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Model Specific Discussions => Trans-Am Camaros => Topic started by: oldtransamdriver on November 24, 2018, 10:05:46 PM

Title: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: oldtransamdriver on November 24, 2018, 10:05:46 PM
Now posted on their website - 3 races in CA.

Robert
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: 169INDY on November 25, 2018, 03:19:32 AM
Thanks for the info, now the discussion turns to "IF" you can only swing one trip which one & why?

JIM
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: Trans Åm on November 25, 2018, 07:23:45 PM
Probably the biggest and the baddest, Monterey.


Here's the link: https://www.historictransam.com/schedule.html
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: oldtransamdriver on November 26, 2018, 03:27:25 AM
Lots to see and do at Monterey week - over 500 vintage race cars - largest HTA entry,
several car auctions and concours + automobilia show, Pebble Beach concours with 17 mile
tour of those cars.

Bring lots of cash! You might end up staying in Gilroy!
I have been 9 times starting in 85.

Robert
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: 169INDY on November 26, 2018, 03:31:52 AM
MCACN & MONTEREY for me in 2019!
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: 1109RWHP on December 01, 2018, 02:28:59 AM
Hopefully they will add some east coast events.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: crossboss on December 01, 2018, 03:17:30 PM
Hopefully they will add some east coast events.



Look into your local regional 'Open Track' club events. Might not be as exciting and overwhelming as Laguna Seca or Sonoma, but just as fun!
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: 69Z28-RS on December 01, 2018, 03:28:52 PM
Other than HTA, there are other vintage racing organizations that are recognized by SCCA and which may hosts races within SCCA programs...

The following organizations’ licenses are currently approved by SCCA for competition in Vintage/Historic
events:
1. Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG)
2. Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR)
3. Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN)
4. Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA)
5. Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA)
6. Vintage Motorsports Council (VMC) and VMC member organizations
7. Vintage Driver’s Club of America (VDCA)

Maybe HTA is more a west coast organization?   I saw vintage TA type racing at Road Atlanta a few years ago and the sponsoring vintage organization wasn't HTA, but I don't recall which one it was...?  Maybe someone more versed in these organizations / events can give us a tutorial?  :)
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: Jon Mello on December 01, 2018, 04:15:05 PM
Historic Trans-Am is definitely a west coast organization that will occasionally venture out to other tracks such as Sebring, Road America, Watkins Glen and Mt. Tremblant.  HTA has the bulk of the cars with real Trans-Am history.  There are some cars that do have Trans-Am history and run in a different organization primarily because the owner may live on the east coast or in the midwest. Those cars are usually prepared to a looser set of rules than the HTA cars such as more cubic inches, dry sump oiling systems, modern gauges, full aluminum interiors, etc.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: Trans Åm on December 02, 2018, 12:57:48 AM
Other than HTA, there are other vintage racing organizations that are recognized by SCCA and which may hosts races within SCCA programs...

The following organizations’ licenses are currently approved by SCCA for competition in Vintage/Historic
events:
1. Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG)
2. Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR)
3. Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN)
4. Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA)
5. Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA)
6. Vintage Motorsports Council (VMC) and VMC member organizations
7. Vintage Driver’s Club of America (VDCA)

Maybe HTA is more a west coast organization?   I saw vintage TA type racing at Road Atlanta a few years ago and the sponsoring vintage organization wasn't HTA, but I don't recall which one it was...?  Maybe someone more versed in these organizations / events can give us a tutorial?  :)

Do you know if any of these organizations exist here out west as well? I would be interested in going to some of these more lower profile events. The Monterey and Sonoma events are not just the most interesting or well organized but also a little far away from me, and they kinda price me out once you factor in staying for a few days and that every interesting event costs extra(quite a bit sometimes). (https://www.preludeonline.com/images/smilies/undecided.gif)
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: Jon Mello on December 02, 2018, 03:13:19 AM
You can see more lower profile events at Buttonwillow Raceway Park or Thunderhill Raceway Park and they both have websites where you can see their schedule of events.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: Trans Åm on December 02, 2018, 04:26:23 AM
Jon I remember you being a Norther CA guy, what's Thunderhill like as far as spectator vantage points. Is it a nice place to hang out?
I watched a friend at Buttonwillow one time in 2012 and liked it, and it's close to me.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: Jon Mello on December 02, 2018, 05:05:09 AM
No, I'm down by Santa Barbara so have not been to Thunderhill.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: crossboss on December 02, 2018, 02:22:27 PM
No, I'm down by Santa Barbara so have not been to Thunderhill.



Jon,
I see your a So-Cal guy, was wondering if you ever raced/attended the Palm Springs Vintage Races when they did them?
--Scott
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: Jon Mello on December 02, 2018, 03:02:43 PM
I was there in November 1992 for the Tribute to Roger Penske and 40th Anniversary of Corvette celebration. I went to the fundraiser dinner and roast of Roger Penske which was to help raise funds for the Corvette Museum. I still have the T-shirt and poster but may have sold the program.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: crossboss on December 02, 2018, 03:40:54 PM
Jon,
I was there in '90-'92. In 1990 and '92 I was filming for a video. Maybe we have met at the event? I raced my car in 1991.
Scott.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: Jon Mello on December 02, 2018, 04:16:44 PM
I don't think we met there, Scott.  The only Ford guy I remember speaking with was Parnelli Jones and that was after the Penske dinner/roast.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: crossboss on December 02, 2018, 08:40:19 PM
Jon,
 I hope we get the chance to meet up some day and talk cars/racing.
Btw, I got two of my Camaro buddies to sign up on this site!
--Scott.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: Jon Mello on December 02, 2018, 09:22:13 PM
Sounds good Scott, and thanks for spreading the word.
Title: Re: 2019 HTA schedule
Post by: bossboy302 on December 10, 2018, 04:55:01 PM
Yes, the 2019 schedule is (and will remain) unfortunately a little light.  But, history shows that 1970 was the pinnacle year of Trans Am racing, with full factory involvement and the best of the best drivers. And, 2020 happens to be the 50th anniversary of that fabled season........stay tuned!!!