1978 Trans-Am Series


The 1978 Trans-Am Series was the thirteenth running of the Sports Car Club of America's premier series. It was the first time the series left North America, with a round in Mexico at the end of the season. All races except for the Six Hours of Watkins Glen ran for approximately one hundred miles.

Results

‡ The Watkins Glen 6 Hours was a round of the World Championship for Makes, the overall winner was an FIA Group 5 Porsche 935

Championships

Driver

Category I

  1. Bob Tullius – 189 points
  2. Babe Headley – 98.5 points
  3. Frank Joyce – 72 points
  4. Brian Fuerstenau – 45 points
  5. John Huber – 44.5 points

Category II

  1. Greg Pickett – 132.5 points
  2. Tuck Thomas – 114.5 points
  3. Ludwig Heimrath – 102 points
  4. Hal Shaw, Jr. – 73 points
  5. Monte Sheldon – 71 points

Manufacturer

Category I (Over 2.5L)

  1. Jaguar – 73 points
  2. Chevrolet – 69 points
  3. Datsun – 3 points

Category II (Over 2.5L)

  1. Chevrolet – 74 points
  2. Porsche – 65 points
  3. Pontiac – 10 points

Combined (Under 2.5L)

  1. Porsche – 72 points
  2. Datsun – 19 points
  3. British Leyland – 18 points
  4. Mazda – 18 points
  5. Opel – 12 points