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- ↑ Brown, Allen. "Indy 500 and USAC racing 1977". OldRacingCars.com.
- ↑ World, Auto Sport. "Find out all the information about the race car Parnelli VPJ6C (VPJ Cosworth). As well as its drivers and results". Auto Sport World.
- ↑ World, Auto Sport. "Find out all the information about the race car Parnelli VPJ6C (Cosworth TC). As well as its drivers and results". Auto Sport World.