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EVENT INFORMATION Brian Redman U.S. Formula 5000 and IMSA Camel GT Champion RoadAmerica.com 800-365-7223 [email protected] Shadow Tribute » Porsche Feature » Final Can-Am Celebration » Having the UOP Shadow 50 Anniversary serve as a feature for The WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman is a fitting tribute for one of racing's most iconic sports cars at America's greatest road course. Fans will have the rare opportunity to experience the iconic UOP Shadow as it has never been before, with a complete display of all Shadow cars. Watch them run, join the excitement and meet the team members, including 1974 Can-Am Champion and UOP Shadow driver, Jackie Oliver, who will be on hand to meet fans, sign autographs and share stories, making the 2020 event a can’t miss spectacle for any racing and Can-Am enthusiast. Shadows were developed at a company founded by Don Nichols in 1969 called Advanced Vehicle Systems. They were originally designed by Trevor Harris and entered under the Shadow Racing Inc. banner. The first Shadow, the Mk.I, was entered in the Can-Am series with George Follmer and Vic Elford behind the wheel. The Mk.1 featured an innovative design, using very FEATURES AND PADDOCK HIGHLIGHTS small wheels for low drag and although the car was quick, it was not the most reliable car in the field. New designs piloted by Jackie Oliver and Brian Photo Credit: Les Tension Photography Redman saw impressive results in the early 70’s before embarking into Formula 1 and prior to the Can-Am Series being shortened in 1974. Since its retirement from competition some Shadows remain and continue the legacy at vintage events such as the WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman as a testament to their impressive design and performance from the glorious Can-Am era. The sights, sounds and smells of rare and historically significant Porsche racing machines will make their return for The WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman at Road America. Competitors and fans will have the unique opportunity to catch all the action from these rare racers as they traverse through Turn 5, negotiate Canada Corner and barrel up the famed Front Straight to capture a bit of history as part of a special feature race on Sunday. Historic Can-Am Request for Entries NOW OPEN! Road America and the Historic Can-Am Association invites all Historic Can-Am cars to enter and enjoy the many unique owner/driver and crew benefits. After all, you are the stars of the weekend! The Historic Can-Am Features are presented by Victory Lane Magazine, sanctioned by the Historic Can-Am Association, and organized by Victory Lane Motorsports Marketing. **This is an opportunity to race in the True Spirit of Vintage Racing on the greatest Can-Am road circuit in North America. It is hands down the historic Can-Am racers favorite with its 4.048 mile length, three generous straights, the famous Carousel, medium speed turns, the undulating Thunder Valley, elevation changes and legendary history. Road America is an original Can-Am Series circuit. **All Can-Am Features are for Historic Can-Am only cars and their owner/drivers. **All Can-Am on-track sessions are your opportunity to enjoy what we all like best, practicing and racing solely with other Historic Can-Am cars. **2020 Saluting Original Series and Historic Can-Am Crews with awards and Sunday Podium. **No extra charge Thursday test session is included in the Can-Am entry to help those new to the track or a car or for extra reliability checks. *Cars running multiple classes must make Can-Am their primary entry to take advantage of this benefit. ** The Sunday afternoon 30-minute feature race festivities will start with all the pomp that accompanied the original series. The cars pre-grid 2 by 2 in the hot pits and the Canadian and United States National Anthems are performed to rev up the crowds and crews. The cars then take a pace lap followed by the big feature race. **Several drivers meetings are held beginning with a Friday meeting after the first practice to emphasize sportsmanlike racing, review on-track issues and introduce all drivers. Crews are invited. **A Can-Am all paved paddock with adjacent Historic Can-Am marquee. **Historic Can-Am hospitality marquee for hospitality and communications. **All drivers and crews are welcome Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all day beverage hospitality in the Can-Am tent. **Thursday evening welcome party thrown by the track for all drivers and crew. **Driver and Crew lunches Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Can-Am marquee. **Historic Can-Am event poster for owner / drivers. **Eligibility: All original Historic Can—Am cars that ran the original 1966-1974 series or those that could have qualified under period rules are invited. Period correct induction and ignition is required. No modern electronic engine management systems. For eligibility questions call HCAA Chairman Dan Davis, 650-321-1411 (CA). Enter Now! Number choices are assigned in order of paid entry. We need your entry info for publicity and for the program. Historic Can-Am Association Dan Davis, Chairman WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman • July 23-26, 2020 SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY • JULY 22 SATURDAY • JULY 25 7 am-6 pm Competitor Registration & Parking 7:30 am-4 pm Competitor Registration & Tech Inspection 8 am-6 pm Testing by race group Limited participation 7:30 am-12:05 pm Qualifying Session 3 1-7 pm Tech Inspection CTech Scale House next to Garage 9 am-5 pm Automotive Art & Vendor Fair in the Paddock THURSDAY • JULY 23 9 am-5 pm Karting $20 per session at Road America Motorplex 7 am-5 pm Competitor Registration & Parking Must be 14 or older. 7:30 am-5 pm Tech Inspection CTech Scale House next to Garage 10:30-11:15 am Autograph Session with Brian Redman Can-Am tent 8 am-5:30 pm Testing by race group 12:05-1:05 pm Track Touring / Lunch Noon-5 pm Karting $20 per session or $250 per person Sign up at Registration Building by 11am weekend passes. Road America Motorplex. Must be 14 or older. 1:05-5:40 pm Qualifying Races 6-7:30 pm Road America Welcome Reception 6 pm Shadow dinner with Jackie Oliver for competitors and crew only Road America Center. Beverages & Hors d’oeuvres. 6-8 pm Concours d’Elegance for Sports Cars Please pick up placard from Registration prior to FRIDAY • JULY 24 driving your Sports Car downtown 7 am-4 pm Competitor Registration & Parking SUNDAY • JULY 26 7:30 am-5 pm Tech Inspection CTech Scale House next to Garage 7:30 am-Noon Competitor Registration & Tech Inspection 8-11:45 am Qualifying Session 1 7:30-8 am Group 12 (Pre-War) Race 2 9 am-5 pm Automotive Art & Vendor Fair in the 8-9 am Warm-Up Sessions Paddock 9 am-5 pm Automotive Art & Vendor Fair in the 9 am-5 pm Spectator Karting $20 per session at Paddock Road America Motorplex. Must be 14 or older. 9 am-5 pm Karting $20 per session at Road America Motorplex 11-11:45 am Autograph Session with Brian Redman Must be 14 or older. Can-Am tent 11:45 am-12:45 pm Track Touring / Lunch 9:15 am-5 pm WeatherTech® Featured Races Sign up at Registration Building by 11am 10 am Concours d’Elegance - Best of Show 12:00 pm Mandatory Drivers Meeting Vendor Row in the Paddock Road America Center 11:45 am Shadow Reunion Laps 12:45-5:10 pm Qualifying Session 2 12:15-1:15 pm Track Touring / Lunch 4:30 pm Race Car Concours Staging for Convoy Sign up at Registration Building by 11am Gate 5 behind Canada Corner 12:15 pm Concours d’Elegance Awards 5:45 pm Race Car Parade to Elkhart Lake Paddock Vendor Area 6-8 pm Concours d’Elegance for Race Cars 1:15 pm Historic Can-Am Presented by Victory Lane 2 pm All-Porsche Feature Race 5 pm Masters Endurance Legends Race 2 Photo Credit: Les Tension Photography GROUPS & CLASSES WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman • July 23-26, 2020 [1] Can-Am (1965 - 1974) [7] [a] Formula 5000 1968-1982 (5.0L) Class CA1 Unlimited (including all turbocharged) Class HF5A Pre-1972 Class CA2 Small block (over 5.9L) Class HF5B Post-1972 Class CA3 Monocoque (under 5.9L) [b] Masters Formula One 1966-1985 (3.0L) Class CA4 Tube frame (unlimited) Classes: Stewart, Fittipaldi, Lauda, Head as defined on separate Class CA5 USRRC (1962-1968) treaded tires Masters Formula One class sheet. [2] [a] Vintage Production (approved treaded tires) [8] Historic/Post-Historic Medium Displacement Production Cars / Sedans Class VAP Vintage A-Production Class VBP Vintage B-Production Class HGT1 By assignment as appropriate Class VCP Vintage C-Production Class HGT2 SCCA GT2, etc. as appropriate Class VDP Vintage D-Production Class HGT3 SCCA GT3, etc. as appropriate Class VEP Vintage E-Production Class HGT4 SCCA C-Production, etc. as appropriate Class VFP Vintage F-Production Class HGT5 SCCA D-Production, etc. as appropriate Class VHP Vintage G/H-Production Class HRS IMSA RS / SCCA 2.5L / SCCA IT Sedans, etc. Class VBS Vintage B/Sedans (1.5 - 1.8L) Class HBS Historic B/Sedans (1.8 - 2.0L) Class VCS Vintage C/D Sedans (under 1.5L) Class SSB Post Historic Street Stock; Firehawk, Escort Series, IT, etc. by assignment Class SSC Post Historic Street Stock; Firehawk, Escort Series, IT, etc. [b] Vintage Sports Racing Cars by assignment Class VCM Vintage C Modified - Specials, Sports Racers & Modifieds Class MSR3 Modern Sports Racers; Spec Racer, Toyota WSR, etc.
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