Thread: A9X Question
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Old 12 Feb 2018, 02:29 (Ref:3800609)   #2
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chavez should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridchavez should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridchavez should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
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Originally Posted by Kingair View Post
Just finished reading issue 97 of AMC magazine, and the article on the first and last Torana A9X.

Why was the Torana not permitted to to run A9X specifications in the 1980 season, but instead run with LX SS specifications?
CAMS wanted only the current models to run and as a disincentive both the Torana and XC Falcon were only approved to run in a much detuned state to equalise performance with the Commodore and XD.

The top level of motorsport in the country should feature the latest models...........
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