Yenko Chevrolet records question

[Charley Lillard]

We don't really have any of those records. You might contact Warren Dernoshek. He was a mechanic there and has some files. He might have something or remember the car.

[redvetracr]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We don't really have any of those records. You might contact Warren Dernoshek. He was a mechanic there and has some files. He might have something or remember the car. </div></div>

I would be happy to, can you direct me to him? thanks in advance

[redvetracr]

thanks, I found Warren and he has no recollection of the car, I guess it will be the only piece of the puzzle I will never find. here`s the car as painted by GM styling engineer (and Owens-Corning fiberglass racing team member) Randy Wittene racing in Germany 1971-1972

[smallblockhero]

if this car was raced as in the pic. theres quite a few people to contact about it. Wayne Ellwood runs the Registry of Corvette race cars and has huge amounts of knowledge and resources. Wayne can be reached through facebook real easy. Secondly is Kevin Mackay, hes a world class vette restorer with close ties to such men as Dick Guildstrand and Tony Delorenzo who should be somewhat involved in the history of this car if it was anywhere near the OC racing team. Kevin has ties with some of the most historic vette race cars ever. Dave Heinz's Rebel #57 L-88 and the DX Sunray cars as well as the Leldon Blackwell L-88 vettes....chances are he knows the car.

Wayne can be reached here: [email protected]

Kevin can be reached here: http://corvetterepair.com


P.S. i posted your pic and info with the Registry of Corvette Race Cars. Lets see if the collective group of fellas has any info. Ill update with anything kicked back to me.

[redvetracr]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smallblockhero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">


i posted your pic and info with the Registry of Corvette Race Cars. Lets see if the collective group of fellas has any info. Ill update with anything kicked back to me. </div></div>


thanks but I already have the complete history and ownership trail from Tony Delorenzo to me, if you look the car has been registered at the Corvette race car registry for years. It is the documented third of three Owens-Corning fiberglass racing team built cars. I was just hoping someone might have a record of exactly what Don Yenko sold Tony Delorenzo back in the winter of 1970 when the O-C team built the car.

[smallblockhero]

yeah i see that now... wayne just filled me in. amazing car to own my man, its definately got some neat history to it. Wayne said you have it painted in the OC colors now. id love to see some pics of her if you have a link. i wish you the best of luck on your search.

btw... are we gonna see this ol girl at Watkins in Sept for the Historics? Sure would be great to see it.

[redvetracr]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: smallblockhero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

btw... are we gonna see this ol girl at Watkins in Sept for the Historics? Sure would be great to see it. </div></div>

unfortunately no, my last race was Sept 2006 at Road America and while &quot;the Glen&quot; in Sept was on my list of tracks to go to I have no plans to ever race it again. the powers that be took all the fun out of it for me and left me with a bad taste in my mouth, the car has been out of the trailer once since 06 but only to drain the fluids and remove the shaft rockers. sad because the thing is an absolute rocket.