1982 Trans-Am Series

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The 1982 Trans-Am Series was the seventeenth running of the Sports Car Club of America's premier series. All races ran for approximately one hundred miles.[1] The successful Datsun brand saw its final Trans Am victory in 1982, although the Nissan brand which replaced it did see notable success thereafter.

Results

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RoundDateCircuitWinning driverWinning vehicle
1May 23United States Road AtlantaUnited States Jerry HansenChevrolet Corvette
2June 6United States Sears PointUnited States Doc BundyPorsche 924
3June 13United States PortlandUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
4June 27United States Laguna SecaUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
5July 4United States KentUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
6July 18United States Mid-OhioUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
7July 24United States Road AmericaUnited States Jerry HansenChevrolet Corvette
8August 8United States BrainerdUnited States Paul NewmanDatsun 280ZX
9September 5Canada Trois-RivièresUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
10October 3United States Sears PointUnited States Tom GloyFord Mustang

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Championships

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Drivers

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  1. Elliot Forbes-Robinson – 147 points
  2. Doc Bundy – 92 points
  3. Phil Currin – 92 points
  4. Tom Gloy – 72 points
  5. Darrin Brassfield – 49 points
  6. Rob McFarlin – 44 points

Manufacturers

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  1. Pontiac – 65 points
  2. Chevrolet – 42 points
  3. Porsche – 37 points
  4. Ford – 22 points
  5. Datsun – 16 points

References

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    The 1982 Trans-Am Series was the seventeenth running of the Sports Car Club of America's premier series. All races ran for approximately one hundred miles.[1] The successful Datsun brand saw its final Trans Am victory in 1982, although the Nissan brand which replaced it did see notable success thereafter.

    Results

    RoundDateCircuitWinning driverWinning vehicle
    1May 23United States Road AtlantaUnited States Jerry HansenChevrolet Corvette
    2June 6United States Sears PointUnited States Doc BundyPorsche 924
    3June 13United States PortlandUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
    4June 27United States Laguna SecaUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
    5July 4United States KentUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
    6July 18United States Mid-OhioUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
    7July 24United States Road AmericaUnited States Jerry HansenChevrolet Corvette
    8August 8United States BrainerdUnited States Paul NewmanDatsun 280ZX
    9September 5Canada Trois-RivièresUnited States Elliott Forbes-RobinsonPontiac Trans Am
    10October 3United States Sears PointUnited States Tom GloyFord Mustang

    [2]

    Championships

    Drivers

    1. Elliot Forbes-Robinson – 147 points
    2. Doc Bundy – 92 points
    3. Phil Currin – 92 points
    4. Tom Gloy – 72 points
    5. Darrin Brassfield – 49 points
    6. Rob McFarlin – 44 points

    Manufacturers

    1. Pontiac – 65 points
    2. Chevrolet – 42 points
    3. Porsche – 37 points
    4. Ford – 22 points
    5. Datsun – 16 points

    References

    1. ^ See linked archive
    2. ^ 1982 TRANS-AM BOX SCORES[permanent dead link]
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