.

Mark Sange's Huffaker BMC FJr in turn ten. DennisGray — Mark Sange\’s Huffaker BMC FJr in turn ten.

Danny Baker in his Lotus 27 FJr in turn ten. DennisGray — Danny Baker in his Lotus 27 FJr in turn ten.

Jim Roth's Lotus 23 in turn ten. DennisGray — Jim Roth\’s Lotus 23 in turn ten.

Danny Baker in his Lotus 27 FJr. DennisGray — Danny Baker in his Lotus 27 FJr.

Cooper FJr. driven by Tomas LaCosta. DennisGray — Cooper FJr. driven by Tomas LaCosta.

Michael Summers in his Lotus 23B. DennisGray — Michael Summers in his Lotus 23B.

Thomas Claridge in his Crossle C9S 27. DennisGray — Thomas Claridge in his Crossle C9S 27.

Robert Baker in his Lola Mk.5A FJr. in turn ten. DennisGray — Robert Baker in his Lola Mk.5A FJr. in turn ten.

Chris Locke's Lotus 27 FJr. DennisGray — Chris Locke\’s Lotus 27 FJr.

Bourgeault FJr. in turn ten driven by Simon Favre. DennisGray — Bourgeault FJr. in turn ten driven by Simon Favre.

Michael Callaham's Lotus 23B in turn ten. DennisGray — Michael Callaham\’s Lotus 23B in turn ten.

This Dailu Mk.11 is not listed. DennisGray — This Dailu Mk.11 is not listed.

Jon Norman's Alfa Romeo GTV in turn eleven. DennisGray — Jon Norman\’s Alfa Romeo GTV in turn eleven.

Alfa Romeo GTV driven by Don Forrester. DennisGray — Alfa Romeo GTV driven by Don Forrester.

Scott Brown's Huffaker MGB in turn eleven. DennisGray — Scott Brown\’s Huffaker MGB in turn eleven.

Steve Walker's BMW 2002 in turn eleven. DennisGray — Steve Walker\’s BMW 2002 in turn eleven.

Francois Castaing's Ford Escort RS. DennisGray — Francois Castaing\’s Ford Escort RS.

Norm Daniels in his Chevrolet Camaro. DennisGray — Norm Daniels in his Chevrolet Camaro.

This Porsche 911 is not listed. DennisGray — This Porsche 911 is not listed.

This Volvo is not listed. DennisGray — This Volvo is not listed.

This AMC Javelin is not listed. DennisGray — This AMC Javelin is not listed.

Datsun 510 driven by Martin Beaulieu in turn eleven. DennisGray — Datsun 510 driven by Martin Beaulieu in turn eleven.

Jonathan Long's Ford Falcon in turn eleven. DennisGray — Jonathan Long\’s Ford Falcon in turn eleven.

BMW 2002 not listed. DennisGray — BMW 2002 not listed.

Gary Cook's Datsun 240Z in turn eleven. DennisGray — Gary Cook\’s Datsun 240Z in turn eleven.

Ted Katchee's Alfa Romeo in turn eleven. DennisGray — Ted Katchee\’s Alfa Romeo in turn eleven.

Scot Drnek's Ferrari 750 Monza warms up in the garage. DennisGray — Scot Drnek\’s Ferrari 750 Monza warms up in the garage.

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4 Comments

Paul Smith says:

April 21, 2014 at 12:13 pm

Very nicely, and creatively, done Dennis. The resolution on your photos is stunning, congrats to you and Sports Car Digest.

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GRAHAM . A . KYLE says:

April 21, 2014 at 5:09 pm

Thank you Dennis for including photographs of North American racing cars such as the F J s Bourgeault, Huffaker B M C , and the sports racer Dailu Mk 11, along with the Mercury Cougar saloon car, and the Le Grand Mk 3, these are cars we never see in Europe, so your great photographs and coverage of this event have a double meaning for those of us that live in Scandinavia / Northern Europe. It is great to be alightend as to how many fine racing cars were actually manufactured in North America.

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Chuck Pineda says:

April 22, 2014 at 1:14 am

Great photography especially that bright red TVR Vixen SR. Initially, I thought it was one of Jack Griffith’s Griffith 400, however, I’ve only seen those in the Continent. Was the TVR leading the 65-67 Corvette convertible or were they lapping the TVR?

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KlemColl says:

April 21, 2016 at 6:52 am

The so-called “Ferrari 312P” isn’t. The chassis and body of this car were built by Wayne Sparling in Florida in 1973 and it originally had a 312P motor, transaxle and running gear from 312P #0872, but all that original stuff has been gone from the Sparling car for many, many years. When we last saw it the suspension was Lola, the motor a modified single cam Ferrari 330 and the transaxle a Hewland. It did run at Le Mans in 1974 as a “312P” but its now a nice historic racing special.

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