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When will the 250 GTOs be on the track at Monterey?

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  1. Texas Forever

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    #1 Texas Forever, Aug 5, 2004
    Here is Saturday's schedule from the web site:

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    SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 4 , 2004

    7:00AM Raceway Gates Open
    9:00AM-11:55AM Warm-Up by Race Group: 1A – 7A
    11:55AM-12:55PM LUNCH BREAK
    12:30PM-12:40PM Ferrari Demonstration Laps
    12:45PM-12:55PM Chrysler Ceremonial Laps
    1:00PM Race 1A (10 Laps) Group 1A Pre-1931 Sports & Touring Cars
    1:30PM Race 2A (10 Laps) Group 2A 1927-1946 Racing Cars & Indianapolis Roadsters
    2:00PM Race 3A (10 Laps) Group 3A 1947-1957 Sports Racing Cars over 2500cc
    BREAK
    2:25PM-2:40PM Special Exhibition Laps
    2:45PM Race 4A (10 Laps) Group 4A 1947-1955 Sports Racing Cars under 2000cc & GT Cars
    3:15PM Race 5A (10 Laps) Group 5A 1957-1962 Sports Racing Carsover 2500cc
    BREAK
    3:45PM Race 6A (10 Laps) Group 6A 1957-1964 Formula Cars (F1, F2, FJr.)
    4:15PM Race 7A (10 Laps) Group 7A 1961-1964 Ferrari FIA GT Race

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    I have heard that up to 15 250 GTOs are going to run at once. Does anybody know if they will run as part of the:

    1. 12:30PM-12:40PM Ferrari Demonstration Laps

    2. 2:25PM-2:40PM Special Exhibition Laps,

    Or will they run in this group?

    3. 3:15PM Race 5A (10 Laps) Group 5A 1957-1962 Sports Racing Cars over 2500cc

    Plus, how good are they about sticking to the schedule or do they tend to run behind?

    Thx, Dale
     
  2. Old Guy

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    #2 Old Guy, Aug 5, 2004
    Why did you overlook the 4:15 Ferrari race for GTOs and Comp/61s...?
     
  3. Texas Forever

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    #3 Texas Forever, Aug 5, 2004
    Oh, ah, well, they say that eyesight is the second thing to go. I can't remember what the first thing was.

    Thx, Dale

    ps: How long do you think it would take to get from PB to LS at, say, 2:00 pm on Sunday?
     
  4. Old Guy

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    #4 Old Guy, Aug 5, 2004
    Monday.
     
  5. Napolis

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    #5 Napolis, Aug 5, 2004
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    That was a funny answer. BTW will you be at LG on Sat? Or for the FCA events? I'll be there at the FOLI transporter with a little red car if you want to take a look.
    Best
     
  6. Old Guy

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    #6 Old Guy, Aug 5, 2004
    Jim,

    I'll be there from Thursday, the 12th through the morning of the 20th.

    We'll hook up....

    O.G.
     
  7. kevfla

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    #7 kevfla, Aug 6, 2004
    With some discussion regarding GTOs, I thought I would share this little nugget rediscovered in my archives last weekend. Any idea where the car is presently located? Not sure how legible the text is...apologies in advance.

    KevFla
     
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    #8 kevfla, Aug 6, 2004
     
  9. El Wayne

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    #9 El Wayne, Aug 6, 2004
    4757GT is currently located in the Netherlands with owner and Ferrari importer Fritz Kroymans.
     
  10. billnoon

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    #10 billnoon, Aug 6, 2004
    I just checked in today.

    Steve and Debbie told me that they have 23 cars signed up.

    I will be racing the Blue and Yellow Ex-Scuderissima Serrenisima 250 GTO that I have been running all year.

    All are welcome to come by and say hi (and make donations for gas and tires if the spirit moves you.)

    Cheers,

    Bill Noon
     
  11. urraco

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    #11 urraco, Aug 6, 2004
    what year is that newspaper ?
     
  12. Brian C. Stradale

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    #12 Brian C. Stradale, Aug 7, 2004
    A few links below the link to the schedule is a link to a PDF with pics of all the participating cars. There are 13 GTO's and 3 GT SWB's pictured... all in group 7A... Saturday at 4:15. They are on pages 13 and 14 of the PDF.
     
  13. Brian C. Stradale

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    #13 Brian C. Stradale, Aug 7, 2004
    Group 5a, BTW, has several 250 TR's in it... that I am very much looking forward to!
     
  14. Brian C. Stradale

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    #14 Brian C. Stradale, Aug 7, 2004
    Yes, "Monday" is a funny answer.
    Anyone have a real answer?
    Is there a shuttle running from PB to LS on Sunday?
    I plan to shuttle to/from PB via the shuttle from the FCA Hotel.

    Actually, the race I'd most want to see Sunday is the 1:00 race.

    Which Ferrari F1 cars will be running at 2:00?
     
  15. evandaalen

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    #15 evandaalen, Aug 7, 2004
    Wayne, you're right that the car in the newspaper is Kroymans' 4757 GT. And if rumours are right, this car will ALSO be at Laguna Seca! Together with his modern Ferrari F1 (2001 or so). We will see next week ;)

    Grtx, Edvar (leaving on Monday ;) ;))
     
  16. tomgt

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    #16 tomgt, Aug 7, 2004
    hehehe no rumours. 4757GT and F399 will come to Monterey.
     
  17. evandaalen

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    #17 evandaalen, Aug 7, 2004
    ;) I just don't want anyone to be disappointed if the two cars don't show up at Monterey. Simply because it will be a BIG disappointment if there are only 17 250 GTOs instead of 18 ......... ;) ;) ;)
     
  18. kevfla

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    #18 kevfla, Aug 7, 2004
    October 3, 1987. Just before the market went crazy, really crazy!

    KevFla
     
  19. dretceterini

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    #19 dretceterini, Aug 7, 2004
    I remember when there was a GTO for sale for $9,000....God I'm old
     
  20. Napolis

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    #20 Napolis, Aug 7, 2004
    That's nothing. I passed on one that included a trailer for $6,000.
     

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