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Old 15 Nov 2023, 00:18 (Ref:4185927)   #120
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Originally Posted by Richard C View Post
You would hope. I know of Can-Am as I appreciate that era in prototype racing history, but even then, that series was gone before I started paying attention. And I am in my late 50's. I expect most anyone new has zero clue. Any "McLaren" would come from recent Indycar/500 experience and/or road car/supercar name recognition.

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Absolutely correct Richard.
Only those alive in 66-72 would remember anything about Can Am and while some enthusiasts may know something of the history of US motorsport unless you were there, the average US citizen has no memory of sports car racing 50 or 60 years ago.
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