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Ackerman's Volvo Racecar

Another Great Race Season

Tooting My Own Horn!

Bruce on his victory lap at Laguna Seca.
Photo by Maile Ackerman, Bruce’s sister and a founding member of his cheering section!


The things little boys (and a few girls) do for play ! I’ve had a great time this summer traveling around California with my P1800. At Infineon raceway (formerly Sears Point), we won both the national and regional in one weekend. At Laguna Seca, we won both the regionals (but not the national) one weekend, and went two-for-two another weekend. As we go to press, the 2003 championship is in sight!

“ Race to Recycle” is the theme of these events. They have oil recycling barrels at the track, which is a good thing, and it certainly raises awareness.

It was extremely hot at the track this summer, especially Laguna Seca in June, but once again we showed what a Volvo can do pushed to its limits under extreme conditions. Because of my car’s lighter weight and nimble handling, this racer is right up there with cars in much faster classes equipped with V8 engines!

"People don't think of Volvos as racing machines


I get a kick out of being the underdog and showing them what a Volvo can do."

Bruce and his P1800 on his way to winning the 2000 season championship at Thunderhill.

Want to see more? Click on thumbnails for larger images.

sears point riverside laguna
Turn 3A, Sears Point
Riverside's closing race 1988
That's Rich Bontempi's Porsche at Laguna's old turn nine pushing me to a good launch onto the straight a way - Mom, he made me do it !
4 laguna's cork screw 6
Check out that all fiberglass bumper/spoiler ... it didn't last.
It was 1983 I was full of vim and vinager ( and a lot younger ) having a blast on top of Laguna's Cork Screw.
The ! says it all.

Pictures from Down Under (the Hood)

 

Get behind the wheel... feel the THRILL!