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1960 & 61 CUMBERLAND NATIONAL RACES

BARCBOYS were here in force in 1960. Drivers Sherm Decker, Ted Rounds, Charlie Kurtz, Bob Poupard were competing. Bucher came in 1961 with his new race car, the Porsche RSK. Charlie Kurtz in his Lola Mk I was starting his run in GModified and both would prevail all year ending with two BARC National Championships in G and F Modified. The Boys stayed in a railroadman’s hotel called The Brooks. How we were not murdered or robbed is still a mystery. But the racing was great.

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 Walt Hansgen with his favorite #60 but this time in a red Cunningham car rather than white with blue stripes.  Nothing much changed.  Walt wins Cumberland.

Walt Hansgen with his favorite #60 but this time in a red Cunningham car rather than white with blue stripes. Nothing much changed. Walt wins Cumberland.

 Walt Hansgen's Cunningham Birdcage leads Roger Penske's Porsche RSK. Walt wins and Penske comes 3rd

Walt Hansgen's Cunningham Birdcage leads Roger Penske's Porsche RSK. Walt wins and Penske comes 3rd

 The Cunningham team trailer.  Took a lot of guts to use that ladder and then sit in a wood box on top.  Alfred Momo with his hands in his pocket and Phil Forno (sitting) watch the races.

The Cunningham team trailer. Took a lot of guts to use that ladder and then sit in a wood box on top. Alfred Momo with his hands in his pocket and Phil Forno (sitting) watch the races.

 Gus Andrey moves up to a  Tipo 61 Maserati for 1960 and finishes a solid 2nd behind Hansgen.

Gus Andrey moves up to a  Tipo 61 Maserati for 1960 and finishes a solid 2nd behind Hansgen.

 A great John Kelley shot of Roger Penske. We were all impressed that Roger could beat the normally unbeatable Bob Holbert.

A great John Kelley shot of Roger Penske. We were all impressed that Roger could beat the normally unbeatable Bob Holbert.

 Bob Holbert in his RSK was 4th behind Penske.

Bob Holbert in his RSK was 4th behind Penske.

 Floyd  Aaskov spins the Costin-Lister Buick and ends up a dnf.  I don’t think we ever saw a Buick in either a Knobbly or a Costin Lister.

Floyd  Aaskov spins the Costin-Lister Buick and ends up a dnf. I don’t think we ever saw a Buick in either a Knobbly or a Costin Lister.

 The Flying Dentist, Dick Thompson in the B Modified Sting Ray Corvette. This car always attracted a lot of attention and was the private pride of GM design vice president Bill Mitchell.

The Flying Dentist, Dick Thompson in the B Modified Sting Ray Corvette. This car always attracted a lot of attention and was the private pride of GM design vice president Bill Mitchell.

 Thompson in a little power slide. Regardless of the power in its V8, it could do no better than 5th behind the two Maseratis and the two Porsches.

Thompson in a little power slide. Regardless of the power in its V8, it could do no better than 5th behind the two Maseratis and the two Porsches.

 The deluxe way to race in 1960.  Brand new Chevrolet Brookwood station wagon and your prototype Sports racer.  Note the wagon is carrying what appears to be Michigan manufacturer plates.

The deluxe way to race in 1960. Brand new Chevrolet Brookwood station wagon and your prototype Sports racer. Note the wagon is carrying what appears to be Michigan manufacturer plates.

 Production car battle as Mike Mims  leads winner Dean McCarthy in the long wheelbase Berlinetta and Pierre Mion's California.  McCarthy was DQ'd

Production car battle as Mike Mims  leads winner Dean McCarthy in the long wheelbase Berlinetta and Pierre Mion's California.  McCarthy was DQ'd

 A shot from practice showing just how big the Costin Lister was when put next to the Ferrari Berlinetta.

A shot from practice showing just how big the Costin Lister was when put next to the Ferrari Berlinetta.

 Another look at how people raced. The Ferrari was driven to the race, we used liquid white shoe polish to write the numbers.then washed them off once the races were finished.

Another look at how people raced. The Ferrari was driven to the race, we used liquid white shoe polish to write the numbers.then washed them off once the races were finished.

 Gene Parsons’ 2.0 Ferrari is showing # 777,   The results say he had #779. But we know better - he ran with 777 and finished 7th overall, 1st in EM.

Gene Parsons’ 2.0 Ferrari is showing # 777, The results say he had #779. But we know better - he ran with 777 and finished 7th overall, 1st in EM.

 Gene Parsons 500 TRC flips its gas lid in the S turns leading to the finish line

Gene Parsons 500 TRC flips its gas lid in the S turns leading to the finish line

 Another pairing of practice strange bedfellows as a Corvair follows a Ferrari

Another pairing of practice strange bedfellows as a Corvair follows a Ferrari

 Bob Grossman heads out in his Ferrari California after practice.  He would have a rare dnf on race day.  The Ferrari Tour de France was not racing.

Bob Grossman heads out in his Ferrari California after practice.  He would have a rare dnf on race day. The Ferrari Tour de France was not racing.

 BARC member Charlie Kurtz gets it a bit mixed up in his AC Bristol.  Charlie was 3rd in D Production.

BARC member Charlie Kurtz gets it a bit mixed up in his AC Bristol. Charlie was 3rd in D Production.

 A long look at the Cumberland airport course.  The limits to the track were defined by bushel baskets.  Honest good old wooden bushel baskets.  This is another shot of Charlie Kurtz’ AC Bristol.

A long look at the Cumberland airport course. The limits to the track were defined by bushel baskets. Honest good old wooden bushel baskets. This is another shot of Charlie Kurtz’ AC Bristol.

 Chandler Lawrence was 2nd in C Production to Bruce Jennings in his #20 Porsche Carerra.

Chandler Lawrence was 2nd in C Production to Bruce Jennings in his #20 Porsche Carerra.

 Duncan Black scorched the EP field in the Daimler. These cars were totally misclassified in 1960. The Daimler eventually ended up in CP.

Duncan Black scorched the EP field in the Daimler. These cars were totally misclassified in 1960. The Daimler eventually ended up in CP.

 Color shot of an XK-150 losing it, but a good glimpse of the great hills that surrounded western Maryland.

Color shot of an XK-150 losing it, but a good glimpse of the great hills that surrounded western Maryland.

 TED ROUNDS: The Legend barc member Ted Rounds in the Stickley twin cam. Ted did not have the day he hoped for. This twin cam has been in the hands of BARCBOY members since it was first sold. Karl Stickley, Gordy Ruston and now Dan Fadden.

TED ROUNDS: The Legend barc member Ted Rounds in the Stickley twin cam. Ted did not have the day he hoped for. This twin cam has been in the hands of BARCBOY members since it was first sold. Karl Stickley, Gordy Ruston and now Dan Fadden.

 MGA TWIN CAMS:  The cars of Ted Rounds (brown jacket) and Hank van Duesen sit in the huge Cumberland paddock.  Maserati 200S provides the foreground.

MGA TWIN CAMS: The cars of Ted Rounds (brown jacket) and Hank van Duesen sit in the huge Cumberland paddock. Maserati 200S provides the foreground.

 Ted Rounds leads a TR-3 onto the back straight.

Ted Rounds leads a TR-3 onto the back straight.

 Another Morris Garage dealership MGA twin cam. This one driven to 10th by Cobleskill, New York’s Hank vanDuesen.

Another Morris Garage dealership MGA twin cam. This one driven to 10th by Cobleskill, New York’s Hank vanDuesen.

 BARC #66 Bob Poupard in the EP MGA twin cam leads Richard Hayes Alfa.

BARC #66 Bob Poupard in the EP MGA twin cam leads Richard Hayes Alfa.

 We had no money and stayed either in our cars, on the ground or in flea bag hotels.  This was the view from our window in Cumberland.  The Brooks Hotel.  One bathroom per floor, but it was cheap.

We had no money and stayed either in our cars, on the ground or in flea bag hotels. This was the view from our window in Cumberland. The Brooks Hotel. One bathroom per floor, but it was cheap.

 TIM MAYER:  Lots of Formula Juniors came out in 1960. Here is future star Tim Mayer in a Lotus 18, finishing 3rd

TIM MAYER: Lots of Formula Juniors came out in 1960. Here is future star Tim Mayer in a Lotus 18, finishing 3rd

 CHARLIE KOLB:   in his Elva Junior. Kolb pulled a hat trick at Cumberland. 1st in Formula Jr, 1st in F production with an Elva Courier and 1st in G Modified with an Elva Mk V.

CHARLIE KOLB: in his Elva Junior. Kolb pulled a hat trick at Cumberland. 1st in Formula Jr, 1st in F production with an Elva Courier and 1st in G Modified with an Elva Mk V.

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 Drivers Meeting conducted by Doc Wyllie.  Bucher and Rip Ripley are listening intentl as is Ed Lowther (red suit)

Drivers Meeting conducted by Doc Wyllie. Bucher and Rip Ripley are listening intentl as is Ed Lowther (red suit)

                              1961 CUMBERLAND PROGRAM

1961 CUMBERLAND PROGRAM

 Bob Buchers RSK Porsche finished 3rd overall and easily won FM.  A proud day for BARC and Jake’s Stable.

Bob Buchers RSK Porsche finished 3rd overall and easily won FM. A proud day for BARC and Jake’s Stable.

 Jake on the grid.  #10 Bocar of Henderson just ahead and farther out the LeMans Birdcage Maserati of Fred Gamble.  To the left is the #131 EM Porsche of Schwartz who Bob beat.

Jake on the grid. #10 Bocar of Henderson just ahead and farther out the LeMans Birdcage Maserati of Fred Gamble. To the left is the #131 EM Porsche of Schwartz who Bob beat.

 Our intrepid P-51 pilot looks over for a sign from Spankey telling him what position and how many laps to go.

Our intrepid P-51 pilot looks over for a sign from Spankey telling him what position and how many laps to go.

 Bob Holbert’s RS-61 won the feature after Roger Penke’s birdcage dropped out.

Bob Holbert’s RS-61 won the feature after Roger Penke’s birdcage dropped out.

 Two of the Bucher’s friends took the trip to western Maryland to see Jake’s new toy race.  On the left is George Henton who lived a few blocks from Bucher and was his barber.

Two of the Bucher’s friends took the trip to western Maryland to see Jake’s new toy race. On the left is George Henton who lived a few blocks from Bucher and was his barber.

 Charley Kurtz is scratching his head and wondering how he can keep ahead of Wyllie’s Lola.

Charley Kurtz is scratching his head and wondering how he can keep ahead of Wyllie’s Lola.

 Charley has changed his focus to wife Sandra who is sitting with Spankey Smith.  Were they planning dinner?

Charley has changed his focus to wife Sandra who is sitting with Spankey Smith. Were they planning dinner?

 Pit man Dave Nicholas signals to Charley he’s on the podium and to  keep it steady.

Pit man Dave Nicholas signals to Charley he’s on the podium and to keep it steady.

 Sherm Decker, wearing his Sebring straw hat.  Sherm did another amazing job with the twincam coming in 3rd behind Mark Donohue and Jay Signore in Couriers.  Bob Poupards twincam would come 8th.

Sherm Decker, wearing his Sebring straw hat. Sherm did another amazing job with the twincam coming in 3rd behind Mark Donohue and Jay Signore in Couriers. Bob Poupards twincam would come 8th.

 Charlie brings the Lola back after practice.

Charlie brings the Lola back after practice.

 The Lola MkI was a world beater immediately.  Light, simple and great looking.  Charley used it to his advantage to win the 1961 SCCA national championship.

The Lola MkI was a world beater immediately. Light, simple and great looking. Charley used it to his advantage to win the 1961 SCCA national championship.

 Charley leads the Lola MkI of Doc Wyllie.  Wyllie evetually got past Charley and they finished 1-2.

Charley leads the Lola MkI of Doc Wyllie. Wyllie evetually got past Charley and they finished 1-2.

 Ben Fowke’s MGA won FP.  Our BARCBOYs had forsaken the pushrod for the twincam but Fowke proved the A could still win.

Ben Fowke’s MGA won FP. Our BARCBOYs had forsaken the pushrod for the twincam but Fowke proved the A could still win.

 Claude Cardwell's Porsche Super finished 13th in DP.  We didn’t know Cardwell or his car, but it’s still a nice photo.

Claude Cardwell's Porsche Super finished 13th in DP. We didn’t know Cardwell or his car, but it’s still a nice photo.

 Chuck Stoddards very fast Alfa Veloce was 3rd in DP after a race long battle with Herm Melotti.

Chuck Stoddards very fast Alfa Veloce was 3rd in DP after a race long battle with Herm Melotti.

 In this photo Stoddard passes Herm Melotti's  Alfa.  They battled all race with Melotti finishing 4th

In this photo Stoddard passes Herm Melotti's Alfa. They battled all race with Melotti finishing 4th

 From the spectator hill overlooking the finish line.  Cumberland always drew great crowds for the event that was sponsored by the local Lion’s Club.

From the spectator hill overlooking the finish line. Cumberland always drew great crowds for the event that was sponsored by the local Lion’s Club.