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unusual facts about 1974 Can-Am season


1974 Can-Am season

It consisted of FIA Group 7 racing cars running half hour Sprint races followed by hour long Cup races.


1986 Trans-Am season

Mercury saw its final Trans Am victories in 1986, not counting the Merkur brand which would continue to dominate the series for a few years thereafter.

1989 Trans-Am season

Paul Gentilozzi, who eventually became the owner and lead driver of Rocketsports Racing, initially raced Mustangs but eventually used Jaguar XKRs.

2000 Trans-Am season

It would also mark the rise of Rocketsports Racing's dominance using Jaguar XKRs, which would continue until the series dissolved in 2006, after which team owner Paul Gentilozzi would switch to the American Le Mans Series.


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