Become
part of the legend, La Carrera Panamericana (1950-1954),
one of the most famous events in auto racing history.
The event was revived as an open road race in 1988 and
for twenty-two years has offered both experienced racers
and novices an opportunity to experience the thrills
and challenges of the original Pan Am. Today it is unique
in the world—driving top speed on public highways
for a week.
Each
year one hundred cars line up in southern Mexico
to race 2000 miles north. The event passes though
the heart of the country, a string of mountains and
impressive colonial cities. The Mexican Highway
Patrol, whose top officers travel with the race,
clears the highways for the timed speed runs. Along
the way, a million spectators cheer the racecars
along.
Each night the race stops in a different city. In
a typical year the Pan Am will start in Oaxaca and
stop for the night in Puebla, Querétaro,
Aguascalientes, and Zacatecas. These cities
are at high altitude, so the weather is typically cool
and clear.
The
Mexican Road Race is always an adventure. Just
getting a racecar to the start is a challenge. The
Pan Am remains a serious test of drivers and their cars
and a major cultural experience. Finishing the
race in Zacatecas after seven long days behind the
wheel is a major accomplishment. Earning a spot
on the podium is a huge bonus. It's a lifetime
of memories. Join us this year. You may
never have the opportunity again. |
