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About terryjohnsen

Writer/photographer of vintage/historic sports car racing. See you at the track! Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Terry Johnsen and terryjohnsen.wordpress.com with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

The 60th Anniversary of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring – An American Classic.

Perfect weather, a record crowd, and a field of 63 world-class sports cars set the scene for the first event in the American LeMans Series presented by Tequila Patron 2012 Calendar. This also served as a fitting venue for the … Continue reading

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Turkey Bowl XV @ Summit Point

While some folks were battling the Black Friday shopping sale day craziness, I found refuge and enjoyment by watching a dedicated group of sports car enthusiasts taking advantage of some beautiful weather at Summit Point. This was the Turkey Bowl … Continue reading

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The American Le Mans Series – the best racing series in the world!

The 2011 season has come and gone, and for the first time in a long time, I didn’t get to attend an ALMS race. It took a family reunion on the same weekend to keep me away from all the … Continue reading

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2011 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, part 5…..

On the road again…cars at speed! Mid-Ohio is known to be a technical track. The fastest cars & drivers have to find a rhythm and build a momentum of pace. When they get it right, they fly.

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2011 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, part 4…..

Paddock Profiles

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2011 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, part 3…..

Paddock Portraits.

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2011 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, part 2…..

Just like every visit to Mid-Ohio in the past, arrival at the track Friday morning was met with excitement and promise of a great weekend of racing. But, what made this year just a bit more special was that Mid-Ohio … Continue reading

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2011 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, part 1 of many……

It’s been two weeks since the 2011 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. Along with sorting through a hefty number of images from the event, life itself has kept me from posting until now. For the time-being I’ll keep it short … Continue reading

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2011 Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point….part 4

Just a few more photographs from Summit Point. It was a great weekend of racing. As for these photos/cars, I’ll place them in the category entitled, “Cars I’d like to drive”….one of these days at least!  Enjoy! Next up…the Mid-Ohio … Continue reading

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2011 Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point….part 3

Here are more photographs from Summit Point. These in particular focus in on the drivers. They are indeed dedicated enthusiasts out doing what they love. Racing. Enjoy!  

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