- May 8, 2011
- Historic Racing 911, Porsche 911 RSR, R Gruppe Europe
- Posted by Rick Bruins
- Comments Off on TwinSpark Racing podium for rebuilt 911 RSR
A great day for TwinSpark Porsche Racing at the HARC races in Assen today. In its first race since a Winter engine rebuild – by TwinSpark rather than outside suppliers – our Viper Green Porsche 911 RSR took third place in the Historic Touring Car race.
“I started sixth on the grid,” said Leonard Stolk, top man at TwinSpark. “In front of me were a gaggle of Escorts, behind in eighth position was Lex Proper, fellow TwinSpark partner and well known Netherlands racer. The lights go out, the Escort in front bogs down off the line, and Lex goes shooting up the middle: from eighth to second in 300 metres!
“Sadly, Lex found Woodstock developing rich running problems on the [...]
The Dutch historic circuit racing season kicks off next weekend: May 7th and 8th at TT Circuit Assen, with the State of Art Historic Trophy. The packed weekend program has no less than twelve races. The weekend is being organised by the Historic Auto Ren Club (HARC).
Since its inception in 1975, HARC has organized two Zandvoort events per year. The traditional Historic Zandvoort Trophy State of Art Grand Prix Classic this year will be preceded by the State of Art Historical Trophy at TT Circuit Assen. This extension of the national historic motorsport calendar gives historic motorsport enthusiasts in the north of the country the chance to enjoy a beautiful historic racing event close to home.
The races of the Delta Lloyd Xclusief NK Historic Touring Cars and GTs are undoubtedly a highlight. With a wide range of [...]