1974 Trans-Am Series

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1974 Trans-Am Series
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The 1974 Trans-Am Series was the ninth running of the Sports Car Club of America's premier series. It began on May 4 and ran for only three rounds, including the Six Hours of Watkins Glen.

Sports Car Club of America American automobile club

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) is an American automobile club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying, and autocross in the United States. Formed in 1944, it runs many programs for both amateur and professional racers.

Trans-Am Series Form of auto-racing

The Trans-Am Series is an automobile racing series held in North America.

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Results [1]

RoundDateCircuitDurationWinning driverWinning vehicle
1May 4 Lime Rock 200 miles Flag of the United States.svg Al Holbert Porsche Carrera
2July 13 Watkins Glen Six hours Flag of France.svg Jean-Pierre Beltoise
Flag of France.svg Jean-Pierre Jarier
Matra-Simca
3July 27 Road America 200 miles Flag of the United States.svg Peter Gregg Porsche Carrera

Championships

Driver

Over Two Liter

  1. Peter Gregg – 60 points
  2. Ludwig Heimrath – 53 points
  3. Hurley Haywood – 50 points
  4. Al Holbert – 32 points
  5. Jim Cook – 30 points

Under Two Liter

  1. Richard Weiss – 35 points
  2. Seig Glage – 22 points
  3. John Stevens – 20 points
  4. Harold Keck – 20 points
  5. Tim Meehan – 15 points

Manufacturer

  1. Porsche – 36 points
  2. Camaro – 14 points
  3. BMW – 3 points
  4. AMC Javelin – 1 point

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