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HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Report and Photos

1972 Can-AM Champion, Porsche Audi 917/10 driven by Bruce Canepa in turn two. DennisGray
1972 Can-AM Champion, Porsche Audi 917/10 driven by Bruce Canepa in turn two.

Report and photos by Dennis Gray

The Historic Motors Sports Association (HMSA) held the LSR Invitational event on June 4-5, 2013 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The race weekend offered an interesting and diverse field of 100 historic racing cars circling the 11-turn, 2.238-mile Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca road course in Salinas, California.

The HMSA LSR Invitational at Laguna Seca 2013 featured many notable entrants, including Jonathan Feiber’s 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage; Erickson Shirley’s 1959 Lister Chevrolet; Ned Spieker’s 1958 Maserati 200Si; Dennis Singleton’s 1968 Porsche 911 T/R;Neil Alexander’s 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder; Bill Lyon’s 1927 Bugatti Type 35B and 1960 Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder; four-time Grand Prix motorcycle World Champion Eddie Lawson’s 1975 Osella PA3/5; Jeff Lotman’s 1937 Jaguar SS-100; Steve and Lynn Park’s Cobras; Loren Liebel’s Porsche 962C; Charles Nearburg’s 1980 Williams FW07B; and last but certainly not least (in any way, shape or form), was Bruce Canepa’s 1972 Porsche 917/10 Spyder.

George Follmer piloted this Team Penske L&M Porsche 917/10 to victory in five of nine races during the 1972 Can-Am season, easily winning the Championship in the process. Powered by a twin-turbo 12 cylinder engine capable of making 1200 horsepower depending on boost, the dominating 917 could accelerate from a standstill to 200mph in 12 seconds and pull until 220mph. Mark Donohue famously quipped, “It is the only car I have ever driven that spins the tires at 200mph.” This particular 917/10 Spyder, chassis 917-10-003, sold for $5,830,000 at the 2012 Mecum Monterey auction.

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Similar to 2010, 2011 and 2012, Senior Photographer Dennis Gray also documented the 2013 running of the HMSA LSR Invitational, offering the following gallery that highlights many entrants from this year’s event. We split up Dennis’ 100 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 LSR Invitational 2013 – Top Photo Gallery

 

Dalmo de Vasconcelos' very quick 1965 Lotus Elan in turn eleven.
Dalmo de Vasconcelos’ very quick 1965 Lotus Elan in turn eleven.
David Martin's ex-Brad Frisselle 1970 Datsun 240Z in turn eleven Wednesday morning.
David Martin’s ex-Brad Frisselle 1970 Datsun 240Z in turn eleven Wednesday morning.
Robert Baker's 1978 Ralt RT-1 in turn two.
Robert Baker’s 1978 Ralt RT-1 in turn two.
Quick combination - Herinda De Silva in his 1965 Elva Mk 8S in turn two.
Quick combination – Herinda De Silva in his 1965 Elva Mk 8S.
Chris Springer's 1969 Corvette in Two.
Chris Springer’s 1969 Chevrolet Corvette in two.
Jeff Lotman's 1937 Jaguar SS100 in turn two.
Jeff Lotman’s 1937 Jaguar SS100 in turn two.
Tom Minnich in his 1977 Lola T297 in turn two.
Tom Minnich in his 1977 Lola T297 in turn two.
Max Jamiesson's 1957 Porsche Speedster.
Max Jamiesson’s 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster.

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Two

 

Exiting turn eleven is Steve Schmidt's 1967 Marcos Mini.
Exiting turn eleven is Steve Schmidt’s 1967 Marcos Mini.
Steve Park exits eleven in his 1964 Shelby Cobra.
Steve Park exits eleven in his 1964 Shelby Cobra.
Jonathan Feiber's 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage accelerates out of turn eleven.
Jonathan Feiber’s 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage accelerates out of turn eleven.
Bill Lyon's 1927 Bugatti Type 35B in turn eleven.
Bill Lyon’s 1927 Bugatti Type 35B in turn eleven.
Jerry Rosenstock's 1956 AC Ace Bristol exits eleven.
Jerry Rosenstock’s 1956 AC Ace Bristol exits eleven.
1972 Porsche 917/10 driven by Bruce Canepa in turn two.
1972 Porsche 917/10 driven by Bruce Canepa in turn two.
Turbo seals start to evaporate in the 1972 Porsche 917/10
Turbo seals start to evaporate in the 1972 Porsche 917/10 driven by Bruce Canepa.
Ned Spieker's 1958 Maserati 200S exits turn eleven.
Ned Spieker’s 1958 Maserati 200S exits turn eleven.

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Three

 

Shelby Cobra of Lynn Park accelerates out of eleven
Shelby Cobra of Lynn Park accelerates out of eleven
George Jewett's 1957 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce.
George Jewett’s 1957 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce.
Kevin O'Callaghan's 1972 Porsche 911 on the main straight.
Kevin O’Callaghan’s 1972 Porsche 911 on the main straight.
Charles Nearburg's 1980 Williams FWO7B in turn two.
Charles Nearburg’s 1980 Williams FWO7B in turn two.
Carl Moore's 1973 Chevron B23 in turn two.
Carl Moore’s 1973 Chevron B23 in turn two.
Howard Matloff's 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass leads John Davis in his 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix in turn two.
Howard Matloff’s 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass leads John Davis in his 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix in turn two.
Danny Baker's ex-Keke Rosberg Williams FW08 in turn two.
Danny Baker’s ex-Keke Rosberg Williams FW08 in turn two.
John Davis in his 1984 Lola T616 in The Corkscrew.
John Davis in his 1984 Lola T616 in the Corkscrew.

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Four

 

Mike Thurlow's 1973 Lola T294.
Mike Thurlow’s 1973 Lola T294.
Bill Lyons in his 1960 Porsche RS60 in the Corkscrew.
Bill Lyons in his 1960 Porsche RS60 in the Corkscrew.
Gray Gregory's 1973 Chevron B26 over the top of the Corkscrew. Gray finished second in the Group 4 race.
Gray Gregory’s 1973 Chevron B26 over the top of the Corkscrew. Gray finished second in the Group 4 race.
Herindra De Silva in his 1963 Sciracco BRM in The Corkscrew.
Herindra De Silva in his 1963 Sciracco BRM in the Corkscrew.
Tom Byrnes in his 1964 Brabham BT 8 in The Corkscrew.
Tom Byrnes in his 1964 Brabham BT-8 in the Corkscrew.
Danny Baker's 1963 Lotus 27 FJr. drops into The Corkscrew.
Danny Baker’s 1963 Lotus 27 FJr. drops into the Corkscrew.
Neil Alexander's 1959 Porsche 718 drops into the Corkscrew.
Neil Alexander’s 1959 Porsche 718 drops into the Corkscrew.
Erickson Shirley in his Lister Costin Chevrolet turn eleven.
Erickson Shirley in his Lister Costin Chevrolet turn eleven.

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Five

 

What a nice car - Dick McGovern's 1959 Magnolia Climax.
What a nice car – Dick McGovern’s 1959 Magnolia Climax.
Tom O'Callaghan's 1967 Porsche in turn eleven.
Tom O’Callaghan’s 1967 Porsche in turn eleven.
Martin Beaulieu's ex-Dan Gurney 1969 Ford Mustang in turn eleven.
Martin Beaulieu’s ex-Dan Gurney 1969 Ford Mustang in turn eleven.
Tancredi D'Amore in his 1957 Alfa Romeo Giullietta Spyder in turn eleven. A nicely prepared and driven Alfa Romeo.
Tancredi D’Amore in his 1957 Alfa Romeo Giullietta Spyder in turn eleven. A nicely prepared and driven Alfa Romeo.
Mark Boen takes his 1970 Datsun 510 through turn eleven.
Mark Boen takes his 1970 Datsun 510 through turn eleven.
Steve Park in his 1964 Cobra. I refuse to discuss either the paint color or the number graphics on this car.
Steve Park in his 1964 Cobra. I refuse to discuss either the paint color or the number graphics on this car.
Win Seipp finished second in the Group 1 race in his 1964 Lotus Super 7.
Win Seipp finished second in the Group 1 race in his 1964 Lotus Super 7.
Dennis Singleton's 1968 Porsche 911 T/R in turn eleven.
Dennis Singleton’s 1968 Porsche 911 T/R in turn eleven.

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)

 

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HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Race Results

 

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Group One Trophy Race Results
1. John Morton, 1964 Sunbeam Tiger
2. Win Seipp, 1964 Lotus Super 7
3. Dalmo de Vasconcelos, 1965 Lotus Elan

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Group Two Trophy Race Results
1. Erickson Shirley, 1959 Lister Chevrolet
2. Jonathan Feiber, 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
3. Bob Roth, 1963 Huffaker Genie

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Group Three Trophy Race Results
1. Randall Smith, 1969 Brabham BT-29
2. Herindra De Silva, 1965 Elva Mk8S
3. Danny Baker, 1963 Lotus 27 Formula Junior

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Group Four Trophy Race Results
1. Tom Minnich, 1977 Lola T297
2. Gray Gregory, 1973 Chevron B-26
3. Dennis Singleton, 1972 Chevron B-21

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Group Five Trophy Race Results
1. Harry Lipetz, 2008 Dodge Viper
2. David Jansen, 1979 Porsche 911
3. Martin Beaulieu, 1969 Ford Mustang

HMSA LSR Invitational 2013 – Group Six Trophy Race Results
1. Danny Baker, 1982 Williams FW08
2. Randall Smith, 1978 Arrows
3. Chris Farrell, 1979 Ralt RT-2

 

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  3. That is why the world turns. I have many images from the early sixties late fifties using shoe polish numbers so maybe Steve has something in using the same numbers today. I was happy to see another Cobra on the track and hope to see both Steve and His car this weekend for Laguna Legend’s event.
    Thanks for taking the time to comment. Dennis

  4. Nice to see a shout out to the corner workers in the fire & rescue truck in turn 2. These hard working, usually volunteers, never get enough credit at these events. Oh ya, amazing shots. I can hear that 917 screaming in the corkscrew!

  5. Great to see all the cars that formed my love of motorsports at my home track, getting to see the Williams and the 917 brought back so many good thoughts and a hope of getting some more track time myself, soon!