Ford Fields 8 Cars in Can Am Challenge Series
Ford Motor Company announces at least eight cars for the Can-Am Challenge Series starting September 3 at Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. Entries include two from Dearborn two from Carroll Shelby two from Helens a NASCAR outlet and two from Dan Gurney All American Racer. Cars will use 427 cubic inch engines and feature Ford design with Titus and Gurney among drivers.
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Ford to battle jets as McLarens and Chaparrals loom
Ford plans open cockpit Mark IIs and IVs with drivers tied to Nascar names. Mario Andretti and A J Foyt likely on board, with Cale Yarborough and Dave Pearson possible, leaving Parnelli Jones and Lloyd Ruby as probable others. Local racing scenes at Trojan Speedway, Ascot Park, Loma dragstrip, and Orange County Raceway dominate the week with midget, pro kart, motorcycle, and stock car events. Orioles replace Richert with Lopez amid roster shuffle as Richert serves two years in the Army.
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Imported Car Notes Boost Renault 10 Sales and Details
A woodgrain side stripe designed by Frank Marshall for the 1967 Renault 10 sedan at Import Auto in Long Beach doubled local sales versus a year ago. The feature, plus chrome wheels, enhances the Renault’s look. June 1969 imported US sales set records with a 7 percent rise from May and a half-year total of 367,000, led by Datsun and other European makes. Also announced: National Mexican Rodeo comes to LA Sports Arena Aug 4–5 with Tony Aguilar and Flor Silvestre. Tom Laris to represent the US in Kobe Marathon Aug 29.
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AAU
Cleveland Indians call up shortstop for two week Army Reserve leave
Cleveland Indians replace Chico Salmon who is leaving for two weeks with shortstop Gordon Lund from Portland joining Thursday for Army Reserve duty schedule.
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