The Chevrolet
Camaro is an American automobile manufactured by Chevrolet,
classified as a pony car, and some versions also as a muscle
car. It went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967
model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford
Mustang. The car shared its platform and major components
with the Pontiac Firebird, also introduced for 1967.
Four distinct generations of the Camaro were developed
before production ended in 2002. The nameplate was revived
on a concept car that evolved into the fifth-generation
Camaro; production started on March 16, 2009.
The Camaro was one of the vehicles in the
SCCA-sanctioned Trans-Am Series. Chevrolet worked with Roger
Penske to operate their unofficially factory-backed Trans Am
team, winning the title in 1968 and 1969 with Mark Donohue.
Jim Hall's Chaparral team replaced Penske for the 1970
season. Warren Agor of Rochester, NY, was the series'
leading Camaro privateer, his orange #13's o, 1993, 1994,
and 1998.
The Camaro was the official car of and used in the
International Race of Champions starting in 1975 and lasting
for 12 years until 1989. It was the first American car of
the series succeeding the Porsche Carrera RSR.
Today, Camaros are raced
in many forms of auto racing throughout the world. They are
a favorite in drag racing, have won many championships, and
can be currently found in several series from the National
Hot Rod Association, International Hot Rod Association, and
United States Hot Rod Association. Road racing Camaros can
currently be found in the Sports Car Club of America's
American Sedan series. They have also been the vehicle used
in the Swedish Camaro Cup series since 1975.
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