Chinook
Make: Chinook
Model: F5000
Year: 1970
Chassis: 01
Engine: Ford Boss 302
Transmission: Hewland LG 500
Owner: Mike Knittel
Location: Chittenango, New York, USA
Previous Owners: Fejer Brothers built and owned the car. Later bought by Tony Narocki and Dennis Reed
Racing History: Car was built for Mario Andretti to race in the F5000 series until he decided to race for Lotus. Raced by George Eaton early in its history. Later raced in SCCA national events and finished 3rd in total point in SCCA Northeast Division in 1972. A second car was built for Al Unser Sr, but was instead shipped to New Zealand. Chassis 01 is currently raced by Mike Knittel with HSR, SVRA, and other historic racing events primarily at Watkins Glen and Mosport.
Model: F5000
Year: 1970
Chassis: 01
Engine: Ford Boss 302
Transmission: Hewland LG 500
Owner: Mike Knittel
Location: Chittenango, New York, USA
Previous Owners: Fejer Brothers built and owned the car. Later bought by Tony Narocki and Dennis Reed
Racing History: Car was built for Mario Andretti to race in the F5000 series until he decided to race for Lotus. Raced by George Eaton early in its history. Later raced in SCCA national events and finished 3rd in total point in SCCA Northeast Division in 1972. A second car was built for Al Unser Sr, but was instead shipped to New Zealand. Chassis 01 is currently raced by Mike Knittel with HSR, SVRA, and other historic racing events primarily at Watkins Glen and Mosport.
