In honor of Peter Argetsinger, race driver, racing coach, and IMRRC Governing Council member, we have Peter’s 1955 MG-TF sports car on display here at the Center. He purchased the car in 1967 for $200. It was his principal mode of transport through his college and early married years, remaining a treasured friend and favorite ride throughout his life. Pete and his wife Sjoukje had many adventures in the stylish but (of course) temperamental British racing-green roadster.
Pete Argetsinger, co-driver of the Polimotor Lola T-616 powered by the world’s first plastic racing engine. Argetsinger, returning to the United States after 10 years of racing and living in Europe, has raced Formula Fords, sedans, and Formula 3 in Europe. He won the British Kentagon Formula Ford Championship in 1980.
These adventures included a harrowing trip through the eye of Hurricane Agnes in 1972 and Christmas-time trips to upstate New York with only side curtains to fend off the ice and cold. Peter sadly died last week at his home in Watkins Glen.
We are thrilled to host his beloved MG as a memorial to his extraordinary personality and remarkable talent.