Event Program: 2021 The Ridge
Races & Other Events
Race Groups & Entry Lists
Articles, Partners & Local Attractions
In This Program
Letter From The CEO
A welcome letter from Tony Parella to all event participants, spectators and sponsors
Event Schedule
A full run-down of when all of the weekend’s events are taking place, including: practice / qualifying / race session times, car show times and much more!
Entries: Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, Miata
Group 1 – Recognized small displacement production sports cars, sedans, Formula Junior and Formula Vee
Group 2 – Formula Ford (FF), Club Ford (CF) and Post Club Ford (PCF) as specified by the SVRA Formula Ford Rule Book
Group 3 - Series-produced sports cars and sedans in production pre-1972
Group 4 - Limited produced sports cars, racing "specials" and GT cars built or in production prior to 1960
Mazda Heritage Cup – Series For NA-model and NB Spec Miatas
Other cars may be accepted by invitation.
Entries: Groups 5, 7, 9, 11
Group 5 – Small bore World Sports Car Championship and prototypes as raced between 1960 and 1972. All 3 classes of Sports 2000 cars, SRF’s as well as WSR cars.
Group 7 - World Championship of Makes, on slicks; Under 2L sports cars as raced after 1972; Can-Am as raced after 1967; center-seat Can Am, SCCA ASR and BSR
Group 9 - All open wheel cars on slicks from 1970 to 2014 from the early F-2 cars to modern F-1 cars and everything in between
Group 11 - GTP/Group C, ALMS, PSCR, WSC, Grand Am, Prototypes, SCCA P1 and P2 as raced from 1981
Other cars may be accepted by invitation.
Entries: Groups 6, 8, 12
Group 6 – Selected big bore production sports cars and sedans through 1972
Group 8 – Recognized series-produced sports cars and sedans in production prior to 1979, and later cars by invitation
Group 12 – Select GT sports cars and sedans raced between 1973 and 5 years prior to today’s date.
Other cars may be accepted by invitation.
Entries: GROUP 10
Group 10 – Select GT sports cars, Trans-Am; select cars raced between 1973 and 1999, Trans Am and production based contemporary cars as raced from 1999 to 5 years from today’s date or other cars as assigned
Other cars may be accepted by invitation.
Entries: Interntational GT
International GT – North American racing series that includes The Stuttgart Cup, Mission Foods GT3 Cup Trophy and The Maranello Cup championships for late model Porsche and Ferrari competitors
Other cars may be accepted by invitation.
Entries: Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli
Trans Am - America's Road Racing Series
More Info: gotransam.com
Article: Trans Am Adds To Its Long History At Lime Rock Park
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returns to historic Lime Rock Park
Article: In Good Spirits
Adobe Road Winery, Racecar Driver, Kevin Buckler, Races To Victory Creating Award-Winning Wines
Article: Lime Rock is Authentic
Lime Rock Park is one of only a few tracks that remain almost totally unchanged since opening. It’s authentic!
Article: Nicolas Rousselet Fueled by Passion
Trained in Paris as an automotive designer, Nicolas Rousselet’s lifelong endeavor is creating art that captures the excitement, power and style of the automobile
Article: Trans Am TA2® Cars Set for Huge Lime Rock Park Show
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returns to historic Lime Rock Park
Article: Speed and Tradition as Trans Am Set for Showdown at Lime Rock Park
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli returns to historic Lime Rock Park
Letter From the CEO
Welcome to the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic. We’re so happy to be back racing at Lime Rock Park. Cars spanning over 80 years of racing and technology will be on the track this weekend.
Lime Rock Park has been continuously hosting competitors since 1957 and once again, racers from around the globe have come to challenge this historic 1.53-mile, 7-turn road course.
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has returned to Lime Rock Park to add to its Memorial Day weekend race legacy that dates back to May 29, 1967. While Dan Gurney raced in the Indy 500, Peter Revson drove Gurney’s Cougar to a two-lap victory over Mark Donohue’s Camaro and Jerry Titus’s Mustang. Revson, Donohue and Titus filled the first Trans-Am podium at this esteemed track.
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association showcases a variety of vintage road racing icons. Brabham, Datsun, Alfa Romeo, Lotus, Lola, Mustang and Corvette are just a few of the legendary nameplates you’ll see on the track this weekend. Rival Porsche and Ferrari racers will vie for marque dominance and bragging rights during the International GT series race. Mazda Miata is the featured marque.
In addition to great racing, there are plenty of trackside activities to enjoy. Take some time to check out the robust vendor row, enjoy a track side picnic lunch and introduce yourself to a driver. Sunday, the Royals Car Show presented by Hagerty is one of the largest and most fun car shows in the country.
Whether you’re here as a driver, crew, fan or car show entrant, we all have an obligation to keep everyone around us safe, on and off the track. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask any time you’re within 6 feet of another person. Our constant goal is to “make racing with us safer than going to the grocery store.”
On this Memorial Day weekend we honor, thank and remember all of America’s service members and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Be it learning about a unique race car, meeting a famous driver or getting a rare autograph, your visit to the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic is sure to be memorable.
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. Let’s go racing!
Tony Parella
CEO, Parella Motorsports Holdings
Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, Miata
| Num. / Color | Car | Driver | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Gray/Red/Black | 1990 Mazda Miata | Michael Gershon | Mazda |
| 5 Red/White/Black | 1978 Crossle 32F | Mark Clark | 2 |
| 07 Red/White/Gold | 2002 Mazda Miata | David Nagler | Mazda |
| 15 Green/Yellow | 1971 Lotus 69 Formula Ford | Amber Stephenson | 2 |
| 16 Blue | 1969 Macon MR7B | Matthew Barbour | 2 |
| 21 Black | 2000 Mazda Miata | Thomas Rush | Mazda |
| 26 Black | 1993 Mazda Miata | Stuart Hawkins | Mazda |
| 33 Black | 2000 Mazda Miata | Alexander Cunningham | Mazda |
| 44 Gray | 1999 Mazda Miata | ben wallace | Mazda |
| 50 Green/Yellow | 1965 MG MGB | Andrew Moore | 3 |
| 50A Yellow/Blue/Silver | 2002 Mazda Miata | Joe Viola | Mazda |
| 53 Black/Blue | 1992 Mazda Miata | Patrick Daly | Mazda |
| 63 Black | 1997 Mazda Miata | John Raudat | Mazda |
| 68 White | 1972 datsun 1200 | Jorge Santos | 3 |
| 75 Blue/Yellow | 1999 Mazda Miata | John Koster | Mazda |
| 84 Purple/Black/Green | 1999 Mazda Miata | Darren Berger | Mazda |
| 86 Red/Blue/White | 1990 Mazda Miata | Kurt Syer | Mazda |
| 88 Red | 1991 Mazda Miata | Matthew Carr | Mazda |
| 91 Black | 1991 Van Diemen RF91 | Jeffrey Barbour | 2 |
| 96 Silver | 2003 Mazda Miata | Ryan Wilhelm | Mazda |
| 179 Red | 1991 Mazda Miata | Nate dos Santos | Mazda |
| 189 Blue/Yellow | 1999 Mazda Miata | Jonathan Draper | Mazda |
| 347 White/Red | 1956 Austin Healey 100-4 | Rich Maloumian, Jr. | 1 |
| 740 Red/White | 1959 OSCA Tipo J | Mitchell Eitel | 1 |
Groups 5, 7, 9, 11
| Num. / Color | Car | Driver | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Red | 1979 March SR | Alex Miller | 7 |
| 5 White | 2009 Porsche Cayman | Justin Ehrlich | 11 |
| 7 White | 1982 Theodore TY02 | Eddie Claridge | 9 |
| 11 Blue/Yellow | 2000 Radical Pro Sport | Michael Perrotti | 11 |
| 15 Red/White | 1990 Swift DB5 | Mark Clark | 5 |
| 25 Red | 1993 Reynard 93H FA | Tony Carpanzano | 9 |
| 33 Black/Red/White | 1978 Argo JM4 | Mitchell Eitel | 9 |
| 48 Blue/White | 1971 Mallock 11B | Chris DeMinco | 5 |
| 65 Blue/Orange | 1988 Ralt RT-5 732 | Mark Green | 9 |
| 69 Green | 1975 March 75B | Gordon Medenica | 9 |
| 70 Orange | 2012 Ave Riley AR-2 | David Jans | 11 |
| 75 Black | 2009 Porsche 997 Cup Car | John Reisman | 11 |
| 78 Red/Black | 2018 Porsche 991 | Paul Reisman | 11 |
| 85 Blue/Black | 2004 Mazda Pro Formula | Jay Shuler | 9 |
| 95 Red/Black | 2006 Elan DP02 | Mark Stratford | 11 |
Groups 6, 8, 12
| Num. / Color | Car | Driver | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Purple/Blue/White | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | Scott Borchetta | 6 |
| 5 Black/Gold | 1963 Lotus Super Seven | Amber Stephenson | 8 |
| 11 Red | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | James Glass | 6 |
| 12 Yellow/Black | 1969 Ford Mustang Boss | Mark Larsen | 6 |
| 13 White/Red | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | Glenn Every | 6 |
| 18 White | 1968 Porsche 911 | Jim Hamblin | 8 |
| 39 Blue/Orange | 1957 Devin Special Wide Body Race Car | Martin Hosek | 6 |
| 60 Blue/Silver | 1968 BMW 2002 | David Nicholas | 8 |
| 61 Silver | 1967 Jaguar XKE | Jack Busch | 6 |
| 62 Silver | 1962 Jaguar XKE | Jason Rabe | 6 |
| 77 Red | 1965 Ford Mustang | gregory MEINDL | 6 |
| 89 Yellow/Black | 1972 Alfa Romeo GTV | Steve Rauh | 8 |
Group 10
| Num. / Color | Car | Driver | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Yellow/Black | 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | Frank Cioppettini | 10 |
| 11 Blue/Green | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | Justin Oakes | 10 |
| 22 Purple/Yellow/Green | 1981 Buick Regal | Scott Borchetta | 10 |
| 48 Blue | 2000 Ford Mustang | Dillon Machavern | 10 |
| 71 Black | 2014 Chevrolet camaro | Dave Ricci | 10 |
| 77 White/Black | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | John Koch | 10 |
Entry List: International GT
Entry List: Trans Am
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