Vic skirmants scca driver

A clip of the engine revving is provided above, and two driving videos. But this years classic motorsports mitty was focused on a more mainstream marque. The runoffs ramblings volume 1, number 5 sunday, october, 1996 runoffs tv broadcast tapes available. The porsche america roadster that started it all hagerty. Vhs tapes of the complete speedvision runoffs broadcast are available through the scca for.

Svra vic skirmants 1961 porsche 356b rdstr 1622cc whtburg 70 2 vp3 vgtc i. It has a racing history dating back to the 80s, and the seller lists plenty of the timetested modifications like skirmants spindles, 356c disk brakes, 912 power, and fullflow oiling. Taking place over the week of october 8 14 the event had over 550entries competing for 22national titles. The same year, vic skirmants overhauled the transaxle, installing a taller fourth gear for more relaxed highway use. Casey putsch to appear at the kic, road america july 1820. Parts obsolete for porsches gary emorys outlaw porsches. Ellis and also by famed porsche race motor builder vic skirmants.

By may of 1976 skirmants had enough of the ar my system, and resigned to begin his present oc cupation. It has excellent investment value given its excellent provenance and extensive documentation as an scca racecar. Porsche 356 a vintage race car sold vintage race car sales. You had to have your entry in for the runoffs even before you knew if you were qualified. A fast car helps, but without a competent driver, that fast car, will end up having slow times around the course. Victorian club autocross series vcas home facebook. Scca performance driving experience events pdx are designed to concentrate on driver enjoyment, philosophy, and the application of performance driving techniques. Jim buck also had all metal work performed by a professional restoration shop. Scca ron fuller 1977 datsun 200sx 1952cc yellow 68 2 ssd i svra dan furey 1957 ford battlebird 4736cc white 99 2 vp1 a. With volume 1, number 1, the runoffs ramblings makes its debut, offering. Safely mounted fire extinguisher within reach of driver. As a driver, hes run more than 700 races, capped by a first place in g production during the 1994.

Erik skirmants joins exr racing series performance. The scca solo nationals is autocrosss biggest show, attracting the best competitors from all over the country. Students have 365 days after completion of the course to obtain their scca novice permit or full competition license. Blue triangle to indicate position of battery blue insulation tape will do at start secondary bonnet restraint. Apr 01, 2017 skirmants has participated in more than 800races in his career, mostly at the wheel of bathtub 356s, and is as closely linked to porsche as any driver in the mitty field. After attending the spenarddavid racing school he started auto racing in 1990.

Exvic skirmants 1957 porsche 356a race car for sale on. Formula cars waterford hills potn race weekend sports. We compete with only the driver in the car and the track is defined by tyres, trees, banks or tape. Victorian club autocross series more than racing on dirt.

Prepared by vic skirmants 356 enterprises 1600 cc motor prepared by vic skirmants 40 mm solex carburators porsche gearbox prepared by vic skirmants short shift shifter porsche 356c disc brakes dual girling. A backup engine was installed, and the legendary caranddriver combo. Joe cogbill wins third scca national championship over rock vest 1989 duration. Why datsun and nissan are among the most important names. Owner number 11, vic skirmants, a porsche racer and restorer, can be credited with rescuing it. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Id asked everyone to post a few pics at the end of the original thread, michigan, ohio, sarnia, ontario race weekend. John li drove a rotarypowered mg midget this year and admits that he may not have. Vic started racing in 1965 in a porsche speedster and then began running scca nationals in a 356b roadster and won numerous awards and titles throughout the many years in the drivers seat. Vic leads tim baker through road atlantas turn 12 during the 2014 classic motorsports mitty. Scca divisionsregions may host driver schools throughout the year. This can either be bonnet pins are a secondary strap through the bonnet latch to the bumper.

Vic and barbara skirmants have been running 356 enterprises, porsche focused business in north branch michigan, for over 50 years. Join facebook to connect with vic skirmants and others you may know. The addition of a period 356 motor built by renowned 356 engine guru vic skirmants further enhances the value. This autocross series brings together members of victorian car clubs to compete for class, outright and club championship awards. Lists trans as 77504 when i removed the trans for a security rebuild, it was obvious that it had never been out of the car before, rebuilt by vic skirmants, august 2011 5 original date stamped 264 chrome wheels, in excellent condition original driver s manual, july 1963 edition local michigan. Scca club trials ct events provide a constructive learning environment that stresses proper driving techniques, while at the same time offering a timed event. For most drivers all it takes to be a part is your safe street car, a valid drivers license and an approved helmet. May 02, 2020 teen driver clinics killing cones to make safer drivers the alscca is proud to conduct several teen driver clinics each year. Joe cogbill porche speedster and rock vest datsun 2000 fairlady crash at the last lap and the last turn at the bridge turn at road atlanta at the valvoline sports car club of america national. Tritec presents a fast lap with vic skirmants in his 356 enterprises porsche 356.

Vic s 0cc scca g production coupe at waterford in 1976. The car was purchased in 1977 by vic skirmants, who campaigned the car for several decades, winning the 1994 scca g production championship in the car before it was purchased by the seller in 2018. These are oneday, handson, behindthewheel collision avoidance and defensive driving clinics that teach new teen drivers the skills needed to avoid vehicle incidents. Greg rubenstein the runoffs ramblings volume 1, number 1 wednesday, october 9, 1996 the runoffs ramblings debut. Scca personnel handles the needs of the amateur race car driver, including drivers. The 1964 scca national sports car championship season was the fourteenth and final season of the sports car club of america s national sports car championship. Svra midohio vintage grand prix 2012 results and photos. Vic and barbara skirmants have built 356 enterprises into a vital resource for owners of. Vic started racing in 1965 in a porsche speedster and then began running scca nationals in a 356b roadster and won numerous awards and titles throughout the many years in the driver s seat. Bid for the chance to own a exvic skirmants 1957 porsche 356a race car. Power is provided by a 988cc inlinefour and sixspeed constant mesh manual transmission sourced from a suzuki gsxr, and the car has been refurbished by the seller as a tribute to f1 driver niki lauda. The driver from connecticut started out in the scca s2000 northeast division championship. Regular members racing drivers who have participated successfully in major professional events, i.

Work performed since included refurbishment of the tub, suspension, and wiring as. He has raced, placed and won vintage races at sebring, watkins glen, road america, midohio, vir raceway, lime rock park, road atlanta, grattan and gingerman. Scca 2020 one day season postponed indefinitely, due to coronavirus pandemic. Originally from detroit, skirmants 25year automotive industry career has included key roles with manufacturers, aftermarket suppliers, and in motorsport. Functioning head and tail lights for twilight events. Must have seen him run that car a dozen times at the scca runoffs. It began april 12, 1964, and ended october 31, 1964, after eleven races. Went to a yenko stinger in 66 winning the d prod national championship in it the following year at daytona. Things got ugly at the scca runoffs at the midohio sports car course late last month when a mustang driver stopped on track and punted the leader off the course in the closing moments of a race. Logbooked 1962 porsche 356b this 1962 porsche 356b is described as a 10year veteran of scca s vintage class. Skirmants pays attention during the drivers meeting at rennsport vi. Road cars can compete and there are 2 classes for road vehicles. Jack wheeler in the triumph tr4 was the victor as e production national champion with hardy prentice second and vic skirmants.

February 19, 2016 scca enterprises presidentceo erik skirmants has tendered his resignation, after more than 10 years in the position, effective february 29 th, the denverbased subsidiary of the sports car club of america announced today skirmants, a lifelong scca member who joined the company in his current position in june of 2005, has overseen the build and. Ellis transferred ownership to wellnoted 356 restorer and author of vintage porsche 356 restoration in detail, ron roland. Scca v 00 with 11 victories in 11 starts, skirmants handily won the scca s central division eproduction championship in 1986 for the fourth time with his own 356b roadster. Scca track events provide an environment for drivers who simply want to increase the enjoyment of driving their vehicle. A new windshield and top were installed in 2011, and in 2014, this roadster captured a best of show at the 356 registry meet in florida, besting a 904, multiple speedsters, and about 40 other cars. He can build you a winning engine, put together a very trick transaxle, sell you a fully prepped car or even rent you one for a weekend at the track. Some vintage racing events lure crowds with the promise of formula 1, canam, and le mans exotics of years past. Joe cogbill and rock vest crash at road atlanta scca. Gtstyle 1958 porsche 356a coupe for sale on bat auctions.

Legendary 356 builder and pilot vic skirmants photo. Counting both names, the company has captured over 100 scca runoffs. In addition, skirmants and his wife of 19 years have successfully managed to raise two children, one of whom, erik the eldest at 18, started his own driving career in scca regionals last summer. The car was formerly raced by vic skirmants of 356 enterprises in the g production class as a 1,300cc cabriolet, winning the 1994 scca g production championship. Scca advanced umpiring seminar on march 2122 cancelled. Autocross in australia is defined by cams as a speed event on dirt and less than 2km in length. Skirmants continually developed the g prod car, here with disc brakes in 1980. I also added a 1957 356 0 which ran in gproduction. In the early 70s, skirmants responded to an ad for a hotrodded porsche roadster with a 912 engine and contemporary running gear. There are two types of driver schools scca regional and professional scca accredited. I qualified for the scca runoffs every year since 1978 in one or both e and g production, with the exclusion of 1979. Joe cogbill and rock vest crash at road atlanta scca runoffs 1990. Jan 15, 20 joe cogbill porche speedster and rock vest datsun 2000 fairlady crash at the last lap and the last turn at the bridge turn at road atlanta at the valvoline sports car club of america national. A more recent example of porsches racing success set for the mitty is the retired 2012 no.

In 1976 i reapplied for a scca national license and was granted same. Tell that to vic skirmants and kent prather nine national scca championships between them when im the meat in their sandwich yes, we were on the front two rows together at midohio ahead of fifty other porsches, mgs and a ton of older sports cars going up into the keyhole, three abreast, looking at each other and laughing maniacally and. Scca logbooks dating back to 1977 are included in the sale along with a copy of 356 registry magazine that features a story on the car s 1994 scca runoffs appearance. Entry list april 14, 2019 yellow highlighted name license issue. Began scca club racing in 62 and was twice crowned national champion. Vics 0cc scca g production coupe at waterford in 1976. Copies of the original invoices are included in the documentation. Simmons started as a driver, initially racing quarter midgets in the north eastern united states. Member working as a turn marshal inspired vic to attend drivers school at waterford hills in 1965. Jan 15, 20 joe cogbill and rock vest crash at road atlanta scca runoffs 1990. This allows drivers to immediately go racing with the scca anywhere across the country. Moreover, should one want to return its appearance to stock, relatively little work would be required. It was roland who completed the full 2500 hour rotisserie restoration performed from 199. Club racing media guide and record book sports car club of.

Oct 23, 2016 vic skirmants is an acknowledged master at wringing maximum, reliable horsepower out of their diminutive pushrod engines. Inspired by a 356 built by bob garretson in the 1960s, the seller has refurbished and modified the car in gt style, including widening the rear bodywork. The goal of an scca track event isnt to give a high pressure experience and high stakes of. Solo autocross driving tips the driver is the most important piece of the puzzle when it comes to autocrossing. Although skirmants was racing heavily modified porsches in the 1970s, he saw a need for a repository of correct information about the early cars, where enthusiasts could connect and correspond. Sold very high quality preparation and excellent cosmetics, with only 5 hours since being prepped by vic skirmants. On day three, drivers put it all together getting up to speed.

A tropical storm from the south had a significant impact on the event. Why datsun and nissan are among the most important names in. While skirmants freely admits he probably wont get rich doing what hes doing, he isnt apologizing for his life either. Apr 07, 2017 this weekends pod rods on scans the world for the strange, quick and quicker as it looks at two new videos done on a worldrenowned concours held on amelia island. Here are a few ive processed from the formula car races.

Jun 27, 2012 the midohio vintage grand prix 2012 was held june 2224 at the turn, 2. Sanctioned by sportscar vintage racing association svra and. Vic skirmants is an acknowledged master at wringing maximum, reliable horsepower out of their diminutive pushrod engines. Despite their advanced age, they still kick it hard in the lowerdisplacement classes of both scca and vintage racing. Longtime porsche racer vic skirmants, the 1994 scca runoffs g. Browse through indepth news on vic skirmants along with latest information, updates, biography, expert analysis and opinions. Vic and barbara skirmants have been running 356 enterprises, porsche focused business in. A sports car driver himself, his lifelong involvement in racing led skirmants to join the scca board of directors a decade ago as its youngestever elected member. He raced a 1956 356 speedster at waterford, harewood and mosport in canada as well as local scca regional races and was the canadian ep champion in 1972. Vic skirmants celebrates the 1994 scca g production championship at the runoffs with wife barbara, son erik, and the late tom youk. He started his first quarter midget race at the age of seven. Qualified for the firstever runoffs in 64 riverside in a c production lotus super 7.

Subsequent owners continued to beat it to death on race tracks, and it soon showed considerable wear and tear. Svra sebring vintage classic 20 photos, results, report. This 1983 reynard 83sf was campaigned in the scca formula ford 2000 class and has been with the seller since 2010. Steve schmidt of honest engine in costa mesa, california collaborated with vic skirmants of scca e production renown to build a 0cc g production motor that keeps the lightweight coupe sufficiently on the boil to titillate its 20 year old owner. The 1990 edition of the runoffs took place at road atlanta the twentyfirst time the national championships were held at this track.