About this event
A mid-summer tradition, the WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman at Road America, taking place July 11-14, 2024, is one of the largest vintage racing events in the United States. The WeatherTech® International Challenge road race features over 400 vintage and historic racecars competing across several days.
The iconic Formula Ford racecar will take center stage as the featured marque for the highly anticipated 2024 WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman at Road America. This momentous occasion will commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the Formula Ford racer’s illustrious history, paying homage to the legendary machines that have graced the track over the years. Formula Ford has long been revered as a breeding ground for aspiring racing drivers, nurturing talent and showcasing exhilarating competition. The 2024 event promises to be a fitting tribute to the remarkable legacy of these open-wheel racecars, highlighting their enduring impact on motorsport.
An additional feature that is sure to thrill participants and attendees is the Ragtime Racers exhibition. Dressed in period coveralls, goggles, and leather helmets, they bring the spirit of early racing to life while ensuring everyone's safety. The Ragtime Racers offer an immersive journey into history. Their pits feature a mesmerizing 100-foot diorama, replicating a race shop from over a century ago, complete with authentic tools, a forge, vintage equipment, and period-specific signage.
Throughout the event, car owners and crew are on hand, ready to share their passion with spectators. Roaming docents provide insights into the cars, and photo opportunities, especially with kids, are actively encouraged. Each car boasts a display board detailing its rich history.One standout feature is the requirement for a "Riding Mechanician" who once pumped fuel and oil into the engine and spotted for overtaking cars. The Ragtime Racers are the only group where race organizers permit a "rider" in race cars on track, creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for hundreds of guests, VIPs, and news media.At Road America, be prepared to step back in time and witness the Ragtime Racers' living tribute to motorsports heritage. It's not just racing; it's a captivating journey through history at America's National park of Speed.
DONATE TODAY! Donations are being accepted to bring them to Road America as part of the July 2024 International Challenge Vintage Racing event. Contact Carrol Jensen at carroljensen@gmail.com or 414-526-2244.
The WeatherTech International Challenge is a premier vintage gathering featuring everything from a special Concours d’Elegance on Friday and Saturday along the streets of Elkhart Lake. The Friday Concours d'Elegance is for RACE CARS THAT ARE ENTERED IN THE EVENT and Saturday Concours d'Elegance is for Sportscars. The 2024 event is a can’t miss spectacle for any racing enthusiast.
WIC 2024 Schedule-PROVISIONALjune 28 Provisional Event Schedule
Special Notices For FF/55 Formula Ford Celebration competitors:
VFF Classic Formula Ford Specification.pdf
Notice: VFF Classic Formula Fords may use alloy wheels
HCF Club Ford Specification.pdf
MFF Modern Formula Fords (Post 1982) will run run in Group 4c.
VFF and HCF cars may "double dip" and enter Group 4 at the second car rate.
NOTICE UPDATE 6/13/24:
Fuel must be readily available "pump" gas with no additives (cars may be selected for testing at any time during the event).
Remote reservoir shocks are not permitted in VFF or HCF classes.
Weghts are:
VFF 925 or 1100 w/driver
HCF 950 or 1125 w/driver
Note: These schedules are for planning purposes only and are subject to change at any time, so please check from time to time for updates. You will be given the OFFICIAL schedule at event registration.
WARNING !!!... Please do not try to use a PROVISIONAL schedule at the event!
Event requirements
The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman Documents:
CLICK HERE for the Race Groups and Classes sheet. (Tentative based on entries)
CLICK HERE for the Tire Specifications sheet.
A Race Car information sheet (RCIS) is required for any car that has not been entered in The WeatherTech® International Challenge since 2018.
- CLICK HERE for the blank RCIS form. This form is a writeable PDF so don't forget to SAVE it before you email it. If you have raced at the WIC within the past 5 years, you are "Good to Go" unless you have made significant changes.
- CLICK HERE for the blank ECF. form. All entered cars must have a completed Engine Certificate Form (ECF) on file. This form is a writeable PDF so don't forget to SAVE it before you email it. You can bring the ECF to tech at the event.
The completed RCIS or ECF should be emailed to jackwoehrle@aol.com Don't forget to SAVE PDF! Questions about entry requirements and classification, contact Jack Woehrle: 803-463-5388.
