Among the various modified...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The awards ceremony was held in the Dayton Airport Hotel parking lot, and, like the whole event, featured an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
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2005 TRANS AM NATIONALS WINNERS 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.