This week in 1970 leads us to race-car manufacturer Chaparral revealing its latest offering, the 2J, known as the "sucker car". Chaparral, known for its extreme emphasis (and huge spoilers) on ...

Plagued by early- season reliability issues, Chaparral’s famously white cars dominated the 1966 Monterey Grand Prix for a one-two finish. A wild application of fan technology, the Chaparral 2J ...

The BT46B—also known as the Fan Car—was a cunning Gordon Murray racer, designed to one-up the dominant Lotus 79 in the 1978 Formula One season.

In today’s world of rapid technological advancements and game-changing ideas, there are constant debates about whether certain innovations are too extreme or simply ahead of their time. Bold ...

The 1970 Chaparral 2J, was one of the most radical race cars to ever hit the track. It used a separate engine to drive suction-generating fans that helped the car stick to the racetrack. – and ...

For instance, the Chaparral 2J “sucker car” raced in 1970, while the Brabham BT46, F1’s only “fan car”, was introduced in 1978.

But if Hall’s legacy is as the grandfather of automotive aerodynamics, it's perhaps the Texan’s Chaparral 2J, the first fan car, affectionately known as the ‘sucker car’ that remains the ...

The Chaparral 2J’s unconventional, fan-driven downforce system was as effective as it was controversial. In four races it grabbed three pole positions – and then it was banned by the race ...

The Chaparral 2J's unconventional, fan-driven downforce system was as effective as it was controversial. In four races it grabbed three pole positions – and then it was banned by the race series ...

The solution has appeared on famous race cars such as the Chaparral 2J Can–Am of 1970 and the Brabham BT46B of 1978. Now British track car specialist Ariel is trialing a similar setup on a ...

And let’s not forget the legendary Chaparral 2J, whose dual vacuum fans literally suctioned the car down onto the racetrack for unparalleled grip.

Ah, the Chaparral 2J! This ridiculous box-shaped horror is especially notable for the two 17-inch fans it boasts at the rear.