The inaugural 1966 Trans-Am season turned out to be a great success for the S.C.C.A, and for American road racing in general. The season featured lots of close racing, recognizable cars and a host of great drivers including A.J. Foyt, Richard Petty, Jerry Titus and even a young up-and-comer named Jochen Rindt. After enjoying much success in 1966, it was only natural that Ford would continue its Trans-Am program with the 1966 championship-winning Shelby American team. But the brass at…
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