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September 24th, 2016
WELCOME TO THE 2016
CoatesvilleINVITATIONAL VINTAGE AUTOMOBILE
GRAND PRIX
VINTAGE AND HISTORIC RACE CARSSPECIAL CELEBRITY GUESTS • FOOD VENDORS • VICTORY BEER GARDEN AND MORE
—FREE ADMISSION—
Proceeds Benefit the City of Coatesville’s Park and Recreation Improvement Fund
Welcome!
On behalf of Coatesville residents, City Council, and City Management, we welcome all Vintage Grand Prix enthusiasts and visitors to this inaugural and invitational event. Featured will be approximately 50 exquisite vintage automobiles and pristine motorcycles dating back from the early 1900s through the 1960s.
The unique and exciting race from 9 am to 4 pm will follow a 2.2 mile course along America’s oldest highway, Lincoln Highway and encom-pass the heart of Chester County’s only city and its neighborhoods.
We are grateful to the countless volunteers in so many different capacities who have invested time, resources and know-how to bring this race to the point where “Get Ready to Start Your Engines” will, in fact, be heard on our city streets!
We felt instinctively that an event like this would be just right for showing off all that makes us COATESVILLE PA PROUD!
Welcome and have fun!
Linda Lavender-Norris Michael Trio Coatesville City Council President Coatesville City Manager
Richard Miles Race and Compliance Director
Edward Simpson Coatesville City Council Liaison
Michael Trio City Manager/Operations
William A. O’Connell Sponsor Chair/Promotion
John C. Lawless Compliance Officer
Crosby Woods Course Administrator/Liaison
Chief Jack Laufer Police Chief/Safety Director
Operations CommitteeLt. James Audette
Traffic/Safety
Denis Branca Club Liaison/Publications
Fred Trabbold Volunteers/Services
Gary Alderman Fire Safety/Emergency Services
TAC Officer John Pilotti Traffic Operations
Proceeds from the Grand Prix will benefit the City of Coatesville’s Park and Recreation Improvement Fund
The 2016
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
COATESVILLE GRAND PRIXINVITATIONAL VINTAGE AUTOMOBILE
On behalf of the City Council, I would like to extend to visitors a warm welcome to Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Our city incorporates more than 13,000 residents, divided into four neighborhoods within a picturesque valley, who are joining together to transform and reactivate their city into a growing, vibrant destination.
Projects and partnerships now unfolding in the city, illustrate that residents, businesses and officials are actively working to create a sense of community and a public realm that is diverse and dynamic. These initiatives are strengthened and emboldened with the support of city government and the development of landmark events such as the Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix.
Right here and now, there is endless opportunity for revival, reinvestment and revitalization. Coatesville is the only city in Chester County, one of the country’s most affluent counties. We are surrounded by some of the wealthiest individuals and communities in the Commonwealth, and in the nation.
Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix attendees will be able to observe for themselves that the industrial history, architectural character, building scale and construction materials used so many decades ago in this quintessential city scape were built to last and remain prevalent and treasured from city block to city block.
Coatesville, PA offers a great opportunity to showcase the commitment of the county and State in reinvesting in this hidden gem, by putting legislative and financial tools into the hands of the City and its leadership that can be used to rebuild the City’s infrastructure, create jobs, and help Coatesville become self-sustaining and vibrant again.
Future projects include a revitalized train station (already served by Amtrak). The Gateway Redevelopment Project and Redevelopment Authority will both bring modern nuances while simultaneously preserving the city’s integrity.
The vision of success for the Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix blends a multitude of city dwellers, county residents and other event attendees lining the streets of Coatesville thrilled by the remarkably restored cars that pass by, enjoying a variety of local food and beverage options, picturing new businesses in trans-formed store fronts and leaving Gateway Park at the end of the day saying that they hope this turning point event returns in 2017!
Have fun, enjoy the festivities, and come visit us again!
Sincerely,
Michael Trio
Coatesville City [email protected]
A Vintage Grand Prix in Coatesville?
Exactly.YES!
Group 1 Priceless entry pace laps
Group 2 Vintage racing cars (at speed)
Group 3 Pre 1940 open wheel racing cars
Group 4 Race motorcycles
Event Timing
7:00 am Participant staging – race car trailer parking opens/pit lane area load in
7:30 am Race course closure starts
8:00 am Race vehicles driven to E. Lincoln Hwy pit lane and pre-grid positions
8:30 am Drivers meeting on E. Lincoln Hwy in pit lane area
9:00 am Opening festivities on E. Lincoln Hwy City Council, dignitaries, and honorees
9:15 am Course cleared of auto/pedestrian traffic and ambulances staged
9:30 am All cars parade (10 minutes)
10:00 am Group 1 (10–15 minutes)
10:15 am Group 2 (20–30 minutes)
10:45 am Group 3 (10–15 minutes)
11:15 am Group 4 (10–15 minutes)
Rotations continue until 3:30 pm
4:00 pm Awards presentation at Gateway Park Roadsreopentotrafficshortlythereafter
Schedule and vehicle group starts subject to race day changes as determined by Racing Director/Registrar. Cross walks and cross streets will be open periodically throughout the event.
Wethankourmanysponsors fortheirsupportinhelpingtomakethis inauguralandlandmarkeventpossible.
City of CoatesvilleBrian Hoskins Ford
Olive Garden Audi West Chester
RDS Automotive Group Little’s John Deere
Holiday Inn Express Exton-Lionville West End Fire Company
PennoniArchitectural Concepts PC
Cavallo Auto Body Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC
Brandywine Health Foundation Maserati of the Main Line
McMahon Associates Comcast
Coatesville Savings BankAelux, a Division of WESCO
CitadelStewart Huston Charitable Trust
National Iron and Steel Heritage MuseumGraystone Society Inc
Martin MotoInR Advisory Services, LLC
Cavallo Auto Body Delaware Valley BMW
Victory Brewing CompanyLiadis Travel Ltd.
Legend Properties, Inc. Krapf’s Coaches
Sardella Eye AssociatesNew Heritage Properties, L.L.C
Coatesville Country Club County Corvette
LBI Limited Coatesville Housing Assoc.
Collins Landscaping Fling’s Towing
DBS Audio Systems Architectural Concepts
Home Depot Siepser Laser EyeCare
Judge Mobile Wash
Coatesvilleinvitational Vintage Automobile
Grand PrixSchedule of Activities Saturday, September 24, 2016
Grand Prix FormatIsle of Man “TT-Type” Interval Start!
11 am to 4 pm Gateway Park:Victory Beer Garden, Woods BarBQ, Ruffini’s, Rita’s Water Ice, Mister Softee, Community Information, Raiderz Starz, and Trophy Ceremony!
FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
Origins of the Inaugural and InvitationalCoatesville Vintage Grand Prix
id the Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix originate because the City Manager stumbled upon Dick Miles’ impressive and world-renowned car shop in the heart of the city?
That may be part of the story, but its beginnings go much farther back in time. It started with young boys and their Matchbox cars with their winding and connecting race tracks. Add in makeshift go carts inspired by The Little Rascals. There are also the plentiful memories of sitting on Dad laps and getting a feel for being behind the wheel while just trying to see the road beyond the dashboard.
From there, it was sitting on the floor in the family room with eyes and ears wide open and peeled to Bud Lindeman’s Car & Track show. Early coverage of the Daytona 500 and Indy stirred many a young man’s automobile passions as well. The wrecks were as spectacular as the successes banking around turns at death defying speeds.
Whatever the origins, the approximately 50 drivers here today, including some impressive women, the car club members, and special guests all have different and wonderful inspirations that transitioned into the unique and reverently restored vehicles that will be traversing the Coatesville streets and hillsides today.
They will all be traveling along 2.2 miles of Lincoln Highway, America’s first historic super highway!
Daryl Bryner will be driving his formidable 1969 Fiat 850. Roger Radbill could not be more proud of his 1923 Mercer Raceabout. Tom Biel, Cliff Murray, Mike Casale, and Chris Duerr will all astound with their Porsches.
Eddie Davidson’s ‘67 Jag is sure to be smooth. It may not be Eagles green, but Coach Vermeil will score points in his 1927 Sprint Car! William Walsh has a 1911 Mercer Raceabout that still does not feel its age. And look for a Lotus Super 7 owned by Dave Baker — wow!
Steve Moskowitz, Paul Presanti, Willem Van Huystee, the two Georges: Alderman and Wintersteen, and Mike Rowan plus special guests will all be in the lineup!
Motorcycles will also enjoy cruising Coatesville’s streets. Randy Hoffman is entering his 1939 Velo KTT Mk VIII. Don’t miss Ed Fisher’s special guest and 1951 Triumph T100C, or John Light with his 1965 Matchless G80. Or could it be the Melniczuks will triumph?
Regardless of who gets around the track the fastest, the intended overall winner of the Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix is the city of Coatesville itself. This landmark event is all about inviting drivers and spectators from far and wide to witness for themselves the reactivation of Chester County’s only city and all the opportunity there is here for wide-ranging and uncommon development.
The VROOM! VROOM! excitement and stunning vehicles will take your breath away!
Start Your Engines! The 2016 Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix is very ready to begin!
Former Eagle Coach Dick Vermeil’s 1927 Miller Schofield Sprint Car
Group 1: Priceless Entry Pace Laps
Group 2: Vintage Racing Cars (at speed)
Group 3: Pre 1940 Open Wheel Racing Cars
Group 4: Race Motorcycles
CarsMike Casale/Dave Markel 1966 Porsche Carrera 906 – Group 1Lee Rusiewicz 1969 Ferrari 365 Daytona Coupe prototype – Group 1Tom Biel Porsche RSK – Group 1Darel Matthews 1965 Volvo P1800 – Group 1Roger Radbill 1923 Mercer Raceabout – Group 1 Tim Kuser 1964 Porsche 904 GTS – Group 1Mike Casale/Dave Markel 1967 Ferrari 330 – Group 1Dave Baker 1958 Lotus Super 7 – Group 2 Cliff Murray 1958 Porsche Speedster – Group 2 Chris Duerr 1957 Porsche Coupe 356 – Group 2 Rich Martin 1961 Triumph TR3 – Group 2 Rich Martin 1971 Triumph TR6 – Group 2 Tanya Emslie 1949 MG TC– Group 2Eddie Davidson 1952 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster – Group 2Eddie Davidson 1967 Jaguar XKE Coupe – Group 2Merlin Miller 1964 Sunbeam Tiger – Group 2Joe Parlanti 1959 Abarth 750 Zagato – Group 2Byrner Raudibaugh 1969 Fiat 850 – Group 2Sandy Sadtler 1957 AC Ace Bristol – Group 2Scott Marshall 1950 Hudson Commodore Club Coupe – Group 2Skip Chalfont 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster – Group 2Andrew Mastin 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite – Group 2Frank Adkins 1965 Plymouth Valiant – Group 2Sophie Smith Porsche 356 (Cognac, France) – Group 2Tony Smith 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (Cognac, France) – Group 2Jim Martin 1964 Austin Healey 3000 – Group 2Howard Wellens 1957 Turner – Group 2George Alderman, Jr. 1968 Shelby Mustang – Group 2 David Mensh 1967 Marcos 1600 GT – Group 2Peter Stilwell 1972 Porsche 911 – Group 2Justin Smith 1970 Porsche 911 S – Group 2Larry Hollaway 1967 Mini Cooper “S” – Group 2Dick Vermeil 1927 Miller Schofield Sprint Car – Group 3 William Walsh 1911 Mercer Raceabout 35 R – Group 3Thomas Lee 1938 Riley Special #5 – Group 3Jon Keesly 1930 Ford Model A Speedster – Group 3Dave George 1936 Indy Champ Car “Bear Special”– Group 3Steve Moskowitz 1938 Oldsmobile Special– Group 3 Paul Presanti 1932 Dryer “Big Car”– Group 3 Mike Rowan 1939 MG TB– Group 3 George Wintersteen Special Guest / Parade LapsGeorge Alderman Special Guest / Parade Laps
MotorcyclesJohn Light 1965 Matchless G80 Ed Fisher 1951 Triumph T100C / Special GuestMichael Melniczuk Triumph 750Bill Knox Triumph Kenric Strohm 1969 Triumph 500Randy Hoffman 1939 Velo KTT Mk VIII R. Miller, Sr. 1962 YamahaJohnny duPont 1963 Ducati 250Ashley Powell Honda GB 500Dave Hammer Suzuki
PIT LANESHUTTLE STOP
SHUTTLE LOOP
SHUTTLE STOP
Shuttle Stop
COATESVILLE COURTYARD MARRIOTT & SHUTTLE
START/FINISH LINE
RACE COURSE
RACE COURSE
RACE COURSE
RACE COURSE
RACE COURSE
RACE COURSE
RACE CAR RETURN LANE
GATEWAY PARK VENDORS
CAR CLUB PARKING
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PARTICIPANTSVINTAGE GRAND PRIX
and locations of services Course Map The Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix will run from 9 am to 4 pm and will follow a 2.2 mile course along Lincoln
Highway encompassing the heart of the city and its neighborhoods. Many streets will be blocked. Between run sessions while the cars are lining up, event attendees will be allowed to enter and exit the course at indicated crossings. Each group session is expected to last approximately 15 minutes.*
*Subject to change.
NOTE: Shuttles will be running from lots to event areas. General Parking is $5.00. Reserved Car Club parking is $20.00. ALL parking is by credit cards ONLY. NO CASH will be accepted for payment at any lot.
Parking1 Coatesville Train Station – 3rd Avenue & Fleetwood2 Abdala Park – Scott School, 8th & 10th Avenues3 Geo Carlson Lot – Church Street & Lincoln Avenue4 Coatesville Courtyard Marriott – Route 825 Car Club Parking – 3rd Avenue & Harmony6 Scott Field – 11th Avenue
Food & Refreshments1 Gateway Park Food Vendors1 Victory Beer Garden at Gateway Park2 Fuel City Café3 Osmond’s Pizza4 No. 1 Kitchen5 Taquitos Nez6 Little Chef7 Torugita Dorada Mexican Restaurant8 Willy’s Family Restaurant...and many others!
Public Restrooms1 Abdala Park – 8th & 10th Avenues2 Chester Valley Bank3 Church & Lincoln Parking Lot4 Gateway Park along railroad fence5 Gazebo Park (across from 2nd Ave)6 3rd Ave and Lincoln Parking Lot
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In 1965, the Fiat 850 Sport Spider made its world debut. The small, fun-to-drive little spider was an instant success in the European and US markets. Nuccio Bertone, the 850’s designer, obviously knew what he was doing and designed a package the delivered real sports car driving fun. It was inevitable that the little car would prove to be a blast to race as well.
Fiat’s 850 Spider, prepped and tuned right, was a fierce competitor against other makes in its racing class like Austin Healeys, Mini Coopers, and MGs. And that’s how this particular Fiat 850 Spider started its life, and incredibly, is still going strong today.
From the moment this little car rolled off the delivery trailer at the dealership, it was destined to be prepped and modified for SCCA racing. Abarth, the famous race tuning company and partner of Fiat, supplied racing parts through its catalog. With the catalog in hand, and no expense spared, parts were ordered and labor was begun to make this 850 a top racer. Over the next 10 years or more, it did battle on famous tracks like Wat-kins Glenn, Bridgehampton, Lauden, and Lime Rock. In wheel-to-wheel, fender-to-fender racing, it still bears some of those war scars to prove it!
After enjoying good racing success, the original owner decided to move on to other cars and the little Fiat was left behind. Its race battling days seemingly over.
Now I’ve known about this car since I was a little kid and I saw it race when I went to racing events with my father, who was very active in racing at the time. Growing up at all the tracks, it was inevitable that one day I, too, would be racing my own cars. As soon as I legally could, I started to build my own racing cars, modifying and tuning them to race. Through the years I have had the pleasure of owning many. But little did I know that one day that little 850 Spider I watched as a kid would end up with me.
I remember the day at the shop, when one of the local scrap haulers stopped in to show me a picture of a what he thought was a “Dune Buggy “ he had gotten for free. He wanted to know if I was interested? Incred-ibly, the fuzzy Polaroid picture he showed me was of the little Fiat 850 Spider that I watched race as a kid. I couldn’t believe it!
The car was in pretty bad shape from years of neglect. So, over the next 10 years I restored the car to its pres-ent condition. I’ve owned the car for almost 30 years now and I’ve been vintage racing it for 18 years. I just love this car. It’s special, fun, and exciting to drive. And I have enjoyed good success racing it against some of its old racing foes—those same Austin Healeys, Mini Coopers, and MGs.
I guess Nuccio Bertone and Fiat really did know what they were doing back in 1965.
I’d like to thank the city of Coatesville for having this event and giving me a chance to show off this special little car. If you see me out there, come by and say hello!
The story of this special little Fiat 850 Spider
Was In Its DNA from Day OneRacingWritten by owner Bryner Raudibaugh
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The Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix would like to acknowledge and thank the City Council of Coatesville for their endorsement and support of this inaugural and landmark event.
This turning point in the reactivation of our beloved city would not have been possible without their affirmation.
Coatesville City Council President, Linda Lavender-Norris Fifth Ward Term: January 2016 – January 2020
Coatesville City Council Vice President, Marie Lawson 2nd Ward Term: January 2014 – January 2018
Coatesville City Council Person, Edward Simpson First Ward Term: January 2016 – January 2020
Coatesville City Council Person, Joseph Hamrick At Large Term: January 2014 – January 2018
Coatesville City Council Person, Carmen Green Fourth Ward Term: January 2014 – January 2018
Coatesville City Council Person, C. Arvilla Hunt Third Ward Term: January 2016 – January 2020
Coatesville City Council Person, Ingrid W. Jones At Large Term: January 2014– January 2018
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