Vintage Car WeatherTech International Challenge at Road America
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| Jason Miller, of Elkhart Lake, Wis., leads the F5000 field during the Sunday feature race. – Photo Credit: Les Tension |
The WeatherTech International Challenge presented by HAWK performance vintage event with Brian Redman concluded today at Road America after three days of fabulous vintage racing action, exhibitions, concours awards and activities for fans. The event has been heralded as one of the largest vintage racing events in the country, and according to famed driver and competition director, Dorsey Schroeder, it is "one of the most amazing events of its kind in the world."
Granted, that is a substantial claim coming from a man who made his mark in Trans-Am competition many moons ago. Schroeder, 65, won the Trans-Am title in 1989 and was an integral part of the series in its final years of relevance. "This weekend is the perfect combination of a famous circuit, a gorgeous backdrop with the village of Elkhart Lake for the Friday and Saturday concours d'elegance and beautiful mid-summer Wisconsin weather," Schroeder added.
As Schroeder stated, the cars, mostly driven by gentlemen drivers who are undeniably passionate about their sport – were the main attraction. Over 460 entrants crowded the paddock. And unlike other events where spectators might be separated from stars who take the stage, crowds of car lovers milled through the paddock area, telling stories with owners and drivers and swapping insight with other enthusiasts. In all, another fabulous weekend of vintage racing is in the books at Road America and the results for the Sunday races are as follows:
Group 12 – Pre-War | Race 1
Russell Lane, Evanston, Ill., 53 MGTD
Brad Tank, Winnetka, Ill., 50 MGTD
Frank Mount, Caledon Ontario, CAN
Group 4 – Monoposto Classic Formula, Super Vee, Formula Continental
Joel Quadracci, Hartland, Wis., 67 Brabham BT29
Richard Haskell, Canton, Ga., 86 Ralt RT5
Travis Engen, Weston, Conn., 70 Chevron
Group 8 – Historic/Post-Historic Production
Rick Nichols, Littleton, Colo., 71 Datsun 240Z
Frank Beck, Scottsdale, Ariz., 72 Porsche 914
Steve Grundahl, Blue Mounds, Wis., 72 Porsche 911
Group 10a, c – Modern GTO/Trans-Am/IMSA/NASCAR
Randy Rupp, Eden, Wis., 94 Ford Mustang
Colin Comer, River Hills, Wis., 95 ford Mustang
Gunner Pfrang, Appleton, Wis., 07Chevrolet Camaro
Group 7a,7b – Masters Historic GP F5000, MGP
Gregory Thorton, GB, 82 Lotus
Ethan Shippert, US, 74 Brabham
Chris Locke, San Francisco, 76 Lotus
Group 2 – Vintage Production, Sedans, Small-Bore Racing
Robert Bollier, Old Mill Creek, Ill., 63 Lotus
Mark Brannon, Paradise Valley, Ariz., 62 Lotus
Mike Besic, Sugar Grove, Ill., 64 LaBoa
Group 12 – Pre-War | Race 2
Steve Konsin, Roswell., Ga., 53 MGTD
Russell Lane, Evanston, Ill., 53 MGTD
Brad Tank, Winnetka, Ill., 50 MGTD
Group 1 – Historic CAN-AM
Claude Malette, Timmins, Ontario, CAN 74 UOP Shadow
Warren Briggs, Stockbridge, UK 71 McLaren
John Boxhorn, Mukwonago, Wis., 69 Lola
Group 11 – MG Vintage Focus Race
Kent Prather, Wakarusa, Kan., 62 MGA
Jonathan Lane, Greenwood, Colo., 66 MGB
Donald Dickey, Marissa, Ill., 63 MGB
Group 7 – Formula 5000
Jason Miller, Elkhart Lake, Wis., 75 Shadow
Rick Parsons, Huntley, Ill., 76 Lola
Bruce Leeson, Marina, Calif., 69 McLaren
Group 6, 10b – Historic Big-Bore Production, Modern GT3
Jody O'Donnell, Carrolton, TX., 69 Chevrolet Corvette
Brian Garcia, St. Charles, Ill., 65 BTM Cheetah
Mike Donohue, Norman, Okla., 63 Chevrolet Corvette
Group 5 – Vintage Historic Sports Racers Monoposto F 70
Jeff Miller, Elkhart Lake, Wis., 77 Lola
James King, Telluride, Colo., 72 McLaren
Nick Gojmeric, Smithton, Ill., 80 March
Group 9 – Modern F1/Indy/Prototype
Brian French, Sheboygan, Wis., 97 Benneton
James French, Sheboygan, Wis., 97 Jordan
Randy Johnson, Dallas, 07 Pescarado
Group 13 – Masters Endurance Legends Series
Travis Engen, USA, 05 Audi
Juan Gonzalez, Darien, Conn., 07 Pescarado
Joel Quadracci, USA, 11 Oreca