Trans-Am Panel Talk
A panel of Trans-Am racing experts will speak about the series’ 50-year history at the International Motor Racing Research Center on Oct. 22. Panel members: Chuck Cantwell, whose roles in Trans-Am included chief engineer behind the 1960s Shelby GT350, Shelby Racing team manager and Penske crew chief for Mark Donohue. John “Woody” Woodard, chief mechanic for Penske’s Trans-Am cars. Lee Dykstra, lead Trans-Am engineer at Kar Kraft, Ford’s private research and development shop. Don Cox, Chevrolet Research and Development engineer who became Penske Racing’s chief engineer. Tommy Kendall, four-time Trans-Am champion in the 1990s. Butch Leitzinger, 2002 Trans-Am Rookie of the Year.

International Motor Racing Research Center

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