John Zeitler – driver, engine builder, racecar designer and manufacturer – had a racing career spanning over 20 years, most of it involved with Volkswagen-powered cars. VRJ recently spoke with Zeitler to find out how it all came about. VRJ: How did you get started in racing? Zeitler: In 1952, I bought my first sports car, a MG TD and drove it from South Bend to Watkins Glen to see my first race. Next came a Jaguar XK 120 in…

John Zeitler, driving his first self-built open-wheel racecar the Zeter Mk I, leads a Formula Junior Race at Watkins Glen in 1960.