I was there that weekend, and the McLaren M8F was the star of the weekend, as far as I was concerned. The first time they came by where I was standing I got a smile on my face that didn't go away for 3 days. They are incredible machines. To experience the noise and fury in person at a premier racetrack is indeed a treat.

Since 1967 I have seen every CanAm race at Road America. I was present on Sunday for the 50th anniversary race. Boy oh boy just like the old days with a mix of generations. Yes the Shadows were the class of the field that day. One thing was missing though. The 917s and Chaparrals.

No stupid music or editing. RAW footage of a RAW car. Love it!

I'm not surprised to see UOP on track. They're relentless and spend most of their lives driving those Shadows. They always put on a great show. Good driving, man. Thanks for uploading!!

Awesome, just Awesome!!!

To All. Thank you for your comments and critiques! I am the owner & driver of the car in the video. Until you drive a Mac M8F you have no idea of the violent experience of driving the car. I was fortunate to be the caretaker and driver of the car. A most rewarding experience for an amateur driver the age of 70 years old! Sorry I didn't do a better job on lap times and late braking but the fear factor took over! My best to you for watching!

I was there - all the way from Toronto, Canada - 600 + miles/10 hrs + on the road. Drove through a torrential rain storm once we got to Wisconsin. We camped in a 3-door Plymouth van and watched mainly from the outfield hill near the bridge. The UOP Shadows stay uppermost in my mind somehow, even though we had watched many races before all over NE North America. Our home track, Mosport, got 2 races per year. Can Am was at its peak with the Bruce and Denny show, and quickly broke down with the $1 million Porsches. I still have a book I bought, autographed, from Black Jack Brabbham in the pits - and a surly old sod was he!

Absolutely incredible! As a teenager, I was priviledged to watch these cars and the pros race in the "glory days" of racing. Best racing ever.

Perhaps one of the most iconic race cars ever built. For their age, they were the ultimate. These cars are now worth a fortune and the driver was just having a lot of fun and also protecting his investment. He is no Bruce McLaren or Denny Hulme and he would be the first to admit it. This is all about the car and we should be really grateful that we are able to witness it on the track. Just an awesome machine. Kiwi magic.

Such acceleration and NO stupid music! Thx for uploading!!

This era Can-Am cars are insane

That thing is absolute madness. It's fairy obvious that brake technology has come a VERY long way since then.

Yeah but maybe get Folmer or Hobbs to turn a hot lap at 9 10ths and really let us experience this monster Huh?

Those damn Shadows, one is a rebuilt wreck with a carbon fiber body. lap times of 2:05

840 hp in a 1550 lbs chassis...

Awesome car. Sadly not the same can be said for driver.

Boy talk about lazy laps

This is in no way a hot lap. This is just cruising.