<VV> Newsletter Release

[Jack Pinard]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Corvair drivers test skill 
on historic road course 
  
California Arizona Racing (CAR) will hold Corvair Time Trials on Sunday, June 22, at Streets at Willow Springs road course, Willow Springs International Raceway.  The fun day on the twisting 1.8 mile road course in Rosamond CA is open to 60 drivers of  Corvair bodied or powered cars.  Historic race cars, modifieds  and stock daily drivers are entered.  Spectators are welcome for $10.00 admission. 

The new west coast group will be assisted by Northeast Corvair Council (NECC) a club that for 20 years has produced events at eastern road courses, some in conjunction with annual CORSA conventions. Their previous West Coast appearance was at Portland International Raceway in 2005. 

CAR is a Corvair Society of America chapter in formation, and comprised of a dozen experienced Corvair competitors and event producers organized to preserve the Corvair racing heritage.  Acting president Jack Pinard has produced Corvair autocross at  Camarillo Airport, and for eight years organized the Poppy Run tour, which was  the west's largest Corvair driving event. 

Corvair Time Trials are the day before the Monday thru Friday, June 23-27, Corvair Society of America (CORSA) International Convention at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA. The parent organizationi  based in Lemont, IL, and has over 118 chapters with over 5,200 members. Corsa West of  Los Angeles is host chapter with John Medley as chairman.

Only 60 drivers of Corvair bodied or powered cars can participate. To date over 20 deposits of  $50.00 have been accepted. The balance of $100.00 with completed registration form will be due April 1. Checks or money orders  for $50.00 payable to Corvair Time Trials may be mailed to Jack Pinard, 116 E Garden Green, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. For questions e-mail corvairjack at verizon.net or phone 805 340-6533.

Novice drivers and unmodified cars are welcome. Cars will be checked for good mechanical condition, brakes and tires, battery tie-down and shoulder harness. Convertibles must have a roll bar. All drivers must wear approved helmets. Two drivers can use the same car. Complete rules are available on the NECC web site: www.corvair.org/chapters/necc/ 

A drivers’ meeting is set for Saturday evening, June 21, in Rosamond.  A block of rooms has been reserved at  Devonshire Inn Motel. Rules will be explained by Brian O’Neil, president of NECC. A talk on driving tips for the course will be presented by famed Corvair racer Rod Bean, former owner/driver of Corvair Yenko Stinger YS-077, who competed on Southern California tracks in the 1970’s.  For several years he has been  a driving instructor at Willow Springs Raceway

Corvair, called "GM's mechanical marvel” by Hemmings Classic Car magazine, was produced by Chevrolet from 1960 to 1969. It features an aluminum air-cooled rear-mounted six-cylinder engine and four-wheel independent suspension with unibody construction. GM manufactured 1.8 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The complete line included coupes, sedans, convertibles, station wagons, passenger vans, delivery vans and pickups. Stock 164 cu. in. engines produced from 80 to 180 horsepower. Mid-mounted V-8's are a popular modification. 

Shortly after sales began for the stylish compact car owners discovered the excellent handling characteristics and fun-to-drive quotient. Stock Corvairs soon were competing with European sport cars and winning SCCA and VARA events on road racing course throughout the United States. Modified cars such as the Yenko Stinger thrilled drivers and fans, and  at least three original Yenkos are expected at the June 22 event.

CAR plans to sponsor other Corvair west coast track events based on demand. 

Jack Pinard, 116 E Garden Green, Port Hueneme, CA  93041—805 984-2692, 805 340-6533—corvairjack at verizon.net



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