If you are a real fan of old classic race cars, you definitely know event will take place in May. Car fans have been waiting for spring passionately because they know that the Spring Classic show will take place on May 18-20. The Spring Classic is a vintage vehicle race that gathers the most amazing and incredible vintage vehicle from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Many Americans and Canadians will come to Laguna Seca to see the show. If you want to be one of them, do not miss the chance to buy a ticket. The tickets for the event have been available since autumn.
The show will combine two incredible venues featuring motorcycle racing and displaying old vehicle. The event will cover the Historic Motorcycle Exhibitions. The exhibition will present a bigger number of nice bikes in comparison to 2017. The Historic Motorcycle area will become the place for displaying old moto signs and old memorable stuff related to racing. It will also include awards for best display bike and best race bike.
A little bit of history
The story of the Spring Classic began in 2013. From the very beginning it was is a vintage vehicle race that gathered the best sample of race vehicle. Only vintage cars older than 20 years can participate in the show. The program also includes different venues related to motorsport and its history. The organizers of the event prepare routes, considering the condition of the roads of the selected location. All participants are provided with Route Book that has information on all routs for the whole event. However, if participant want to deviate from the routs or schedule, they are free to do so.
Mazda Laguna Seca - best place for the venue
This spring the event will take place at Mazda Laguna Seca. Monterey would be different without Mazda Laguna Seca that is used as the best place for numerous events, including sport shows and camping. Mazda Laguna Seca does not use investment capital to improve its facility. Everything is done at the cost of those, who benefit from improving local facilities. Thus, the place is the best place to organize the Classic Spring show – the vintage car weekend – and invite real car fans.
Be ready to see the best participants
The best opportunity to see old and unique race vehicles is to visit the Spring Classic at weekend. One of the most interesting participants is 1966-1972 Trans-Am 2.5 Liter. The Trans-Am Series was designed in 1966 by the Sports Car Club of America. The company was also known as the “Trans-American Sedan Championship”. With time the series changed name several times. Some names were somehow connected with sponsors, some – not. It is worth noting that in 2017 one of the most well-known and reputable tyre brands Pirelli became exclusive supplier of Trans Am Series. The tyre manufacturer also became racing sponsor. Change to Pirelli P Zero tyres has beneficially influenced speeds and lap times. Among other race groups that will take part in the show, you can see Formula Atlantic, Formula B and Formula C, Stock cars, Formula Ford, Can-AM, etc.
Surprise of the day – Nitro revival
It should have been a surprise but it was so hard to keep it as a secret. Nitro Revival is one of the most awaited parts of the event. Visitors will have a great opportunity to see a great number of vintage vehicles and renewed nitromethane-powered drag vehicles. Moreover, many prominent racers will come to event to make it brighter and memorable for the visitors. Nitro Revival will take place at the second day of the event – May 19. It will ensure interesting activities, including sport activities and exhibitions. Racers say that the show brings to life the best days of fuel dragsters with frog engines. This is where the history is back to life in restored vehicles that look like brand new. Looks like a unique re-union of different race vehicles.
Visitors might even get a chance to sit in one of those cars or take a picture with a race legend. Nitro Revival is great opportunity to see a huge number of classic street rods and hot rods. Organizers say they have prepared something special for people visiting the show. To be more precise, the Saturday event will end up with mass fire-up. Just imagine the roaring sounds of classic drag vehicles. This is the sound that could be heard everywhere in the hills of the picturesque Monterey Peninsula.
The producer of Nitro Revival show is convinced that Nitro Revival is a non-traditional car show. Unique vehicles are gathered from all over America and Canada to mark the day with drag racing. Considering facilities of Laguna Seca, it is the best place to organize Nitro Revival. There is no need to say that the event will add a special race element to Spring Classic show in general. The history of drag racing is rich and vivid. There are many things and events to revive in the memory of people in order to remind how it was back then. No doubt that Monterey is one of the best destinations to do it.
You are invited to become a part of Nitro Revival – the even that might become a considerable page in the history of the Spring Classic. The 11 run groups of around 200 historically-correct sports and race cars that will race on the 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course during the Spring Classic range from 1966-74 Can-Am to 1974-94 Stock Cars to Historic Motorcycle exhibitions. Those, who have deep interest in old vehicles, sport activities and fun should join a weekend event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The Spring Classic will have a lot to offer to absolutely different age groups of visitors. Three days of active program will make your weekend energetic and Make sure you have a ticket not to miss the event.