About the Unlimited Class
The Unlimited Class at La Carrera Panamericana was formed in 2006 by childhood friends Kevin Ward and Bret Haller under the auspices of Eduardo León to allow modern production cars to race La Carrera Panamericana.
La Carrera Panamericana is the last great road race in existence. It is fully sanctioned by the Mexican government, Police, and Tourism board.
The Unlimited Class at La Carrera Panamericana 2008 will take place from October 24th thru October 30th. Unlimited Class modern vehicles will be a separate class griding along with 100 Historic race cars.
The approximate length will be 3,050 km. La Carrera Panamericana will be divided into seven legs over paved roads. The race consists of timed travel sections and unlimited velocity sections. Detailed information can be found in the “Application” section of this website.
The Unlimited Class consists of any production car manufactured after 1990. It will operate under the same rules and authority of La Carrera Panamericana Historic racing. There will be case by case exceptions made for some “super cars” such as the Ferrari Enzo, Mclaren F1, and Mercedes DTM in regard to roll cages, hood locks, and tow hooks.
In 2008, the Unlimited Class will be limited to twenty entrants, helping celebrate the 21st anniversary of La Carrera Panamericana.
About the founders:
Bret Haller
Bret is an investor and motor sports fan who also works in film production, most recently as a producer and co-owner of a post-production equipment rental business in Los Angeles.
Kevin Ward
Kevin races both motorcycles and cars and works in the entertainment industry as a Director and a Cameraman. He has a long history with La Carrera Panamericana having headed up service crews and competing in the event from 1990 to 1995, including an overall win in 1995.
Eduardo “Lalo” León
Eduardo is the man responsible for the resurrection of La Carrera Panamericana in 1988. Working with the Mexican government, Eduardo has successfully staged La Carrera Panamericana every year since. Eduardo is a seasoned race car driver and is presently the President of La Carrera Panamericana.
