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Formula 5000's formative years reshaped by sponsors and rules
The early 1967 69 run of Formula 5000 faced weak attendance and funding until major changes arrived. SCCA adoption of Formula A and the first workable budget road to pro racing boosted the series. Notable names like Hutchison and Dwyer faded into history as rivals such as Scheckter Redman and Donohue joined, while Can‑Am collapsed. The shift to L and M Grand Prix sponsorship and rising purses propelled Formula 5000 toward becoming America's premier road racing series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hutchison
Dallas
Hutchison
Karl, Kapp
Lou Sell
Bob McQueen
Fred Ashplant
Warold Kreeh
SCCA
Ryan Falconer
Bartz
Trac
Los Angeles
England
Chevrolet
Ford
American Motors
Buick
Plymouth
Nedge
UOP
Jackie Dwyer
Tom Pryce
Dodge
Lola
Chevron
March
Eagle
Talon
Lance
Liggett and Myers ‘Tobacco Co
Wil
Jody Scheckter
McLaren
Scheckter
Brian Red
America
Roger Penske
Porsche Works
Germany