Bob Ryan acquired the AIR promo car from Bob Smithers in 1971. Ryan drove it on
the street for a short time, then converted the car for Solo I racing, then to SCCA AP.
Bob Ryan had many wins with the car and a lot of success at tracks such as Riverside,
Road Atlanta, Westwood, and Portland International.
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The AIR promo car as Bob Smithers owned it in Nov 1970, then as Bob Ryan bought it.
Bob converted the car for Solo I and ran it. A full cage was added during his rookie year
The car was beautifully prepared and chalked up the miles and victories
Victory at Riverside, and getting squirrelly in turn 6 at Riverside
Rain began right at the start of a Riverside race with slicks still on the cars...the result
The aftermath of Riverside rain crash. Car gets redone for more action at Westwood
2 of the former AIR cars raced together many times. Former #45 car driven by Steve Anderson
Road Atlanta car shot was used for a 1978 shop calendar. Fall at Road Atlanta.
Promo car crashes at Portland, Ryan acquires Anderson car for redo. 1978, 1968 shots of #45