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Old 15 Mar 2009, 22:01 (Ref:2416244)   #1
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[SCCA] Trans Am Round 1: Road ATL

i know there is very little hype, fanfare or interest, for that matter, in the rejuvenated TA series but i, for one, am going to support it in every way i can, regardless of what others think.

therefore, i felt the need to start this thread even though there is some "other race" the same weekend as the first (approximately) 100 mile race that i will be attending on Sunday, March 22nd. my hope is that someone who attends each race this will start a thread corresponding with the race, with as much info as can be provided, since there is very little out there now (no surprise).

however, for 25 or 35 bucks, it will be well worth the short drive over to the track on a warm spring day (hopefully) with a <small> cooler of cold ones.

latest "news":
http://www.sccatrans-am.com/?p=473

only event info so far:
http://www.atlantascca.org/club-raci...d-atlanta.html

i will try to provide some kinda of review with (someone else's) pictures afterwards, if anyone cares . just happy that race season is finally upon us.
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Old 16 Mar 2009, 19:05 (Ref:2416874)   #2
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entry list....

actually consists of some professionals, like Ave and Drissi in addition to series owner Pickett. don't recognize some of the others...might be club racers, but they will be there and i am happy that they are.

16 (preliminary) entries in all:
http://www.sccatrans-am.com/?cat=5

and is the Simon Gregg listed Peter's son???

also, a throw back or two in team owners such as Derhaag and Rocket Sports. no listing of car types, but i could guess at some.

starting to get a bit excited for my first race weekend...may even have to go up for practice and qualifying on Sat.
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Old 16 Mar 2009, 20:33 (Ref:2416943)   #3
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I don't think there will be Challengers, but IIRC the Rotary X-treme-team has a pretty insane Mazda RX-7, and I think Rocketsports will campaign their trusty Jaguars.
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I don't think there will be Challengers, but IIRC the Rotary X-treme-team has a pretty insane Mazda RX-7, and I think Rocketsports will campaign their trusty Jaguars.
after researching for entirely too long, i saw that there were going to no challengers entered with 3 Jags, 1/2 dozen or so 'vettes, a camaro or 2 and a Monte Carlo plus the Mazda, driven mostly by drivers with some sort of TA experience.

Tony Ave is listed on motorsportsreg.com as driving a 'stang in GT1 which is a bit confusing since the last time i saw him on the freshly paved RoadATL, he lapped the field in a Yellow 'vette.
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I'll most certainly be supporting the new series. Can't wait for Queen Victoria Day Weekend at Mosport.

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after researching for entirely too long, i saw that there were going to no challengers entered with 3 Jags, 1/2 dozen or so 'vettes, a camaro or 2 and a Monte Carlo plus the Mazda, driven mostly by drivers with some sort of TA experience.

Tony Ave is listed on motorsportsreg.com as driving a 'stang in GT1 which is a bit confusing since the last time i saw him on the freshly paved RoadATL, he lapped the field in a Yellow 'vette.
This may be, the first time in a loooong time, I attend multiple races at Road America.
I gotta see what they have under the hoods at the very least.
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Old 18 Mar 2009, 16:42 (Ref:2418411)   #8
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so we have Mosport and RoadAmerica covered for future threads.
thanks bob and chris and enjoy the races later this year.

entry list given earlier is a list of "some"...i reckon that some GT1 competitors may enter as well...not sure how this will work.
any SCCA insiders got anything to add?
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hmm might have to check them out when they come to the glen in july
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Anyone got pictures of the RX7?
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Anyone got pictures of the RX7?
i haven't found any but have not looked too hard....
love to see it myself...
we'll get some posted after the race.
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There ya go: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbonvou...7609065463160/

Not that is does remotely look like an RX-7, but I guess that's okay as there is a rotary engine somewhere under the bodywork...
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yeah, that'll do for an RX-7.
bet it's load, too.
thanks, speedy.
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Greg Pickett took home the victory in a Jag.......
http://www.sccatrans-am.com/?p=510

the race was good and beautiful weather....absolute perfect day to be at the racetrack.
hopefully, i can convince a couple others to share their pics in due time, of course.
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Just found this thought you guys might like it. http://axisofoversteer.blogspot.com/...ener-road.html Race report by Michael Skeen, in car video of the race from him, and finally photos from the race
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