March 72A Explained

Car Name:March 72A (722A/725)
Category:Formula 5000
Constructor:March
Drivers: John Cannon
Chassis:Aluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly, fiberglass and aluminum body
Front Suspension:Independent, wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units
Rear Suspension:Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units
Engine Name:Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 51NaN1, Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA
Type:Hewland 5-speed manual
Weight:1500NaN
Debut:1972
Successor:March 73A

The March 72A, also designated as the March 722A, and also known as the March 725, was an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer and constructor, March Engineering, for Formula 5000 racing, in 1972.[1] It competed in both the European and SCCA U.S. F5000 championships, being driven by Canadian John Cannon. It was itself based on a March 722 Formula Two chassis, and was powered by a powerful Oldsmobile V8 engine.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: March « F5000 « OldRacingCars.com. www.oldracingcars.com.
  2. Web site: March 725 history. Allen. Brown. OldRacingCars.com.