Jeffery Newman leads a GT350 and a Lotus 7 in his 1965 Ginetta G4 (#57). Photo: Brad Fox
Jeffery Newman leads a GT350 and a Lotus 7 in his 1965 Ginetta G4 (#57). Photo: Brad Fox

Charity Challenge at Sonoma Raceway (2015) – Recap & Photo Gallery

Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

October 3-4, 2015

More than 250 entries graced the paddock at Sonoma Raceway on Octoberโ€™s opening weekend as the Classic Sports and Racing Group held its 12thย annual Charity Challenge meeting, benefiting the Sonoma Chapter of the Speedway Childrenโ€™s Charities. Beyond a weekend filled with qualifying and racing in 10 run groups, the event was highlighted by the popular โ€œridealongsโ€ where donors take rides around the undulating 2.52-mile racecourse in various competing vintage racecars. Following is a list of the class winners.

Group 1 โ€“ Alec Hugo โ€“ #491 1969 BMW 2002

Group 2 โ€“ Patrick Byrne โ€“ #62 1965 Alfa Romeo GTA Corsa

Group 3 โ€“ Jeffrey Newman โ€“ #57 1965 Ginetta G4

Group 4 โ€“ Tom Claridge โ€“ #88 1965 Crosslรฉ C95-27

Group 5 โ€“ Art Hebert โ€“ #2 1963 Lola Mk5A

Group 6 โ€“ Paul Richins โ€“ #21 1967 Brabham BT21C (FB)

Group 7 โ€“ Keith Frieser โ€“ #27 1973 Shadow DN1-Cosworth

Group 8 โ€“ Jim Froula โ€“ #9 1972 Nissan Skyline

Group 9 โ€“ Eddie Lawson โ€“ #20 1977 Wolf WR4-Cosworth

Group 10 โ€“ Brandon Adrian โ€“ #102 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA

Don Hogue raced his 1967 Lotus 47 Europa.<br /> Photo: Brad Fox
Don Hogue raced his 1967 Lotus 47 Europa.
Photo: Brad Fox
Jeffery Newman leads a GT350 and a Lotus 7 in his 1965 Ginetta G4 (#57).Photo: Brad Fox
Jeffery Newman leads a GT350 and a Lotus 7 in his 1965 Ginetta G4 (#57).
Photo: Brad Fox
This exquisite 1954 Ferrari Mondial was driven by Jeffrey Abramson.Photo: Brad Fox
This exquisite 1954 Ferrari Mondial was driven by Jeffrey Abramson.
Photo: Brad Fox

Emulating Ronnie Peterson in this, Lotus 76/1 is owner Andrew Beaumont. Photo: Brad Fox