The cars of trans am racing book

The transam series was an automobile racing series which was created in 1966 by sports car club of america scca president john bishop. Catalog of pontiac id numbers 196474 matching number series chiltons repair and tuneup guide buickoldsmobilepontiac 197590. The book includes action shots from some of the greatest road racing series of the time including the sports car club of americas can am, trans am, and formula. David tom recently completed a book about the cars of transam racing 19661972. A kar kraft special 1973 ford mustang trans am race car. Autodynamics 1970 transam challenger, the genuine article.

The world of bigbore, productionbased vintage race cars is quite vast. The golden years in photographs, 19661972 recaptures the speed, intensity, and intrigue of the transam through hundreds of vintage photographs, most of which have never before been published and include rare color images. Apr 11, 2020 gm, fordmercury, chryslerdodge, and amc trans am series cars from the late 60s early 70s. The historic transam association is the loudest, fastest, motorsport museum found anywhere in north america, and has adopted the simple mission statement of to preserve and honor the greatest american road racing series ever. Dan gurney beats parnelli jones in the closest trans am race at green valley raceway by three feet. In a few short years it became the ultimate american automobile showdown, as each major automotive manufacturer participated heavily in. No part of this book may be reproduced or trans mitted in any form or by means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval. But when i saw the pictures on the amazon site of the alfa gtas, lotus cortinas etc. These are the best ways in print that we know to get hooked on racing cars. Race car certification form and the engine certification form. Historic photos courtesy of dave friedman, from his book transam, the pony car wars 19661972 the best drivers in the world fought fiercely in every race, providing competition and action that has never been equaled in any other race series.

Sam posey trans am road racing series hagerty articles. 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. Take a step back in time to a hot summer night with the ttops off in your blacked out trans am. The legendary history of the pony car wars comes to life in this softcover edition of the cars of transam racing. The scca transam racing series launched in 1966 and was designed to showcase a new class of sporty domestic cars racing on road courses. Herb was a well known engineer who worked for pontiac during the glory days of the 60s and 70s, and is especially renowned for. The content on this page will provide valuable information for road racing compliance in the scca. However, one of the hottest segments of it is the historic trans am series, a group that strives to compete in eracorrect, documented original trans am cars from the golden era of ta racing, 196672.

Unlike nascarwhich focused on fullsize american cars racing primarily on oval trackstransam was a roadracing series that competed on the famous circuits at road america, riverside, laguna seca, lime rock, mid. Devoted to the preservation of not just the cars, but to the series itself, and the rich heritage of the sport, the series features original transam series race. An excellent book on vintage trans am informatively written and really well researched by someone with handson experience of both the cars themselves and the racing. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter. David tom, founder and registrar of the historic transam registry, presents a stunning tribute to the cars of transam racing the only book in print on the popular race series, referred to by david friedman as the pony car wars. The trans am series presented by pirelli home facebook. Racing held on a paved closed circuit with both right and left turns. The scca trans am racing series launched in 1966, and was desi.

The trans am series is an automobile racing series that was created in 1966 by sports car club of america scca president john bishop. Road racing muscle from gm, ford, chrysler, and amc at. This book covers rebuilding the vw type 1, 2, and 3 engines beginning in 1961. The focus is on the iconic over twoliter cars that attracted the most attention from fans and support from. The series has in fact gone by a variety of different names through. In a few short years it became the ultimate american automobile showdown, as each major automotive manufacturer participated heavily in the transam series. Drivers of the 60s and 70s is a wonderfully retro collection of timeless photographs from an era of motorsports that became the foundation of modern racing. Loaded with misspelled names of many of the books prime subject people famous drivers like mark donohue, not donahoe that an authoritative author and. Original and limited to fewer than 16,000 miles, this 1981 pontiac trans am is in factory condition inside and out. Driven by legends, mighty muscle cars roared mustangs, camaros, javelins, firebirds, cougars, and more. It is done with both purpose built race cars, and factory models. David tom, founder and registrar of the historic trans am registry, presents a stunning tribute to the cars of transam racing the only book in print on the popular race series, referred to by david friedman as the pony car wars.

This website is dedicated to the preservation of american racing history. This class of racing is usually specific to a vehicle typemodel miata spec racing,corvette racing, etc or a division 24 hours of lemons or chump car, nasa, scca, etc which have specific requirements for body type, engine size, horsepower, etc. 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. F1 1960pre 1966 sports racing cars 2000 cc and under f2 sports racing cars over 2000 cc. This classic example of american road racing history is exactly the same as it was when it rolled out onto the grid at lime rock in the 1970s. If youre a fan of classic sports car, canam, transam, indycar, formula 1, and classic and unique tracks of yesteryear, this book is a musthave. One of six penske trans am camaros built and one of four known survivors, chassis 9908h046 is a piece of both penske racing and trans am history. Originally known as the transamerican sedan championship it has evolved over time from its original format as a manufacturers championship for modified racing sedans to its current form as a drivers championship open to gt style cars. The ta2 formula is built on a cost effective platform, combining the prowess of a purposebuilt racing chassis and a 525 horsepower engine package that causes every head in the paddock to turn and take notice. David tom, founder and registrar of the historic transam registry, presents a stunning tribute to the cars of transam racing the only book in print on the. Scca trans am series cars the 1970 plymouth aar cuda. If you are familiar with the history of the scca transam series, or the history of the muscle car itself, you may have heard of herb adams legendary gray ghost. Road racing cars for sale on racingjunk classifieds 6. Every car must have a current copy of the following forms on file in order to compete.

Unlike other books on the subject of trans am racing this one is devoted to covering the cars themselves and it does a good job of presenting most of them. It is featured on this site and we are offering authorsigned copies for enthusiasts. Hot rod engine tech the cars of trans am racing, 19661972. Throughout the years, some of the greatest names in motorsports. The cars of transam 19661973 racing by david tom latest publication as of february 20 is david toms book for the ta niche market. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. The trans am series presented by pirelli is americas road racing series and dates back to 1966. These are the resources and regulations that will help you prepare your car to compete with the svra. Mark donohue won 10 of 12 races, including eight in a row. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Auto racing history trans am champions deep throttle. Some of the best hardcore road racing ever seen began in the late sixties when thinly disguised factory racing teams battled tooth and nail for on track supremacy with newly minted factory muscle cars in the wild scca trans am series. There are 22 1977 pontiac firebird trans ams for sale today on.

I like racing cars can am, group c, dtm but never really read about the trans am days. Originally known as the trans american sedan championship, the name was changed to the trans american championship for 1967 and henceforth. Historic transam preserving the legacy of the transam series. All gold medallion cars must be prepared to a specific point of time in racing history. Designed, built and tuned with only one thing in mind performance.

In a few short years it became the ultimate american automobile showdown, as each major automotive manufacturer participated heavily in the trans am series. Many of the cars are examined with interesting stories that surround them. Vintage race carse, from replicas and tributes, to classic nascar stock cars, rebuilt european racers, vintage porsches, trans ams, and any other vintage vehicle that is still track worthy. The book runs chronologically through a sevenyear period from the time the scca transam racing series was launched, and gives updates on some of the historic cars that shaped the history of. The trans am series presented by pirelli april 15 at 11.

Please bear with us as we continue to develop this link to racings past. Cars and rules is your home to view the current gcr, fastrack, recommended rule changes, race memos and member advisories. The cars of trans am racing, 19661972 hot rod engine tech. First transam race held on march 25 is won by austrian formula one driver, jochen rindt, in an alfa gta at sebring. Trans am series race cars carry enough fuel to run the entire race nonstop, making each. Hagerty classic cars looks at sam poseys racing past in the trans am racing series. Cars that have submitted the preliminary application form may be invited to schedule an appointment for the gold medallion car certification inspection which will be done at all svra events. Theres never been a more hard fought race series than the trans am races of the late sixties and early seventies.

The unfair advantage 1968 sunoco team penske camar. See more ideas about trans am, racing and pony car. This 1973 ford mustang was built to race in the trans am series, with a heavy duty tubular frame developed by the le manswinning ford gt40 veterans at kar kraft, a highly modified windsor 351 v8 built by jack roush, a closeratio 4speed transmission with a hurst shifter, and a 4. Many period photos illustrate the racing action and the tracks themselves in their former glory, and modern color shows the tracks as they currently stand. In a reflection of the ongoing muscle car battle for supremacy that has raged for nearly 50 years, transcending tracks, showrooms and garages across america, trans am is putting the pony back in the paddock and back on the racetrack with ta2, powered by aem. All the transam camaros, mustangs and challengers will tear up the track in sonoma historic trans am racing, trans am racing see more. The scca transam racing series launched in 1966, and was designed to showcase a new class of sporty domestic cars racing on road courses.