Sep 13, 2016 · Titus won the race, and thus, Ford won the 1966 championship. But the season belonged to the many privateer racers who had made Mustang and Ford a winner and ensured the Trans-Am would be...

1969 Ford Mustang BOSS 302 Trans-Am. For the 1969 Trans-Am Season, Ford and Kar Kraft helped both Shelby and Bud Moore prepare race versions of their M-Code Mustang to take on the Penke Camaros. Unlike the street cars these were completely reengineered and shared on some very basic components with the road-going BOSS 302.

All TA2 bodies must be either a Ford Mustang, a Chevrolet Camaro or a Dodge Challenger. The following is a list of those bodies and approved manufacturers: Gen 5 Mustang and Gen 5 Camaro bodies will be eligible with a weight penalty. Rear wing: TA2 cars must be outfitted with a properly-installed Derhaag Motorsports single-plane rear wing.

Sep 24, 2024 · Ford knew the reign of the fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro in the Trans Am series had to end. With the release of a new Mustang body style, drastically different from the previous 14 years, Ford’s top priority was keeping Mustang fans loyal. To achieve this, they needed serious race talent — enter the Archer Brothers, Tommy and Bobby Archer.

Mar 11, 2015 · Tom Yeager and Bob Johnson proved a formidable privateer entry, by winning 1966’s 300-miler at Mid-America, backing it up with a strong win in the 400-mile T-A race at Virginia International...

The huge sales success of the 1965 Ford Mustang was a key factor in launching Trans-Am racing, which was staged on demanding road courses from coast to coast. But people love a good fight, so attendance and media interest didn't really take off until rival pony cars appeared to chase Mustang on the racetrack as well as in the showroom.

Dec 13, 2023 · What you see isn't just a lowered 70 Boss 302 Mustang with subtly enlarged and flared wheel openings, and a set of 8x15-inch Minilites painted an eye-catching "school bus yellow" with black...

Nov 8, 2024 · The Ford Mustang road racers brought home exciting results in the final race of the 2024 Pirelli Trans Am Series season at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Texas on November 4 th, 2024. Paul Menard cruised to the championship in the No. 3 Mustang, while Rafa Matos wheeled his No. 60 Mustang to the TA2 Series championship for the third time ...

Annual Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion to feature muscle-bound V8s and cars that defined Ford Trans-Am racing. Created by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) in 1966, the Trans-Am racing series initially focused spry European cars packing under 2.0L.

Jun 12, 2013 · 1969 Ford Mustang Trans Am - Racing Into The Past. When not on the Russo and Steele auction block, you’ll find Drew Alcazar on the track with his former Warren Tope ’69 Trans Am...