This is the daring privateer Datsun 240Z that won the 1976 IMSA GTU title

https://www.youtube.com/embed/tnf3nCbiy_c

Who doesn’t love an underdog story? In 1976, a privateer team–not a factory-backed entry– won the IMSA GTU champion title with this very Datsun 240Z.

How did the team pull it off? The team's former driver Brad Frisselle explains.

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AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter)
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3/13/23 9:35 p.m.

This is why GTU was always the best class IMO.  Unsponsored but good teams could do well.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
3/14/23 8:15 a.m.

In reply to AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) :

Yep, it’s an inspiring story. IRL, the car is super-clean, too. 

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