Interest high in Mosport's historic Can-Am race

VARAC's Vintage Festival at Mosport, June 20-22, is over four months away and the entries are already pouring in. Among those expressing their intent to enter are:

• Brian Blain, '69 Lola 163,
• Ray Boissaneau, McLaren M1B
• Lou Casazza, '67 McKee
• Norm Cowdery, '67 McKee Mk 10
• Mike Dunkel, '68 McLaren M8F
• Jay Esterer, McLaren Mk 6
• John Giordano, Ferrari 512
• Dave Handy, '68 McLaren M6B
• Andy Hauck III, '71 Lola T260 (L&M ex Stewart)
• Dan Lipetz, '69 Lola (ex Revson)
• Tom Malloy, Lola T70
• Robert Ryan, '68 McLaren
• Jim Simpson, '70 McLaren 70M8C
• Tom Simpson, '66 McKee,
• Tom Stephanie, 'Genie Mk 10 (Vinegaroon)
• Johan Woeheide. 'Lola T70 (ex Gurney)

This much interest at this stage is bound to have a snowball effect on those undecided as to whether to attend. ENDURA COATINGS and SASCO SPORTS have both announced packages to further induce competitors to enter. Also, not to be forgotten, LOLA have confirmed that the VARAC Vintage Festival will be part of their World Wide 50th Anniversary celebration which should encourage a great turnout of Lolas. With that much going for it, Mosport's Historic Can-Am race promises to be one of the biggest in recent memory.

While the focus and media attention are on the Can-Am there is much more going on to offer a complete weekend for every taste. The weekend's program also includes a Fiftieth Anniversary of Austin Healey Sprites race, the MG Feature for the Simms Cup, plus races for all classes of Vintage and Historic Cars.

Aside from a chance to drive on one of the Sport's great tracks, the social aspect of the weekend promises to be great. The Friday night potluck supper hosted by the ladies of VARAC is always a much anticipated part of the weekend. Low key, lots of food and refreshment, it is a great way to meet fellow competitors and discuss the fast way through corner two. In the VARAC tradition, if one party is good, two are better, so Saturday evening features a banquet with Chicken and Ribs.
More track time than you can imagine, two great parties, great Canadian hospitality and Canadian Beer, what's not to like, . Circle June 20-22 on your calendar now! If you can only make one race next year, this should be it. See you there!

PHOTOS: 1) Lola T70 - Johan Woeheide, Lola T70 2) Handy McLaren - Dave Handy, '68 McLaren M6B
From Bob Harrington