1968 Can-Am Series

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Racing
gptkbp:average_speed 120 mph
gptkbp:championship gptkb:Chaparral_Cars
gptkb:Formula_One_points_system
gptkbp:circuit_locations Various circuits across North America
gptkbp:current_champion gptkb:Jim_Hall
gptkbp:distance 2000 miles
gptkbp:driver Multiple driver changes allowed
gptkbp:engine_type V8 engines
gptkbp:event_duration Season-long event
gptkbp:event_frequency gptkb:annual_event
gptkbp:event_type Multiple events per season
gptkbp:events gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:fan_base Motorsport enthusiasts
gptkbp:fan_events Fan meet and greets
High fan participation
gptkbp:first_race Available online
September 1, 1968
November 10, 1968
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:gasoline
gptkbp:governing_body gptkb:Sports_Car_Club_of_America
gptkbp:historical_records Records kept for future reference
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced future racing series
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1968 Can-Am Series
gptkbp:legacy Paved the way for modern sports car racing
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:Wide_World_of_Sports
Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:merchandising Official merchandise available
gptkbp:notable_case Accidents during races
gptkbp:notable_changes Introduction of new regulations
gptkbp:notable_driver gptkb:Dan_Gurney
gptkb:Bruce_Mc_Laren
gptkb:Piers_Courage
gptkbp:notable_race Prototype racing
gptkbp:notable_teams gptkb:Lola
gptkb:Mc_Laren
gptkb:Chaparral
gptkbp:number_of_races 8
2 hours
gptkbp:pit_stops Mandatory pit stops
gptkbp:post_season_analysis Detailed analysis published
gptkbp:preceded_by 1967 Can-Am Series
gptkbp:race_format Endurance racing
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:Chaparral_2_G
gptkb:Lola_T70
gptkb:Mc_Laren_M6
gptkbp:safety_measures Increased safety measures introduced
gptkbp:season gptkb:1968
gptkbp:sponsorship Various corporate sponsors
gptkbp:succeeded_by 1969 Can-Am Series
gptkbp:tire_supplier gptkb:Firestone
gptkb:Goodyear
gptkbp:tournament Points-based championship
gptkbp:track Can-Am race tracks
gptkbp:type sports car racing
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Jim_Hall
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mc_Laren_M1_O
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8