Top 10 Can-Am Cars | Autosport Retro
Summary
Kevin Turner and Damien Smith celebrate the 60th anniversary of Can-Am with a top ten list of the series' greatest cars. The episode highlights the Shadow DN4, Chaparral 2E, and various McLaren models, emphasizing how these vehicles pioneered innovations like downforce and turbocharging that later influenced Formula 1. The hosts discuss the era's loose regulations, massive prize money, and the intense rivalry between McLaren and Porsche, while also touching on the tragic death of Bruce McLaren during the M8D's debut season.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship: Nationwide Insurance
Introduction and guest Damien Smith
History and context of Can-Am racing
Number 10: Shadow DN4
Number 9: Chaparral 2E and 2J
Number 8: McLaren M8A
Number 7: Lola T70 and John Surtees
Number 6: McLaren M8D
Number 5: McLaren M6A
Number 4: McLaren M8F
Number 3: Porsche 917/10
Number 2: McLaren M8B
Number 1: Porsche 917/30 and debate
Outro and sponsorship
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