Quote Originally Posted by Bruce302 View Post
There are some that are convinced that it was the Chevrolet division who convinced the SCCA that Pontiac were not being entirely honest about Chev powered Firebirds. There was actually a 303 Pontiac powered all race ready at the Wolverine T/A race at Michigan in '69, but wasn't allowed to run as there were not sufficient production 303 powered cars to homologate. There was 6 Chev powered Firebirds in the race. So while they were ready to use the 303, the 302 Z/28 engine was vital for continued participation.
Bruce, they say in motorsport the most important person to beat is your team mate. Titus was immediately quick in his first race in the Firebird in '68. I'm sure Chevrolet wouldn't have wanted Pontiac there anymore than Ford wanted Mercury there in '67.