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1984.(50th Anniversary countdown)
Armed with some high-tech computers, drag racer Kenny Bernstein calculates that he will be able to take his Funny Car to an unheard-of top speed of 260 mph. People shake their heads in disbelief.
AutoWeek signs NASCAR racer Neil Bonnett as an "editor at speed,'' and he shares his wit, wisdom and insights. Joining Bonnett to pick up the pen is Danny Sullivan, who writes "A la CART.'' Neither chooses to give up his day job.
Two-time world endurance driving champion John Paul Sr. jumps his $500,000 bail, with passport confiscated, and flees Miami to avoid charges of first-degree attempted murder.
British Formula Three champ Ayrton Senna lands a Formula One ride with Toleman-Hart, though Bernie Ecclestone was campaigning to have Senna partner with countryman Nelson Piquet in the second Brabham-BMW.
Some of the cars tested during the year: all-new Mazda RX-7; Audi 4000S Quattro; Chrysler Caravan/Plymouth Voyager; Nissan Maxima and 200SX; Maserati Biturbo; Toyota Corolla, Corolla Twin-Cam GTS and Cressida; Subaru Brat; Chevrolet Corvette and Cavalier Z-24; Pontiac Sunbird Turbo and Grand Am; Renault Fuego and Alliance convertible; BMW 325e; Honda Civic wagon; Mercedes-Benz 500SEC and 190E 2.3-16; Volvo 760 GLE Turbo; Mercury Topaz LS and Merkur XR4Ti; Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo; TVR Tasmin; Volkswagen Golf and Jetta; Dodge Conquest Turbo.
The 70 cars expected to start the 24 Hours of Daytona will share a record guaranteed purse of $136,000.
Cale Yarborough smokes the field at the Daytona 500.
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