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  1. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    #1 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Mar 31, 2008
    For those of us who did not see these cars run, this is our chance. Check out the video-you need to stay through the music-that's when the real music begins about half way through.

    http://www.historicgrandprix.com/video.htm

    Event Info - Historic F1 Cars to Compete at the Mitty



    The North American based Historic Grand Prix group will make its first appearance at the 'Mitty SpeedFest' at Road Atlanta (May 1-4, 2008).

    Expected are more than 30 3.0 litre F1 cars from 1966 - 1983' representing a pinnacle period of F1 racing around the world. Additionally, Bob Varsha, Speed Channel's current F1 announcer, will be on hand to call the F1 events throughout the weekend.

    Please visit the HGP website for further information on the Historic Grand Prix cars at: www.historicgrandprix.com.
     
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    #2 Anthony_Ferrari, Apr 1, 2008
    Historic Grand Prix racing fascinates me. It seems utterly ridiculous that amateur drivers can race each other in cars that are more valuable, more dangerous and almost as fast (in a straight line) as a modern F1 car! Most current F1 drivers wouldn't take the risk of trying to race a 30+ year old car. I do think it's fantastic though. Mad but fantastic and I know that if I had the money I'd be racing in my own Ferrari 312!
    I have watched a few historic races and the drivers certainly don't seem to tip-toe around the track. They race the cars like they can afford to fix them!
    I'm surprised there don't seem to be many deaths or injuries. Ae the cars slower, safer, or is it the circuits?
     
  3. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    #3 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Apr 1, 2008
    I was thinking the same thing, and Road Atlanta is a fast track with a few dangerous turns due to lack of run off. It will be interesting to see the lap times.
     
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    #5 yzee, Apr 22, 2008
    If you can, go see this before it's too late. I went to Vegas last Apr. for the Champ Car street race, but mostly for Vegas and these guys. Street courses suck. If you can see these cars at a place as beautiful as Road Atlanta, get there before their all in a museum or someone's private collection! Go see them while you can still hear them.
     
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    #6 spirot, Apr 22, 2008
    This is the F-1 that I love... when F-1 was great.
     
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    #7 classic308, Apr 22, 2008
    when the driver meant something....
     
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    #8 fgg, Apr 22, 2008
    It's a great show for F1 history buffs. They were at the F1 race at Indy one year (forgot which year). Seeing the old cars was better than the race.
     
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