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HMSA Spring Club Races 2014 – Report and Photos

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

Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) held its 2014 Spring Club Event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on March 22-23. This year’s Spring Club event featured a strong field of approximately 175 historic race cars circling the 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course in Monterey, California. Saturday’s overcast morning burnt off to a clear bright day by 11am, while on Sunday heavy fog hung around until nearly noon. This ‘Monterey Sunshine’ is reflected in a number of the images.

HMSA events feature historic production cars built through 1966 and purpose-built Formula, Sports Racing and IMSA cars built through 1984. According to HMSA, club event weekends are, “semi-competitive with nothing to be won except great experiences, plenty of track time and the camaraderie of fellow members.”Further, “Run groups are arranged by speed potential and age of the cars entered for a particular event. Although wheel-to-wheel racing is common, drivers are encouraged to respect the historic value of the machines.”

Notable entrants at the 2014 HMSA Spring Club Historic Races included ex-Arciero Brothers 1962 Lotus 23 of Jim Roth; Erickson Shirley’s Costin-bodied Lister Jaguar; Dennis Singleton’s 1974 Porsche 911 RSR 3.0; Tom Claridge’s beautiful 1965 Crossle C9S; Ed Matsuishi’s 1965 Porsche 911; 1979 Ex-Group 44 Triumph TR8 driven by Jay Moyes; Henry Schmitt’s 1997 BMW E36 M3 GTR; Jeff Gerkin’s 1973 BMW CSL 3.0; Brian Groza’s 1975 Sauber C4; 1954 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider Scaglietti of Scott Drnek; Jerry Rosenstock’s 1961 Alfa Romeo SZ; 1983 March 83G driven by David Andrews; Tom Malloy’s 1958 Lister Knobbly; 1960 Porsche Abarth driven by MPH; ex-Team Lotus Eleven of Stan Anderes and the trio of Shelby Cobras owned by Lynn, Steve and Tim Park. Prather Racing brought a truck full of Austin-Healey Sprites, MG Midgets and a mean-looking MG A. Straight from Wakarusa, Kansad, the Prather entries were all fast and well-prepared.

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Similar to the 2011, 2012 and 2013 races, Senior Photographer Dennis Gray also documented the 2014 HMSA Spring Club Races at the famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca 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.

HMSA Spring Club Races 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery

 

John Hurabiell's 1956 Lotus Eleven leads the Costin Lister Chevrolet driven by Erickson Shirley through Laguna's turn 2 Saturday morning.
John Hurabiell’s 1956 Lotus Eleven leads the Costin Lister Chevrolet driven by Erickson Shirley through Laguna’s turn 2 Saturday morning.
MPH threads this Porsche Abarth through turn 2 traffic during the early Saturday morning practice.
MPH threads this Porsche Abarth through turn 2 traffic during the early Saturday morning practice.
Paul Perry's SAAB Phoenix in turn 2.
Paul Perry’s SAAB Phoenix in turn 2.
Scott Drnek in his 1954 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider Scaglietti in turn 2.
Scott Drnek in his 1954 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider Scaglietti in turn 2.
David Olson's aluminum 1958 Jaguar XK120 in turn 2.
David Olson’s aluminum 1958 Jaguar XK120 in turn 2.
Ex-Team Lotus Eleven driven by Stan Anderes.
Ex-Team Lotus Eleven driven by Stan Anderes.
Bob Roth's 1963 Genie closely followed by Adin Stein's 1965 MGB.
Bob Roth’s 1963 Genie closely followed by Adin Stein’s 1965 MGB.
Tom Malloy's 1958 Lister 'Knobbly'.
Tom Malloy’s 1958 Lister ‘Knobbly’.

 

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HMSA Spring Club Races 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Two

 

Jim Gregg's 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 leads John Hurabiell's Lotus Eleven.
Jim Gregg’s 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 leads John Hurabiell’s Lotus Eleven.
Tancredi D'Amore's 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder leads the similar 1956 Alfa Romeo Sebring Spyder of David Buchanan.
Tancredi D’Amore’s 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder leads the similar 1956 Alfa Romeo Sebring Spyder of David Buchanan.
David Buchanan's 1956 Alfa Romeo Sebring in turn 2.
David Buchanan’s 1956 Alfa Romeo Sebring in turn 2.
Russ Noblet's 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Russ Noblet’s 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Jerry Rosenstock's 1961 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Jerry Rosenstock’s 1961 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Henry Moore's 1962 Lotus Elite in turn 2.
Henry Moore’s 1962 Lotus Elite in turn 2.
'Parks Gang' leader Lynn Parks in his Cobra.
‘Parks Gang’ leader Lynn Parks in his Cobra.
Tim Parks in his 1964 Cobra leads Lynn Parks 1964 Cobra through 5..
Tim Parks in his 1964 Cobra leads Lynn Parks 1964 Cobra through 5..

 

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HMSA Spring Club Races 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Three

 

1983 March 83G driven by David Andrews.
1983 March 83G driven by David Andrews.
Well prepared, quick and well driven Henry Schmitt's 1997 BMW E36 M3 in turn 5.
Well prepared, quick and well driven Henry Schmitt’s 1997 BMW E36 M3 in turn 5.
Jerry Rosenstock's 1961 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Jerry Rosenstock’s 1961 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Tom Malloy's 1958 Lister 'Knobbly' in Laguna's turn 11 Sunday morning.
Tom Malloy’s 1958 Lister ‘Knobbly’ in Laguna’s turn 11 Sunday morning.
Mike works on Erickson Shirley's 1959 Costin Lister Chevrolet. The engine features a Rochester fuel injection.
Mike works on Erickson Shirley’s 1959 Costin Lister Chevrolet. The engine features a Rochester fuel injection.
Another Costin designed body. John Hurabiell's 1956 Lotus Eleven. Costin designed bodies attracked photographers.
Another Costin designed body. John Hurabiell’s 1956 Lotus Eleven. Costin designed bodies attracted photographers.
Monza Spyder Scaglietti in the garage. Chassis type 510, engine type 119.
Ferrari 750 Monza Spider Scaglietti in the garage. Chassis type 510, engine type 119.
Jaguar purchased 0462 in late 1954. Disassembled and reassembled the car to discover why Ferrari had been soundly thrashing Jaguar. Jaguar at this time repaired the damage Hawthorne suffered at Goodwood. The car was then sold to privateer Peter whitehead of the UK.
Jaguar purchased 0462 in late 1954. Disassembled and reassembled the car to discover why Ferrari had been soundly thrashing Jaguar. Jaguar at this time repaired the damage Hawthorne suffered at Goodwood. The car was then sold to privateer Peter Whitehead of the UK.

 

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HMSA Spring Club Races 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Four

 

Philip Mendelovitz's well prepared and driven 1970 Datsun 240Z.
Philip Mendelovitz’s well prepared and driven 1970 Datsun 240Z.
Porsche 911
Porsche 911
Tony Hart's 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
Tony Hart’s 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
Peter Reed's 1966 Shelby 350 GT.
Peter Reed’s 1966 Shelby 350 GT.

 

Jim Reed's loud fast wonderful 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Jim Reed’s loud fast wonderful 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
Mike Parson's 1966 Shelby GT 350.
Mike Parson’s 1966 Shelby GT 350.
Quick Danny Baker in his Lotus 27.
Quick Danny Baker in his Lotus 27.
1963 Elva Mk.7 driven by David Hagen.
1963 Elva Mk.7 driven by David Hagen.

 

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HMSA Spring Club Races 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Five

 

Brian Groza's 1975 Sauber C4.
Brian Groza’s 1975 Sauber C4.
In turn 2 Jeff Gerken's 1973 BMW CSL 3.0.
In turn 2 Jeff Gerken’s 1973 BMW CSL 3.0.
Dennis Singleton's 1974 Porsche 911 RSR 3.0.
Dennis Singleton’s 1974 Porsche 911 RSR 3.0.
1985 Buick driven by Mike McNamee in turn 2 Sunday.
1985 Buick Somerset driven by Mike McNamee in turn 2 Sunday.

 

1979 Ex-Group 44 Triumph TR8 driven by Jay Moyes.
1979 Ex-Group 44 Triumph TR8 driven by Jay Moyes.
Karen Tye's 1993 Chevrolet Lumina.
Karen Tye’s 1993 Chevrolet Lumina.
Tom Klauer's 1993 Pontiac Grand prix closely followed by David Andrews' 1983 MARCH 83G in turn 2.
Tom Klauer’s 1993 Pontiac Grand prix closely followed by David Andrews’ 1983 March 83G in turn 2.
Clay Harpen's 1993 Ford T-Bird leads Mike McNamee's Buick through turn 2 Saturday.
Clay Harpen’s 1993 Ford T-Bird leads Mike McNamee’s Buick through turn 2 Saturday.

 

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HMSA Spring Club Races 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Six

 

Jim Roth's 1962 Lotus 23.
Jim Roth’s 1962 Lotus 23.
Gary Cook's 1970 Datsun 240Z between turns 2 and 3.
Gary Cook’s 1970 Datsun 240Z between turns 2 and 3.
Jim Reed's 1969 Camaro accelerates over the top of turn 1. This was a quick car/driver combo.
Jim Reed’s 1969 Camaro accelerates over the top of turn 1. This was a quick car / driver combo.
Neil Alexander's 1964 Platypus ion turn 11.
Neil Alexander’s 1964 Platypus ion turn 11.
Prettiest sports racing car of the weekend, Tom Claridge's 1965 Crossle C9S. Shown here in turn 11 sunday afternoon.
Prettiest sports racing car of the weekend, Tom Claridge’s 1965 Crossle C9S. Shown here in turn 11 sunday afternoon.
1976 March 76B driven by Jack Woodruff.
1976 March 76B driven by Jack Woodruff.
David Alverado's 1972 MARCH 722.
David Alverado’s 1972 March 722.
Keith Frieser's fast and beautiful 1972 Lola T290.
Keith Frieser’s fast and beautiful 1972 Lola T290.

 

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HMSA Spring Club Races 2014 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Seven

 

1964 Porsche 356C driven by Joseph Rossi.
1964 Porsche 356C driven by Joseph Rossi.
Scott Drnek's Ferrari 750 Monza.
Scott Drnek’s Ferrari 750 Monza.
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA driven by Adrian Brandon.
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA driven by Adrian Brandon.
Ranson Webster's Abarth Porsche.
Ranson Webster’s Abarth Porsche.

 

 

Brian Howlett's 1961 Morgan Plus 4.
Brian Howlett’s 1961 Morgan Plus 4.
1956 Alfa Romeo Sebring in turn 11 driven by David Buchanan.
1956 Alfa Romeo Sebring in turn 11 driven by David Buchanan.
Jeff Hill takes his Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Veloce into turn 11.
Jeff Hill takes his Alfa Romeo GTV into turn 11.
1964 Lotus 23B driven by Brian Andrews.
1964 Lotus 23B driven by Brian Andrews.

 

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HMSA Spring Club Races 2014 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)

 

 

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5 Comments

  1. Great coverage Dennis, and the quality is up to your usual standard…Good to see your photographs of “home grown” American cars. Just a note, that the photograph of the “Flat Rad” Morgan + 4 surely is a 1952 (?) car and not 1962 as noted. Possibly could have been wrongly dated in the programme… Cheers from Sweden, Graham.

  2. Beautiful pics but number plate “Monza 0462” on Ferrari nr. 5 is misleading and caption “750 Monza… Chassis Type 510, Engine Type 119” even more.
    0462MD is a 3-litre Mondial, Chassis Type 501, Engine Type 105. The 750 Monza wasn’t born in early 1954.
    More details in the book “In-line Ferraris” to be published shortly.

    1. Antoine. Good morning and great to hear from you. Last time I was in Paris I attempted to contact you without success. Send me an email and I will respond. I want to get the caption corrected. Thanks for taking the time to comment. dennisgray711me.com

  3. Mr. Gray
    I think your photography is outstanding as usual but I always wonder why you refuse to shoot any photos of the largest group there this weekend which was group 3 and there was 30 B-sedan race cars. I have noticed for years that you will shoot a 69 Camaro or Mustang but seemingly not a1969 Datsun 510 or BMW 2002 Why is that. There is certainly no shortage of photos of the cars you shoot year in and year out. I guess our group does not exist for some reason.

  4. David Olson is certainly driving an XK120 but it is not a 1958 car. They only made 250 Aluminium bodied cars and they were the first XK120s. All were built in 1948 and production ceased in 1954 when the XK140 was introduced. That was succeeded in 1957 by the XK150.