1997 Williams FW19. 1997 drivers and constructors champion with Jacques Villeneuve. Ted Zorbas. Photo: Chuck AndersonSome of the quickest cars in attendance included recent Formula 1 and LMP cars. Most notably a 1997 Jacques Villeneuve, Rothmans Williams Renault F1 (’97 Drivers and Manufacturers World Champions) taking to the track supported by the Williams F1 Heritage team from the UK, led by Sir Frank Williams’ son, Jonathan. Brad Hollinger was also in attendance with his F1 Benetton and Jordan with Tommy Byrne taking a few laps in the latter. Greg Galdi brought his ex-Redman/Merzario Ferrari 312 PB, McLaren Senna and BMW E46 GTR.
1985 Porsche 962 003. The most successful factory 962 including winning Le Mans. Tommy Byrne/Malcolm Ross also 2020 McLaren Senna GTR. Malcolm Ross. Photo: Chuck AndersonIn contrast to the banshee wail of the Formula 1 engines, three UOP Shadow Can-Am cars shook the ground with their thunderous American V8s. More modern cars included longtime Targa member Malcolm Ross in a McLaren Senna GTR and his slightly older and historically significant factory Rothmans Porsche 962. New to Targa, experienced historic competitor Bob Blaine joined Targa stalwart Joe Hish, with a pair of Honda HPD LMP2 cars, Scott Sharp coming to offer advice.
1962 Stanguellini Formula Jr. Joe Colasacco. Photo: Chuck AndersonJoe Colasacco has always brought magnificent cars here, thrilling all in attendance driving Lawrence Auriana’s superb 1965 Ferrari 1512 1.5 liter F1 (with which he has won at the Goodwood Revival) and 1962 Stanguellini F2.
“Leonidis” 1935 MG PA/PB. 1935 Le Mans class winner. REVS Institute. Driver Gunnar Jeannette. Photo: Chuck Anderson