VARAC Car Classes HISTORIC OPEN WHEEL GROUP 70+


This class is dominated by Formula Fords but also consists of Formula B/III/Vee and other single seat cars built to a recognized specifi cation and running on treaded tires. Class cut-off : December 31, 1972.Shown: 1970 Merlyn 17 Formula Ford


HISTORIC PRODUCTION SPORTS CAR


Group 70+ includes production based and purpose built race cars that were designed to race in successful series such as IMSA, TransAm, SCCA and CASC GT classes among others. An exciting mix of style and speed, the Group 70+ grids feature everything from ground pounding Corvettes and Mustangs to sophisticated 2.0L Sports Racers and Porsche 911s. Currently includes the 1973 to 1988 racing period. Shown: 1980 BMW M1


WINGS & SLICKS


Similar in defi nition to Vintage Production except to the end of 1972. Cars could be a Sprite/Midget, MGB, Lotus Elan, Shelby GT350, a sports car or a Trans-Am racing car. Class cut- off : December 31, 1972. Shown: 1972 MGB


HISTORIC SPORTS RACERS


Although not a Class itself, WIngs and Slicks cars come from diff erent Classes such as Historic Open Wheel, Historic Sports Racer or the Group 70+ cars - the diff erence is that they run on slicks and often have aerodynamic devices to assist with grip - as such, they handle diff erently to other cars and take corners on a diff erent line. Shown:1975 Lola T163


All photos by Bob Harrington


These once again are purpose-built racing cars, but dated past the Vintage cut-off . This class includes everything from home-builts of the period to manufactured marques like a Lotus 23 right-up to Can-Am cars. Class cut-off : December 31, 1972 Shown: 1966 Lola T70 Mk3B Spyder


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