Exoto 118 1966 Penske Corvette stingray #6 Daytona 24 1st entry as a car owner

  

Exoto 1966 Penske Chevy L88 Corvette Stingray #6 Daytona 24 driven by Dick Gulfstrand, Geo Wintersteen, and Ben Moore to GT class victory. This beautiful 9 in long L88 Corvette race car is in the original boxes and sports several fully opening doors and hood to reveal the details and the potent 427 Traco Chevy engine. This was Roger Penske's first entry and effort as a car owner and Team Penske never looked back.

To put on several Sunoco decals and it was not an easy class win. He took Duntov's advise and used Gulfstrand as the head driver. Early in the long race the front end got knocked off the car. They obeyed the rules and got thru the night by taping several sets of 2 flash lights on the front to comply.

A 12th place overall and GT class win and Team Penske never stopped growing. A full Sunoco sponsorship, color change to Sunoco blue and #9 for another GT win at Sebring 12 and 9th overall.

Rogers racing experience, business sense, attention to details and work ethics has blossomed into an 8 Billion dollar empire with over 200 companies and 40,000. His contribution to Auto Racing will not be matched or forgotten. Please check photos as they are part of the description. Your Satisfaction is our Goal....