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1970s in motorsport

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This article documents the events in motorsport that happened in the 1970s.

United States

  • The IMSA GT Series begins in 1971, providing world class racecars.
  • The Trans Am Series declines, as the muscle car sees its demise after the Oil Crisis
  • The Can Am Series folds by mid decade due to the Oil Crisis and dominance of McLaren and Chevrolet. It is revived in 1977, but folds shortly afterward.
  • The Grand National becomes the Winston Cup Series after a purchase from Winston Cigarettes

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