Mark Donohue – Talladega Speed Record – Porsche 917‑30 On August 9, 1975, Mark Donohue set a closed‑course speed record at Talladega Superspeedway, driving a fearsome Porsche 917‑30. He averaged 221.160 mph over the circuit, hitting 241 mph at the end of the straights. The record stood for only four years, but it remains the fastest lap ever recorded at Talladega. Tragically, it came just one week before Donohue was fatally injured during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix. 🎥:OldSchoolNascar

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In the late '60s, AMC charged into Trans Am racing with stars like Mark Donohue, Peter Revson and Roger Penske, transforming the Javelin into a fierce competitor. The 1970 Javelin SST Trans Am boasted a 325 HP 390 V8, 4-speed manual, and upgraded suspension. AMC clinched 2nd in points, with only 100 street versions built for SCCA racing. Check out a stunning example from the Brothers Collection on Muscle Car Of The Week! #AMC #Javelin #MuscleCar | Muscle Car Of The Week