The Canadian-American Challenge Cup racing series for FIA Group 7 sportscars began in 1966.  In 1974 it ended.  In between, some of the greatest drivers and racing cars in the sport's history participated in the series.  In July, 1996, to celebrate the Can-Am's 30th anniversary, many of those  cars and drivers gathered together during the Merrill Lynch/Brian Redman International Challenge at the Road America race track in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.  This section contains photos of some of the cars that took part in the 30th Anniversary Can-Am Reunion.

Unfortunately, two of the most famous makes to race in the Can-Am were not properly represented.  One was Chaparral.  None of Jim Hall's Chaparral chassis appeared, although the Mclaren M12 he fielded for part of the 1969 season did.  The other was Porsche.  There were several Porsches present for the International Challenge but no Can-Am cars.  The closest was a 917 spyder (a coupe with the roof removed, not a proper Group 7 car) that raced in the Interseries, a German version of the Can-Am.

Below are some action and driver photos.  The other photos are arranged by manufacturer on the pages listed across the top of this one.

A McLaren M8C leads an M8F, Ferrari 512M, McLaren M6B, and an IMSA Porsche.  Although not Can-Am cars, the Ferrari, Porsche, and some other high-power prototype racers were included in the Group 7 race group.

Top photo shows a McLaren M8F leading an M20, a Mckee, and a Lola T163.  The bottom photo is of a McLaren M20 leading a T163, McLaren M1A, BRM P154, March 717, Lola T70, and McLaren M8F.

The first pair of photos are of David Hobbs, who drove several Can-Am cars in the '70s.  The top middle photo is of Tony Dean (looking towards camera) who gave Porsche their first Can-Am victory when his underpowered 908 spyder outlasted the big boys at Road Atlanta in 1970.  The bottom middle photo is multiple F1 champion Sir Jack Brabham who raced twice in the Can-Am.  The final photo is of Can-Am privateer Oscar Koveleski (on the left) and his "Pole" award.

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