Subsequent April 17-19, followers in attendance on the Acura Grand Prix of Lengthy Seaside will expertise the sights and sounds of the second technology of American muscle automobile energy that outlined Trans Am racing from the Nineteen Seventies via 1991, when the classic machines take to the long-lasting avenue circuit within the Historic Trans Am Problem doubleheader, sanctioned by the Historic Motor Sports activities Affiliation.
The dual 20-minute races will run Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, with observe and qualifying on Friday, April 17.
Among the many vehicles anticipated within the Historic Trans Am discipline are the Chevrolet Camaro initially pushed by David Hobbs, in addition to the Ford Mustang that was raced by Lyn St. James and Robby Gordon and the Mercury Capri that was pushed by Wally Dallenbach Jr.
“Bringing historic, second-generation Trans-Am vehicles to Lengthy Seaside is a thrill for all of us at HMSA,” mentioned Cris Vandagriff, president of HMSA. “These machines seize the uncooked, American V8 spirit that helped outline an period, and there’s no higher stage than the Lengthy Seaside avenue circuit for followers to see, hear, and really feel that historical past come alive. We’re proud to showcase the craftsmanship of the house owners, the authenticity of the vehicles, and the enduring legacy of Trans Am racing throughout an thrilling weekend.”
“Bringing these unbelievable historic Trans-Am vehicles to Lengthy Seaside provides a visceral new dimension to our weekend – the thunder of V-8 engines echoing off the waterfront and thru our metropolis streets is pure motorsport theater,” mentioned Grand Prix Affiliation of Lengthy Seaside President and CEO Jim Michaelian. “It’s a tribute to the heritage that impressed a technology of followers and rivals, and we’re thrilled to associate with HMSA to convey this iconic chapter of racing again to Lengthy Seaside.”
Along with the Historic Trans Am doubleheader, the 2026 Acura Grand Prix shall be headlined by the fifth spherical of the 2026 NTT IndyCar Sequence and the third spherical of the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The Components Drift Tremendous Drift Problem invitational and Robby Gordon’s SPEED Vitality Stadium Tremendous Vans may also run races through the weekend, with one further race to be introduced.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Nov. 10.
