Redman, Hobbs, Andretti, Posey, Follmer, Sell, Lunger, Donohue driving Lolas, McLarens, McKees, Shadows, Eagles, Lotus, Surtees were some of the F5000 stars in the SCCA and later the SCCA/USAC F 5000 series of 1968 through 1976. They raced on the great road racing circuits of North America in front of enthusiastic crowds
It was a time of great pro SCCA series: Can-Am, Trans-Am, F5000. They all attracted great teams. Formula 5000 had outstanding teams from Dan Gurney’s All American Racers, Jim Hall, Carl Haas, James Garner and Roger Penske
This was a world class pro series with excitement, drama, great racing, great cars, top circuits and legendary drivers. The whole story is well told in this don’t miss large format, hard cover book of 224 pages and over 100 images from Racemaker Press
The book is available from auto book retailers or from the publisher, www.racemaker.com, Phone 617-723-6533 (MA)
This vintage racing weekend attracts RMVR’s largest entry to support The Morgan Adams Foundation charity. The weekend starts with Test and Tune on Friday and continues with liberal practice and race sessions Saturday and Sunday. RMVR has many programs for attendees to contribute to this good cause.
For full details visit: www.rmvr.com
All VRG classes will be in action on this special weekend. The Pittsburgh International Race Complex has a 2.8 mile, 19 turn road racing circuit. Over 250 vintage racers are expected to enjoy this weekend on this first-class road racing circuit.
Corvette is the honored marque at this vintage racing weekend and a Corvette vs Viper race will be featured. Corvette is also the marque for all of the following week’s special motorsports events leading to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix July 23-25 in Schenley Park.
Info: www.vrgonline.org Phone 720-722-3874
This annual vintage and historic event includes Thursday, Friday practice followed by Saturday and Sunday races. There is a Friday evening race car concours in the town of Elkhart Lake and a Saturday evening sports car concours in town. This is a full spectator event this year. I
Info: www.roadamerica.com or 800-365-7223
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