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David Hinton is the President of Historic Sportscar Racing. Originally from Coventry England David moved to the USA when he was 20 years old. He worked his way up as a mechanic, working for his father, and eventually owning his own shop with his wife Denise. He bought a controlling interest in HSR in 2012 and started several new events including the Classic 24 Hours at Daytona and Classic 12 Hour at Sebring. Historic Sportscar Racing organizes approximately 8 events a year. David has been president of HSR for over 9 years and was part owner until Jan of this year when IMSA purchased HSR. He also owns a race team called Heritage Motorsport where they maintain approx. 30 different cars for clients from around the USA and Europe. Historic Sportscar Racing has sanctioned the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.

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Covercraft    •   American Collectors Insurance   •   Autogeek   •   Linkage Magazine   •    Techforce Foundation    •   RPM Foundation     •    Zengine

  INSPIRATION

His father who was a racer plus George and Tom Veale who took him under their wing when his father passed.

 CHALLENGE

The recession created a real challenge for his business and industry.

SPECIAL VEHICLE

1952 XK Jaguar 120 that was his father’s race car.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

Challenge Me The Race by Mike Hawthorn

PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM

Hard work pays off in the end and it’s especially enjoyable if your work is your passion

WHERE TO FIND DAVID

Historic Sportscar Racing

Heritage Motorsport

 

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One comment
  1. David, I saw your Mark 1 for sale on bring a trailer. I didn’t bid on it but I do know the car. I met you at Elkhart Lake a couple years ago. You sat me down in the car. I loved it but my focus was more on a Mark 2. Your mark 1 has grown on me! I love everything about it except for the fact that the overdrive isn’t functioning. I’m really interested in your car. Contact me if you’d like to talk about it and haven’t already sold it.

    Thanks for your consideration,

    Thomas Tillman.

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