lx PAGE 22% WHfTBY PIRE£ PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2,1989, Klaus schnfkbRacigthe -oldfasinoned way <1By Mke Johnston When KlMaus Scbonfeld enters bis car in races tbroughout North America be attracts a lot of attention not because of the cars's speecf but because of its age. Schonfeld, a Whitby resident since March, owns and races a 1961 Volvo 544. A member of tbe Vintage Auto- mobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC), Schonfeld pur- cbased the car in 1987. "t took four months working every day and night to get it ready for a race. t was a wreck," says Schonfeld, who began bis racing career in 1967. Hefished the car in time for one racetbat year, in Quebec. "t finished, that's about all." Last, year, Schonfeld, an engineer, picked up a mechanic and the two have been adding touches to the car ever since. The',,ýsuspension bas been redone.*è4d the engine bas seen a bit of wofrk although it basically remains the same engine as when the.car was buiît, cast iron wvith foÙn-cylinders. But P ~s are in the works for a new engine. "We are building a hot engine for it.IWwil go like a rocket." What makes Schonfeld's racing career interesting is the company he keeps on the race track. He,usually be seen careen- ing a a track with Porsches and Tr phs, all models 1961 or older. Scboffeld races in the VARAC series and, on occasion, travels to tbe United States to compete in vintage car races. "People are always asking me about tbie car. Its the only one I know of tbat is racing in Nortb Anierica.» In Canada, Scbonfeld says tbe vintage cars have to fight for room on a track. During a week- end meet, it is not unrealistic for six or seven different types of cars to use the same trac, rac- in at different tinies. CTile in theU.S. the vintage cars have sole use of1 a track for a weekend. Each race averages 10 laps and can be over in 20 minutes or less. But the drivers are not invol- ved in the sport for money, says Schonfeld. In fact, there is no prize moniey for finishing first. A trophy is aIl a driver can expect. "We're not in tbis for the prize money. We are in it simply for the fun," says Schonfeld. t costs him $10,000O annually to race, a big reason why he is looking for a spsonsor. Schonfeld began racing in 1967 when he purchased s friend's open-wheeled race car. Ln 1969 he moved to an. MGB and in 1971 was the Ontario champion in the MGB class. But then he had to decide between racing and a career. "L went to university then. Sometimes you bave to make choices that are diff"icult.» He returned'to racing acciden- taily wben, wbile attending a VARAC and told me about tbe race at Mosport in 1987, be met Volvo that was for sale." bis former driving instructor. Scbonfled entered seven races last year and bas already com- "He convinced- me to go into _peted in five this year. He won bis" class,, classic sedan, at a meet in Sbannonville last year but bas'been experienc- in~ minor mecbanical problems tbxis year. COMPETITION IN vintage auto Klaus Schoùifeld of Whitby does bat- races usually include Porsehes and tie with other vintage automobiles Triumphs, ail 1961 or older. Above, at a meet in Ohio recently. Lights could short electrical system TEST DRIVE THE....AUNEW 190 MCURA INTEIRA COUPE. Transportation Minister Ed F'ulton recently warned Ontario motorists agairist buying daytime rnning ligbt systems that do not conform with OSA standards. Fulton announced an amendment to I-ghway Traffic Act Regulations wMh prohibits tbe sale of Daytirne Running Ligbt systems that do not comply witb Canadian Standards Association standard CAN/GSA- D603-88. Ihe tasotton niinister said that there e been complaints f-rm motorists who bave installed certain after-market devioes to turn their running lights on automat4cally" wben tbe car is started. These Iniy overload or short out the car' entire electrical systemn. LOSES i Mýj r Eaeh of these new auto- lss hnyumgixet mobiles lias a high perfor- In fact, we believe You'l mance engine designed, and find that a test drive in the developed by the engineers Integra 3-door Coupe .is& who powered the most suc- equally exhilarating mn com- cessful engine in Formula iparison to its closest compe- history. tor.ý The Integra 4-door Bot1i are backed bv a Sedan. 5-yearlOO,OOO km* major component mwarranty And both eost thousands Wîcheer com esfirsi. See >urdeaerfordelails. 1990 INTEGRAý fecision crafted peîformanice. A division of Honda Canada lac. 11- s..- CH ADIAL A 6 &70SEIE Thse 1990 Inegra suis ai under $16M.0 Prîce excludes lcensing, freighi and maes, where applicable- Dealer nia> seil!lbr lessa 365 BAYLY STREET WEST AJAX, ONTAR 101L1S 6M3 :~. y 7à tm -' r --4-