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Chinook F5000 Cars




Make: Chinook
Model: F5000
Year: 1970

Chassis: 01
Engine: Ford Boss 302

Transmission: Hewland LG 500

Owner: Mike Knittel
Location: Chittenango, New York, USA

Previous Owners: Fejer Brothers built and owned the car. Later bought by Tony Narocki and Dennis Reed

Racing History: Car was built for Mario Andretti to race in the F5000 series until he decided to race for Lotus. Raced by George Eaton early in its history. Later raced in SCCA national events and finished 3rd in total point in SCCA Northeast Division in 1972. A second car was built for Al Unser Sr, but was instead shipped to New Zealand. Chassis 01 is currently raced by Mike Knittel with HSR, SVRA, and other historic racing events primarily at Watkins Glen and Mosport.


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