Trans Am: a three-world performer with sport handling
The Trans Am blends performance comfort and economy in a near ideal mix. Test driving with Ken Roberts at British Auto highlights sharp handling, responsive steering, and a bold honeycomb wheel look, while noting a stiffer ride from heavy suspension and radial tuned setup.
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British Auto
Ken Roberts
Trans Am Muscle Cars Range From Economy To Power
The Trans Am lineup spans 250 to 400 cubic inch V8s with options like front consoles and heavy duty gear. Test results suggest the 400 ci model delivers strong acceleration with mid sixteenths in the quarter mile while economy varies by engine, from a 250 to a 350 and beyond.
Ickx and Bell win at Le Mans amid rising doubt
Jacky Ickx and Derek Bell held off a Ligier challenge to win the 24 hour Le Mans race for Gulf-Ford. Their victory came as organizers debate 1976 rules possibly phasing out sport cars, threatening the event’s future. Bell praised the win and noted the race felt like an economy run.
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LE Mans
France
Jacky Ickx
Belgium
Derek Bell
Great Britain
Gulf-Ford
Ickx
John Wyer
Bell
Vern Schuppan
Australia
Jean-Pierre Jaussaud
Jacky
Jean-Louis Lafosse
Guy Chasseuil
Ligier
Guy Ligier
Andretti Wins MOSPORT Formula 5000 Race in Close Finish
Mario Andretti of Nazareth led all the way to beat England's Brian Redman by .62 seconds in a 100 mile Formula 5000 race at Mosport Ontario. Redman set a new single lap record as Warwick Brown finished third and Al Unser withdrew before the start due to a blown engine. Andretti earned $15,000 plus $1,250 in a preliminary heat.
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Mario Andretti
Nazareth
England
Brian Redman
Andretti
Redman
Pocono
Warwick Brown
Australia
Talon
David Hobbs
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al Unser
Albuquerque
N.M
Mann wins Medina Open in windy LPGA finish
Carol Mann captured her 35th LPGA title at the Medina Open with a two shot margin over Judy Rankin and Rae drives. She fired a two over par 74 to finish 54 holes at 217 on a gusty Weymouth Valley layout. Sandra Palmer finished third at 220 as newcomers Washam Baugh faltered in the windy round.
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Weymouth Valley Country Club
Judy Rankin
Rae
Sandra Palmer
Jo Ann Washam
Cathy Postlewait
Laura Baugh
Miss Washam
Miss Mann
Miss Baugh
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