The Del Monte Trophy Race Group for 1948-1955 sports racing cars makes an annual award to the best car and driver both for unlimited engine size and for the under-1600cc class. The 2024 under-1600cc trophy was presented to winner Leland Osbourne on March 30, 2025 at Laguna Seca during the HMSA Spring Event. The chairman… Continue reading Lee Osborne 1600cc Del Monte Trophy
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Walt Hansgen Jaguar XK120 Special
Walt Hansgen’s 1951 Jaguar XK120 Special, now raced by Bob Millstein. Unable to purchase a C-Type for the 1953 season, Hansgen decided to transfer his Jaguar XK120’s key components to a lightweight “special”. By replacing the XK120’s basically two-dimensional ladder frame with an elaborate three-dimensional structure of (mostly) round tubing, he hoped to meet or… Continue reading Walt Hansgen Jaguar XK120 Special
1951 Devin MG TD
This is the Devin MG TD which Art Evans raced throughout Southern California in the 1950’s. Here’s its history… 2016 RacesSebring, MarchAmelia Island, MarchFontana, AprilRoad America, MayMid Ohio, JuneIndianapolis Motor Speedway, JuneCoronado, SeptemberVIR, SeptemberNOLA, OctoberCOTA, NovemberIn 2016 the Devin won the SVRA Group 4 points championship, and was awarded Gold Medallion Certification 2017: No races… Continue reading 1951 Devin MG TD
Ol’ Yaller IX to Monterey
John Fudge – 1960 Balchowsky Ol’ Yaller IX 1963 Ol’ Yaller Mark IX Sports Racer, the ninth and last of the Old Yeller race cars. 401ci ‘Nailhead’ Buick V8 Engine 4 Twin-Choke Weber Carburetors 310bhp at 4,200rpm 4-Speed Manual TransmissionCoil Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Front Disc – Rear Drum Brakes Max Balchowsky (January 15, 1924… Continue reading Ol’ Yaller IX to Monterey