The Trans-America .... a Classic Challenge

From Coast to Coast across America and on to Alaska

The Trans-America Challenge

An Adventure from New York to Alaska

7th May - 8th June 2012

Trans America Route Survey

In June and July Kim Bannister and Roger Hunt drove a complete survey of the 2012 Trans America Challenge route. They sent back regular progress reports and photographs to tell us what they found >> Read more ...

August update: Since the route survey we have updated the day-by-day route outline >> Read more ...

Introduction

The Trans-America is an exciting and challenging rally from sea to shining sea, through the spectacular sights of the ‘land of the free and the home of the brave’.

Your journey from New York, on the east coast of the USA, to the furthest flung point of Alaska in the 50th State will take you through some of the best and most spectacular scenery and roads that both the United States and Canada has to offer in the company of fellow enthusiasts.

This event is designed for both Vintage and Classic Cars from a team with over 65 international events under their belt.

Route Options

There are two Legs to the Trans-America Classic Challenge. Participants can sign up for either Leg as a separate event or or take on the ultimate challenge and complete the entire journey by completing both Legs.

The event flags away from New York and, after a journey through nineteen States, the first Leg finishes twenty two days later in Vancouver, BC. Alternatively you might join the event in Vancouver for the start of the second Leg that finishes nine days later in Anchorage, Alaska >> Read more ...

With no night driving, a simple tulip road-book with the added backup of GPS waypoints, straightforward navigation and optional competitive sections this event should appeal to both Novice and experienced crews of all ages.

Eligible Vehicles

The Trans-America Challenge has two vehicle categories... Vintageant for cars up to 1941 with classes based on engine size and a Classic Category for cars up to 1975 model types. Cars of a later date, but unchanged mechanical specification, will be considered at the organiser’s discretion.

Categories

Entrants can choose the type of event they would like to participate in:

The Sporting Categorywill feature competitive sections on most days of the rally; there will be off-road sections on private land, smooth gravel roads in remote areas and race circuits with the fastest crew being declared the winner.

The Touring Category is for crews who want to make the most of the scenery and the fascinating places the event visits without the need to worry about the clock. There will be a set route and full route notes supplied and it is hoped that both categories will meet for lunch most days and get together in the bar each evening. There will be no competitive sections although in some remote areas the touring category may use the same route as the sporting event.

Crews will decide before entering which category they wish to participate in, although this would not stop any touring crew deciding to take part in any sporting section or any sporting category crew from deciding to have an easer day sightseeing.

Many more questions are answered on the Question and Answer page >> Read more ...