Chaparral's at Laguna Seca....

This week I, somewhat belatedly, ran across this news release.....

MONTEREY, Calif. (January 22, 2005) - Chaparral, one of the truly great names in American racing history, will be the Featured Marque of the 32nd Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races presented by Chrysler August 19-21 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Steven J. Earle, founder of the event announced today. The legendary American marque will be part of the event's overall tribute to the "Great American Specials." While the major manufacturers have long been the dominant force in automobile racing, individual efforts in the American tradition of championing the underdog have produced special cars to challenge the "big guns" over the years. Perhaps, no one represented the ingenuity of this industry more than Jim Hall and Chaparral Cars.

Even though the Chaparrals are kept in top running condition at the Museum here in Midland, it will not be often that one gets a chance to see them running at such a premier venue. I'm hopeful that we will be there. It sure doesn't hurt that Julie has a cousin who owns a beautiful ranch in the hills above Monterrey...where we have been invited!

If you visit the website linked above, be sure and view the pictures presented in the 2003 and 2004 race reviews...impressive!