The 1967 Trans-American Championship was the second running of the

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. After the dominance of Alfa Romeo in the under 2000cc class in 1966,

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would rise to prominence, starting a dynasty that would last for several years. 1967 would also mark the debut of Mercury, with

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winning at Green Valley for the company in its new Cougar.

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would also win in a Cougar at Riverside later that year. Ford and Mercury would both end the year strongly, with four wins apiece.

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would provide the first win in the series for

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at Marlboro Speedway. He would go on to win at Stardust and Pacific Raceways, igniting the Ford vs Chevy rivalry that made the series legendary. Ford won the Over 2 Liter class and

the Under 2 Liter class.

Schedule

Overall winner in bold. Classes ran separate races at Marlboro.

Championships

Points were awarded according to finishing position. Only the highest-placed car scored points for the manufacturer. Only the best 9 finishes counted towards the championship. Drivers' championships were not awarded in Trans-Am until 1972.

Over 2.0L manufacturers

Under 2.0L manufacturers

References

{{Trans-Am Series seasons Trans-Am Series Transam Transam

Schedule

Championships

Over 2.0L manufacturers

Under 2.0L manufacturers

See also

References