Tin Tops at Monterey
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Last year, members of the American racing fraternity, and the public at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion discovered what fun touring cars can be after a raucous group of Tin Tops of the 1955-1969 era entertained crowds in a one-hour mini-endurance race. Such was their popularity organisers have made sure they will be back in force this year. Last year the grid comprised of everything from a Ford Anglia, to Parker McKean’s winning Alfa Romeo GTV 2000, with a myriad of Minis joining in. After last year’s success, a full grid of 36 cars is expected at this year’s August 16-19 event, with many drivers more usually seen in high-powered IMSA, World Sports Cars or F5000s, coming out for the fun.
Last year the Monterery crowds fell in love with the squabbling Tin Tops
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