Nial
@vintageracer
Retired college prof (Engineering) - Stuff I like: my family, MGs, Austin-Healeys, British sports cars, vintage racing, Lime Rock, Watkins Glen, VSCCA, VRG - also 3D printers, CNC programming and progressive social values.
I got this '87 for free. I was set up this woman who weirdly, had the same last name as me. We had a nice dinner and she asked me if I knew anyone who wanted an old Toyota with a bad engine. Turned out to be a 5 speed. I bought a $250 junkyard engine and some Diamond wheels. Drove it for 5+ years
~Craig bent this Bugeye pretty bad later on in the day. He'll fix it ~Probably the fastest vintage 7 in the US. Hit a haybale on Sat. & destroyed the nose. He'll fix it too ~Steve tows this from Oregon every year ~Alan's Lagonda Rapier #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
~Keen VW ~Porsche 356 ran in "Preservation" session (limited passing allowed) ~RHD MGA also ran in Preservation ~Mike comes from California to the PVGP every year to run this red MG-TD #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Schenley Park paddock shots: ~My friends at B&W Racing ~Clan Patterson Racing (their patriarch is a founder of the PVGP....we stay at their house for the event) ~I had a great battle with this Anglia ~All-aluminum Alfa GTA #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Street Porsches in race paddock (there is also a giant car show at the PVGP with hundreds of neat cars...but I never have the time to go over and see it) #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Paddock photos: ~Broken Lotus 7 (eventually fixed) ~Mini exposed ~PVGP race director Joe T. and his 2CV ~Mike Joy's 510. If you watch NASCAR on TV, Mike is often the announcer...he's a good friend and used to be the manager of Lime Rock #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
"Axis vs Allies" race at the 2026 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix A mix of cars. I have no clue who won but it was fun! #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Race cars seen at the 2026 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix ~Lotus Europa with Renault power ~1300 Ford Anglia ~"special" with Lotus Elan frame, 1275 Sprite powertrain and one-off body ~group shot of small-bore cars (me in green Midget) #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
I know all those cars. The 904 and the GTO were both owned by the McNeil's until Jim died a few years ago. The Ferrari was ex-Surtees. I got a private tour of their collection in 2020. It was to die for!
Great time racing at the PVGP Long & early day racing yesterday & finally got the car in the trailer around 5:00 PM...*then* drove home 7 hours. I'm beat today Here's some snaps my pal Bill S. took I raced on 3 of the last 4 weekends 😛 #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Not this year and I don't think I recall seeing one there in the past. I've seen and raced with an NSU TTS at Lime Rock
Heading out to the PVGP in a few minutes. I'll be using the 909 Midget this year. pvgp.org #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
This is always a busy one for me. Tomorrow I head to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix which is held on public roads. This is my 3rd race weekend in 4 weeks. Not that I'm complaining. But the 6 hour tow is tiring. Some photos from '25 #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
More photos from last event at NJMP #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Busy times. Big storm killed our power for 30+ hours. Lots of cleanup + still prepping car for this weekend And my sciatica is flaring up-which ain't helping Heading to NJMP today for a weekend of racing. Haven't been there in 10 years #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Looks like 106F (42C) in my back yard today. I was finishing my morning physical therapy session when the therapist asked if I'd like a 5-minute hot pack on my back. No need! My MG was in the sun with black seats. My backside was be boiled on the ride home 😜 #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs
Additional cars seen in the paddock or grid at the Thompson Speedway Historic Festival last weekend. #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Even more cars seen in the paddock or grid at the Thompson Speedway Historic Festival last weekend. #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
From my FB friends at The Hood site: seen in the West Village, NYC. #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
More cars seen in the paddock or grid at the Thompson Speedway Historic Festival last weekend. #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
More cars seen in the garage at the Thompson Speedway Historic Festival last weekend. #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Cars seen in the garage at the Thompson Speedway Historic Festival last weekend. I race the Midget in the small-bore class and had some outstanding battles with an Elva, Mini, MGA, Formula Vee, etc. #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
Corvairs at Summit Point Raceway last weekend. I wasn't there: I was at a different racetrack (Thompson, Conn). Thnx to friends at NECC for the photos #motosky #bikesky #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
I vintage race with this one. It's a former team car for Paul Newman (Bob Sharp Racing). Not a clone.....the real deal. At some point tomorrow, my MG will be parked in the same garage with it at Thompson Speedway #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars
Towing out to Thompson Speedway in just over 12 hours (at 3:00 AM). Will post photos from the '26 event early next week. Here's a few more snaps from previous years. Plus, recent in-car video from me.. youtu.be/KINKo2OSVIE?... #weirdcars #carbluesky #weirdcarbs #classiccars #carphotography
SWB for sure. Here's an SWB at the Lime Rock Labor Day races. That's my blue A35 two cars over.
I have previously mentioned here how impressed I was with this one. I have occasionally rented it for SCCA endurance races. Modest power but very toss-able into the corners
Busy week Sat-Showed my 69 MGB to 3 buyers Sun-1 hour ride to all-day Brit car show Mon-deliver MGB to new owner Tues-prep race car Wed-granddaughter graduates high school Thurs-twin grandkids graduate middle school Fri-leave for Thompson race @ 3 AM (photos '25) #weirdcars #weirdcarbs #classiccars