Healeys return to Bonneville

Started by Wester, September 20, 2009, 08:35:46 AM

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Wester

One of the pleasant side stories at WoS was the Austin Healey group.  Getting photos of the cars was difficult because of the crowd constantly around the cars.  The Healey folks turned out to watch the cars run in BIG numbers.  They came from around the world and as a group had a great time at Miller Motorsports Park, at the Rainbow Casino/Hotel parking lot and on the salt.
At the Question and Answer session on Wednesday night they auctioned off some nice photos, clothing (Bruno had to bid big $$$ to have a jacket to wear back to Switzerland) and a nice large, framed picture.  The proceeds from a big portion of the auction went to USFRA for the club car project.  Some selected items were specifically identified as being for a children's charity.  Thank you Healey enthusiasts for the substantial contribution to the USFRA club car fund.

Milwaukee Midget

Just got word - looks like the streamliner is coming back again this September.  Hoping to crack 200 this time.  I know they were at Gairdner a few years back.  Hoping they have it sorted out this time.

"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

jim b

Certainly the Healys were on of the highlights frtom my trip to the WoS. Although I didn't  get time to talk to the crew I was able to get a good series of photographs of the effort. I would be great to have them return again.

you can see more photos here
http://www.jimbenning.com/#/motors%20&%20metal/Austin-Healy%20The%20Revival/1/