1989 Corvette Challenge Series
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1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series

Corvette Challenge Car 1989The 1989 Corvette Challenge Series was a continuation of the 1988 Corvette Challenge Series. Below are some of the specifications that made them unique from stock GM Corvettes.

History:

The 1989 Corvette Challenge cars had a unique option code from the factory, it was "R7F". The documentation from GM clearly indicates that the cars were produced for the express purpose of racing in the SCCA Corvette Challenge Series. There is also documentation that identifies by serial number, all Corvettes producedwith these option codes. Therefore, it is relatively easy to validate the authenticity of any Challenge car.

Each of the twenty nine 1989 Corvette Challenge cars that were converted by Powell were designated strictly for racing. Each car converted had specially installed roll cage, fire system, Challenge car seats, seat belts, brake ducts, exhaust system, oil cooler and Dymag wheels.

Below data includes the Challenge Car Production information for 1989:

Color Information:
Original color: Produced: Converted:
Red
12
6
Black
12
5
White
12
8
Charcoal
12
6
Medium Blue
12
4
Totals
60
29
 
Production Information:
Total cars produced:
60
Total cars converted for racing:
29
Total cars raced:
27
Total cars raced all races:
10
Total cars that won a race:
9

Click on the 1989 Corvette Challenge Car you would like to learn more about, we've also included pictures of each vehicle as well:

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Doug Clark Corvette Challenge Car
Scott Lagasse Corvette Challenge Car
Andy Pilgrim Corvette Challenge Car
Al Lamb Corvette Challenge Car
Fred Baker Corvette Challenge Car
Tommy Riggins Corvette Challenge Car
John Brandt, Jr. Corvette Challenge Car
John Greenwood Corvette Challenge Car
#1 Backup Corvette Challenge Car
Randy Ruhlman Corvette Challenge Car
Andy Evans Corvette Challenge Car
Bobby Carradine Corvette Challenge Car
Willy Lewis Corvette Challenge Car
Bob Gorby Corvette Challenge Car
1989 Corvette Challenge Car
Photo Corvette Challenge Car
Tommy Kendal, Johnny Rutherford, Paul Tracy Corvette Challenge Car
Rob Buhl, Claude Piorier, Doug Beatty Corvette Challenge Car

Photo Gallery of the 1989 Corvette Challenge Cars --> click here.

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