Pit Stops
The Fuji 200 race for Can-Am cars held near Tokyo was this year won by P. Revson (McLaren M6B Ford) with S. Posey (Lola Tl6O Chevrolet) second and J.' Bonnier (McLaren M6B Chevrolet) third. The next three places went to Toyota 3litre cars. The champion-ship-winning McLaren team was not able to compete, and the American driver, M. Donohue (McLaren Chevrolet), set fastest practice time but retired after duelling with Revson for the lead for most of the race. J. Cannon (McLaren) was another retirement, and others were J. Titus, C. Parsons and Pedro Rodriguez (Lola T 160). sk # # Overseas, reports are again mentioning details of a new Formula I Ferrari engine with three banks of six cylinders with 60degree angles between — the WlB engine. » » « The Le Mans race next year will be held on June 14 and June 15, and no notable changes in regulations or the form of the race are expected.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31867, 20 December 1968, Page 11
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155Pit Stops Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31867, 20 December 1968, Page 11
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