2010 Trans-Am Invitational at Pueblo
Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing is again commemorating the glory days of the Trans-American Sedan Racing Series on June 12-13, 2010 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.
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This event features the Historic Trans-Am Sedans that ran in the Trans-Am series from 1966 through 1972. Included in this special run group will be the 5-liter Camaros, Mustangs, Barracudas, Javelins, and Firebirds and the 2-liter and 2.5-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 year we are also featuring the late model Trans-Am cars that ran in SCCA’s GT1 and GT2 categories. These fire-breathing cars tore up the tracks across the US in the 1970s and 1980s and are very exiting to watch. The pits are open to spectators who can meet the drivers and get a up close look at the race cars. Pueblo’s concession stand will be open for breakfast and lunch.
All other run groups including FV, FF, CP through GP cars, small sedans, sports racers, Indy and F5000 cars and the “whole lot” will be running and are welcome. Exhibition and modern racecars will also be in attendance. Guests from local and regional car clubs are invited to join in the fun during this 9th annual running of the Trans-Am Invitational. Contact event chairman Keith Davidson at transam@rmvr.com, 303-312-8882 (work) or 303-526-2807 (home) for additional information. Guest drivers should contact the race chairman to verify car and driver eligibility and get on the guest list.
The weekend kicks off on Friday with practice and track orientation but advance registration is required. If you want to practice on Friday, please contact event chairman Keith Davidson at transam@rmvr.com, 303-312-8882 (work) or 303-526-2807 (home) for Friday practice registration information. Saturday will include one practice and two qualifying races. 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 12, 2010 including drivers, team members, and officials who participated in the Trans-Am series.
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. See the track-side dinner section on this page for tickets to this event.
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 race chairman Keith Davidson at transam@rmvr.com, 303-312-8882 (work) or 303-526-2807 (home).
Previous Trans-Am Invitational Programs:
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 online or by downloading event entry forms (Note: 2010 Event Entry is not yet available) 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 race chairman Keith Davidson at transam@rmvr.com, 303-312-8882 (work) or 303-526-2807 (home) 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 available for Friday June 11, 2010 practice with advance registration. Friday practice registration must be completed received prior to June 1, 2010. Those unfamiliar with the track are strongly encouraged to register for Friday practice to learn Pueblo’s challenging road course. For practice registration details, contact race chairman Keith Davidson at transam@rmvr.com, 303-312-8882 (work) or 303-526-2807 (home).
Track-Side Dinner
This event will include a special track-side dinner Saturday evening June 12, 2010. 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.
History
Trans-Am 1967
- Qualifiers (PDF)
- Entrants (PDF)
- Finishers (PDF)
Trans-Am 1968
- Finishers (PDF)
