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SVRA Watkins Glen Classic 2013 – Report and Photos

1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry. MDiPleco
1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry.

The SVRA Finger Lakes Wine Country Classic was held June 7-9, 2013 at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York. The three-day, non-spectator event was staged on the famed 3.4-mile, 11-turn ‘Long Course’ at the Glen.

Notable entrants at the 2013 SVRA Finger Lakes Wine Country Classic at Watkins Glen included the 2006 Porsche RS Spyder of Christian Zugel; 1973 Lola T332 F5000 of Dudley Cunningham; 1959 Aston Martin DB4 of Patrick Bean;

1990 Chevrolet Intrepid of Toby Bean; 1985 Porsche 962 of Bill Hawe; 1985 Porsche 962 of Dan Curry; 1984 Porsche 962 of Lee Giannone; 2005 Audi R8 LMP of Travis Engen; 1965 Lotus 30 of Bob Tkacik; among others.

Photographer Michael DiPleco documented the 2013 SVRA Finger Lakes Wine Country Classic, offering up an excellent selection of images from the vintage car race at Watkins Glen. The 260 pictures Michael captured were split into two galleries. The first gallery starting below features our top 50 images, all displayed in the full-width view of our website, while the second gallery and race results can be found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs.

SVRA Watkins Glen Finger Lakes Wine Country Classic 2013 – Top Photo Gallery

 

1967 Jaguar XK-E Randy Williams.
1967 Jaguar XK-E Randy Williams.
1966 Ford Mustang- Jeff McKain.
1966 Ford Mustang- Jeff McKain.
1965 Corvette Jim Glass.
1965 Corvette Jim Glass.
1970 Chinook F5000- Mike Knittel.
1970 Chinook F5000- Mike Knittel.
1969 Datsun 2000- Don Herman.
1969 Datsun 2000- Don Herman.
Russell Gee- 1969 BMW 2002.
Russell Gee- 1969 BMW 2002.
Skott Burkland 1969 911 Porsche.
Skott Burkland 1969 911 Porsche.
Porsche 914/6- Peter Schick.
Porsche 914/6- Peter Schick.
Wet qualifying for Group 8.
Wet qualifying for Group 8.
Jerry Peters- Porsche 911- #24- Ronnie Randall- 1969 Porsche 911.
Jerry Peters- Porsche 911- #24- Ronnie Randall- 1969 Porsche 911.

SVRA Watkins Glen Finger Lakes Wine Country Classic 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Two

 

Rick Carlino 1977 Chevron B36.
Rick Carlino 1977 Chevron B36.
Randy Johnson- 1975 Lola T296.
Randy Johnson- 1975 Lola T296.
1999 Ford Taurus- Michael Dube.
1999 Ford Taurus- Michael Dube.
1993 Reynard 93H FA- Tony Carpanzano.
1993 Reynard 93H FA- Tony Carpanzano.
Rick Carlino 1977 Chevron B36.
Rick Carlino 1977 Chevron B36.
1961 Jaguar XK-E- Larry Ligas.
1961 Jaguar XK-E- Larry Ligas.
1977 Osella PA 5/7/8-054- Nick Incantalupo.
1977 Osella PA 5/7/8-054- Nick Incantalupo.
Jim Freeman- Matich SR3. John Harrold- #94- Chevron B36
Jim Freeman- Matich SR3. John Harrold- #94- Chevron B36
1975 Toj 205C- Howard Katz.
1975 Toj 205C- Howard Katz.
1969 Lola T70 MkIII. Hobie Buppert.1969 Lola T70 MkIII. Hobie Buppert.
1969 Lola T70 MkIII. Hobie Buppert.

SVRA Watkins Glen Finger Lakes Wine Country Classic 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Three

 

1959 Aston Martin DB4- Patrick Bean.
1959 Aston Martin DB4- Patrick Bean.
1975 Royale RP4- Cliff Berry.
1975 Royale RP4- Cliff Berry.
1970 Chinook F5000- Mike Knittel.
1970 Chinook F5000- Mike Knittel.
1961 Corvette- Frank Morelli.
1961 Corvette- Frank Morelli.
1984 Porsche 962- Lee Giannone.
1984 Porsche 962- Lee Giannone.
2005 Audi R8 LMP Travis Engen.
2005 Audi R8 LMP Travis Engen.
Richard Cloutier- 1965 Ford Mustang.
Richard Cloutier- 1965 Ford Mustang.
1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry.
1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry.
1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry.
1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry.
1985 Porsche 962- Bill Hawe.
1985 Porsche 962- Bill Hawe.

SVRA Watkins Glen Finger Lakes Wine Country Classic 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Four

 

1985 Porsche 962- Bill Hawe.
1985 Porsche 962- Bill Hawe.
1984 Porsche 962- Lee Giannone.
1984 Porsche 962- Lee Giannone.
1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry.
1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry.
2007 Lola B0718- George Robinson.
2007 Lola B0718- George Robinson.
1984 Porsche 962- Lee Giannone. #14- 1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry.
1984 Porsche 962- Lee Giannone. #14- 1985 Porsche 962- Dan Curry.
Toby Bean in the #64- Chevrolet Intrepid.
Toby Bean in the #64- Chevrolet Intrepid.
Start of the Vintage/Classic Enduro, which would be red flagged.
Start of the Vintage/Classic Enduro, which would be red flagged.
2006 Porsche RS Spyder- Christian Zugel.
2006 Porsche RS Spyder- Christian Zugel.
1990 Chevrolet Intrepid- Toby Bean.
1990 Chevrolet Intrepid- Toby Bean.
2006 Porsche RS Spyder- Christian Zugel.
2006 Porsche RS Spyder- Christian Zugel.

SVRA Watkins Glen Finger Lakes Wine Country Classic 2013 – Top Photo Gallery Page Five

 

2006 Porsche RS Spyder- Christian Zugel.
2006 Porsche RS Spyder- Christian Zugel.
1989 Ford Mustang- Dick Howe.
1989 Ford Mustang- Dick Howe.
1959 Aston Martin DB4- Patrick Bean.
1959 Aston Martin DB4- Patrick Bean.
1964 MGB- Michael Kusch.
1964 MGB- Michael Kusch.
1959 Aston Martin DB4- Patrick Bean.
1959 Aston Martin DB4- Patrick Bean.
1961 Corvette- Frank Morelli.
1961 Corvette- Frank Morelli.
John Hasty- 1959 Triumph TR3A- and the 1964 MGB- Michael Kusch.
John Hasty- 1959 Triumph TR3A- and the 1964 MGB- Michael Kusch.
1965 Lotus 30- Bob Tkacik.
1965 Lotus 30- Bob Tkacik.
1963 Corvette Grand Sport Replica- Ken Mennella.
1963 Corvette Grand Sport Replica- Ken Mennella.
1968 Ford SPF- GT40 Mk1- James Cullen.
1968 Ford SPF- GT40 Mk1- James Cullen.

SVRA Watkins Glen Wine Country Classic 2013 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)

 

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SVRA Watkins Glen Wine Country Classic 2013 – Race Winners

 

SVRA Watkins Glen Wine Country Classic 2013 – Group 1,3,4 Race Results
1. Patrick Bean, 1959 Aston Martin DB4
2. Alan Tosler, 1964 MGB Roadster
3. Michael Kusch, 1964 MGB Roadster

SVRA Watkins Glen Wine Country Classic 2013 – Group 2,5 Race Results
1. Hobie Buppert, 1969 Lola T70 MkIIIB
2. Cliff Berry, 1975 Royale RP4
3. James Cullen, 1968 SPF Ford GT40 MkI

SVRA Watkins Glen Wine Country Classic 2013 – Group 6,10 Race Results
1. Frank Beck, 1972 Porsche 914/6
2. Keith Dunbar, 1962 Jaguar E-Type
3. Jeff McKain, 1966 Ford Mustang

SVRA Watkins Glen Wine Country Classic 2013 – Group 7 Race Results
1. Howard Katz, 1975 Toj 205C
2. Chris Jones, 1979 March SR
3. Bob Lima, 1978 Lola T298

SVRA Watkins Glen Wine Country Classic 2013 – Group 8 Race Results
1. Keith Dunbar, 1967 Lotus Elan
2. Mayo Smith, 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
3. Harry McPherson, 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra

SVRA Watkins Glen Wine Country Classic 2013 – Group 9 Race Results
1. Travis Engen, 2001 Lola T97-20
2. Marc Giroux, 1997 Lola T97-20
3. Rick Carlino, 1981 March 811

SVRA Watkins Glen Wine Country Classic 2013 – Keenan Motors E2 Historic GT/GTP Enduro
1. George Robinson/Shane Lewis, 2007 Lola B0718
2. David Porter, 2007 Pescarolo Judd
3. Travis Engen, 2005 Audi R8 LMP
4. Dan Curry/Charlie Boyer, 1985 Porsche 962
5. Bill Hawe, 1985 Porsche 962

For complete results, visit www.svra.com.

[Source: Michael DiPleco]