The Cars of Trans-Am Racing: 1966-1973 - Hardcover

Tom, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1613250517 ISBN 13: 9781613250518

Verlag: CarTech Inc, 2013

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Book by David Tom

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...is one of the most complete histories and technical analysis of all the cars that participated in the SCCA sanctioned professional road racing series. it involved top-line teams of manufacturers of Trans-Am eligible cars: Mustang, Camaro, Cougar, Barracuda, Charger, Firebird and others. The technical details of these cars required extensive research of the homologation papers, period race reports, semi-secret parts lists, even more secret teams and builders lists, plus many interviews of those involved with the teams. There were serious factory-funded teams involving Roger Penske, Holman Moody, Smokey Yunick, David Pearson, Ronnie Kaplan, Bud Moore, Parnelli Jones, George Follmer, and Mark Donohue. many interviews, personal notes and other first hand stories are part of this book. --Victory Lane magazine, October, 2013

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The SCCA Trans-Am Racing Series launched in 1966, and was designed to showcase a new class of sporty domestic cars racing on road courses. In a few short years it became the ultimate American automobile showdown, as each major automotive manufacturer participated heavily in the Trans-Am Series. When the modified muscle cars of the series were seen performing well on the country's finest tracks, fans wanted a model of their own in the driveway. These "pony" cars boasted a new look and style not seen before, and their all-around performance eclipsed anything accomplished by production-based American GT cars to this point.

The Cars of Trans-Am Racing is unique in that it focuses on the cars used in this legendary series. These vintage Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, Barracudas, Firebirds, Cougars, and Javelins all have become extremely popular with collectors and enthusiasts today. Seeing them in their 'full-competition' versions when they were new will bring back many fond memories for those who were fans of this series. In addition, enthusiasts who enjoy these cars today look to the Trans-Am Series cars for styling inspiration and performance hints as part of the growing Pro Touring trend.

Many of these historic cars have been restored to race-ready condition once again. Additional insight and interviews from the original builders and the teams who maintained the cars provide an insider's viewpoint never before seen in print.

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• Verlag: CarTech Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1613250517
• ISBN 13: 9781613250518
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 192