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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., July 22, 2013 – The HAWK with Brian Redman concluded yesterday at Road America after three days of 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 Brian Redman, it is “one of the top events of its kind in the world.”
Granted, that is a substantial claim coming from a man who has seemingly done it all in racing, including winning several times in the 1970’s, the Formula 5000 championship three consecutive times, the 12 Hours of Sebring twice and the Targa Florio.
“It’s the combination of the revered Road America circuit, a gorgeous backdrop with the village of Elkhart Lake for the Friday and Saturday Nationwide Insurance Concours d’Elegance, the beautiful mid-summer Wisconsin weather, as well as the enthusiastic crowds and tremendous entry of cars,” said Redman, who enjoyed in the revelry and camaraderie during the winner’s circle celebrations.
As Redman stated, the cars, mostly driven by gentlemen drivers who are undeniably passionate about their sport – were the main attraction. Of 450 entrants, several were Corvettes, which was this year’s featured marque. 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 2 – Vintage Production Cars, Sedans, Select Sports Racers (Through 1972)
Denny Wilson, Washington, Mo., ’62 Lotus
Michael Besic, Glen Ellyn, Ill., ’69 Alfa Romeo
Mike Pranka, St. Louis, ’67 Alfa Romeo
Group 9 – Modern Formula One, Indy Cars, WSP/GTP/LMP
Brian French, Sheboygan, Wis., ’97 Benetton
Craig Bennett, Hodgkins, Ill., ’97 Williams
Dan Mershon, ’97 Lola
Group 1 – Historic Can-Am
Craig Bennett, Milford, Mich., ’74 Shadow
Jim Pace, Clearwater, Fla., ’68 McLaren
Roger Williams, San Diego, ’71 McLaren
Group 4 – Classic Monoposto Formula Cars through 1972 with treaded tires
Bruce Hamilton, Monkton, Md.,’70 Brabham
Rick Balsley, Naples, Fla., ’69 Brabham
Joel Quadracci, Hartland, Wis., ’69 Brabham
Group 11 – Historic Grand Prix, Formula 5000
Paul Wilson, Long Beach, Calif., ’73 March 73
Rick Parsons, Huntley, Ill., ’76 Lola
James King, Telluride, Colo., ’76
Group 7 – 60th Anniversary of Chevrolet Corvette Feature Race
David Roberts, Charlotte N.C., ’06 Chevrolet Corvette
George Krass, Plainfield, Ill., ’03 Chevrolet Corvette
Jody O’Donnell, Dallas, ’69 Chevrolet Corvette
Group 5 – Historic Formula / Sports Racing, F 70, F 5000, FIA Prototypes, post 1974 Can-Am
Danny Baker, ’79 Renault
Randy Johnson, Dallas, ’75 Lola
Theo Bean, Norcross, Ga., ’76 Lola
Group 8 – Historic Medium Displacement Production Cars & Sedans
Todd Treffert, Sarasota, Fla., ’73 Porsche 911 RS
David MacNeil, Hinsdale, Ill., ’93 Porsche 964
Tom Martin, Austin, Texas, ’89 BMW M3
Group 6 – Big-Bore Production Cars / Sedans (through 1975) on approved tires
Brian Kennedy, Cannon Falls, Minn., ’66 Ford Shelby GT350
Pete Stolz, Manitowoc, Wis., ’73 Porsche 911
Michael Kehoe, Brookfield, Wis., ’72 Chevrolet Corvette
Group 3 – Vintage Sports Racing Cars (through 1960) Production cars (through 1964) on approved tires
Bob Bramage, Junction City, Kan., ’64 Ginetta G4
John Daniels, Minneapolis, ’65 Sunbeam Tiger
Lorrie-Ann Fisher, Crystal Lake, Ill., ’54 Lincoln Capri
Group 10 Modern GT, Trans-Am, Production Cars (1973 through present)
James Stanislaw, Granite Falls, N.C., ’02 Porsche 996
Brian Petty, Winfield, Kan., ’74 Porsche RSR
Guy Dirkin, Oak Park, Ill., ’89 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Next up at Road America:
August 1- 4 the Ferrari Club of America is returning to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin and Road America to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with the 2013 International Meet. The club will honor it heritage as the oldest recognized and, by magnitudes, the largest Ferrari club in the world with over 5,200 members from across all of Canada and the US.
One of the biggest racing events in Wisconsin returns August 8-11 as the Grand-Am Rolex Series and the American Le Mans series (ALMS) bring in some of the top racers in the world to tackle America’s National Park of Speed. Starting in 2014, the Grand-Am Rolex Series and American Le Mans Series merger will be complete to form United Sports Car Racing. While the two series won’t be racing together this year, the doubleheader weekend will be the first glimpse of the two series’ together on the same track, which is yet another reason to see it all up close and personal.
About Road America: Established in 1955 as the first permanent road racing course in the United States, Road America is located midway between Milwaukee and Green Bay in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The world’s best racers have competed at this legendary four-mile, 14-turn road circuit for over 55 years. The 640-acre, park-like grounds offer amazing viewing opportunities, fantastic concessions and high-speed excitement to hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. In addition to public race weekends, Road America offers a variety of group event programs, the Blain’s Farm & Fleet Motorplex for karting and supermoto, and the Road America Motorcycle and Advanced Driving Schools. For more information, visit www.roadamerica.com Follow Road America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RoadAmerica and on Twitter: @roadamerica or call 800-365 7223.
