Benj.G.S,Fowke Jr.

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About Me:
Moved To Floridia 25 years ago.. Back in the day, was very involved racing in the S.C.C.A. Wash. DC. Region. Went To drivers school at Marlboro in 1957 and started racing MGAs that same year. Did well in the MGA that was my only car. Would drive it to work and to the races. Was lucky enought to win the first 4 races I entered. Raced at several different tracks,including Watkins Glen, VIR,Cumberland, Vineland,Thompson,Bridgehampton,Dorsey(on Dirt) ,Summit Point and of course Malboro. I was also a driving instructor at Marlboro for many years and enjoyed that very much My favorite races were the longer ones like the six and twelve hour races. Owned and raced over the years,MGA, Sprite , Lotus, Bandini. Saab. Formula Vee. Drove for other owners ,Elva.Cooper Climax. Alfa Romeo,Simca.
What car(s) do you own?
Unfortnately ,just own a street car, a honda.
What do you like to do (e.g. vintage race with...)?
I enjoyed The Marboro Reunion at Summit Point, seeing old friends and making new ones and seeing and hearing the cars that raced when I did.
What clubs do you belong to?
None at the monent.
What would you like to do (e.g. go to race school; get into Vintage Racing)?
I enjoy all forms of racing, but vintage tops the list. Would love to give vintage racing a try.
Location
11650 Old Cypress Cove

Comment Wall:

  • Stephen Page

    Hi Benj
    Great to have you on board !
    Welcome to MyVRL.
    Please personalize the appearance of your Home Page, join the MG, Lotus, Saab, Alfa Romeo and your other favorite car Groups, post photos (and race videos if you have them) and invite your friends to join.
    All the best - Stephen Page
    Chairman
    The Vintage Racing League
  • Charlie Hayes

    Hi Ben, indeed we did share that AH Sprite, I remember. That was great fun! Warm regards, my friend! ~ charlie