Author Archives: Shaun

OK its been a long time since I did an update, but heres an amazing one! These are some photos a friend of mine just sent over to me, never before seen (by me at least) of Roy in 1965. … Continue reading →

I just had a wonderful chat on the phone with NASCAR legend, Rex White. What a nice guy! There had been some debate about which of Rex’s cars were used to build my car and he confirmed that my Impala … Continue reading →

Oct 30, 2011 HSCRS (Historic Stock Car Racing Series) charity event where we raised over $33k for Cerebral Palsy! This is the morning practice with my Mom in the right seat enjoying every minute of it (legs crossed just enjoying … Continue reading →

Here are some random photos of Roy and Tom with the ol’ girl. I need to find me some Black Impala-SS door panels to complete the restoration, anyone know where I can get some?

Some amazing photos Veronica Mayne just scanned. This is her father Roy and Tom Hunter in 1987 with the old girl! Amazing… shaun

Some photos of the old girl out on the track. Boy does she understeer! (Photo credit trackthoughts.com) shaun

Raced the old girl this weekend in the Portland Historics — Day one (Friday) we lost the mechanical fuel pump AGAIN and again it shot oil straight onto the headers; had to be towed back in. We converted over to … Continue reading →

Had a great time at this years Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance. So many cool cars! We ended up taking 1st in class (historic race cars), very very neat! So much fun. In other news, Portland Historics on July 7, 8, … Continue reading →

Quick video of the Impala running in my driveway today w/ its fresh new 427. Sounds much more healthy then the last motor I must say. Can’t wait to take her out! shaun

Great article about the car written in this months Victory Lane and Vintage Oval Racing magazine by my good friend and fellow racer Mike Cesario shaun

Griot’s “In My Garage” just posted a feature interview about me and the car. Its great stuff check it out! In other news; I’ll be playing hooky from work and properly testing the car (and its new engine!) for the … Continue reading →

Hi guys, Its been a long time since I posted I know sorry 🙂  — The car is still down unfortunately; its long story but the motor has to be (completely) replaced. Working on getting funds together for that. In … Continue reading →

Bridging the cultural divide. Two English magazines Practical Classics and Classic Cars Magazine have covered the restoration of my 1965 Impala. So cool… Perhaps NASCAR should look into an exhibition race or two in jolly old England 🙂

Here is a great video I just found out about. Check out Justin Bell passing me at about 4:25s — if your going to be passed its nice if its done by someone famous 🙂 shaun

Reminder this Friday watch me on SpeedTV during the coverage of the 2010 Monterey Motorsports Reunion event! The Speed show will be aired on (EST): Fri., Sep. 17 at 8:00 p.m. (5PM PST) Sat., Sep. 18 at 1:00 a.m. (10PM … Continue reading →

Quick update — The car is in the shop getting engine work done to it. It looks like the issue was a bit more serious then we thought. Hoping to have it fixed soon so I can do a proper … Continue reading →

Still recovering…  The car is back in the shop getting a new cam and other minor bugs worked out (oil leaks etc.) — I’m hoping to test her thoroughly before the end of summer; either at Buttonwillow or Thunderhill raceway. … Continue reading →

Quick update. Here is the schedule for the SpeedTV coverage of the event and my interview. The Speed show will be aired on (EST): Fri., Sep. 17 at 8:00 p.m. Sat., Sep. 18 at 1:00 a.m. Fri., Sep. 24 at … Continue reading →