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Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Report and Photos

Chris Bender's 1972 McLaren M8FP in two.
Chris Bender\'s 1972 McLaren M8FP in two.

Report and photos by Dennis Gray

The Legends of Motorsports Powered by HMSA historic car races were held June 15-16, 2013 at the 11-turn, 2.238-mile Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. The inaugural Legends event held on the West Coast honored the 50th anniversary of McLaren.

The 2013 HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca celebrated the 50th anniversary of McLaren’s great heritage with a gathering of engineering marvels doing what they do best — going fast on a race track.Among the entrants that owned a big thanks to ingenuity and spirit of Bruce McLaren included a 1969 McLaren M10A F5000; 1971 McLaren M8E Can-Am; 1971 McLaren M8E/F Can-Am; 1972 McLaren M8F Can-Am; 1972 McLaren M8FP Can-Am; 1968 McLaren M6B Can-Am; 1965 McLaren M1A and 1966 McLaren M1B.

In addition to the marque of McLaren, other featured entries at the 2013 HMSA Legends of Motorsports at Laguna Seca included Nicholas Colyvas’ 1974 Tyrrell 007 F1; Chuck Parson’s 1976 Lola T332C; Jonathan Feiber’s 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage; Al Arciero’s 1958 Lotus Eleven and 1959 Lister Chevrolet Knobbly; Bob Roth’s 1963 Genie Sports; a great selection of Alfa Romeo Coupes and Sedans; Formula 5000 and IMSA GTO machines; among others. Special classes were held for Can-Am, Formula Atlantic, Formula 5000 and IMSA GTO race cars.

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Senior Photographer Dennis Gray documented the 2013 HMSA Legends of Motorsports at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, offering the following gallery that highlights this year’s event. We split up Dennis’ 140 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.

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Top Photo Gallery

 

Roger Williams in his 1971 McLaren M8E/F in turn eleven Saturday.
Roger Williams in his 1971 McLaren M8E/F in turn eleven Saturday.
Left is Jeffrey Anderson's 1969 Brabham BT 29, right the 1970 Titan Mk.6 driven by Kristopher Matheson in turn.
Left is Jeffrey Anderson’s 1969 Brabham BT 29, right the 1970 Titan Mk.6 driven by Kristopher Matheson in turn two.
Josh Feiber's 1962 Lotus 23B in turn two. Note the oversteer - Josh hung the rear out lap after lap. Good show.
Josh Feiber’s 1962 Lotus 23B in turn two. Note the oversteer – Josh hung the rear out lap after lap. Good show.
Llew Kinst in turn eleven in his 1958 Porsche 356.
Llew Kinst in turn eleven in his 1958 Porsche 356.
1968 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Walt Brown in turn eleven.
1968 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Walt Brown in turn eleven.
Adrian Brandon's 1969 Alfa Romeo GTV in turn eleven.
Adrian Brandon’s 1969 Alfa Romeo GTV in turn eleven.
Fabrizio Rimicci's 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint in turn eleven.
Fabrizio Rimicci’s 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint in turn eleven.
Jon Norman's very fast 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV in turn two.
Jon Norman’s very fast 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV in turn two.
Malcolm Cox in the 1960 MG A.
Malcolm Cox in the 1960 MG A.
Al Arciero's 1959 Lister Chevrolet Knobbly goes wide in turn two.
Al Arciero’s 1959 Lister Chevrolet Knobbly goes wide in turn two.

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Two

 

Mark Leonard's 1970 Porsche 914/6 leads Gilbert's 1969 Triumph Vitesse through turn two Saturday morning.
Mark Leonard’s 1970 Porsche 914/6 leads Gilbert’s 1969 Triumph Vitesse through turn two Saturday morning.
Walt Brown's 1968 Camaro in turn two.
Walt Brown’s 1968 Camaro in turn two.
Fabrizio Rimicci's 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super leads Anthony Rimicci's 1967 Alfa Romeo GTV through two.
Fabrizio Rimicci’s 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super leads Anthony Rimicci’s 1967 Alfa Romeo GTV through two.
Manuel Minassian's neat 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super in turn two. Note the fender skirts on the rear wheel arches.
Manuel Minassian’s neat 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super in turn two. Note the fender skirts on the rear wheel arches.
Nicholas Colyvas in his 1974 Tyrrell 007 F1 in turn eleven Sunday.
Nicholas Colyvas in his 1974 Tyrrell 007 F1 in turn eleven Sunday.
Martin Fogel's 1969 McLaren M10A in turn eleven Sunday.
Martin Fogel’s 1969 McLaren M10A in turn eleven Sunday.
Tight fit in turn eleven Sunday.
Tight fit in turn eleven Sunday.
Jim Stengel's 1973 McRae F5000 in the Corkscrew Sunday.
Jim Stengel’s 1973 McRae F5000 in the Corkscrew Sunday.
1960 Mk.I Lola driven by Forrest Tindall in turn two.
1960 Mk.I Lola driven by Forrest Tindall in turn two.
Dale Marcellini's 1965 Autodynamics FV follows Robert Davis in his Lotus Super 7 in two.
Dale Marcellini’s 1965 Autodynamics FV follows Robert Davis in his Lotus Super 7 in two.

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Three

 

George Jewett's 1957 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce in two.
George Jewett’s 1957 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce in two.
Early Saturday morning practice finds Jonathan Feiber's 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage accelerating out of turn two.
Early Saturday morning practice finds Jonathan Feiber’s 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage accelerating out of turn two.
Keith Frieser's 1972 Lola T290 in turn eleven Sunday morning.
Keith Frieser’s 1972 Lola T290 in turn eleven Sunday morning.
1970 Porsche 914/6 driven by Hans Lapine in turn eleven.
1970 Porsche 914/6 driven by Hans Lapine in turn eleven.
Tight quarters in turn two. Fabrizio Rimicci, Manual Minassian and Bob Wass in turn two.
Tight quarters in turn two. Fabrizio Rimicci, Manual Minassian and Bob Wass in turn two.
1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint driven by Jeff Thraen in turn eleven.
1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint driven by Jeff Thraen in turn eleven.
Jeff Thraen locks up his front as he and Manuel Minassian discuss ownership of turn eleven.
Jeff Thraen locks up his front as he and Manuel Minassian discuss ownership of turn eleven.
Eddie Lawson's 1975 Osella PA3/5 in turn eleven Sunday.
Eddie Lawson’s 1975 Osella PA3/5 in turn eleven Sunday.
Manuel Minassian's 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint in turn eleven.
Manuel Minassian’s 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint in turn eleven.
Steve Schular's 1991 Ford Roush Mustang in turn nine.
Steve Schular’s 1991 Ford Roush Mustang in turn nine.

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Four

 

Lola T282 in turn nine Sunday.
Lola T282 driven by Bert Skidmore in turn nine Sunday.
Philip Mendelovitz's 1989 Nissan 240SX in turn nine.
Philip Mendelovitz’s 1989 Nissan 240SX in turn nine.
Mike Thurlow's 1973 Lola T294.
Mike Thurlow’s 1973 Lola T294.
Keith Frieser's 1972 Lola T290 in turn nine Sunday morning.
Keith Frieser’s 1972 Lola T290 in turn nine Sunday morning.
Martin Fogel in his McLarem M10A leads the Lola T332 driven by Tom Malloy in turn two.
Martin Fogel in his McLaren M10A leads the Lola T332 driven by Tom Malloy in turn two.
Jonathan Feiber's 1971 Chevron B19.
Jonathan Feiber’s 1971 Chevron B19.
Martin Lauber in his 1977 Chevron B39.
Martin Lauber in his 1977 Chevron B39.
1974 Tyrrell 007 F1 driven by Nicholas Colyvas.
1974 Tyrrell 007 F1 driven by Nicholas Colyvas.
Charles Parson's 1976 Lola T332C in turn two.
Chuck Parson’s 1976 Lola T332C in turn two.
Martin Fogel's McLaren M10A and Alan Nicholas 1971 Brabham BT21.
Martin Fogel’s McLaren M10A and Alan Nicholas’ 1971 Brabham BT21.

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Five

 

Martin Fogel's 1969 McLaren M10A fitted with 'sticker' tires in turn two.
Martin Fogel’s 1969 McLaren M10A fitted with ‘sticker’ tires in turn two.
Bert Skidmore's 1972 March 722 in turn two.
Bert Skidmore’s 1972 March 722 in turn two.
Seb Coppola's 1970 Lola T192 in turn two.
Seb Coppola’s 1970 Lola T192 in turn two.
Eddie Lawson's 1978 March 78B in the Corkscrew.
Eddie Lawson’s 1978 March 78B in the Corkscrew.
Seb Coppola's 1970 Lola T192 in the Corkscrew.
Seb Coppola’s 1970 Lola T192 in the Corkscrew.
Nicholas Colyvas in his 1974 Tyrrell 007 F1 in the Corkscrew Sunday.
Nicholas Colyvas in his 1974 Tyrrell 007 F1 in the Corkscrew Sunday.
Chris Bender's 1972 McLaren M8FP in turn eleven Saturday.
Chris Bender’s 1972 McLaren M8FP in turn eleven.
Bob Hardison's 1966 McLaren M1B and Tom Malloy's 1971 McLaren M8E in turn two.
Bob Hardison’s 1966 McLaren M1B and Tom Malloy’s 1971 McLaren M8E in turn two.
Roger William's in his 1971 McLaren M8E/F in turn two.
Roger Williams in his 1971 McLaren M8E/F in turn two.
Chris Bender's 1972 McLaren M8FP in two.
Chris Bender’s 1972 McLaren M8FP in two.

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Six

 

Nick Colonna's 1967 Lola T70 Mk3B leads the McLaren M8FP driven by Chris Bender.
Nick Colonna’s 1967 Lola T70 Mk3B leads the McLaren M8FP driven by Chris Bender.
1966 McLaren M1B driven by Bob Hardison in two.
1966 McLaren M1B driven by Bob Hardison in two.
Robert Ryan's 1968 McLaren M6B in turn two Saturday morning.
Robert Ryan’s 1968 McLaren M6B in turn two Saturday morning.
James Walker in Bob Lee's 1968 McLaren M6B through turn two.
James Walker in Bob Lee’s 1968 McLaren M6B through turn two.
Big boys come out to play. Rick Knoop in his 1972 McLaren M8F followed by Cris Bender's 1972 McLaren M8FP.
Big boys come out to play. Rick Knoop in his 1972 McLaren M8F followed by Cris Bender’s 1972 McLaren M8FP.
Edie Arrowsmith's 1965 McLaren M1A in eleven Sunday.
Edie Arrowsmith’s 1965 McLaren M1A in eleven Sunday.
Bob Lee's very quick 1968 McLaren M6B driven by James Walker, here in The Corkscrew.
Bob Lee’s very quick 1968 McLaren M6B driven by James Walker, here in the Corkscrew.
Bob Hardison's 1966 McLaren M1B in eleven Sunday.
Bob Hardison’s 1966 McLaren M1B in eleven Sunday.
Chris Bender's 1972 McLaren M8FP has head problems going into The Corkscrew Sunday.
Chris Bender’s 1972 McLaren M8FP has head problems going into the Corkscrew Sunday.
1962 Dailu Mk.II driven by Greg Myer in two.
1962 Dailu Mk.II driven by Greg Myer in two.

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 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 Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Group One Trophy Race Results
1. Robert Davis, 1965 Lotus Super 7
2. Jonathan Feiber, 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
3. Al Arciero, 1958 Lotus Eleven

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Group Two Trophy Race Results
1. Jon Norman, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV
2. Mark Boen, 1970 Datsun 501
3. Mark Leonard, 1970 Porsche 914/6

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Group Three Trophy Race Results
1. Josh Feiber, 1962 Lotus 23B
2. Danny Baker, 1963 Lola Mk5A
3. Robert Davis, 1963 Lotus 23

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Group Four Trophy Race Results
1. Roger Williams, 1971 McLaren M8E/F
2. Tom Malloy, 1971 McLaren M8E
3. Robert Ryan, 1968 McLaren M6B

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Group Five Trophy Race Results
1. Dan Marvin, 1976 March 76B
2. Chris Farrell, 1979 Ralt RT-2
3. Daniel Morgan, 1997 Lola T97

HMSA Legends of Motorsports Laguna Seca 2013 – Group Six Trophy Race Results
1. Keith Frieser, 1972 Lola T290
2. Peter Hoekenga, 1971 Lola T212
3. Ken Davis, 1985 Ford Roush Mustang

 

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5 Comments

  1. every Thursday morning i sit at my desk and look at yet another great event and think…man, i wish i was there.
    That ex Scheckter Tyrrell is a thing of beauty isnt it? Even with only 4 wheels!

  3. Does anyone know of and vintage racing events OF THIS CALIBER within a thousand miles of Houston? Everything I can find is on the East or West Coasts or in the Midwest. Help!
    Thanks, Dennis. Not a bad shot on the whole roll (I know; I’m an old toot.).

  4. In October, SVRA will initiate its Vintage National Championship races at Circuit of the Americas. They had over 500 cars preregister so it may be the largest vintage event of the year. It promises a fantastic field at a great new race course.

    1. Anon, I missed that completely. COTA dropped me from their mailing list when I didn’t buy F1 tickets.
      A thousand thanks; I am deeply in your debt.