Monthly Archives: February 2017

2017 19 Capitales Historico Ends

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

The 2017 19 Capitales Historico rally ended and it ended well for the Ceretta brothers, Paulo and Alejandro.  Paulo reported that they finished first in their category, Category F and fifth in the standard general results.  The picture below shows … Continue reading →

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1978 Criterium du Molson Rallye

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been sent some photographs by Peter Ousey of London, Ontario about some rallies that he did in Ontario and Quebec in the 1970s.  One of the events that he took part in … Continue reading →

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News Accounts Of The 2017 Rallye Monte Carlo Historique

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

Yesterday I got an email from the Automobile Club of Monaco with some news items that were broadcast on local Monaco television about the recent running of the 2017 Rallye Monte Carlo Historique.  These broadcasts are in the French, but … Continue reading →

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Ceretta Bros Continue To Do Well At The 19 Capitales Historico

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

Last night I got another update from Paulo Ceretta about how he and his brother are doing in the 2017 19 Capitales Historico rally in Uruguay.  I am pleased to say that they are still doing really well as they … Continue reading →

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More News About The 2017 Mille Miglia

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

A little more information is now available about the 2017 Mille Miglia.  A route map has been released which provides a little more information about the route and the towns that this rally passes through.  This route map is a … Continue reading →

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Paulo Ceretta Off To Great Start In The 2017 19 Capitales Historico Rally

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

For the past few years I have followed with interest a rally in Uruguay, the 19 Capitales Historico.  This event is also known as the Gran Premio Del Uruguay.  My interest in this rally began when two Uruguay ex-pats, Fernando … Continue reading →

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2017 Winter Challenge Rally Report

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

Last weekend the 2017 Winter Challenge rally was held in Vermont.  This year, for the first time in many years, I was not competing in this always interesting rally.  However my friend, Frank Beyer, did compete in this rally along … Continue reading →

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The Story Of The Rallye Monte Carlo Historique Austin Healey Continues

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

Apparently the story of the Ex-Works Austin Healey 3000 continues.  I was sent a listing from Fiskens in London in which this Austin Healey was offered for sale. This Is One Of Five BMC Works Austin Healey 3000 Rally Cars … Continue reading →

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Citroen Traction Avant At The Rallye Monte Carlo Historique

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

One of the more surprising cars that I saw at the Rallye Monte Carlo Historique was a Citroen Traction Avant.  Claude and Chantal entered this 1953 Citroen 11BL Traction Avant in the rally.  The Citroen Traction Avant is one of … Continue reading →

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Upcoming May SCCA Rally Weekend In Wisconsin

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Steve McKelvie

This past week I got an email from Jim Crittenden inviting me to participate in two upcoming rallies that will be held back to back on May 20 & 21, 2017 in the Madison, Wisconsin area – the Roads Scholar … Continue reading →

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