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Horatio Fitz Simmon: Vintage Racing with a Twist

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The sport of vintage racing is enjoyed by thousands of spectators and participants around the world. It attracts people of all ages and from all walks of life, whether they have previous experience with the sport or have recently discovered the enjoyment of watching or racing vintage or historic cars.

Vintage racing can also serve as an arena for someone to hone their driving skills and enjoy a weekend at the track, making new friends and visiting with old friends. While the demographics of the participants lean towards older individuals, there are a number of young people who have discovered it as well. Most simply enjoy their time behind the wheel of a vintage race car, but for some it may also serve as a path to higher levels of racing.

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Gary Horstkorta
Freelance writer of automotive topics. Historical Columnist, Archivist/Historian for San Francisco Region SCCA since 2004. Three time award winner for historical sports car magazine articles. Over 160 articles published for magazines, event programs and concours including those for The Quail, Pebble Beach Concours, Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion plus contributor to several books. Vintage racer for 16 years and an avid motorcyclist.
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