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javelin_gt

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Research on A/S Javelin
« 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)

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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2020, 01:51:58 AM »
Crazy front fender flair/curve on the trailing side.  Neat car.
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Jon Mello

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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2020, 06:23:11 PM »
Scott
I don't have a 1st Gen but I have 1971 Z28 RS 4-spd, 1997 Z28 Z4C 6-spd, 2000 SS Convertible, 2010 RS 6-spd

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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #4 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.
Scott
I don't have a 1st Gen but I have 1971 Z28 RS 4-spd, 1997 Z28 Z4C 6-spd, 2000 SS Convertible, 2010 RS 6-spd

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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2020, 08:11:02 PM »
more from the book...
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I don't have a 1st Gen but I have 1971 Z28 RS 4-spd, 1997 Z28 Z4C 6-spd, 2000 SS Convertible, 2010 RS 6-spd

javelin_gt

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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #6 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

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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2020, 05:26:12 PM »
Here are some pictures of the cage work. 

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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #8 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
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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #9 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

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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: Research on A/S Javelin
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2020, 08:38:19 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.