Jack Roush goes into the IMSA Hall of Fame accompanied by the Roush Mustang, one of IMSA’s iconic cars, arguably the greatest of all in the production-based GTO class that for years ran as one of the best-kept secrets, ever, in big-time auto racing.

In 1982, he partnered with German firm Zakspeed to develop road racing vehicles for Ford. This led to a very successful run in the Trans-Am series and IMSA Camel GT in the 1980s and early 90s. In 1988, Roush moved south and founded a NASCAR Winston Cup …

Jan 27, 2024 · Jack Roush. Before he became one of NASCAR’s most prolific team owners, the “Cat in the Hat” prowled the IMSA garage, with most success coming with Ford Mustangs. The Roush Racing team, with NASCAR legend Mark Martin a key driver, captured five Rolex 24 class victories between 1989-95 – concurrent with Roush’s rise in NASCAR’s Cup ...

In the months that followed the team, in conjuction with Ford Aerospace, constructed a carbon fiber-tubbed IMSA GTP Mustang that won its first outing at Road America. In 1984 Roush formed his own team, Roush-Protofab, to compete in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).

Jack later partnered with Bob Corn and Ron Woodard to create ECS/Roush, a precursor to today’s Roush Industries. In 1984, Roush was commissioned by the Ford Motor Company to develop cars and engines for the SCCA Trans-Am and IMSA Camel GT racing series.

Jan 27, 2024 · The International Motor Sports Ass’n has revealed the second class of inductees for the IMSA Hall of Fame, led by noted car owner Jack Roush.

In 1984, Jack Roush made a triumphant return to on-track competition, joining the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) road racing series.

Roush initially formed Jack Roush Performance Engineering in in 1976. That company went on to continue building engines for other teams throughout the early 1980s, then in 1984 Roush returned to racing in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) road racing series’.

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Sep 12, 2024 · The Jack Roush Racing Museum features a trove of interesting cars from a half-century of motorsports. Check out this exciting walk-through.