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Can-Am Laguna Seca 1968 - Porsche 906 #57

Added 2024-08-29 06:00:02 +0000 UTC

For the WSC60's Porsche 906.

Can-Am is mostly remembered for its big engined, ultra fast Group 7 machinery that dominated the races both in pace and sound. Since the series is virtually unlimited in terms of regulations, it did allow for some drivers to go with an oddball car choice.

Porsche was no stranger to the Can-Am series, with Tony Dean famously winning one Can-Am race outright in his 908/2. Though, he wasn't the only person to race a Porsche in Can-Am!

Monte Shelton ran his 906 in the 1968 Can-Am race at Laguna Seca, despite also owning a Lola T70, arguably the better choice. Shelton ran a dealership in Portland, something he kept doing for over 40 years. His racing career lasted even longer, with 59 years involved directly or on the sidelines. In the 1968 Laguna Seca race, he finished 19th overall.

Monte Shelton passed away in 2019.