1971 Can-Am series

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/1971_Can-Am_series

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:auto_race
gptkbp:bfsLayer	5
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Mc_Laren_M8_F-1 gptkb:Mc_Laren_M8_U gptkb:Mc_Laren_M8_Y
gptkbp:broadcasts	gptkb:ABC
gptkbp:current_champion	gptkb:Jim_Hall
gptkbp:distance	varied by race
gptkbp:engine_type	Group 7 regulations
gptkbp:fan_base	auto racing enthusiasts
gptkbp:first_race	November 7, 1971 September 5, 1971
gptkbp:governing_body	gptkb:Sports_Car_Club_of_America
gptkbp:historical_significance	showcased engineering innovation influenced future racing series featured legendary drivers established iconic races pioneered sports car racing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	1971 Can-Am series
gptkbp:notable_driver	gptkb:John_Surtees gptkb:Bruce_Mc_Laren gptkb:Mario_Andretti gptkb:Piers_Courage
gptkbp:notable_event	gptkb:Sebring_International_Raceway gptkb:Mont_Tremblant gptkb:Daytona_International_Speedway gptkb:Mid-Ohio_Sports_Car_Course gptkb:Bridgehampton_Race_Circuit gptkb:Canadian-American_Challenge_Cup gptkb:Laguna_Seca_Raceway gptkb:Can-Am_Challenge_Cup gptkb:Los_Angeles_Times_Grand_Prix gptkb:Nassau_Speed_Week gptkb:Texas_World_Speedway gptkb:Watkins_Glen_International gptkb:Riverside_International_Raceway gptkb:Talladega_Superspeedway gptkb:Road_America
gptkbp:notable_for	improved aerodynamics increased competition engine advancements introduction of new cars new tire technology
gptkbp:notable_race	Can-Am race tracks
gptkbp:notable_teams	gptkb:football_club gptkb:Mc_Laren gptkb:Chaparral_Cars gptkb:automobile
gptkbp:number_of_races	gptkb:11
gptkbp:preceded_by	1970 Can-Am series
gptkbp:season	gptkb:1971
gptkbp:speed	high speeds
gptkbp:succeeded_by	1972 Can-Am series
gptkbp:type	sports car racing
gptkbp:winner	gptkb:Jim_Hall