SCCA posts record 1976 season with 401 events worldwide
The Sports Car Club of America reports its 1976 season was its most active in 33 years, sanctioning 401 events across professional and club racing, rallying, and Solo I and H. Attendance reached 976,955 for road racing, with 37 pro events drawing over 733,000 fans. Highlights include Formula 5000, Trans-American, VW Gold Cup, Scirocco-Bilstein Cup, and national and divisional rallies. Club racing added 197,761 spectators and 61 driver schools, while purse funds topped substantial figures across series and contingencies.
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SCCA
U.S
Hendrik Blok
Erick Hauge
Dave Flanigan
Bob Kruse
Huntsville
Ala
Brian Redman
Redman
Skipton
Eng
George Follmer
Huntington Harbor
Calif
Jocke Maggiacomo
West Point blamed in major cheating scandal report
A commission headed by Frank Borman found West Point shared responsibility for the worst cheating scandal in its history. It endorsed the honor code but faulted administration and warned the system was grossly inadequate by spring 1976. It recommended reinstating all 151 cadets involved as soon as possible.
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Washington
Special Commission
U.S. Military Academy
Frank Borman
Army
West Point
Martin R. Hoffmann
Anne Arundel Doctor Guilty In Car Dispute Shooting
Dr. Stuart Christhill, prominent physician and Bicentennial Commission chair, was found guilty by Judge James L. Wray of assault with intent to murder Jean Gretsch in a car dispute. The non jury verdict followed an unannounced visit to the shooting scene near his apartment. Sentencing not set. maximum 30 years.
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Annapolis
Stuart Christhill
Anne Arundel County
Gretsch
Wray
Christhill
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Tom Bagley
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Robert Busch
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Oher
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