HUGE wknd on Monterey Peninsula..where's everyone?

[musclecarjohn]

Car Crazy meets the Monterey Peninsula this weekend...Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance,Historic auto races @ Laguna Seca,Christies,RM,Russo & Steele auctions (I'm sure I left some out http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif),Concours d Italiano,the endless parties and events,etc,etc,etc.

Where's everyone...who coming to town? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

Me personally...I'll be entered in the PG Rally once again then at Laguna all wknd chasing vintage Trans-Am cars and grilling lunch for some of our racecar buds.

THE place to be on earth...if you're into all things automotive.Proud to be an American http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Charley Lillard]

I'm here somewhere...

[musclecarjohn]

well...we figured that Charlie,at which auction can I count on seeing you? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[Charley Lillard]

Both Russo and RM...Stefano, Colin, sixties muscle are also here slumming around.

[JIM]

Charlie ; Count Me out this year My cars (6) from Reno just got here tonight , they were way late. Got some neat Iron 4 sale!!!!. Hey you really should of traded the Mule for My rent a Jeep in Reno !!! Ha Ha . Jim. Have fun. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Stefano]

Other SYC members found wandering around: Bill O., Mike M., Dave C.,.

I'll be at Russo Steele tonight!

[SuperNovaSS]

I'm going fishing!............for fish http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[musclecarjohn]

Well...typical wild car crazy weekend in Monterey,ran all over the place and still didn't get to see half of it.

Favorite moment of the weekend had to be watching Ricardo Zonta absolutely SHATTER the course record at Laguna yesterday by almost a second and a half in the '06 Toyota F-1 car! 1:06 and change...

Unbelieveable. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[bashton]

Pictures anyone????

[musclecarjohn]

damn...forgot my camera at work all wknd... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[jeff-san]

I took a few pictures from the prior weekends pre-historics @ Laguna. If anyone is intersted I can try and post a few. It was a very informal laid back weekend and I spent more time drooling than taking actual pix...I think I got a few goods shots though.

[musclecarjohn]

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I took a few pictures from the prior weekends pre-historics @ Laguna. If anyone is intersted I can try and post a few. It was a very informal laid back weekend and I spent more time drooling than taking actual pix...I think I got a few goods shots though.

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I guess that extra battery pack came in handy then huh Jeff?

[jeff-san]

too bad I left the extra batteries at home...good thing we live close. I am emailing Bruce a few pix and he'll help get them up here when he has a chance.

[ChevyThunder]

Well I finished my car at 7 am Sunday morning .. put it on the trailer and hustled to Laguna . When we fired it at Laguna the engine had a moderate oil leak..easy fix . The gasket between the engine case and oil filter got kinked. Fortunatley the gasket , made out of cork, was ok and we buttoned it up and no leak...did two easy laps to get a little something on the brakes and when I tried to get into it the motor stumbled badly..another easy fix but the powers to be would not let me run the race..unreal ! Anyway the car turned out great and many people commented that it was the nicest looking 935 at the event.. personally I liked all the cars but it felt good to hear people talking positivley about the car.. not bad for a complete top to bottom restoration in 9 1/2 weeks.
Here is the link to Zonta's runs at Laguna

http://www.toyota.com/montereyhistoric/videos.html

[musclecarjohn]

I saw Bruce Canepa's and Jamie Mazzotta's car run..but yours certainly did look sweet in the paddock. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ChevyThunder]

Here it is on the track...didn't have time to strip the car properly or put all the sponsor decals on but am now working on it so the car will look as it did for the 1981 24 Hours of Daytona where the car finished 8th over all

Monterey Aug 20th

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ChevyThunder/Factory%20Porsche%20935%20by%20GAACO/vz2s.jpg

Daytona 24 Hour 1981

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ChevyThunder/Factory%20Porsche%20935%20by%20GAACO/84e46826.jpg

[musclecarjohn]

Looking sweet Van...real sweet! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Xplantdad]

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too bad I left the extra batteries at home...good thing we live close. I am emailing Bruce a few http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif pix and he'll help get them up here when he has a chance.

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Okay...here come the pics in the order that I received them. I have to do this fast...as I will be reliving my youth tonight. The whole family is going to see Journey/Def Leppard. (one advantage of having friends on rock radio here in Phoenix...I can get tickets for whatever show I want) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


Here goes!

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

There you go Jeff-San! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sYc]

The Camaro in the picture by the Edelbrock Racing trailer may be the car Don Yenko won the '69 Daytona Citrus 250 in. That car is in the Edelbrock collection.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Jef-san/tn_100_2203_0162.jpg

[musclecarjohn]

Nice pictures Jeff...and thanks as always for posting them Bruce.

I even saw my car in there.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Xplantdad]

Yeah...I noticed that, too! So Jeff...how much did John pay you to take that shot??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Xplantdad]

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too bad I left the extra batteries at home...good thing we live close. I am emailing Bruce a few http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif pix and he'll help get them up here when he has a chance.

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Okay...here come the pics in the order that I received them. I have to do this fast...as I will be reliving my youth tonight. The whole family is going to see Journey/Def Leppard. (one advantage of having friends on rock radio here in Phoenix...I can get tickets for whatever show I want) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif



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BTW, the concert was great! Journey's new (new) lead singer left a bit to be desired as his voice gave out after about 5 songs. Their drummer, Dean Castronovo can sing, though and Jonathan Caine and Neil Schon "still have it".

Def Leppard has still got it! Holly was in heaven after I pulled a few strings and got her into the front row!

It's so cool that she knows the words to all of the songs http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Charley Lillard]

I would pay money to NOT have to go to a Journey/Def Leppard concert...

[musclecarjohn]

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I would pay money to NOT have to go to a Journey/Def Leppard concert...

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You know the saying Charlie..."if it's too loud.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[bashton]

Thanks Bruce and Jeff, those pictures are absolutely awesome!

[Xplantdad]

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I would pay money to NOT have to go to a Journey/Def Leppard concert...

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Ya old fart http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Too bad that they have been cancelling the Barry Manilow concerts in Vegas http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Otherwise, you could make a quick trip out there. Too Bad for Charley! (http://www.barrynet.com/concertdates.html)

Coming up is Evanescence, Roger Waters, and maybe Johnny Lang http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Ngtflyr]

I went to a Def Leppard concert a few years back, they put on a good show. Their one-armed drummer is pretty amazing. Lots of good scenery in the audience as well.

[Xplantdad]

That he is! His disability didn't hinder him at all.

[PeteLeathersac]

Not my favourite group either but I remember reading he lost his arm after wiping out his car....a 'Vette I think? .

~ Pete

[Xplantdad]

Yep...drinking and driving (A 'Vette) don't mix... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[Xplantdad]

Okay....after this I won't hijack the post any more.

Looks like Charley has connections to get on stage at Barry Manilow concerts http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

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Geez...I wonder how long this wll stay up... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif before getting edited http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[jeff-san]

I can appreciate how good Bruces pix are everyweek @ the Pavillions. As hard as I tried there was always a pole, trailer or a shadow messin with me. If anyone plans on coming out for the Historic week next year, do yourself a favor and check out Laguna Seca the weekend prior to the Historics...the Pre-Historics. It's free to get in and the best part is being able to get up close to the cars and learning about their storied past....truly a sight to see for anyone remotely interested in cars.

[Xplantdad]

Jeff and John...maybe one of these years I'll get out there when it's going on... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Looks like it was a blast http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[musclecarjohn]

[ QUOTE ]
I can appreciate how good Bruces pix are everyweek @ the Pavillions. As hard as I tried there was always a pole, trailer or a shadow messin with me. If anyone plans on coming out for the Historic week next year, do yourself a favor and check out Laguna Seca the weekend prior to the Historics...the Pre-Historics. It's free to get in and the best part is being able to get up close to the cars and learning about their storied past....truly a sight to see for anyone remotely interested in cars.

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Right you are Jeff...no crowds and front-row access...all for nada,my kind of event! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

No excuse now Bruce...I'll even put you up in our extra bedroom,wifey can't cook but we have lots of wine. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif