HSR Sebring Historic Fall Classic 2008

HSR Sebring Historic Fall Classic & 4-Hours of Sebring Sebring, FL December 4 - 7, 2008


(NOT a tough decision...)	When December started looking like this..... (okay, maybe not for Paul & Kerry), we decided it wouldn't be a bad idea to make tracks (as it were) for Sebring Int'l and the Inn on the Lakes, where it looked like this.
In fact, it was SO nice in Sebring, we were compelled to make a few urgent calls to Rick Carlino (a.k.a. *Eeyore) to come on down for some blistering hot laps in Florida. And, in the end, he did.... even decided we were right! "Yeah, it's nice & warm here...... so?"* (it's a miracle - he likes* it! ...and so does Dean Jones)*

Also in attendance this year were Hamish Somerville with his red-hot Lola T212, Paul Alexander with Kerry on his arm and silver-bullet Elva Mk7S to drive, Karen & Larry Kessler with Larry's Chevron B19 du Soleil; the aforementioned, last-minute entry, Rick, with his galvanic GRD; and Chapman, himself, hoping to at least *test* his hurriedly-finished Super 7 Lotus. On Friday, Divina Galica joined the team for some "musical cars," driving both the GRD and Lola T212 in two Enduros with Hamish & Rick.

Paul's 64 Elva Mk7S	Larry and his 71 Chevron B19

	Hamish's 70 Lola T212 (click photos to enlarge)

Chapman's Lotus Super 7 & Rick's 72 GRD 72S



On Friday, as a belated birthday surprise, Karen presented Larry with specially-produced "bio/history" boards, which were some weeks in the making (originally conceived by Karen, designed and executed by Somoroff Design, and produced/coordinated by our own Cathy Rimmer.) *Well done ALL !*


Larry, Paul & Hamish briefly de-brief

(Chuck hard at it, at right) (click photos to enlarge)

Rick checks the Pennsylvania forecast on his IPhone.... yep, made the right decision.

"Hey, could we have some privacy please!"

"Can you believe this guy when he's got a camera???"	"I was trying to keep a low profile!"

"Nice car though.... "

"Same to you, buddy...." (photo censored by the Webmaster)

Dean Jones provides shade for Rick in the GRD; Chuck Golder for Larry Kessler (rear) .... and it's December!

Rick, lookin' gooood!

(click photos to enlarge)

....he looks even better on the track!

(Photo by FASTLINES Productions)

Divina Galica takes the wheel of Rick's GRD for the first leg of Saturday's 1-Hour Enduro. As always, Divi is a thrill to watch -- a pro in action!

Hamish takes over for the 2nd half of the Enduro....


He's a bullet in Rick's GRD

Larry, ready to race!





	Larry takes off in the 71 Chevron B19 and has a terrific run! (click photos to enlarge)

(Photo by FASTLINES Productions)



Larry Kessler and his stunning 71 Chevron B19

*Buh-bye....!*

Now it's Rick's turn to switch cars.	He keeps his cool in Hamish's 70 Lola T212...

	...and really comes to grips with it in the Enduro!

*Well done, Rick!*

	Divina Galica was blisteringly quick - and, again, a treat to watch - in Hamish's Lola T212 during her stint in the Enduro. (below)

Divi in the Lola T212 (Photo by FASTLINES Productions)

Before Hamish's sprint race, Lee & Seamus Nolan discuss the merits of wearing a jacket in Florida.... or not....
	Lee: "well, it IS December...."

Seamus: "Yeah, but this is Florida..... it's 75 degrees.............. I give up....."



Crew Chief Seamus Nolan with Hamish & Lola

	(click photos to enlarge)







On their way to the podium, Hamish & Lola! (Photo by FASTLINES Productions)



All smiles, of course. (Hamish - taking 1st in Class, 2nd Overall)

Hamish, w/ Dave Nikolas (81 March 817 Can Am 5000) & Bill Binnie (73 Lola T290) Well done!

Wait..... there's more racing ahead!