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Karnac.com Story by Chris<\/p>\n
The Classic 24
\nEvery November we converge on Daytona International Speedway for the Classic 24. A historic car race
\non hallowed ground, where history comes to life again, and former pilots get to compete in their
\nprevious machinery again.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Classic 24 is a very young race in terms of years competed. However, the paddock swells with each
\npassing year. The attendance expands as well. Doe to the enormity of the Daytona facility, it is not an overcrowded event as the facility offers spacious
\ncamping on the infield. Groups gather to spend the weekend together, huddled around camp fires in the
\nevening, grilling out and sharing a few refreshments and swapping stories, catching up and enjoying the
\natmosphere.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Classic 24 is unquestionably the crown jewel of historic racing in the United States and offers unrivaled access to the paddock throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n
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\n(Wed-Sun) The paddock is open to all who attend and a large portion of my time is spent wandering
\nthrough there getting up close and personal with the race cars of yesteryear. As there are no secrets or
\ntop secret technology, no one minds you getting an up-close look at these beautiful machines.
\nThe most important, and impressive component to this access is the treatment of the young fans who
\nattend. And this is true weather it is the Classic 24, Pistons and Props, HSR or SRO. The young fans are
\ntreated like royalty. There is an unrivaled understanding of making these youngsters’ lifelong
\nmotorsports fans. Drivers and crew take the time to talk to them, answer all questions, and many
\nhappily place the kids in the cars to check them out. Good luck finding a bigger smile on your child’s face
\nthan when they are sitting in one of their favorite race cars. Seeing the look in their eyes as they grab
\nthe steering wheel, imagining themselves driving that car. This alone is worth the price of admition.
\nOne never knows what they will see here. Picture Derek and Justin Bell, father and son, sharing dad\u2019s old
\nPorsche 962 and competing together for the Classic 24 overall win. Yes sir, it happened, and they pulled it
\noff.<\/p>\n
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\nFormer Rolex 24 overall winner Chris Ronson Sr. Competes in a GT class on a regular basis while his son
\nChris races an Oreca PC. The pair can regularly be found on the historic racing circuit.
\nOne particular year I will never forget was having Joao Barbosa on the grid. It was a gloomy day, misting
\nrain sporadically during the morning practice turned into a heavier rain near dusk. The regular driver of
\nthe Peugeot 908 put his ego aside and wisely made the decision to not compete in the rain as he was
\nnot comfortable with the conditions. Insert Joao and the majic begins. Yes, he is a current professional
\nat a high level, competing against gentlemen drivers, but that is inconsequential, we are her for
\nfun after all. On a rainy, cold evening, Joao was somehow able to het heat in the tires and put on an
\namazing show. On this stint he was lightning in a bottle, blasting by all he came across, coming out of
\nthe international horseshoe with a trailing spray that would make the Miss Budweiser proud.
\nIn just a handful of years, this race has found a special place in my heart. I bring my children. I bring
\nfriends and their children. I encourage all who will listen. There is plenty of time to plan a trip to one of
\nthe best racing weekends of the year. I hope to see all of you there<\/p>\n
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