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PA Wilkes-Barre Vintage Races

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  1. muk_yan_jong

    muk_yan_jong Formula Junior

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    I grew up at Harvey's Lake and in Wilkes-Barre. Anyone who has driven around the lake knows how tight it is. I can only imagine what it was like in the day! - Giant's Despair is a GREAT road as well.

    Anyone know where this Ferrari ended up?

    http://www.harveyslake.org/text/story_brynfan.htm
     
  2. JJ

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    I literally just got back from a drive around Harvey's Lake! If you need any local assistance let me know.
     
  3. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    1956:
    500 TR Spider Scaglietti Chassis #0614 MDTR.
    See also pictures on pages 15 and 20-23 of Tom Burnside's book "American Racing", and picture on page 173 of Terry O’Neill’s book “Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959".

    Same car today.

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  4. muk_yan_jong

    muk_yan_jong Formula Junior

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    Thank you Marcel. Glad to see she is still pure.

    JJ. I can taste and smell a Grotto Pizza when I think about The Lake, although what I remember was a tiny place with 5 booths and a lone jukebox... Glad potato pancakes are still available though!

    Grandparents had a small Post-War Cottage on Hillside and we could walk everywhere and swim at the beach just off of the roundabout. Many a 4th of July there with the long-lost gatherings (read loud family arguments) and cousin reunions.

    My first drive around the lake (I was 14) was probably what ruined me for driving. It isn't the same, but still a wonderful place and a good drive.
     
  5. JJ

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    Not a whole lot has changed... :)
     

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