1960s in motorsport

This article documents the events that occurred in motorsports in the 1960s.

United States

• The Grand National continues to see popularity as muscle cars come into popularity.
• Due to the rise of pony cars, a new series is created known as the Trans Am Series, featuring all pony cars with a maximum 5 liter (302ci) displacement limit.
• Also established is a prototype-based Can Am Series.
• The Indianapolis 500 becomes an independent race, separating from Formula One. The United States Grand Prix replaces it, being held at Watkins Glen.
• The United States is heavily competitive in the World Sports Car Championship due to the innovative Corvette Stingray, Shelby Cobra, and Ford GT40. The GT40 would prove to be a major success in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning it four consecutive times.
• Jim Hall establishes Chaparral Cars, a highly innovative team in the Can Am Series.
• Caroll Shelby establishes Shelby Motors, bringing to racing the famous Cobra and Daytona.

Europe

The successful development category Formula Ford first raced in 1966.

Australia

The Australian Touring Car Championship was first awarded in 1960.

See also

• 1950s in motorsport
• 1970s in motorsport
• 1980s in motorsport