Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing

2009 Trans-Am Invitational

Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing is again commemorating the glory days of the Trans-American Sedan Racing Series on June 12-14, 2009 at Pueblo Motorsports Park, just south of the former Continental Divide Raceways.

The track is a 2.2-mile course with challenging elevation change, long straights, and a mix of corners including a high-speed Turn One. Passing is possible most everywhere on the track, making it great for Trans-Am racing. The elevation is 4,900 feet and requires re-jetting for those coming from lower elevations.

This event features the Historic Trans-Am sedans that ran in the early years of the Trans-Am series thru 1972. Included in this special run group will be the 5-liter Camaros, Mustangs, Barracudas, Javelins, and Firebirds and the 2-liter championship winning Porsche 911s, Datsun 510s, and BMW 2002s that raced hammer-and- tong with the Alfa GTAs. The two-liter (U2) cars will be racing side by side with the five-liter (O2) cars.

This event also features the V8 powered sports cars in the A and B-production Classes including Corvettes, GT350 Mustangs, and E-type Jaguars. This group runs the fastest of the fast production sportscars cars and the Exhibition vintage and modern racecars including late model Trans-am and Can-Am motorcars. Guests from local and regional car clubs are invited to join in this special group of racing cars. The group will consist of some of the most skilled drivers in the area in a gentleman’s (and ladies’) shoot-out. Vintage rules and mindset apply. This exciting class of cars will be similar to a Car and Driver comparison of old versus new, American V8s versus exotic sports cars and should be really fun to watch.

The weekend kicks off on Friday with practice and track orientation. One practice and two qualifying races are scheduled for Saturday. Two extended races will take place on Sunday to emulate the endurance-racing format of the Trans-Am back in the day.
Trans-Am guest speakers will be featured at a track-side dinner Saturday evening June 13, 2009 including drivers, team members, and officials who participated in the Trans-Am series. This year’s we are featuring Bud Moore’s Racing Team that campaigned the Mercury Cougar and the Boss powered Mustangs driven by Parnelli Jones and George Follmer. Spectators are invited to join this special barbeque dinner and participate in the story telling and reliving of the special times involving these special cars. For dinner tickets, please see the links on this page.
Information for registration, lodging, and directions for this special event can be found by following the links on this page. For additional information, please contact the race chairman Keith Davidson at transam@rmvr.com, 303-980-3544 (work) or 303-526-2807 (home).

Previous Trans-Am Invitational Programs:

2008
2007

Eligibility

The Historic Trans-Am Group features the sedans that were eligible to run in the SCCA Trans-American Endurance Racing Series during the years 1966 through 1972. Thus group has the following historic rules limitations:

Period of Eligibility	Manufactured 1972 and earlier (Porsche 911 manufactured 1969 and earlier)
Race History	Not Required
Displacement:	5 liter maximum all cars 2.5 liter maximum: U-2 cars 1971 and 1972 2 liter maximum: U-2 cars 1970 and earlier
Heads	O2: Factory iron U2: Period cylinder head
Tires	No slicks/vintage/aspect ratio
Wheels	O2: 8×15-inches maximum U2: 7×15-inches maximum
Classification	Eligible cars will be classified at the track based on year, model, and adherence to period of manufacture.
Appearance	Eligible cars will be painted and neat having modest advertising. Any fender flares shall be modest and correct for the era.

Application & Registration

Race participants may register by downloading RMVR club forms from the RMVR web site. Guests with Log Books from other Vintage Motorsport Council (VMC) member clubs should complete the Request for Entry form and mail it to RMVR with entry fee. Carry a completed Tech form with you to the track. Invited guests not holding a Log Book from other VMC member clubs may be eligible to participate in the exhibition class. Exhibition cars and their guest drivers must contact the event chairman to inquire about qualifications for this event.

.RMVR uses the AMB transponder for timing and scoring. All race entrants are strongly encouraged to utilize a transponder for this event. Event Entry forms must be received two weeks prior to the race.

Cars participating in the Historic Trans-Am Group must meet the eligibility criteria. Drivers must hold a current vintage competition license from a recognized vintage racing club. At registration, each driver will be required to present their competition license (or student log book), proof of a current medical exam, and a photo ID. All cars will be required to pass a technical inspection at the track. For more information, please look at RMVR’s General Rules and Safety Requirements.

The track will be open Friday June 12, 2009 for practice and those unfamiliar with the track are strongly encouraged to arrive on or before Friday to practice on Pueblo’s challenging road course. Half day and full day fees apply.

Track-Side Dinner

This event will include a special track-side dinner Saturday evening June 13, 2009. Dinner activities will begin at the conclusion of racing around 5 pm Saturday evening and will continue until dark. Dinner will include open beer and wine bar. One dinner ticket is included with each race entry. Additional dinner tickets are available for $15 and should be indicated/ purchased during completion of the event entry form or by contacting RMVR at 303-319-3062. Dinner tickets will not be sold at the track and must be purchased in advance.

Jess Neal #42 1970 Plymoth AAR Barracuda 1

Track Description & Directions

The track at Pueblo Colorado has been used by RMVR for many years and is a favorite of many drivers. Check out the following links for more information.

To get to Pueblo Motorsports Park, take I-25 to Pueblo and take the Highway 50 exit West. Head west approximately 3 miles to Pueblo Blvd. At the traffic light, turn South and take the first right into the Park. Stay on the paved road to the drag strip and road course. For tickets and more information, contact the race chairman Keith Davidson.

Accommodations

Comfort Inn
77 South Radnor Drive
Pueblo West, Colorado
719-547-9400
contact: Alan

Directions: Take I-25 to Pueblo, Colorado Exit 101/ Highway 50. Go west 8 miles to McCulloch Blvd. Go south to Spaulding Street, then left to Radnor Drive, then left into the hotel.

Hampton Inn
4703 North Freeway
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-544-4700
Contact: Heather Thompson

Directions: take exit 102, the hotel is on the west side of the freeway.

In Pueblo
Quality Inn
3910 Outlook Blvd.
Pueblo, Colorado
719-544-5500
contact: Sara Lucero

Directions: Take I-25 to Pueblo, Colorado Exit 101/ Highway 50. Go west 1.5 miles & turn left (south) on Club Manor Drive follow frontage road then left on Outlook Blvd.

Other accommodations can be obtained by calling the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce at 719-542-1704.