[Mad Mike]

I got an email from a self-confessed Pontiac nut in Colorado who now owns what appears to be a modified Ventura that once autocrossed but the owner is asking if it night have ever rallied. I honestly don't recall a Pontiac Ventura ever taking to a US rally stage, but I don't know for sure. Has anyone here heard of a Ventura rally car?

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[Wink Timber]

I recall some strange vehicles (including the Kelmark GT), but not a Pontiac Ventura (a.k.a. Chevy Nova, Olds Omega, and probably some Buick). If it was rallied, it was probably in TSDs.

I do recall some clown from Oklahoma who ran a Peugeot at the Foresthill divide in about 1983.

The Rally Racing News page has a search option. Check "Ventura" or "Pontiac". http://www.rallyracingnews.com//rnindex.html.

TW