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Title: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: javelin_gt on April 10, 2020, 08:42:53 PM

I know on occasion you let an AMC topic slip in here.  So hopefully this is OK.

I am trying to locate any pictures or anything on this AMC Javelin.  It drove in regional races in the north eastern portion of the states. Here is just about everything i know of the cars history.  The log books were lost.  Any information or pics would be very much appreciated if anyone happens to have something.

Years: 1978-1979 in A/S then GT-1 1980 - 1986
Drivers: Roger Hoodak and Tom Rotsell
Owner: Gordy Chilson
Number: 1, 4, or 44 (Those are the only two I have seen in pics)
Tracks: Watkins Glen, Lime Rock, Mid-Ohio, Summit Point, Bryer, Bridgehampton, Charlotte?  (Those are the ones I am pretty sure of but could be others)

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: mikebaronehouston on April 11, 2020, 01:51:58 AM

Crazy front fender flair/curve on the trailing side.  Neat car.

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: Jon Mello on April 11, 2020, 06:03:47 PM

No, I don't have any knowledge of the car but it is certainly cool and interesting.  Best of luck with the search.

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: SMKZ28 on April 11, 2020, 06:23:11 PM

Maybe it was an ex NASCAR Grand Touring/Grand American Challenge Car??

1& 2) http://racersreunion.com/community/forum/stock-car-racing-history/36862/paul-revere-250-1970

3 &4) http://www.catamountstadium.com/WeeklyBlog_Sept42017_NASCARPnyDivision.html

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: SMKZ28 on April 11, 2020, 08:10:20 PM

Here is the section on their participation in the NASCAR Grand Touring/Grand American Challenge from the 10th chapter of the book entitled, The History of AMC Motorsports: Trans-Am, Quarter-Mile, NASCAR, Bonneville and More by Bob McClurg.

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: SMKZ28 on April 11, 2020, 08:11:02 PM

more from the book...

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: javelin_gt on April 11, 2020, 09:50:00 PM

I dont think this is one of the Paschal Javelins but could have possibly been a regional stock car before converting to a road race car.  Will have to investigate that angle further.

Thanks

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: javelin_gt on April 12, 2020, 05:26:12 PM

Here are some pictures of the cage work. 

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: Jon Mello on April 13, 2020, 03:17:02 AM

Maybe it began racing as Bob Hennig's Javelin?  Any knowledge of what the original color was?

https://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/photo/Bob-Hennig-USA.html

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: javelin_gt on April 13, 2020, 02:29:41 PM

Joe....that was one possibility be we ruled it out.  I am slowly finding some the races it ran in and a some stuff from an old SCCA newsletter.

All driven by Tom Rotsell

1978 Lime Rock A/S
1980 Summit Point GT1
1980 Watkins Glen GT1 DNS
1981 Watkins Glen GT1
1985 Watkins Glen GT1

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: crossboss on April 15, 2020, 05:53:35 PM

Any tags on the cage? IF it does, you can back track its history/driver(s), and owners and class it raced in.

Title: Re: Research on A/S Javelin
Post by: Oldtimer on April 15, 2020, 08:38:19 PM

Quote from: crossboss on April 15, 2020, 05:53:35 PM

Any tags on the cage? IF it does, you can back track its history/driver(s), and owners and class it raced in.

And logbook number stamped into the driver's side B-pillar of the cage.