SCCAs Record 1976 Season Sets Attendance and Wins
In its 33rd year the Sports Car Club of America sanctioned a record 401 events across professional and club racing rallying and Solo 1 and 11. Total attendance neared a million with 976 955 fans. Pro races drew over 733 000 spectators across seven series including Formula 5000 Trans American and U S Grand Prix events. Club racing added 197 761 spectators with 68 National Championship weekends. National Pro Rally and National Club Rally titles were decided with Nissan crowns and notable drivers like Brian Redman Jocko Maggiacomo Follmer and Bagley earning substantial purses. Contingency money and manufacturer sponsorship funded a strong season across multiple venues and series.
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Sports Car Club of America
U.S
SCCA
Hendrik Blok
Erick Hauge
Dave Flanigan
Bob Kruse
Huntsville
Ala
Inle
Ron Hayslert
Las Cruces
Dick Ecelbarger
Tucson
Art
Nissan Motor Corp
USA
Brian Redman
Redman
Skipton
Eng
West Point blamed as cadets face scandal recovery
A federal commission led by Frank Borman finds West Point equally at fault for the largest cheating episode in its history. It endorses the honor code but faults administration, calls for reinstating 151 cadets, and warns warning signs were ignored for years.
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Washington
U.S. Military Academy
Frank Borman
Army
West Point
Martin R. Hoffmann
Doctor Christhill found guilty in shooting case
ANNAPOLIS AP Dr Stuart Christhill a physician and bicentennial official was convicted of assault with intent to murder Jean Gretsch after an unannounced visit to the crime scene Judge James L Wray ruled the shooting was intentional not accidental and noted the defendant aimed to wound the victim Sentencing date not set and maximum penalty is 30 years.
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Annapolis
Stuart Christhill
Anne Arundel County
Gretsch
Wray
Christhill
Christhhill
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