Trans-Am cars sought for Concours d’Elegance of America

[black gold man]

Bolstered by factory participation, world-class drivers, and a wide variety of cars in two distinct classes, the SCCA Trans-Am series quickly rose to the forefront of American motorsport in the late 1960s and early 1970s and led to some of the hairiest pony cars to come out of Detroit. To celebrate that golden era of sports car racing, the organizers of the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s have started a search for vintage Trans-Am racers to feature at their 2012 event.

“Last year, we featured Indy cars and had 33 cars on the field,” said Brian Joseph, car selection committee chairman for the concours. “It was just fantastic, so we thought we’d turn our focus to Trans-Am this year.”

While most people will quickly recall the Mustangs, Camaros, Javelins, and Challengers piloted by the likes of Mark Donohue, Parnelli Jones, and Dan Gurney in the larger of the two Trans-Am classes, limited to 5.0 liters of engine displacement, Joseph said that concours organizers are looking for all cars that competed in Trans-Am in that period, including the Alfas, Porsches, DATSUNS, and BMWs limited to 2.0 liters of engine displacement [[bumped to 2.5 liters in 1971).

The Trans-Am cars will join another class of competition cars – drag racing’s slingshot rails – as well as 19th-century automobiles, jet-age station wagons, microcars, and three-wheeled motorcycles as this year’s featured classes at the concours. The concours will also include featured classes focusing on the Corvette-Jaguar rivalry and on a yet-to-be-named automotive designer.

The 2012 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s will take place July 29 in Plymouth, Michigan. For more information, visit ConcoursUSA.org.

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Hope to see some historic cars there.

[black gold man]

Looks like JOHN MORTON will be in town for the show.
I am not sure what race cars will be shown but there
will be vintage racing at Waterford hills along with Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's
I am sure john will be there too.


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Vintage road racing returns with a roar to the Waterford Hills Road Race Track in Clarkston, July 28 & 29. Come see beautifully restored vintage race cars in action. Three road racing legends visit Waterford Hills. Former Trans Am Champions Tony Adamowicz, John Morton and Horst Quech will be our special guests at this years event. Eight vintage race run groups will be featured, including a Trans Am B-Sedan Challenge race. Also featured is the modern Corvette & A-Sedan feature race. Adult general admission only $10. Children 16 and under are free. Food and beverage concessions on site. Just bring blankets or chairs and enjoy a fun filled day or weekend. Gates open at 9am each day. Racing action runs from 10am - 6pm. 4770 Waterford Road, on the grounds of the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club. Visit our website for full event information and detailed directions. [[248) 623-0070.