Brian Redman/Kohler Vintage Races

[rjbh20]

Coming up in mid-July at Road America. I've never been and the program has looked interesting in the past. I recall that a large collection of vintage Trans Am cars got wadded up in a starting line wreck awhile ago, so hopefully some better judgment now prevails.

Any opinions pro/con? How does it compare to Monterey or Goodwood in terms of the caliber and depth of the field?

[Blas]

This event is fantastic. Draws cars from bot coasts along with the midwest...Bring your camera and walking shoes...Great food too...

[Steve Cassani]

A great way to spend several days, looking, listening and eating brats! The atmosphere is relaxed. You're welcome to peer, talk with the owners and drivers and be a part of the event. I go every other year, alternating with the SOVERN event at Kent Washington next week.

Last year I lent a hand working on the GT40 campaigned by the Shelby Museum. The racing is not competitive, in keeping with an event that brings vintage cars back to the setting of the accomplishments that spark our interest. As with any vintage event, if you haven't a feel for the past the track time will not excite you. Watching Bill Murray hustle an ageing 65 Cobra ahead of a 71 Vette brought back emotions that would be eccentric save for a rivalry now thirty-seven years past. If that doesn't stir your interest look for something else.

[rjbh20]

Thanks for the feedback. I do Monterey every year and went to Lime Rock for the Labor Day vintage races a couple of years ago. Looks like the BRIC is worth a trip this year.