Sebring Legends of Motorsports Finale


December 3 - 5, 2010 Sebring, FL	Bobby Rahal's LEGENDS OF MOTORSPORTS SEASON FINALE

	...where our Nick Incantalupo is awarded DRIVER OF THE YEAR!!!

...and Lee Chapman Racing is awarded PREP SHOP OF THE YEAR!!

"Legends of Motorsports, A Bobby Rahal Signature Event, wrapped 2010 with a successful finale at Sebring International Raceway. The historic racing series' inaugural season closed with its largest entry list to date and a strong turnout from race fans and auto enthusiasts. With the lure of the Florida sun in December, Legends of Motorsports' final event of 2010 proved to be an attractive proposition for many historic racing participants. The Sebring entry list featured numerous first-time series entrants ready to make the regulars work to earn their race wins, and in some cases, category championships. "It was very enjoyable to see so many old friends and old cars (which are old friends also) in beautiful Sebring," Redman said. "I think Legends of Motorsports has done a very good job. This isn't easy. There was a good collection of cars and it was all done to a high standard." Saturday closed with an elegant awards banquet held at the adjoining Four Points by Sheraton Chateau Elan. In addition to recognizing several category Champions, Rolex watches were awarded to Driver of the Year, Nick Incantalupo, Team of the Year, Michael Snowden and Yvan Binette, Prep Shop of the Year, Lee Chapman Racing and Car of the Year to John Giordano for his 1969 Ferrari 512S. From those drivers who entered the Sebring event early, Lorne Leibel's name was drawn to win a fifth Rolex. The weekend closed with six feature races on Sunday, including the hotly contested Thunder & Lightning category, which was won by Floridian Larry Ligas in a 1961 Jaguar XKE after a close race with Brad Hoyt and his 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. Sunday also included an autograph session with Rahal and Redman, plus IMSA GT stars of the 1980's Howard Cherry and Doc Bundy, and British racing driver Divina Galica." www.legendsofmotorsports.com.



Lee Chapman Racing brought 11 cars to Legends of Motorsports' season finale. Joining us were Nick Incantalupo with his Chevron B23; Joel Finn and his Chevron B23; Larry Kessler with his Chevron B19; Archie Urciuoli and his Lola T70; Hamish Somerville with his Lola T212; Rick Carlino with his GRD and, for hot-shoe Derek Jones to race, Rick's Chevron B36; Pete Schultz and his Lotus Elan; LCR's Lotus 7 & Chevron B39; and the Chevron B31 of Paul Flowers.

The stunning, competitive Chevron B31 of Paul Flowers, currently available.



Mr. Chapman's very SUPER 7

Below: Autograph session with Bobby Rahal and Brian Redman, IMSA GT stars of the 1980s Howard Cherry and Doc Bundy, and our good friend and frequent guest British F1 racing driver Divina Galica.


(above) Divina Galica at the wheel of Hamish's Lola T212	(above) Hamish takes the wheel

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	Andy Greene (left & below) looking after Pete Schultz (right) & his Elan (got him to the grid on time, too!)



What happens when you're late to the grid? Epic fail for Lee... (nothing like the challenge of starting from the back of the pack!)

In understandably high dudgeon, Lee at the wheel of his Lotus 7	Pete Schultz at the wheel of his Elan. (Click photos to enlarge)



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Wild-man Burt Levy has a go in Lee's Lotus 7.





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Doc Bundy piloting Lee's Lotus 7

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Beautiful drive by Pete Schultz in the Elan -- bringing it home sunny-side-up yet again!

Rick Carlino takes his GRD out for a spin



Below, ex-pro Divina Galica takes the wheel of Rick's GRD



Below, Hamish pilots Rick's GRD (everyone LOVES* this car)*







Derek Jones in the Chevron B36 of Rick Carlino Jake Schneider (just back from his tour in Afghanistan - thank you!) and Seamus Nolan (right) assist



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Derek drives the wheels off the B36 in the Enduro and the sprints!

Taking off after a required pit stop, with our crew in his rearview mirror: Ray Snowdon, Andy Greene, Seamus Nolan & Dean Jones



A great finish for Derek, taking second in the Enduro!!! Way to go!





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	Well done, Derek!!!

Great job!!!

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