The WeatherTech International Challenge presented by HAWK performance vintage event with Brian Redman concluded Sunday 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, 64, 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 concourse 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 440 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 2 – Vintage Production Cars, Sedans, Small-Bore Sports Racing Cars
James Jackson, Edina Minn., 64 Porsche 356
Nick Clemence, Costa Mesa, Calif., 60 Porsche 356
George F. Balbach, Lake Bluff., Ill., 60 356
Group 9 – Modern Formula 1, Indy, Indy Lights, Modern GTP, WSC, LMP, Daytona Prototypes, Sports Racers
Robert Blain, Bonita Springs, Fla., 09 Oreca
Jack Donnelan, Chickasa, Okla., 07 Lola
Group 5a – Monoposto F70, Formula Cars
Robert Satake, Mill Valley, Calif., 82 Rait
James King, Telluride, Colo., 72 McLaren
Kyle Buxton, Trabuco Canyon, Calif., 77 March
Group 3a and 3b – Vintage Sports Racers/Modified/USRRC/Vintage Big Bore Production
Mike Besic, Sugar Grove, Ill., 64 LaBoa MkII
Evan Pecore, Manitowoc, Wis., 66 Ford Mustang
Bill Treffert, Naples, Fla., 60 Chevy Corvette
Group 5b – Historic Sports Racing Cars
Steve Forrer, Fox Point, Wis., 85 Lola
Fritz Seidel, Milwaukee, Wis., 04 Carbir
Paul LaHaye, Marquette, Mich., 89 Lola
Group 12 – Pre-War, Select Post War
August Grasis, Weatherby Lake, Md., 33 Studebaker Indy Special
Brad Tank, Winnetka, Ill., 50 MGTD
Hugh Ruthven, Barrington, Ill., 59 Bandini
Group 4 – Monoposto Classic, Classic Formula, Super Vee, Formula Continental
Fletcher Belt, Bull Valley, Ill., 79 March
Steve Grundahl, Blue Mounds, Wis., 01 Mygale
Jim Victor, Davenport, Iowa., 70 Chevron
Group 7 – Formula 5000
Craig Bennett, Milford, Mich., 75 Shadow
Kirt Bennett, Clarkston, Mich., 74 Lola
Rick Parsons, Huntley, Ill., 76 Lola
Group 11 – Historic Trans-Am
Bill Ockerlund, Holland, Mich., 71 AMC Javelin
Karman Cusack, Conifer, Colo., 68 Ford Mustang
Drew Alcazar, Scottsdale, Ariz., 69 Ford Mustang
Group 1 – Historic Can-Am
Craig Bennett, Milford, Mich., 74 Shadow
Kirt Bennett, Clarkston, Mich., 73 Shadow
Warren Briggs, Stockbridge UK., 71 McLaren
Group 10 – Modern GT/Trans-Am/IMSA/NASCAR
Colin Comer, River Hills, Wis., 95 Mustang
Ron Malec, Moorsville, N.C., 95 Mustang
Gunner Pfrang, Appleton, Wis., 07 Corvette
Group 6, 10b – Historic Big-Bore Prod, Modern GTU/Cup/Challenge
Jody O’Donnell, Carrolton, Texas, 69 Corvette
Larry Ligas, Largo Fla., 61 Jaguar
Mike Donohue, Norman, Okla., 63 Corvette
Group 8, 3b – Historic/Post – Historic Production Sports Cars and Sedans
Frank Beck, Scottsdale, Ariz., 72 Porsche
George F. Balbach, Lake Bluff., Ill., 66 Porsche
Steve Grundahl, Blue Mounds, Wis., 72 Porsche
