Model Specific Discussions > Trans-Am Camaros
1972 Road America Trans Am
Z28Project:
We took a family trip to Elkhart Lake, Wis. in 72 for the Trans Am race when I was 16.
Here's a few of the decent pics I took with my cheapo Kodak camera. These pics don't compare to most of the incredible pictures in this section, but I thought I'd share what I have.
The actual racing pictures are too small and distant looking to be of any value.
Other than the "0" Firebird T/A, I don't know who belongs to any of these cars. I have recently seen the "87" Camaro in vintage races on tv.
Still have the program from the race.
My biggest thrill was while watching the crew working on one of the cars, they asked if I'd roll one of the tires over to them to install on the car. :) I never forgot that.
oldtransamdriver:
If you look up ultimateracinghistory.com, you can see the results from that race.
I spoke to Canadian Jerry Daca, from Toronto, several years ago, with the #94 car, and he told
me he built his own camaro as well as owning the ex Mo Carter 68 camaro - no idea what happened
to either of those cars said Jerry.
I did race against Duane Winkel in the #23 a few times, but that silver is not the original paint scheme
This car is alive with Historic T/A, if it is his original car - can't remember who is racing it now.
The #17 Agor camaro, driven by Kent Fellowes, getting the engine change, maybe the ex Peter Schwartzott car that he raced in 70.
Not sure where that car is, but maybe now owned by Randy Blessing.
I never got to race at RA, but did spectate there a few times in early 60's. It was too far to go from our base in Toronto.
Thanks for those pics. Always like to see these kind of pics also as well as the ones from the pro photo guys.
Robert
Jon Mello:
Many thanks for posting the pics. They are great, especially since they were taken in the paddock. I was at that race also and still have my program with a bunch of driver autographs in it. Those were good times.
P.S. Robert, Duane Winkle's car is actually a lavender color in that pic, not silver. The car was owned by Mike Eisenberg for a long time but Bill Godwin is the current owner.
billgodwin:
Wow awesome shot! Yes #23 is Duane Winkel's car in it's lavender color scheme. Love the family nearby and the early EZUP. Duane was sponsored by a body shop at the time and the paint job was part of the sponsorship.
I met with Duane last month for the very first time. We spent four hours together talking about "back in the day". He filled me in on the history of the car and how he got started in racing. One of his comments will stick with me forever. He said "how could such an insignificant car be so significant!".
Bill Godwin
current caretaker of #23
Z28Project:
I think it's great that many of these cars still exist!
John
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