Description
Vintage Car Racing Poster
This is a reproduction of a vintage Porsche factory racing poster commemorating their victory at the 1972 Riverside Can-Am Challenge Cup, which took place on October 29, 1972.
Race Details
Winner: The race and the season championship were both won by American driver George Follmer, driving the Penske Racing L&M Porsche 917/10 Turbo.
Car: The Porsche 917/10 Turbo was a dominant force in the 1972 Can-Am series, known for its extreme power, capable of over 1,000 horsepower.
Sponsors: L&M / Goodyear / Sunoco / Porsche
Context: Follmer took over the primary driving duties for the season after the main driver and developer, Mark Donohue, was injured in a mid-season testing accident. Donohue returned later in the season to drive a second team car.
Results: The poster lists the top finishers in the race:
1 - George Follmer (L&M Porsche 917-10 Turbo)
2 - Peter Revson (Gulf McLaren M20)
3 - Mark Donohue (L&M Porsche 917-10 Turbo)
4 - Jackie Oliver (UOP Shadow MK3)
5 - David Hobbs (Steed Lola T310)
6 - Peter Gregg (Porsche 917-10 Turbo)
This poster, designed by graphic artist David Stone, is a sought-after collectible item for motorsports enthusiasts.
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This is a reproduction of a vintage Porsche factory racing poster commemorating their victory at the 1972 Riverside Can-Am Challenge Cup, which took place on October 29, 1972.
Race Details
Winner: The race and the season championship were both won by American driver George Follmer, driving the Penske Racing L&M Porsche 917/10 Turbo.
Car: The Porsche 917/10 Turbo was a dominant force in the 1972 Can-Am series, known for its extreme power, capable of over 1,000 horsepower.
Sponsors: L&M / Goodyear / Sunoco / Porsche
Context: Follmer took over the primary driving duties for the season after the main driver and developer, Mark Donohue, was injured in a mid-season testing accident. Donohue returned later in the season to drive a second team car.
Results: The poster lists the top finishers in the race:
1 - George Follmer (L&M Porsche 917-10 Turbo)
2 - Peter Revson (Gulf McLaren M20)
3 - Mark Donohue (L&M Porsche 917-10 Turbo)
4 - Jackie Oliver (UOP Shadow MK3)
5 - David Hobbs (Steed Lola T310)
6 - Peter Gregg (Porsche 917-10 Turbo)
This poster, designed by graphic artist David Stone, is a sought-after collectible item for motorsports enthusiasts.
