Racing Fans...Bob Tullius and the X-JR7 at Lakeland October 15 and 16
 

For folks who don't always read local events......
Full details of this are located there.

Before Group 44 raced Jag prototypes they were VERY successful with
racing production class British cars and won a pile of National Championship trophies.-Bob

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The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival, now in its twelfth year, combines five great events into one big, fun-filled, automotive weekend and is one of the “must do” collector car shows in the southeastern United States. The display of more than 600 show vehicles on and surrounding the restored 1920’s, art deco-inspired Lake Mirror promenade in downtown Lakeland, Florida provides one of the most scenic venues in the country. The event is known for its beautiful lakefront setting and friendly atmosphere. In addition to attracting over 35,000 spectators, the Lake Mirror Classic draws over 600 show vehicles including many top car collectors from the southeast.








http://www.lakemirrorclassic.com/wp-...-Festival2.jpghttp://www.lakemirrorclassic.com/wp-...ster-Small.jpgHundreds of classic and collectible vehicles including Street Rods & Custom cars will be displayed on the streets of downtown Lakeland on Saturday. The cars are assembled in groups of similar makes and models in a 14-block area of downtown. Although the event is not judged, ribbons and prizes are presented to vehicles selected as sponsor favorites. Participants receive a Goody Bag from area merchants and event sponsors, a custom display sign for the vehicle and lunch for two.
The new 2011 Poster features the 1987 Jaguar XRJ-7 which will be displayed by Honorary Chairman Bob Tullius.





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Bob Tullius has been named Honorary Chairman for the 2011 Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival. Mr. Tullius is best known for his highly successful Group 44 racing team. He achieved countless victories and championships for Triumph and Jaguar. As a driver he has multiple SCCA National Championships and has competed internationally at Sebring, Daytona and LeMans. As a team owner/manager, Bob is best know for creating the exquisite Jaguar XJR-5 prototype racing cars which competed in IMSA’s premier GTP class and at LeMans during the 1980’s.

There was a Group 44 TR8 replica at the $2011 Challenge this past weekend.
Tod and I built it.

How did you do? what other different type cars were there?

[h=6]1984 Jaguar XJR-5 IMSA GTPhttp://dealeraccelerate-all.s3.amazo...e8_low_res.jpg[/h]

750bhpJaguar XJR-7 has astronomical power
The founder of Historic Sportscar Racing's "The Mitty" Howard Turner shows us a 6-litre 1987 Jaguar XRJ-7 that raced in the IMSA GT Championship at this year's event at Road Atlanta. #gwflatout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A4noL_p-UY

Chris Harris on Cars - Daytona 24h winning Jaguar XJR-9
Even a wet December day at Brands hatch cannot dampen the glory that is Jag's normally aspirated Group C beauty. What a machine. Car will be offered at the RM Amelia Island sale, 14 March 2015.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQErgDQaRZM

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[TD]Lakeland Auto Show & Lake Mirror Concours (formerly Lake Mirror Classic)[/TD]
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[TD="colspan: 3"]For the past 17 years, the Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival has attracted crowds upwards of 35,000 to the streets of historic downtown Lakeland and the banks of Lake Mirror Park. This year cars of all makes, models and vintages will be showcased on Saturday, October 21, 2017, but with a few variations. The event will take on a new name and new elements, such as an awards ceremony downtown and a Blue Ribbon Walk, featuring some of the best examples of each of the 12 car categories. Featured cars this year include a 1956 Corvette Daytona Beach racer and a 1925 Rolls Royce once owned by Howard Hughes. This revamped event, the first annual Lakeland Auto Show and Lake Mirror Concours, presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, will remain a free community event that welcomes everyone….families, car collectors and all those who have ever enjoyed driving a car.[/TD]
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[TD]October 21, 2017[/TD]
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[TD]https://www.lakelandautoshow.com/[/TD]
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[TD]Streets of Downtown Lakeland[/TD]
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[TD](863) 904-4889[/TD]
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[TD]ginny.askew@midflorida.com[/TD]
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[TD]Saturday, October 21, 2017
10 am - 3 pm[/TD]
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[TD]This is a free community event. If you wish to register a car, registration is $51. 50 until August 31. After August 31, the registration fee is $75. Registration ends October 7, 2017.[/TD]
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[TD="colspan: 3"]Click Here for More Information[/TD]
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Bob Tullius, I thought about you today.
-Bob