1969 Porsche 917 PA. The first Porsche Can-Am car. REVS Institute. Gunnar Jeannette. Photo: Chuck Anderson1967 Porsche 911R factory car. 1969 winner of the Tour de France with Gerrard Larrousse. REVS Institute. Gunnar Jeannette. Photo: Chuck AndersonOne of the true stars of the weekend was in Group C, with the appearance of Miles Collier’s supercharged 1935 MG PA/PB, “Leonidis,” arguably the most famous prewar MG in America. Originally it was one of three MGs in Captain George Eyston’s “Dancing Daughters” female class-winning team for Le Mans in 1935. In 1938 Miles and Leonidis won outright the ARCA’s “Round the Houses” race at Alexandria Bay. The year following, at the wheel of Leonidis, Miles became the first American in a decade to race at Le Mans. The REVS Institute also brought a Porsche 911R, 718 RSK, 910/6 and 917 PA, all being exercised by Gunnar Jeannette.
1972 Brabham BT38 Formula 2. Paul Skilowitz. Photo: Chuck AndersonTarga events are known for the gathering of friends and racing legends at the Saturday evening dinner. Guest speaker Australian James Davison had guests hanging on his every word as he shared his family racing history and his plans for this year in NASCAR and IndyCar. Divina Galicia MBE and Derek Bell MBE added to the fun as they, Brian Redman and Targa members swapped tale tales.
1973 Alfa Romeo T33/3. Joe Nastassi. Photo: Chuck Anderson