DLynskey Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I just read in the newspaper about the Trans America Challenge 2018 which begins in Charleston tomorrow morning, May 27 and zigzags across the country finishing in Seattle June 17. There are 39 registered participants with cars ranging from 1927 to 1973. Almost all the participants are from Europe and Australia/New Zealand. Maybe you can catch them when they pass through your area. http://www.endurorally.com/pages/trans-america-2018 Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Here's one of them with a MGB GT V8 uit 1973, 3500 V 8 , original 3,5 litre Buick / Rover V8 engine http://sonjaverloop.wordpress.com/auto/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 They are drive right through here, would be cool to check out the cars. They do not say where they will be, when they stay in Boise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 21 hours ago, mike6024 said: Here's one of them with a MGB GT V8 uit 1973, 3500 V 8 , original 3,5 litre Buick / Rover V8 engine http://sonjaverloop.wordpress.com/auto/ I had the opportunity to see an MGB Convertible V-8 at a local AACA show in Lake Forest, Il. Really neat. I wish I had had had the chance to drive one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Sounds like fun, but not as much fun as it could be with antique cars The "Great American Race" was for stock cars built 1936 or earlier. 4500 miles for a $250,000 purse. A once in a lifetime adventure, so addictive I did it 11 times. (1984-2001) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Most cars in the Great American Race sure were not "stock". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Knew they used the 215 Buick in Triumph TR8 and Morgan +8 but US never got a MGB V8 (note RHD & SUs). 215hp with turbo in a Cutlass & all aluminum. Was popular in kit cars in early 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Restorer32 said: Most cars in the Great American Race sure were not "stock". Restorer32, They were handicapped by age and equipment. If a 1929 Mold A had 35 Ford wire wheels, it ran as a 1935 for scoring purposes. Vehicles were inspected prior to each event and allowed year specific modifications with available equipment in the year of manufacture. Yes, there were many speedsters, but mechanically correct. The idea was that if you shed 1/3 of your weight it was like getting 1/3 more power from your power trian. (That's the way early race cars were done) This is based on my experience 1984-2001. I undwrstand than now the Greatrace rules are different and they allow up to 1972. My years of participation saw an increase in age up to PreWWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Great Race 2018 Route, June 23 to July 1st - http://www.greatrace.com/route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 That Trans America Challenge 2018 came thru Highlands & Franklin NC, and I missed it. Old car friends called me to ask what was going on, sorry I missed it. http://www.endurorally.com/pages/trans-america-2018 With the Tail of the Dragon, the Cullasaja River Gorge Rd and the Blue Ridge Parkway all close by, we see lot of sports car, antique car and motorcycle groups passing thru. I guess I'll have to get a smart phone to keep up with the spotting of Keiser31. This rally is heading his way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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