#SCCA National Race

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Lola T70 MKIII Coupe  (1 of 9) 

The Lola T70 was produced between 1965 to 1969, conceived by Eric Broadley of Lola Cars and honed by John Surtees with the intention of manufacturing a V-8 race car to attract sales from the United States.This Lola T70 Mk III, Chassis number SL73/111, was supplied to the Swedish driver Yngve Rosqvist on 2 June 1967. Rosqvist would field the T70 in five Swedish races; winning two, finishing second in one, placing third in one, and being disqualified in another. It would claim one last Swedish victory on 4 August 1968, driven by Per Brandström. In 1968, the T70’s first American race was the SCCA National in Kent, Washington, with Ed Leslie behind the wheel. The car would compete in three other SCCA races, failing to finish due to mechanical issues.In 1972 the Lola was sold to Ron Southern and fielded in a three-hour endurance race at Laguna Seca, retiring due to losing the gearbox drain plug. Later that year, Southern raced at a SCCA National Race, taking second place. Barry Blackmore purchased the car in 1985, rebodying it to a Mk IIIB coupe. In 1989, Blackmore sold the car to Monte Shallet. Shallet received an invitation to race at the 1989 GT40 Reunion at Watkins Glen. The car was driven to victory by Monte Shallet and Mark Simpson as number "77" as they competed against ten Ford GT40s. SL73/111 today is presented in red, the colour it sported when first driven by Rosqvist, but has the addition of a central white stripe. The T70 is powered by a Chevrolet small-block V-8 fuelled by four Weber 48 IDAs. It retains the five-speed Hewland L.G. 600 transaxle gearbox. 

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1963 Ferrari 250 GTO

1963 Ferrari 250 GTO Driven by Nick Mason : “When I paid £35,000 for the 250 GTO in 1977, I felt stupid to be spending so much — I didn’t think it would be worth £30m in 2016.” This is how Pink Floyd drummer commented on how his wise purchase might sound “silly” back in the late 70s. Furthermore, in 2018 the Ferrari 250 GTO became the most expensive car in the world, with a sold price of $70 million. This far outshines the most expensive Mustang in the world, a 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R driven by Grand National British racer Ken Miles when he won his SCCA race in 1965. The 250 GTO was intended as a Group 3 GT racer, with only 36 units produced. It has a 2,953-cc V12 engine putting out 296 hp at 7,500 rpm and 217 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm. With such engine specs and its light curb weight of 2,000-lb, it could go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and reach the top speed of 174 mph.

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1955 Lotus IX, S/N 089

This Lotus IX, one of approximately twenty five built and the eighty ninth Lotus built overall, was delivered to Len Bastrup of Wilton, CT during June 1955. Over the next five years Bastrup had substantial success with the car even as it was later succeeded by new models.

For its first race Bastrup took the car to the SCCA National at Beverly Farms, MA and won two events over the weekend. For its second race weekend Bastrup brought the car to Thompson for the first time to compete in the Labor Day SCCA National. Bastrup again finished first and broke the existing class lap record by an impressive two seconds. Over the next four year the car had approximately thirty outings with roughly half of these at THompson. During this period, it also won races at Watkins Glen, Montgomery and Lime Rock Part including a victory on the opening day at Lime Rock in 1957. While the car won a number of races at Thompson, including its last race in Bastrup's hands in 1959, not every day was a success. While running near the front at the 1956 National Bastrup rolled the car in the downhill section. The damage was not too severe and they were back a month later to achieve a second in class. Source: A sign at Thompson Motor Speedway, June 2014.

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Thanks to Daniel Penovich @osprey3171955 for bringing this Garnet Red 1969 Camaro Z/28 for MCACN 2024. The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 was a race car that was designed for the SCCA Trans Am series and could also be driven on the street. It was a popular option and had many notable features, and a true Muscle Car, come see it at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center Nov 23 & 24, 2024. www.mcacn.com/tickets

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The way in which of the FiST: The SCCA RallyCross National Championships

The way in which of the FiST: The SCCA RallyCross National Championships

We began our journey along with The Way of the FiST series in October of 2019 with the purchase of a brand new 2019 Ford Fiesta ST . Our plan has been to develop the car, run some events, and eventually enter the 2020 SCCA TireRack Solo National Championships in September of 2020 to become held in Lincoln, Nebraska. That will timeline gave us almost annually to modify the car, test parts, and…

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 W SERIES 2021 DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS: #37 Sabré Cook

Born 21 May 1994 in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA, Sabré began karting at the age of 8. She’s a champion in several US karting championships and became the first female to Qualify for a KZ World Championship Main Event in 2015. Sabré feels like she was destined for racing with her father racing motocross and supercross as well as building the family’s very own circuit. After winning the Infiniti Engineering Academy program for the United States in 2018, she worked with the Renault Formula One organization. She dreams of becoming a head F1 race engineer and racing in IndyCar. She won the W Series Striving Forward Award for Most Passes during the 2019 Season. 

“I want the attention to be on how I drive, not what gender I am or how I look. Being in the zone in a car on the track is definitely a unique feeling.”

Previous/Other Series: SCCA National Championship Runoffs, US F4, U.S. F2000, Indy Pro 2000, Mazda MX-5 Cup (Current), Porsche Carrera Cup NA (Current)

Achievements:

2018 U.S. F2000 Several Point Finishes

2019 Indy Pro 2000 Several Point Finishes

Links:

Twitter

Instagram

Official Website

W Series Driver Page

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#Nixon50 #OTD 9/21/1971 President Nixon viewed an exhibition of race cars displayed on the White House South Grounds. He was accompanied by race car driver Mario Andretti, winner of the 1969 Indianapolis 500 and member of the President's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. The four cars that represented the United States Auto Club (USAC), National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), and Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) were: Mario Andretti's IndyCar, Richard Petty's Plymouth Road Runner, Jim Lee's "Great Expectations II" dragster, and Jackie Stewart's Can-Am Lola. A reception in the State Room followed. (Images: WHPO-7324-08, 7325-13, 7326-17A)

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Today we received a great story by Derek Meluzio, about his passion for Porsche and his very special 996 Turbo, modified by RUF! : © Photos & Text: Derek Meluzio #911LegendsNeverDie #911LND ________ PART 1: I am a long time Porsche 911 enthusiast and a short time 911 owner. Today I’m 43 years old now and I grew up in the back seat of my dad's yellow 1973 911T. He bought it right around when I was born. I grew up with that car in the garage and often times I was out there with him while he worked on it. He was a very active PCA member back then and was a very active and successful autocrosser. I attended the autocrosses with him and my sister and I road in the back with he and my mom when they did TSD road rallies. My father also owned a very beautiful 930 Turbo when I was a bit older and we shared some similar stories with that car but the 1973 911T.... the sights the sounds the smell... it was what made me fall in love with Porsche. In the late 1980's after graduating from autocrosses, driving schools, etc my dad bought one of the Al Holbert assembled factory 924 d-production racecars and he campaigned it is SCCA and NASPORT. He was lucky enough to have lots of success with the car winning many SCCA National events, the NASPORT championship and finished on the podium at the Valvoline Runoffs. In 1989 he finished 15th in the Porsche Cup USA and in 1991 he finished 9th in the Porsche World Cup. Prior to that he purchased (unrestored at the time, and took years and years from Dennis Frick and his restoration facility) and then restored Porsche 901 prototype 13327 "Barbarossa" the oldest living 911. Once it was completed it was at the Porsche North America display at the New York Auto Show, usd by Porsche for press events, attended a handful of Porsche Parades (Cincinatti, Lake Placid, Hershey). By then I was older and active at the races with him and very active at home with detailing and working on the cars. : ›› Scroll down for Part 2! https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NNf9lgp2i/?igshid=yg3y1h71m022

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This is how you get involved in racing!

We get asked all the time “How do I get involved in racing?”, the answer is always different depending on what someone’s budget is. If you have money it’s easy, you spend money and go race. But if you don’t have much money or for that matter you are flat broke it is still very easy to get involved in racing. This is how you do it!

Every race at every race track in the World has a staff of volunteers that make the racing happen, these volunteers are really the life blood of any track and any race. They work in race control, tech, grid, timing & scoring, they work flag stations in the corners, they drive the pace car and just about any other job needed to make a race happen.

okay, yes, I said volunteer which means you don’t get paid to do it but do not let that discourage you, there are plenty of perks!

- The first one is obvious, you are at the track and you are in the middle of the action. - You get your meals for free. - You are treated as royalty as everyone knows that because of you, they are racing and they are safe. - SWAG (Stuff We All get) is flowed to volunteer workers at an almost repulsive rate; T-shirts, clothing, stickers, lanyards, patches, memorabilia, etc. every race weekend. - Lunch laps, almost every race weekend takes a break for lunch, during this time the track is open for lunch laps where you get to take your own car or ride with a racer around the track for a few laps at controlled speed. - Parties! Every night in the paddock there is more than one party, it’s kind of like a movie where people bounce from one house to the other having fun but it’s from paddock space to paddock space. Remember point number 3 above? Being treated like royalty. This is where that royalty really shines. Volunteers are always hooked up in the biggest ways, free drinks, free food, free everything. Many teams, ours included came from very humble beginnings, working corner stations and all that, we know the time and effort it takes so teams go to great lengths to thank volunteers with big gift packages and stuff like that. - Race car parts. Not everyone will find this appealing or care but when you work on the track (corner workers, grid, tech) you are always getting random car parts left with you. It could be a fender broke off during a race, it could be a wheel and tire that has come off a car or just about anything else and racers rarely ever want that stuff back. There are two ways you can use that stuff; decorate your house with it or sell it online for others to use as decorations in their house. - Working on a race track gives you the best seat in the house, you are right there as the action happens. Taking photos and shooting video is very easy and accessible. This can lead into working all sorts of ways in the racing World. - This last perk does not apply to all racing series/organizations, but the cool ones like NASA and others do it. For the time you work you earn credit, that credit is used for track day, school and racing entry fees. Meaning that you work a couple of weekends and then you get to run the next event for free.

Now you’ve read this whole thing and it’s not what you meant about how do you get involved in racing but do not dismiss it, everyone has to start somewhere. There are many pro drivers that got their start this way, there are a few team owners that got started this way, there are race photographers that started shooting racing as they worked corner stations. Almost anyone who has been in racing has worked as a volunteer unless they have a lot of money. So how do you make it happen? Contact the region of NASA (National Auto Sport), SCCA, Porsche Club, BMW Club, rally organization, race club/organization, race track and tell them that you want to be a volunteer at the races. It is really that easy!

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1966 Chevrolet Yenko Stinger – America’s Answer To The Porsche 911

The Yenko Stinger was developed by Don Yenko, a former race car driver and worthy rival of his on-track nemesis – Carroll Shelby. Both men started out as racing drivers before moving into performance car production, Yenko did this before Shelby, starting his first performance garage in 1957.

Despite this head start, Don wouldn’t release he own branded car until a little after Carroll – specifically to take him on in SCCA competition where Shelby’s new GT350 was a dominant force.

While the Corvair may seem like an unusual choice to take on Shelby’s Mustangs it did actually make a lot of sense. The Corvair’s name was a portmanteau of Corvette and Bel Air, it was lightweight, it had independent suspension on all four corners, and a rear weight bias that drivers of Porsche 911s have taken advantage of for decades.

Whereas the first generation Chevrolet Corvair had developed a nasty reputation for “tuck-under” due to its swing-axle rear suspension design the newer second generation car featured completely redesigned suspension that eliminated this risk. That said, many have argued for decades now that the tuck-under issue was overblown, and it was no more a risk on a Corvair than it was on a Porsche 356 or a Volkswagen Beetle.

It would be this second generation Corvair that Don Yenko would focus his attention on, specifically the Corvair Corsa model with its 140 bhp engine featuring four single barrel downdraft carburetors, larger valves, and a dual exhaust system.

Yenko wanted to compete in the SCCA Class D production class, in order to qualify he removed the rear seats and built 100 Yenko Stingers for homologation purposes. The Yenko Stinger was built in a few variations with engine output varying between 160 bhp, 190 bhp, 220 bhp, or 240 bhp thanks to a series of engine improvements.

Cars were also fitted with oil coolers, 4-speed manual transmission, a quicker steering ratio, Positraction limited-slip differentials, heavy duty suspension, and the first dual circuit braking system ever fitted to a Chevrolet.

Yenko Stingers first appeared on track in early 1966, the cars quickly found their feet with Jerry Thompson winning Central Division Championship (and fifth in the 1966 Nationals), the Northeast Division Championship was won by Dick Thompson, the Central Division Championship was won by Jim Spencer and Dino Milani took second place.

In a surprising move that significantly limited Yenkos options, Chevrolet discontinued the Corvair Corsa the following year. Don turned his attention to the new Chevrolet Camaro and the Yenko Stingers became an interesting historical “what if”, people have wondered for decades what might have been if the Corvair had been given proper time for further development.

The 1966 Chevrolet Yenko Stinger you see here was raced on the SCCA circuit from the 1960s through into the 1970s, becoming one of the most competitively successful Yenko Stingers of all time. It would later spend over 15 years in the personal collection of actor Tim Allen who had the engine and transmission rebuilt by Yenko Stinger mechanic Warren Dernoshek.

The car is currently configured for vintage motorsport competition, some have called the Yenko Stinger “America’s Porsche 911” and although it’s an apt description I can’t help but think the Stinger is entirely its own unique animal.

If you’d like to read more about this car you can click here to visit the listing on Mecum.

Images courtesy of Mecum

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Carroll Shelby - SCCA ( Sports Car Club of America ) National Champion 1956

Advertising Castrol Oil used in his race car.

Carroll Shelby – Carroll was born in 1923 in East Texas; his health issues first became evident at 7 years old. He graduated from high school in 1940 and was going to study aeronautical engineering at Georgia School of Technology. He never got there. The war came and he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and became a sergeant flight instructor and test pilot.

In 1952 his first automotive competition was in a 1931 Ford Model A flathead on a dragstrip. He advanced in 52 to a Cadillac Allard and probably won 9 of 9 races. In 1954 Donald Healey sent him to Bonneville with a Healey 1000S and they set numerous world records in speed. He went to Le Mans in an Aston Martin. In 1956 and 1957 he was on the cover of Sports Illustrated as “Driver of the Year”. It was 1956 when he won his first SCCA Championship and 1957 he won 19 consecutive SCCA races. In 58 and 59, he ran Formula 1 and he won Le Mans. In 1960 he ran his last race. That began the era of big horsepower with inspired engineering. He had an aura about him that made him bigger than life.

Shelby’s story showed us that you can go all the way to the top.

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From May 30th-June 2nd I had the opportunity to experience something that I had only dreamed about. On those days the inaugural Sonoma Speed Festival came to life with cars and people that have made history. Held at the historic Sonoma Racetrack (aka. Sears Point) we all gathered to see, hear and experience things that many of us had only seen in videos. I was blessed to be able to attend this event and capture some memories on film. I will be sharing these images over the next few months as time allows. . . This woman is Lyn St. James. Every time I walked by her she had such a beautiful smile on her face I had to stop and capture the moment. Little did I know of her history and the importance of her amazing career. She has raced the Indianapolis 500, held 31 international and national closed circuit speed records, has two 24 Hours of Daytona wins, raced in 53 SCCA Trans-Am races with 7 Top-5 finishes and on and on and on. Suffice it to say, she is an incredibly accomplished driver and has contributed greatly helping to create opportunities for women in a sport that for so long had been boys only. Much respect Ms. St. James. Thank you for sharing this moment with me. . . #sonomaspeedfestival #heros #racing #racingculture #sonomaspeedway #sonoma #california #racedriver #portrait #film #analog #mediumformat #blackandwhite #lynstjames #scottphotoco #stories #history #lifeinthefastlane #beautifullyhuman #kodak #timeless www.ScottPhoto.co (not .com) (at Sonoma Raceway) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJriwUHrF1/?igshid=1byuvypzsnnr0

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1979 Datsun 280ZX Race Car

1979 SCCA C Production National Champion

Driven by Paul Newman for Bob Sharp Racing

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Thank you everybody for the birthday wishes! I gave myself a birthday present today by winning a race and clinching the American Auto-X Series 2022 Street-4 Class Championship. Even with three events left for the season I have enough points to cover after today’s victory. Great event, awesome super fast course and I beat the brand new Integra A-Spec (first one I’ve seen at a race). So, 2022 has been good: SCCA H-Street National Tour Points Champion & AAS Street-4 Regional Champion. We’re gonna have to expand the trophy case at DNN Motorsports! (at NASA Crows Landing Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci5yJj6Pbk2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Giant Indoor Dragfest From York US30 You Missed!

If you live in the Northeast, in the winter months there isn’t much car related activity taking place. There also isn’t any racing going on, so it’s the perfect time of the year to get a bunch of racecars and customs together and have a show. That’s exactly what the folks at Motorama Productions have done. They’ve taken over the York US30 Nostalgic Nationals that took place for the first 16 years at various venues in the York, PA area during July and moved it to the middle of January at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and renamed it the Indoor National Dragfest. This shift to a winter schedule was a calculated move to allow the guys who are busy during the summer months running at the track to show their racecars. It was a gamble that proved to be a solid home run for the organizers. Turnout for the event was better than expected on both the spectator and participant side. Cars from the legendary Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins were on display as well as a rear-engined Chevelle that graced the pages of Car Craft in 1966. Mixed in with these high-profile cars were also many current racecars, vintage rods from the ’50s, and a variety of show cars. Check out the huge gallery from the show that we’ve put together and mark your calendars because next year’s edition with take place on Jan. 11 and 12, 2020!

A racing oriented show in central PA wouldn’t be complete without a “Grumpy Jenkins” car. On display was the original “Grumpy’s Toy” IV. Along with the car, there was also Jenkins-related memorabilia.

  The recently restored Gratiot Auto Supply 1966 Chevelle Funny Car known as Chevoom owned by Ken Bigham was at the show. This revolutionary rear-engine Hemi-powered racecar was a Ridler Award winner in 1966 and was also featured in the pages of Car Craft that same year.

This Chevy II fastback, also owned by Ken Bigham, has been stashed away for the last four decades in a barn and displayed at the show. It is believed that this is one of four cars built by Bill Thomas Race Cars to run in the SCCA B/Production class in 1964.

Bill Dissinger was one of many local racers who had their cars on display. He raced this 1963 Chevy II weekly at York US 30 in Pro ET with a 327 small-block and a 4-speed from 1976 to 1979 when the track closed down.  It now wears a 427 LS with Mamo Motorsports heads, MSD intake, CK Performance 2004R transmission, and a narrowed 12-bolt posi with 3.90:1 gears.

Jerome Campbell’s 1962 Ford Galaxie was another local car that has seen plenty of track action in the last few decades. Jerome told us that from 1972 to 1974 it was daily transportation and on the weekends it was raced. When stuff broke, it had to be fixed by Monday morning for him to go to work!

History isn’t always made with big cubes. Currently owned by Rick Tygett, this little Pinto was built and driven by legendary drag racer Buddy Ingersoll. In 1977 it won the NHRA Modified Eliminator Championship.

This 1968 Dodge Dart is a fresh restoration by Kohr’s Kustoms in Myerstown, PA. It is one of six factory-built 440 Darts and was campaigned by Charlie Allen in the late 1960s. Kyle Kohr will be racing this car with a 383 in F/SA once it is completed.

Jef Fern and his Camaro added some Pro Street flavor to the show. Built at home in a two-car garage, it can go head-to-head with any big-buck build at any show.

Dennis Sneath and Duane Mellinger often display both of their Yenko-flavored Camaros together as a tribute to the York 30 track.

The English Brothers had a pair of cars on display. The 1957 MGA is powered by a 421 cubic-inch Chevy engine, Powerglide transmission, and narrowed Ford 9-inch rear, while the 1950 Jaguar XK120 has very similar setup with a 584ci big-block Chevy, Powerglide transmission, and narrowed Ford 9-inch rear.

This 1961 Corvette named Buckshot was driven by Larry Lombardo to a NHRA National Championship in 1968. Larry would go on to become “Grumpy” Jenkins full-time driver in later years.

This 1976 Pro Stock Vega (with a “for sale” sign) has been painted up as “Grumpy’s Toy” XI, however the details on the car led us to believe that it is a tribute. This Vega, according to the information listed, was originally driven by Bill Kukla. This car appears to be his 1976 Vega called Great American Dream Machine, with a repaint.

This 1963 Pontiac Tempest, owned by Jim Stuempfle, was a 1963 NHRA National record holder in the A/FX class. This car was originally campaigned by Union Park Pontiac in Wilmington, DE and was driven by Harold Ramsey. It has been restored to represent how it looked in 1963.

  Official show website: https://www.yorkus30.com/

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Mike Cope Racing has Mixed Results at Roval

From top 10’s to DNS’s, MCR faced it all in Charlotte

Charlotte, NC (March 20, 2022)— The Charlotte Roval saw ups and downs for the Mike Cope Racing team. From a top 10 finish to a DNS, the results didn’t reflect the potential of these Cope Cars. At the end of the day, the drivers earned valuable seat time with all cars in one piece as we head to Road Atlanta in just a few days.

Darin Mock in the #51 AAN Adjusters Ford Mustang was the top finisher under the Mike Cope Racing banner. Starting P14, Mock showed consistency throughout the race moving up steadily as the laps clicked by. The Charlotte Roval is Mock’s home track and coming home P10 in front of friends and family made for icing on the cake of a great weekend and solid points run.

Matt Parent started P26 and gained the most spots of all the drivers under the tent. After a first lap spin following contact with teammate Ty Young, Parent’s #14 Venture General Contracting Mustang collected himself and his car to come back to a P17 finish.

Keith Prociuk’s #9 HP Tuners Ford Mustang ended the day P18, directly behind teammate Matt Parent. Prociuk encountered issues with his steering rack coming loose. Unfortunate circumstance as Prociuk had a fast race car with top 10 potential.

Championship contender, Thomas Merrill took the #26 Bridgehaul/HP Tuners Ford Mustang from P6 to P3 before running over debris which knocked a brake line loose. Merrill, with podium potential, ended the day P20.

Ty Young qualified P25 in his #22 Ty J. Young Wealth Management Ford Mustang, but first lap contact with teammate, Matt Parent, damaged the radiator and ended his day early. Young came home P28.

Jim Gallaugher suffered an eye injury during practice on Friday sending him to the infield care center. Unfortunately, the #16 Waypointe Ventures Ford Mustang had to sit out the race event to allow for some healing. Gallaugher took on the role as team cheerleader for the remainder of the event and hopes to be completely healed in time for Road Atlanta in just a few days.

Despite the roller coaster ride that was the Charlotte Roval, the MCR team gained valuable seat time and are taking all cars in one piece to Round 3 at Road Atlanta.

The Trans Am presented by Pirelli TA2 series rolls straight to Road Atlanta this weekend with load in scheduled for Wednesday, March 23rd. Two test sessions are scheduled for Thursday, March 24th. The weekend officially kicks off on Friday, March 25th with practice and qualifying. The main event will be Saturday, March 26th at 1:00pm EST. Watch for FREE as Trans Am streams LIVE on YouTube. Subscribe to www.youtube.com/thetransamseries or www.youtube.com/speedtourtv to cheer on the Mike Cope Racing team and ALL of the Cope Race Cars in the field!

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About Mike Cope Racing Enterprises, Inc: 

Perhaps no other team has worked so diligently to achieve success over the course of 30 years as MCRE. Over the years, they have successfully launched corporate sponsorships in national series, developed short track and SCCA Road race champions and mentored young upcoming drivers. Lead by Mike Cope, he brings the same enthusiasm, dedication and knowledge to his race team that made him victorious in his own racing career.MCRE offers a variety of services for drivers interested in the Trans Am Series’ TA2 program, including custom builds, arrive and drive programs, maintenance programs, consulting, driver mentoring, set-up and shock dyno.  Mike Cope Racing Enterprises is based in Clearwater, Florida.  Learn more at www.mikecoperacecars.com. 

Mike Cope Racing Enterprises partners include:  Koury Engines, Keyser Manufacturing, FiveStar Race Car Bodies, Wilwood Brakes, Bassett Wheels, Penske Racing Shocks, Integra Racing Shocks, and Tilton.

Parties interested in the 2022 MCRE “Arrive and Drive” Program in TA2, or would like to purchase a Cope Race Cars Chassis can contact the team office at 727-201-8910 or email megan@mikecoperacecars.com