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About David Ferguson

Dave is a retired school teacher. He was born and raised in Lima, Peru, and is a graduate of the University of Florida. Dave was born with a passion for cars that has never wavered. He has crewed for racing teams and worked for IMSA in the late 1970's. He has been married for 33 years and has one daughter. Dave has lived in Florida, Connecticut, California and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He can be reached at [email protected]

HSR Mitty Speedfest 2017 – Report and Photos

May 2, 2017 by David Ferguson 3 Comments

HSR Mitty Speedfest 2017 – Report and Photos

The HSR Mitty Speedfest 2017 was held on April 20-23 at the Road Atlanta racetrack in Braselton, Georgia. Porsche was the featured marque at the 40th edition of the Mitty, with eminent Porsche racer Hurley Haywood serving as the Grand Marshal. Early in 1978, the Atlanta Jaguar Society asked Road Atlanta if it was possible to set up an event to drive their cars on the track. Back in January of 1974, Richard Nixon … [Read more...]

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Classic 12 Hour Sebring 2016 – Report and Photos

December 13, 2016 by David Ferguson 2 Comments

Classic 12 Hour Sebring 2016 – Report and Photos

The inaugural Classic 12 Hour Sebring Pistons and Props took place on December 1-4, 2016 at the 3.74-mile Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) organized the event, as well as the Sebring Historics sprint races that also ran the same weekend. The Classic 12 Hour Sebring 2016 was divided into six groups, each one representing a different racing era, From the 1950s and '60s in … [Read more...]

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Historics Invade Daytona International Speedway

December 2, 2016 by David Ferguson 3 Comments

Historics Invade Daytona International Speedway

Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) presented the 2016 Daytona Historics at the 3.57-mile Daytona International Speedway road course on November 10-13. Slightly over 100 cars entered the event. The TransAm series was also at the speedway, as nearly 60 cars showed up for their season-ending races. The weather was close to perfect. There were five racing groups for the seven classes, plus the Bob Woodman Tires … [Read more...]

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The Hawk at Road America 2016 – Report and Photos

July 19, 2016 by David Ferguson 1 Comment

The Hawk at Road America 2016 – Report and Photos

The Hawk at Road America 2016 with Brian Redman was held July 14-17 at the famed 4-mile, 14-turn Road America road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Now known as The WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by HAWK, this year's historic racing event welcomed over 450 race cars ranging from pre-war entrants to the modern day cars that race in some vintage classes. This year's event … [Read more...]

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Sommet des Legendes 2016 – Report and Photos

July 15, 2016 by David Ferguson 1 Comment

Sommet des Legendes 2016 – Report and Photos

The 15-turn, 2.65-mile Circuit Mont-Tremblant in Canada held the 12th edition of the Sommet Des Legendes on July 7-10, 2016. Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) sanctions the event, and this year they joined forces with Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) to host it. Formerly called Saint-Jovite, the Circuit Mont-Tremblant is in one of the most scenic settings of any track in North America. Located 80 miles … [Read more...]

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SVRA Indy Brickyard Invitational 2016 – Report and Photos

June 22, 2016 by David Ferguson 4 Comments

SVRA Indy Brickyard Invitational 2016 – Report and Photos

The famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana hosted the third annual Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational on June 16-19, 2016. Over 300 entries showed up for the vintage car races sanctioned by Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA). The Brickyard Invitational is one of the most unique events in the vintage racing world. Races are run in the 2.43-mile, 14-turn road course, yet there are also sessions run … [Read more...]

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HSR Mitty Speedfest 2016 – Report and Photos

April 27, 2016 by David Ferguson 17 Comments

HSR Mitty Speedfest 2016 – Report and Photos

The HSR Mitty Speedfest 2016 was held on April 22-24 at the 12-turn, 2.54-mile Road Atlanta racetrack in Braselton, Georgia. Sanctioned by Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) and featuring the Ford marque, this year's Mitty also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Can-Am series. Over 280 entries were received for the 2016 Mitty. They raced in one of 10 classes, three enduros, two International/American challenges … [Read more...]

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Amelia Island Vintage Grand Prix 2016 – Report and Photos

April 4, 2016 by David Ferguson 9 Comments

Amelia Island Vintage Grand Prix 2016 – Report and Photos

The inaugural SVRA Amelia Island Vintage Grand Prix took place on March 18-20, 2016 at the 2.1-mile Fernandina Beach Airport in Amelia Island, Florida. Held the week after the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, the event was a revival of the races originally held at the airport from 1963 through 1974. About 125 cars in eight racing groups entered the Amelia Island Vintage Grand Prix 2016. Most of the cars were … [Read more...]

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Classic 24 Hour Daytona 2015 – Picture Gallery

November 23, 2015 by David Ferguson 4 Comments

Classic 24 Hour Daytona 2015 – Picture Gallery

The Classic 24 Hour Daytona 2015 was not a vintage event. It was a historical recreation. Presented by Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) on November 11-15, the race weekend recreated the history of endurance racing at Florida's Daytona International Speedway. In the span of 24 hours, those in attendance got to see cars from five decades, divided by age, not performance, race against their peers on the same venue … [Read more...]

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The Hawk at Road America 2015 – Report and Photos

July 22, 2015 by David Ferguson 6 Comments

The Hawk at Road America 2015 – Report and Photos

The Hawk at Road America with Brian Redman was held July 16-19, 2015 at the famed Road America road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The 4-mile, 14-turn track welcomed over 400 race cars ranging from the modern day cars that race in some vintage classes to a couple of 84-year-old machines. The Hawk International Challenge with Brian Redman included 14 feature races to cover the range of entrants. Group Two for … [Read more...]

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HSR Mitty Speedfest 2015 – Photo Gallery

May 13, 2015 by David Ferguson 1 Comment

HSR Mitty Speedfest 2015 – Photo Gallery

The 38th Speedfest at the Classic Motorsports Mitty was held on April 24-26, 2015 at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. The event, commonly called the "Mitty", was sanctioned by Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) and presented by Hagerty. The HSR Mitty Speedfest 2015 drew over 350 entries to race on the challenging 12-turn, 2.54 mile road course. They were divided into 10 groups, with groups 2 and 3 having the … [Read more...]

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Classic 24 Hour Daytona 2014 – Report and Photos

November 17, 2014 by David Ferguson 10 Comments

Classic 24 Hour Daytona 2014 – Report and Photos

The Classic 24 Hour Daytona 2014 was held November 12-16 at the 12-turn, 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course in Daytona Beach, Florida. The debut event was organized by Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) and sponsored by BRM, Heacock Insurance and Brumos Porsche. The Classic 24 was open to cars with a racing history divided into six groups, set by when the car raced. Group A was for cars from the … [Read more...]

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The Hawk at Road America 2014 – Report and Photos

July 22, 2014 by David Ferguson 7 Comments

The Hawk at Road America 2014 – Report and Photos

The Hawk at Road America with Brian Redman was held July 17-20, 2014 at the famed 4-mile, 14-turn Road America road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Nestled in the Kettle Moraine region of Wisconsin, about an hour’s drive north of Milwaukee, Road America is one of the prettiest tracks in the United States. Postcard perfect weather greeted the nearly 450 entrants at this year's vintage race, formerly known as the … [Read more...]

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SVRA Indy Brickyard Invitational 2014 – Report and Photos

June 11, 2014 by David Ferguson 8 Comments

SVRA Indy Brickyard Invitational 2014 – Report and Photos

Over 700 cars showed up for the inaugural Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational, staged June 5-8, 2014 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. The cars, divided into 12 groups, raced on the newly redesigned 2.43 mile road course. There was also a group of oval only entries that ran on the storied 2.5 mile oval, where spectators were treated to an incredible array … [Read more...]

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HSR Classic Motorsports Mitty 2014 – Report and Photos

April 30, 2014 by David Ferguson 7 Comments

HSR Classic Motorsports Mitty 2014 – Report and Photos

The Speedfest Classic Motorsports Mitty 2014 was held April 25-27 at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. Sanctioned by Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR), the 37th running of the Mitty saw more than 300 entries enjoy the challenging 12-turn, 2.54 mile road course. The honorary Grand Marshal was Brian Redman, who delighted all with stories from his long and successful racing career. … [Read more...]

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