1969 Canadian-American Challenge Cup

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:patent
gptkb:automobile
gptkbp:attendance 50000
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Canadian-American_Challenge_Cup_Trophy
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:ABC
gptkbp:challenges faced weather challenges.
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:marathon
multi-class racing
gptkbp:events gptkb:1966
annual
24 hours
international
August 1969
set several speed records.
Mark Donohue won the race.
advanced technology in racing.
influenced sports car racing.
led to the popularity of Can-Am.
shaped team strategies.
specific rules for sports cars.
top drivers from North America.
gptkbp:fan_events attracted large crowds.
gptkbp:historical_event part of Can-Am series.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1969 Canadian-American Challenge Cup
gptkbp:impact changed auto racing dynamics.
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for gptkb:Watkins_Glen
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:media covered by major sports media.
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:1970
gptkb:Watkins_Glen_International
gptkbp:notable_appearance attracted celebrity attendance.
gptkbp:notable_driver gptkb:Jim_Hall
gptkb:Dan_Gurney
gptkb:Mario_Andretti
gptkb:Graham_Hill
gptkb:A._J._Foyt
influenced driver careers.
gptkbp:notable_teams gptkb:Mc_Laren
gptkb:Brabham
gptkb:Lotus
gptkb:Chaparral_Cars
gptkb:Formula_One_race
gptkbp:participating_teams featured multiple racing teams.
gptkbp:racing_series remains a significant event.
gptkbp:safety_features safety improvements were made.
gptkbp:season gptkb:1969
gptkbp:significant_event important in racing history.
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Canadian-American_Racing_Association
various automotive companies.
gptkbp:sport gptkb:Formula_One_race
gptkbp:team gptkb:Penske_Racing
gptkbp:track asphalt
gptkbp:track_count 2.5 miles
gptkbp:type gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Mark_Donohue
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1968_Canadian-American_Challenge_Cup
gptkb:Mc_Laren_M8_C
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5