Sebring, FL -Dec. 04, 2010 – Legends of Motorsports has introduced North America to a new era in historic racing. Some of the sport’s most popular race classes and the cars that define them have returned to Sebring International Raceway for a three-day festival of classic autos and classy lifestyle.
To celebrate the conclusion of its inaugural season, the historic racing series has added two new categories to the run groups for Sebring: Sports 2000 and American Thunder. Popular in the 1970’s and 80’s as a highly competitive, restricted-rules racing class, S2000 features rear-drive, open-cockpit, two-seater sports prototypes, manufactured by the likes of Lola, Swift, Royale, Van Dieman, Tiga and Shrike among others. American Thunder pays tribute to the roots of NASCAR, welcoming historic stock cars, as well as tube-frame Trans-Am, GT and GT-1 cars.
“Sports 2000 has a strong following and colorful history in US road racing,” said 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and series co-founder Bobby Rahal. “The Trans-Am, GT and stock cars that will compose the American Thunder Category are also a celebrated part of US racing history and are always fan favorites. The addition of these two categories will make our finale at Sebring very special.”
Additional car categories selected to run at Sebring include GTP/Group C/World Sports Cars, 2-Liter Sports Cars, Trans-Am/Thunder and Lightning, Classic Monoposto, IMSA GT/FIA GT, Can-Am/USRRC, FIA Championship of Makes and Formula Libre.
In addition to three days worth of on-track activity, spectators will be able to enjoy a variety of entertainment for the whole family, from live music to classic racing films. With the rest of the auto racing world in hibernation by December, the Legends of Motorsports weekend at Sebring is the perfect opportunity for race fans to get one more fix before the new year.
For those grounded in the love of the automobile or who simply like to surround themselves in the love of automotive lifestyle, Legends of Motorsports is worthy of your attention. For those who have yet to experience historic racing, Legends of Motorsports offers the best there ever will be.
