| Art Snyder
was a contender in Class
"G" Modified in 1961. He and his red Lola Mk.1 appeared everywhere
in California, north and south. He battled hot Lotus Mk.XI drivers
like Frank Monise and Chuck
Tannlund and was a fair match for northern California Lola Mk.1 ace
Ron
Hathaway.
| On September 24, 1961,
Snyder finished 2nd in Class "G" Modified to Ron Hathaway at Stead AFB,
near Reno, Nevada. |
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For 1962, Snyder brought
the first Elva Mk.6 to California. Here he brakes for a tight
corner on the Stockton street course.
Later in 1962, Snyder
bought an even lower and lighter Genie sports racer. |
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| (12-24-09) From David Grossman, current owner of the ex-Art
Snyder Lola Mk.1:
"S/N BR-2 was originally owned by Art O'Connor, then Snyder sold
it to Doc Molle who later repainted it in his favorite color lime green,
then a dark blue. BR-2 disappeared from the race scene about 1964.
I purchased it from a young man in Costa Mesa in 1966, disassembled it
for a thorough rebuild and then unexpectedly moved overseas. In 1997
it was taken out of storage and the long-delayed restoration took place
in my shop in Florida where it is now complete except for final paint in
the original red."
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