I attended the HSR event at Watkins Glen this weekend. It was interesting, but I did have an observation leading to some questions.
As a "novice" fan of historic race cars, I was disappointed that none of the cars present had any displays to put the car in perspective to novices like myself. With a very few exceptions, I had no idea what I was specifically looking at beyond what I could figure out from lettering, etc. on the car. I wouldn't expect it to be a museum display, but a simple cardboard poster set up in the garage area of each car that explained 1) what the car was 2) when and where it raced 3) who drove it 4) what it won, etc. would have quadrupled my enjoyment of the weekend. I guess I could have asked the people who appeared to be associated with the cars, but I don't like to be that intrusive.
Which I guess leads to my question: is this type of racing more for the participants than the spectators? I am kind of thinking it might be. At least based on the number of spectators I saw and the fact there wasn't a lot information provided about the cars present.
I enjoyed myself, but I will probaby not return to this event at the Glen, at least for a few years.
Does anybody have any opinions or insight on this?
Greg
A comment and question on HSR-type events
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, Jun 07 2004 21:15
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Posted 07 June 2004 - 22:11
Greg, having raced with the HSR group since the mid '90's your observations are fairly correct. This group has more of a "grass roots" type atmosphere. A lot of social activities take place after the racing. Also some of the HSR cars (such as mine) do not have a "race history", but this organization does provide a place for us individuals without a lot of extra money to experience places such as Daytona, Watkins Glen and Sebring (and many more). The individuals associated with HSR, in my opinion, enjoy the social aspect just as much as the racing.
Other "Historic" organizations limit the entries to cars with a race history and these events usually provide more information about the race cars.
I always like to say HSR is more of a "beer and peanuts" type of crowd.
I was not able to make Watkins Glen this year and I missed the "social" atmosphere.
Good Racing,
Henry
Other "Historic" organizations limit the entries to cars with a race history and these events usually provide more information about the race cars.
I always like to say HSR is more of a "beer and peanuts" type of crowd.
I was not able to make Watkins Glen this year and I missed the "social" atmosphere.
Good Racing,
Henry
