2005 Jim Emmel Trans Am Nationals

Among the various modified...        read full caption Among the various modified Trans Ams out there was this road-racing '75, which featured a host of race-only chassis upgrades and a healthy Pontiac V-8. This is one we'd love to buzz around Watkins Glen with!

LT1 Trans Ams have become...        read full caption LT1 Trans Ams have become great performance bargains in the last few years, and many T/A Nationals participants have capitalized on that fact. This customized '96 Ram Air Trans Am was an excellent example of this recent trend. Get 'em now while they're still affordable.

The '05 High Performance Pontiac...        read full caption The '05 High Performance Pontiac Editor's Choice Award went to the Kim Reynolds and her exquisite '80 Turbo Formula. This car was found in a barn, where it had been sitting neglected for many years. It obviously cleaned up nicely and is remarkably original.

Rob Lozins' '68 D-port Ram...        read full caption Rob Lozins' '68 D-port Ram Air Firebird is an amazingly accurate and correct restoration. The Verdoro Green beauty had jaws dropping all weekend.

Pontiac has shown prototype...        read full caption Pontiac has shown prototype Trans Am station wagons in the Second, Third, and Fourth generations. Though they never made production, they could have added a great deal of utility to the F-car platform. Pontiac still has them in its Historic Fleet, and this beautiful Third-Gen Kammback was displayed in Dayton.

This is it, the last '02 Firebird...        read full caption This is it, the last '02 Firebird made. It's a Trans Am convertible that is still owned by Pontiac-GMC. Interestingly, it is not a WS6 but is well-optioned otherwise.

Matt Mariacher brought out...        read full caption Matt Mariacher brought out his super-rare and original '69 Ram Air IV Firebird coupe from western New York. It was a real treat looking under the hood of this one.

The awards ceremony was held...        read full caption The awards ceremony was held in the Dayton Airport Hotel parking lot, and, like the whole event, featured an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

MAJOR SPONSORS

• High Performance Pontiac Magazine
• Dayton Airport Hotel
• Dayton International Airport
• Dayton Airport Police
• Pontiac Division
• TCA Graphics
• TNT Trophies
• National Parts Depot
• 303 Products
• Phoenix Graphix
• Bandit Trans Am Club
• 78TA.com
• Jeg's

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best of Show
Bob Suttles, OH - '87 GTA

Dayton International Airport Award
Jerry Allen, OH - '82 Trans Am

Manager's Choice Award
Joel Howard, KY - '68 Firebird

Jim Emmel Memorial Award
Chris & Christi Reynolds, VA - '69 Firebird conv.

A Special Wish Children's Choice Award
1st Chris & Christi Reynolds, VA -'69 Firebird conv.
2nd Bob Suttles, OH - '87 GTA

High Performance Pontiac Magazine Editor's Choice Award
Kim Hoover, MI - '80 Turbo Formula

Show and Shine Award
Todd Witzigreuter, IN - '00 Trans Am

Historic Preservation Award
Gary Lisk, OH - '78 Trans Am

Club Participation Awards
1st, Indy Firebird Club
2nd, Bandit Club
3rd, Ohio Firebirds

2005 WINNER'S CIRCLE PARTICIPANTS FROM 2004

Stock '67-'69
Dave Armstrong, IL - '69 Firebird

Stock '77-'78
Eric O'Dell, MD - '77 Trans Am

Stock '79-'81
Rick & Terri Seifert, IL - '79 Trans Am

Stock '82-'92
Ted McClenen, OH - '87 Trans Am

Stock '93-'97
Bernie Lalonde, MI - '96 Formula

Stock '98-'02
Diane & Gary Miano, PA - '02 Trans Am

Modified '67-'69
John Stites, IL - '69 Firebird

Modified '70-'76
Brian Nosker, PA - '75 Trans Am

Modified '82-'92
Ronald Graham, KY - '90 Firebird

Modified '93-'02
Bob Landrum, OH - '02 Trans Am

Heavy Modified '67-'81
Ben McKinnon, OH - '67 Firebird

Heavy Modified '82-'92
Jim & Vera Tompkins, IN - '91 Trans Am

Heavy Modified '93-'02
Bill Listh, VA - '00 Trans Am

Custom '82-'92
John Zofko, MI - '87 Formula

Custom '93-'02
Andy Soltys, IL - '99 Trans Am

Heavy Custom '67-'81
Chris & Christi Reynolds, VA - '69 Firebird conv.

Heavy Custom '82-'92
Randy Abbott, OH - '91 Firebird

Heavy Custom '92-'02
Dave Servey, OH - '96 Trans Am

Stock Firehawks All Years
Gene Lease, OH - '93 Firehawk

Modified Firehawks All Years
Ron & Chong Schriner, IN - '02 Firehawk

'79 10th Anniversary Trans Am Stock
Tim & Susan Owen, OH - '79 10th Anniv.

'84 15th Anniversary Trans Am Stock
Mark Weber, OH - '84 15th Anniv.

'94 25th Anniversary Trans Am Stock
Fred Werginz, GA - '94 25th Anniv.

'99 30th Anniversary Trans Am Stock
Ken & Sandy Bauco, IL - '99 30th Anniv.