Holman-Moody
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Holman-Moody is an American racecar manufacturer, marine engine manufacturer and former auto racing team. The company currently operates out of Charlotte, North Carolina, but is no longer a race team. Holman-Moody continues to manufacture racing vehicles using vintage parts and methods, along with special editions of modern Ford sports cars.[1] The race team built virtually all of the factory Ford racing vehicles of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.[2] It owned race cars that competed in NASCAR, drag racing, ocean boat racing, rallies, and sports car racing. The team won NASCAR championships in 1968 and 1969 with driver David Pearson and also the 1967 Daytona 500 with Mario Andretti.[3] Their most recognized trademark is "Competition Proven."
Owner(s) | John Holman, Ralph Moody |
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Base | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
Series | NASCAR Winston Cup Series World Sportscar Championship |
Race drivers | See below. |
Sponsors | Lafayette |
Manufacturer | Ford |
Opened | 1957 |
Closed | 1973 (race team) Holman-Moody remains in operation as a manufacturer |
Career | |
Drivers' Championships | 2 (1968, 1969) |