The Classic Auto Racing Affiliation (VARA) took to the high-speed Willow Springs Worldwide Raceway final week for its annual Excessive Desert Problem, sponsored by Ok&N. “The Quickest Highway within the West” was the stage for battles starting from open-wheel method vehicles to Massive Bore behemoths. Loads of VARA veterans and “rookie” drivers alike regarded to tackle the legendary circuit famously tamed by the likes of Miles, Shelby, Bondurant, and extra.
Jim Wilkey (Ford Taurus Inventory Automobile) chases Dave Hartel (1971 Datsun 240Z). Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Kicking off the packed VARA 2022 Calendar, the Excessive Desert Problem noticed rising fields and racers greater than excited to be again on monitor once more. Bradley Newman (1984 Swift DB-1) and Todd Gerstenberger (1970 Titan Mk6) have been inseparable throughout Sunday’s flag race with Bradley claiming victory by a mere 0.165s. Classic racer and photographer Ben Kuhl was available to seize and share the sights.
The B Sedan class is at all times properly represented… Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Subsequent up for VARA is spherical two of its all new hillclimb collection at Willow Spring Worldwide Raceway’s Horse Thief Mile on April twenty fourth. This occasion is open to all vehicles. Discover out extra HERE.
Ken Blasko getting in some apply along with his 1969 BMW 2002. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Todd Robust (Titan) and the System Ford group, locked in and prepared on pre-grid. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Efrain Olivares and his fanatic household by no means fail to impress with their ’68 Ford Escort. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Jerry Kehoe’s quick partially dwelling constructed BMW V12-powered March 87B. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Brian O’Shaughnessy (1972 MG Midget) leads the Small Bore pack by way of Flip 4A. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Jason Wolpert (1977 Lola T-440) speeds down the entrance stretch into Flip 1. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
William Taylor paces the Massive Bore subject up over Turns 4A and 4B. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Brad Lengthy’s 1965 Chevrolet Corvette in Willow Springs’ Flip 3. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Uncommon however enjoyable to see H Modified 1959 Crossley Particular, pushed by David Lambert. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Todd Gerstenberger sits prepared and centered. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Small Bore equipment, prepared for apply on a cool and cloudy Saturday morning. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
All within the household: The Rimicci brothers Fabrizio (1967 Alfa Romeo Gulia) and Anthony (1968 Alfa Romeo GT). Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Jonothan Omstein turned up in a novel 1972 Toyota Corolla. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
FFDC organizer Kim Madrid, as fast as they arrive with Ivey Engine energy. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
John Anderson’s not too long ago acquired 1969 Greenwood Corvette stored its patriotic livery. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Shannon Penrith is aware of get round in her 1965 Austin Mini. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Parker Anderson wrestles his 1963 Chevrolet Corvette into Flip 3. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Karen Salvaggio’s expertly recreated 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
VARA is working to maintain up with the instances: Adam Khoda raced Massive Bore with a 1995 BMW M3. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Marcelo Doffo had a blast in his first race with VARA piloting a 1995 Van Diemen FC. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
Spencer Cannon leads the FF prepare up excessive. Photograph: Ben Kuhl
