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Are Impalas used in racing?
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The Chevy Impala has an extensive racing history that includes NASCAR, NHRA, and also street racing. In 1961 Chevrolet introduced the 409 big block with the Super Sport edition, which was created to compete with Fords popular motors.
This innovation started the Muscle car era, which led to owners completing at the local racetrack or drag strip. Additionally, Junior Johnson used a 1963 Impala at the Daytona 500 which made the Chevy Impala a part of racing history for many years to come.
Now, famous racecar drivers actually still drive the Impala, whenever competing in the NASCAR races. These drivers like Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon, as well as many other from racing future and past.
Many different websites, blogs, and forums will give you more information about the history of the Chevy Impala.
Sources:
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z14430/Chevrolet-Impala-SS-Car-of-Tomorrow.aspx
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9077/Chevrolet-Impala-Z11.aspx
http://blog.cardomain.com/2010/06/15/1965-impala-with-nascar-racing-history-on-ebay/
http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/chevrolet-impala/chevrolet-impala-history-1.shtml
This innovation started the Muscle car era, which led to owners completing at the local racetrack or drag strip. Additionally, Junior Johnson used a 1963 Impala at the Daytona 500 which made the Chevy Impala a part of racing history for many years to come.
Now, famous racecar drivers actually still drive the Impala, whenever competing in the NASCAR races. These drivers like Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon, as well as many other from racing future and past.
Many different websites, blogs, and forums will give you more information about the history of the Chevy Impala.
Sources:
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z14430/Chevrolet-Impala-SS-Car-of-Tomorrow.aspx
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9077/Chevrolet-Impala-Z11.aspx
http://blog.cardomain.com/2010/06/15/1965-impala-with-nascar-racing-history-on-ebay/
http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/chevrolet-impala/chevrolet-impala-history-1.shtml
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