Slot.it Datsun 510 n.46 Laguna Seca 1971 - J. Morton

Car: Datsun 510
Driver: John Morton
Team: BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises)
Race: Trans-Am Series - Laguna Seca 1971
Position: 1st in the 2.5L class

The Datsun 510 #46, driven by John Morton for BRE, stands as one of the most iconic cars in American racing history. In the 1971 Trans-Am race at Laguna Seca, Morton secured a dominant class victory, showcasing the effectiveness of Japanese engineering and BRE's race preparation. The 510’s combination of lightweight design, robust L-series engine, and BRE’s modifications made it a fierce competitor, challenging and beating European rivals like BMW and Alfa Romeo. This performance helped establish Datsun as a serious contender in motorsports and greatly boosted the brand's image in North America.