#riversideraceway

[n3actes]

This rendering of GTO 3987 was done by Ferrari enthusiast Christian Oller from a photo taken by Larry Crane. Though the photo was taken by Larry at Riverside Raceway when I owned the car, I didn't meet Larry until he participated in my Carrera documentary and he casually mentioned he had photos of my car... #ferrari #ferrari250gto #riversideraceway #filmmakerslife https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3Hm4PlCZh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ebw7zfa91fj5

[n3actes]

This clip shows GTO 3987 at the Times Grand Prix in 1963 where it finished 5th overall driven by Richie Ginther and entered by Otto Zipper. The car is still in its Mecom racing colors... #ferrari #ferrari250gto #ferrariworld #riversideraceway #richieginther #ottozipper #filmmakerslife https://www.instagram.com/p/BrINWIZlzcA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pyzurapor2lu

[akplk]

Here’s some #tbt from 1972 at the #riversideraceway #IROC race. Photos were taken by our friend/client when he was a kid. 📸CR: #MikeHewitt He has an amazing Tumblr page with years of race photography. He’s an amateur and only does it as a hobby. Quite impressive. The Porsche IROC series created by Donohue and Penske was an amazing series. (at Riverside International Raceway) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrD4ScKAN9m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=po9asiux2ty9

[n3actes]

Back when I was starting to develop my interest in auto racing, I dragged my family to the Times Grand Prix at Riverside. This was about the time I started driving but before I acquired the Jaguar E-Type and so we drove out in the family Cadillac. The first thrill for me was entering the parking lot which could also be described as acres and acres of dirt that became dust as you drove into it leaving your car covered in a thick coat within minutes. Nevertheless, I recognized more exotic cars than I ever thought existed. I saw my first Aston-Martin DB5 in the flesh. Ferrari GTEs and Maserati 3500GTs were there along with Alfas, Lancias, Rolls and Bentleys, too. All coated with dirt. The race was exciting and the cars very loud. I remember the Cheetahs, which I'd never heard of. A.J. Foyt was driving the Hussein for John Mecom. Roger Penske and Hap Sharp were driving Chaparrals, Bruce McLaren a McLaren Elva Mk I, Richie Ginther and Parnelli Jones Cooper King Cobras and the field included Jack Brabham, Innes Ireland, Jim Clark, Augie Pabst, Ken Miles and Bob Bondurant to name of few. Not a bad line-up! (Continued in Part 2) #riversideraceway #timesgrandprix #ferrariberlinettalusso #jillstjohn https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcaWY-F8AH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rtat07gchc63

[n3actes]

This is a photo of Ferrari GTO 3987 by Daniel Mensinger of Riverside taken at the 1963 Times Grand Prix at Riverside Raceway where it was entered by Otto Zipper for Richie Ginther still in John Mecom livery. This is the only photo I've seen of the ex-Mecom car taken to show the paint scheme from the rear. #ferrari #ferrari250gto #ferrari250 #ferrariworld #riversideraceway #timesgrandprix #richieginther #ottozipper #filmmaker