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IMSA was scheduled to sanction the 1974 24 Hours of Daytona, but the race was cancelled because of the oil crisis. Later that year, the organization gained recognition from the ACCUS and the FIA. In 1973, the 12 Hours of Sebring joined the IMSA GT Championship's schedule.

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In 1972, Camel Cigarettes became the new sponsor of the GT series and the sedan series became known as the B.F. The 1971 Grand Touring (GT) season introduced international endurance racing to North America. For the end of the 1970 season, he advertised a new championship for Group 2 and Group 4 cars with equity between competitors. (front to rear) Tommy Kendall and Wayne Taylor (both driving an Intrepid RM-1) leads eventual winner Davy Jones ( Jaguar XJR-16) and Chip Robinson, followed by Geoff Brabham (both in Nissan NPT-91), Raul Boesel (XJR-16) and James Weaver ( Porsche 962) in the Nissan Grand Prix of Ohio, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, 1991 ДЄt the end of the 1970 season, Bishop helped to establish the foundations of the FIA ( FГ©dГ©ration Internationale de l'Automobile) 'J appendix' for World Championship for Makes sports cars.

Bill France, suffering from financial setbacks, brought on new investors to take over part of his stake in the series. The organization soldiered on despite the small crowds, and another ten races were planned. The race had an attendance of 328 spectators. The event was held, although IMSA had to pay an additional $10,000 in rental fees. The SCCA threatened the circuit management and asked them to block IMSA from racing there. The first race to be organized by IMSA was a Formula Vee and Formula Ford event at Pocono Raceway in October 1969. The articles of incorporation were filed in Connecticut on June 23, 1969. France financed the majority of the organization and owned 75% of the stock Bishop owned the remaining 25%.

After discussions with Bishop, IMSA was born and Bishop was given the sole control of the organization (like NASCAR, there was no board of directors).

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France founded NASCAR as a professional oval track series and wanted to do the same for road racing. was instrumental in the creation of the International Motor Sports Association. In 1969, the tension and in-fighting caused Bishop to resign. Bishop was also instrumental in founding the SCCA Trans-Am series and the SCCA/ CASC Can-Am series. Bishop helped to create the USRRC ( United States Road Racing Championship) series for Group 7 sports cars to recover races that had been taken by rival United States Automobile Club (USAC). The club was also involved in the US Grand Prix. By 1962, the SCCA was tasked with managing major World Championship for Makes rounds, particularly at Daytona, Sebring, Bridgehampton and Watkins Glen. The SCCA had now taken the big step up to professional racing.

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To ensure a more serious level of competition, he was tasked with rewriting the technical rules for the newly formed Pro Racing program. Bishop took his place as executive director and was now responsible for both amateur and professional programs. Rush would later depart due to his disagreement with the club as it moved to promote professional motor sports. Although Bishop's relationship with Rush was not good, Bishop gained a vast amount of experience and began to show his qualities as a manager. This position was taken by Hugo Rush, who later became instrumental in Allen's departure. A new executive director position was created, to which each regional executive reported. In 1958, things changed for Bishop as the SCCA experienced internal changes. He became well known in the motorsport scene and enjoyed a good relationship with the organization's president and Kimberly-Clark heir, James H. Bishop's duties consisted of defining technical rules and general administration of SCCA competition, as well as providing artwork for many of the club's magazines and event programmes. Bishop moved to Westport, Connecticut shortly thereafter. Allen offered Bishop a management position on the SCCA Contest Board, which Bishop quickly accepted. John Bishop, a Sikorsky employee, first became involved in motorsport in the 1950s when he met Dave Allen, a Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) staff member. 4.12 Ultra 94 Porsche Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama.4.8 IMSA Bridgestone Supercar Championship.3.1 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.1.5 Purchase by NASCAR and reunification.