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Throwback Thursday: The 935's Frankenstein era

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Throwback Thursday: The 935's Frankenstein era

By alley - Jul 13, 2017, 4:40 PM ET

Malleability isn't usually a benchmark by which race cars are measured. But if they were, the Porsche 935 would be right up there.The Group 5 rulebook for which it was designed in the mid-1970s was already a fairly accommodating one in terms of the options available to make modifications, and...

Iconic Coca-Cola Porsche 962 was Akin’s dream car

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Iconic Coca-Cola Porsche 962 was Akin’s dream car

By alley - Dec 21, 2014, 4:00 AM ET

After enjoying success racing a Porsche 935 in IMSA Camel GT competition, Bob Akin upgraded to the new 962 early in the 1984 season. Akin – joined by many sports car enthusiasts – quickly fell in love with his new ride.With its bright red paint scheme, proudly carrying Coca-Cola sponsorship,...

IMSA: Le Mans entries for top amateurs

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IMSA: Le Mans entries for top amateurs

By alley - Sep 20, 2014, 2:15 PM ET

The two guaranteed entries for the Le Mans 24 Hours awarded by the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship will go to amateur drivers in 2016.IMSA announced two new trophies for the top amateur in the end-of-season points in both the Prototype and GT Le Mans classes for next season. The entry...

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