PHOTOS
1983 - A combined EMRA / RCCA Formula Ford / Club Ford racegroup on its pace lap up through Echo Valley at the fabulous Bridgehampton Race Course on the eastern end of Long Island. Sadly, after many years of controversy over local noise regulations, the track that Stirling Moss called "the greatest circuit in North America.." was bulldozed to make way for a golf course. Can you believe it?
Lola 342 as presented in the original Carl Haas sales literature.
The great Harvey Templeton - age 70 - in his home built racer at Sebring in 1984.
Lime Rock Park - Lakeville, Connecticut, scene of many great Formula Ford races. Currently, the 1.53 mile track is covered in under 54 seconds by the fastest FF1600 cars on sticky Goodyear 160's. That's an average lap of over 100 MPH!
This Formula Ford chassis was considerably deranged after an "off" into the dunes along the main straight at Bridgehampton. But, as they say, "the driver walked away..."
VanDiemen's 1984 challenger, the RF84, did not achieve the success its radical shape hinted at.
Micahel Andretti started his racing career in Formula Ford. He's shown here in a new Crossle 55 getting ready to race at Sebring. He's receiving encouragement from Mario, cousin John and Skip Barber. Rick Hiland and David Loring had prepared the car at Ric Racing in Bow, New Hampshire and appreently, they did a great job: Mike broke out in front of the pack and won going away.
Photo couresy of Rick Hiland
