The Trans Am Series by Pirelli along with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and International GT are a riviting mix of modern and vintage race cars on the same weekend! Trans Am features large car grids populated by Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers and Corvettes — a massive dose of pure Americana with a touch of nostalgia. The Trans Am Series began igniting the passion of motorsports fans in 1966 and has been home to some of the greatest names in road racing. Today, Trans Am continues to honor its legacy, while challenging the status quo in racing through a driver-oriented focus and fan-focused events. Visit http://gotransam.com for more.
From 200 mph Indy and Formula 1 cars to classic Jaguars and Porsches, SVRA events provide a “rolling history” of motorsport. SVRA is one of the oldest organizations in vintage racing, and the only one with a national presence, offering endurance racing events across the country. Visit https://svra.com for more.
The excitement continues with International GT, a North American racing series that includes The Stuttgart Cup, Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy and The Maranello Cup championships for late model Porsche and Ferrari competitors.
The 2021 Trans Am Memorial Classic Races will be held at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT on Saturday May 29th. This year the racing includes modern and vintage race cars from the Trans Am series, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and International GT. Although this is not a NYAROC-sponsored event, our members have attended in the past and have enjoyed the racing.
Members Dan DeGiovine and George Linton are organizing a full-day road trip which will include the following:
Breakfast at the Bayside Diner - 8:00am sharp (off Clearview Expressway & Northern Boulevard). Meet at the outdoor dining area.
Departure at 9:00am sharp from the diner driving in a caravan for 2 hours to Lime Rock Park via the scenic Taconic Parkway (have full tank of gas and EZ pass ready to go)
Enjoying the races, cars and all that Lime Rock Park has to offer
Dinner after the races at Hoodoo Browns BBQ restaurant in Ridgefield, CT
To purchase tickets for the racing event, please see the following link: https://tickets.limerock.com/ordertickets.asp?p=1924
The Lime Rock Park website is a bit confusing with all the tickets and events they offer. The tickets should be the ones that say RACE DAY FLEX, General Admission, 5/29-5/31. The cost is $45.00 per ticket.
Please check the Lime Rock Park website or call them directly for their cancellation policy in case of inclement weather, and for their COVID-19 updates and protocols in CT. Those interested in going to dinner should let Dan know so they can make the appropriate reservations at the restaurant.
Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NYAROC members who attend will do so at their own risk.
If anyone is interested in attending the Trans Am Races, or has questions about the event, the road trip, the tickets, or dinner plans afterwards, please contact Dan DeGiovine directly to get more information and details.
Dan DeGiovine
Email: dansax@optonline.net
Cell: 631-346-7919
https://limerock.com/transamclassic
http://hoodoobrownbbq.com
