War Bonnet Raceway Park was a purpose-built 2.3-mile road course located in Mannford, Oklahoma, which played host to a single Trans-Am Series event in 1968, two open-wheel SCCA F5000 event in 1967 and 1968, as well as various sports car races organized by the SCCA between 1967 and 1970.[5]
| Location | Mannford, Oklahoma, USA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.153885°N 96.363171°W |
| Broke ground | 1966[3] |
| Opened | 1967 |
| Closed | 1970[4] |
| Major events | Trans-Am Series (1968) F5000 (1967-1968) SCCA (1967-1970) |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Turns | 11 |
| Race lap record | 1:30.000 ( Lou Sell, Eagle Mk.5, 1968, F5000) |
Lap Records
The fastest official race lap records at War Bonnet Raceway Park are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Course: 3.700 km (1967–1970) | ||||
| F5000 | 1:30.000[6] | Lou Sell | Eagle Mk.5 | 1968 Grand Prix of Oklahoma |
| Trans-Am | 1:35.400[7] | Parnelli Jones | Ford Mustang | 1968 War Bonnet Trans-Am round |
References
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