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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It consisted of FIA Group 7 racing cars running half hour Sprint races followed by hour long Cup races.
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.
Paul Gentilozzi, who eventually became the owner and lead driver of Rocketsports Racing, initially raced Mustangs but eventually used Jaguar XKRs.