Trans Am Series Announces the Classic Tube 100 at Watkins Glen

April 22, 2016

MIAMI, Fla. [April 20, 2016] – The Trans Am Race Company is pleased to announce a partnership with Classic Tube, a manufacturer of preformed tubing for automotive and industrial applications, creating a spectator race at Watkins Glen International on May 14-15, entitled the Classic Tube 100.

The event will mark the Trans Am Series’ 28th appearance on the New York state track, seeing the Series return to one of its historic homes for the first time since 2013. The event will run in conjunction with the North American Road Racing Association (NARRA) and the F1600, F2000 and the Atlantic Championship Series.

“We’re proud and excited to partner with our friends at Classic Tube,” said John Clagett, president of The Trans Am Race Company. “Paul and Lauren Fix have been longtime friends of the series with Paul participating as a valued competitor since 2000. We are all looking forward to our new association with them, Watkins Glen and NARRA, to produce yet another iconic Trans Am event at Watkins Glen.”

Classic Tube, a manufacturer of preformed tubing products for the automotive, industrial, medical, heavy equipment, military and aerospace industries. They bring not only an intimate knowledge of the racing world and Trans Am, but the significance of Watkins Glen as a landmark stop on the series’ 50th anniversary championship season.

“We are pleased to be able to provide this opportunity for the fans of Trans Am to now spectate at the Watkins Glen event,” said Paul Fix. “Through our sponsorship, fans will be able to purchase tickets to enjoy the ground-pounding action that is Trans Am racing and participate in celebrating the 50th anniversary of this highly competitive series.”

The Classic Tube 100, round three of the 2016 Trans Am Championship, is slated to set a new record entry for the Trans Am Series at Watkins Glen. With 76 entrants expressing intent to participate in the two 102-mile Trans Am races, a freestanding TA2 exclusive race and the TA, TA3, TA4 and TA5 multiclass races, fans will find a full slate of hard-charging competitors. If the entry numbers stand, it would also become the largest Trans Am event entry in the series’ 50-year history.

Tickets for the event may be purchased at the gate throughout the event weekend.

The weekend comprises multiple races, including the Classic Tube 100 Trans Am, at Watkins Glen, on the NARRA weekend event schedule.

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Classic Tube is a manufacturer of preformed tubing products for the automotive OE, aftermarket and restoration markets. In addition, they produce tubing for fleet, heavy equipment, marine, mining and aerospace industries. Classic Tube also manufactures a complete line of replacement brake, fuel, transmission and carburetor tubing applications for Cars and Trucks both Domestic and Foreign, from the 1930's to present. www.classictube.com

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The Trans Am Series, America’s Road Racing Series, began igniting the passion of motorsports fans across the world in 1966 and has been home to some of the greatest names in road racing. Today, Trans Am continues to honor its legacy, while challenging the status quo in racing, through meaningful racing platforms and a driver-oriented focus. The Trans Am Series is operated by The Trans Am Race Company, LLC (TARC), through a five-year agreement in which TARC oversees the management and marketing of the Trans Am Series. SCCA Pro Racing sanctions Trans Am events and provides operations services to the Series.

Defending Champions include: Amy Ruman (TA), Gar Robinson (TA2), Ernie Francis, Jr., (TA3 American Muscle) and Lee Saunders (TA3 International). For more on the Trans Am Series visit www.gotransam.com, “like” Trans Am on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gotransam, or follow Trans Am on Twitter at @gotransam.