Homologation
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| − | Various tactics were used to satisfy homologation requirements, including the use of heavy duty parts designated as "Police" parts. | + | *Various tactics were used to satisfy homologation requirements, including the use of heavy duty parts designated as "Police" parts. |
| − | + | *The Pontiac GTO (inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO), is an acronym for "Gran Turismo Omologato", Italian for "Grand Touring Homologated". | |
| − | The Pontiac GTO (inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO), is an acronym for "Gran Turismo Omologato", Italian for "Grand Touring Homologated". | + | *In the 1964 Daytona 500, Chrysler's new 426 Hemi engines placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This prompted NASCAR officials to immediately double the engine homologation requirement, from 500 to 1,000. |
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| − | In the 1964 Daytona 500, Chrysler's new 426 Hemi engines placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This prompted NASCAR officials to immediately double the engine homologation requirement, from 500 to 1,000. | + | |
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