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Eight -e- of the RIR Pictures Pages

A lap of RIR in 8mm VegaKam frames

- e -  A Sprite spins out at the exit of Turn Eight


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maybe as much as 13 seconds.
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Thumbnail: VegaKam view of Sprite losing balance in Turn Eight            Thumbnail: VegaKam view of Sprite one second over-correction in Turn Eight

It seems the Sprite driver is losing his composure. Not to mention poise and rear-wheel traction.

It's a fine line between elation and derailment

Thumbnail: VegaKam view of out-of-conrol Sprite headed for Turn Eight last apex           Thumbnail: VegaKam view of back straight with spun-out Sprite in mirror

Headed for the dirt, the Sprite driver is now a passenger.

Sliding onto the dirt, the Sprite is visible—in the mirror.

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There is a wonderful resource for photos of early 60s California sports car racing and these RIR locations at Tam's Old Race Car Site.

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