Matra-Simca win Le Mans in tough 24 hour race
In Le Mans France the Matra Simca team clinched victory in the 24 hours endurance race ahead of Ferrari driven by Arturo Merzario and Carlos Pace. Henri Pescarolo and Gerald Larrousse led late after early laps, as Ferraris earned valuable World Sports Car Championship points with Peugeot and Porsche following. A record crowd of over 400000 witnessed a crash-light, near perfect run with no serious injuries.
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Slowed-down car wins Can-Am opener at Mosport in tight race
Can-Am opener at Mosport Ontario saw Charlie Kemp in a turbocharged Porsche run conservatively for reliability. He led 1,000 horsepower cars to finish first, earning $15,000 as 1 of 20 starters. Hans Wiedmer took second, while Donahue faded to seventh after a collision. Scheckter and Follmer retired with tire and mechanical issues.
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Kansan wins NHRA Springnationals top drag title
John Wiebe of Newton Kansas finally clinched his first NHRA Top Fuel national crown at the Springnationals at National Trail Raceway, defeating Don Garlits in the final. Wiebe ran 6.49 seconds at 227.27 mph to Garlits 6.56 seconds at 225 mph.
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