Trans-Am Series

The Trans-Am Series was created in 1966 by the SCCA as the Trans-American Sedan Championship. Originally derived from the SCCA's A Production class, it today features purpose-built tube-frame race cars competing on road courses. The series is known for competition of pony cars like the Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Plymouth Barracuda, AMC Javelin and Dodge Challenger in the late 1960s and early 1970s, though marques from many different countries have competed in the series.

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1966 - SCCA - Pony car - Ford Mustang - Chevy Camaro - Plymouth Barracuda - AMC Javelin - Dodge Challenger

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Another pony car, the Pontiac Trans Am, was named for the series.

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The Trans-Am Series is the longest running racing series in the United States of America, its first race run on March 25 1966. The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is the sanctioning body for the series and holds the rights to the "Trans-Am" name. The series is currently operated by the Champ Car World Series and runs the majority of its races in support of the parent open-wheel championship.

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United States of America - March 25 - 1966 - SCCA - Champ Car World Series

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