Daniel Mensinger

Male

Santa Cruz, CA

United States

Profile Information:

About Me:
I was a long time fan of Riverside Raceway and also a volunteer there for ten years. I am now in the Monterey area and have active with Laguna Seca raceway. I also have an extensive collection of photos,programs and posters from Riverside and Laguna Seca.
What car(s) do you own?
1968 Mustang,302 4 speed. also 1984 Mustang GT350,351 5 speed
What do you like to do (e.g. vintage race with...)?
I am a fan of all racing, well not really NASCAR.
What clubs do you belong to?
Former member of the Shelby American club until they became too snooty. Also member of Vintage Mustang club.
What would you like to do (e.g. go to race school; get into Vintage Racing)?
I enjoy classic car racing,shows and car swap meets.
Location
2546 Capitola Rd. #58

Comment Wall:

  • Rand Miller

    Thanks very very much Daniel for offering to post some CanAm Team McLaren garage pictures from Riverside. Riverside was one hell of a track! Even my best old slot car track was of Riverside! Rand Miller

    Apr 27, 2009

  • Bob DuBois

    Hello,new friend. Are you old enough to have collected the Riverside & Laguna Seca programs because you were there, or did you purchase them later? I have programs from the last 3 Pebble Beach races, which I attended while in college, plus several of Laguna Seca, where I was a turn worker. I also have 2 programs from the 1953 & 1954 Golden Gate Park races in S.F. Also, I have another couple dozen programs from various airport races around norcal where I was a turn worker. Looks like you have quite a collection of photos on your page, which I haven't made it all the thru, but will,soon.--Bob

    May 21, 2009

  • Matt Sanders

    Hi Daniel, yes and there are a whole raft where this came, some really rare mostly never seen pictures whichI hope to collate into a limited edition book soon!

    Thank sMatt

    Aug 1, 2009

  • Ted Gruner

    Daniel, good to hear from you. I am sure you did see my 510 at Riverside many years ago. I looked diffrent when I ran it at Riverside. I had it painted more like the BRE paint theme and I believe it was # 64 at that time. When I went totally thru the car we changed it to the paint theme it has today. I really like it and it is diffrent than most. I hope to run the car next year in Montrey. I love that track and ran it many many times since I lived in San Mateo until moving here to Henderson, NV in 1992. I miss the old days it was much more fun to run with the old pro's. I use to run this car in the IMSA and Trans Am in the 70's and early 80's. I won the SF SCCA region twice when I lived in the bay area. I get up there a lot since my daughter lives there so that is why i want to come back to Laguna and Sears Point and run it next year if possible. Look forward to meeting you some time in the future.

    Ted

    Aug 11, 2009

  • BRIAN WALTON

    VVery interesting --I used to own a 69 mach 1 and was area sec for MUSTANG CLUB OF GB. Can appreciate your passion for them .Now like a lot of old Motors .Will be building up a 30s Riley special over the Winter which Ihope will be extra special ,in that it will have 2 Riley 9 engines mounted north south--will be a sort of Alfa strt 8 looking !!

    Aug 25, 2009

  • BRIAN WALTON

    Hi thanks for comment -the Triumph is a lot of fun but have too many projects on the go at mo so must get the heave ho !. Will be after an old Jag one day for racing etc its a must .. Did like the picture of Paul Newman he looks in his prime & happy with it !!god bless im . Will be doing Loton Park hillclimb (Shrewsbury) at end of Sept- hope to surprise and thrill in a good way!!Maybe next year will be a lot faster in a twin engined Riley (sort of an Alfa strt 8 look a like)-will be building her over winter --cant wait!!.Any road must go got to get my rovers rad over to Grimsby to get fixed .Happy throttling Brian

    Aug 26, 2009

  • ANDREW RIGGS

    Daniel,
    Your photos bring back alot of memories...I worked for Andretti, and Lyn StJames (probably had one of the most famous incidents at Riverside) as well as D*** Simon...oh so many others! Socialized with Linda, go karted with Paul Newman, on and on, those were some fun times...Thanks again for reviving the memories!
    I too went to Monterey and Sonoma this year, what a hoot!
    Planning on going next year, well to many events next year
    (as a participant).
    As you know, after a 30 year career in professional motorsports,
    I am directing my experience toward the restorationand preparation
    of vintage racecars for those who race them!
    It is my intention to have one of my "hallmark" restoration projects
    compete at Monterey and Sonoma. As well as events in the HSR
    and Bobby Rahal's new HMP series!
    I will keep you posted...referrals are always welcome!
    Thanks again!

    Dec 12, 2009

  • Ed McDonough

    Daniel
    I would be interested to know if you have any Rodriguez photos from the end of the 50s into the 60s at Riverside and Laguna Seca? You may not go that far back! Best wishes
    Ed McDonough
    European Editor
    Vintage Racecar

    Jan 12, 2010

  • Ed McDonough

    Daniel
    Many thanks. Be interested to see what you have.
    Very best wishes
    Ed

    Jan 12, 2010

  • Gary Russell

    Those were the days check out my archives, www.gmrphoto.printroom.com
    Gary

    Apr 23, 2010

  • Steve Smargiasso

    Daniel,
    Thanks for the invite. I have another Capri (8 total!) with West coast History- I was built in 1975. Don't have any Capri pictures do ya?

    Steve

    May 16, 2010

  • Stephen Page

    Dear Daniel
    Since you've "gone long" in exhaust pipe photos, I thought that you would enjoy these :-))


    Aug 19, 2010

  • T2V Racing & Restoration

    Great to meet you in Monterey as well! Me and my Typhoon will keep racing--as long as the oil says in the car ;)

    Sep 17, 2010

  • Philippe Vogel

    HI Daniel and thanks for your welcome. Best regards from France.
    Philippe Vogel

    Nov 4, 2010

  • clifford john hatton

    Thank u for the welcome. Its kind of interesting ,everywhere you go there is someone with a story to tell about a mini .would be neat to hear about them all ,in a book or something.Thanks once again, Cliff

    Feb 17, 2011

  • Allen Brown

    Fantastic pictures Daniel!

    Apr 5, 2011

  • Allen Brown

    That would be great Daniel. We always need grid sheets, entry lists and other documentation on 'pro' races or on Nationals. All sorts of interesting things raced at Riverside!

    Apr 7, 2011

  • Stephen Page

    Hi Daniel
    Thanks to you, the repository of racing history gets deeper, better and richer!
    Happy Easter :-))
    Warmest regards
    Stephen

    Apr 23, 2011

  • Dr Paul E Firmin

    Hello Daniel Mensinger,

     Good to know that there's another SHADOW appreciator out there. I'd certainly be interested in any photo's of Shadow race cars that you may have. I'm intending to draft out a book outline about the history of the Shadow marque in CanAm, F1 and F5000 and would be interested in receiving contributions from people, particulalry rare or unseen or detailed pictures.

    Kind regards,

    Dr Paul F.

    Jun 2, 2011

  • Gary Tatman

    Greetings Daniel, Sorry to be so long in commenting and Thanking you for your kind words on the 76' Tyrrell P-34 carving. I've been so busy carving for shows, I rarely get to go back and see the comments. I'll strive to do better in the future, but wanted to make sure that you know I certainly appreciate your acknowledgement of my work! Please have a Wonderful Day and Keep the Revs Up!!!  Gary (The Carver)

    Sep 25, 2011