AMC Trans-Am using Ford parts?

[crossboss]

Often during the day, the cars from the various teams were so closely matched, the results were determined by the skill of the driver, not the capability of the computer systems installed today.

Today it is more a battle of technology systems and who programed the computer.

Too true. Today F1 is the only series with car development. Yes electronics play a big part but teams make their own cars and engine developments.
If you look at todays NASCAR, Indy or TA you find spec cars that are far more cookie cutter than back in the day. 
Having a driver who can communicate what a car is doing and a crew chief who knows what to adjust is what wins races today. They are no longer won with innovation and development.
TA1 & TA2 use specific chassis design from 3 suppliers. Bodies come from 2 suppliers TA1 limits hp to 850. TA2 engines are from approved builders and sealed with 525hp.
NASCAR Nextgen is an assembly of pre approved parts. NASCAR gets a licensing fee on each part.   
NASCAR handed out $100,000 fine for tapering the pin holes on the new wheels. completive edge making them easier to install. They handed out a $75,000 fine for a reinforced front bumper cover - I guess that one cut down on the number you needed to buy. NASCAR has taken a firm stance against modifying single-source parts, emphasizing that these parts are designed to be identical for all teams to ensure fair competition. 
Indy is the worst you get an single source Italian chassis and body then stick in a Chevy or Honda V6 that shares nothing with a production engine. The first one to make 2,000 left turns wins. It's all about tv coverage - Tony George commented on Indy car when it was having low attendance that the stands could be empty he made his money from tv coverage.

Not relevant to the topic at hand. Start a different thread if you wish.

[FL SAAC]

Often during the day, the cars from the various teams were so closely matched, the results were determined by the skill of the driver, not the capability of the computer systems installed today.

Today it is more a battle of technology systems and who programed the computer.

Too true. Today F1 is the only series with car development. Yes electronics play a big part but teams make their own cars and engine developments.
If you look at todays NASCAR, Indy or TA you find spec cars that are far more cookie cutter than back in the day. 
Having a driver who can communicate what a car is doing and a crew chief who knows what to adjust is what wins races today. They are no longer won with innovation and development.
TA1 & TA2 use specific chassis design from 3 suppliers. Bodies come from 2 suppliers TA1 limits hp to 850. TA2 engines are from approved builders and sealed with 525hp.
NASCAR Nextgen is an assembly of pre approved parts. NASCAR gets a licensing fee on each part.   
NASCAR handed out $100,000 fine for tapering the pin holes on the new wheels. completive edge making them easier to install. They handed out a $75,000 fine for a reinforced front bumper cover - I guess that one cut down on the number you needed to buy. NASCAR has taken a firm stance against modifying single-source parts, emphasizing that these parts are designed to be identical for all teams to ensure fair competition. 
Indy is the worst you get an single source Italian chassis and body then stick in a Chevy or Honda V6 that shares nothing with a production engine. The first one to make 2,000 left turns wins. It's all about tv coverage - Tony George commented on Indy car when it was having low attendance that the stands could be empty he made his money from tv coverage.

Very valid points made, we totally agree with you

[crossboss]

Now the V.I. chines in. This thread is finished.

[Chris Thauberger]

Now the V.I. chines in. This thread is finished.

Valid point, I totally agree with you

[TA Coupe]

I sincerely doubt the people on this forum would have a whole lot more information to post on this subject anyway. Time to go to an AMC forum to seek what you are looking for. Good luck Scott.

      Roy

[crossboss]

I sincerely doubt the people on this forum would have a whole lot more information to post on this subject anyway. Time to go to an AMC forum to seek what you are looking for. Good luck Scott.

      Roy

Roy,
Yes, and I am/have. Doesn't matter anyways, this thread is getting hijacked.