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| Make: |
Triumph |
| Model: |
TR8 |
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Racing Coupe |
| Year: |
1979 |
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Exterior: |
Group 44 livery of white with green stripes |
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Production: |
1 of 2 built, 8 race wins to this chassis, 1 to the other |
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Engine: |
4.0 Liter fuel injected Rover alloy block and head V8 with 350
BHP |
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Gearbox: |
Triumph close ratio 5 Speed |
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Weight: |
2200 lbs. |
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History: |
Bob Tullius' Group 44 team was the British
Leyland (Jaguar) factory USA racing effort. They won the Trans
Am title with the Jaguar XJS in 1977 and 1978. In 1979 British
Leyland backed the Group 44 team in its development and racing
program with the Triumph TR8. Bob Tullius realized the potential
of the lightweight, aerodynamic V8 powered TR8 and proved that
it was a race winner. In its debut race at the Watkins Glen 6
Hour the TR8 dominated the class against the Corvettes and
Camaros and finished 1st in class and 7th overall. It was so
successful in SCCA competition that the SCCA continued to give
the TR8 added weight penalties. Tullius took the TR8 to the IMSA
series where it finished 1st in class and 6th overall at the
Sebring 12 Hours. The TR8 continued to dominate the GTO class
over the Chevrolet Corvettes and Porsche RSR's placing second in
the IMSA GTO championship. The British Leyland factory backed
Group 44 team is one of the most recognizable in motorsports
having gone on to race in the GTP category with the Jaguar
powered GTP cars. The Triumph TR8 was one of the most successful
SCCA and IMSA production based racing cars built. With 8 class
wins in the 1979-1980 seasons and second place in the 1980 IMSA
GTO points championship. |
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Race History: |
1979:
- 7/7/79: 6
Hr Watkins Glen- 7th Overall, 1st in class
- 8/5/79: Trans Am
Watkins Glen- 4th Overall, 1st in class
- 9/2/79: 500 Mile
Road America- 6th Overall, 1st in class
- 9/23/79: 100 Mile
Road Atlanta- 13th Overall, 2nd in class
- 10/14/79: Trans Am
Laguna Seca-11th Overall, 1st in class
1980:
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3/22/80: 12 Hr Sebring- 6th Overall, 1st in class
- 5/4/80:
100 Mile Laguna Seca-
9th Overall, 2nd in class
- 5/26/80: 1.5 Hr Lime Rock- 4th
Overall, 2nd in class
-7/4/80: 250 Mile Daytona Paul Revere-
6th Overall, 1st in class
- 8/17/80: 6 Hr Mosport, 8th
Overall, 1st in class
- 8/31/80: 500 Mile Road America, 7th
Overall, 1st in class
- 9/21/80: 50 Mile Road Atlanta 1, 12th
Overall, 2nd in class
- 11/30/80: 250 Mile Daytona Finale-
8th Overall, 2nd in class |
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Of Note: |
Surviving in stunning original race condition as it left the
race track at its last race the Sebring 12 Hours. Still with
paint, body and mechanics from March 1981. This TR8 stayed with
Bob Tullius and the Group 44 team until 2008 when selling to its
present owner. This is an opportunity to acquire one of the most
recognizable, successful and original IMSA racing cars of the
era. It is eligible to race today in most historic venues and
would be a show stopper and race winner once again. |
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Price: |
Inquire |
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