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9 iconic race cars that roared into history

USA TODAY
A number of great racing moments and iconic cars have roared out of motorsport ' s 125-year-old history. The first official motor race ran from Paris to Bordeaux, France, and back again, totaling 1,178 km. Since then, road-racing cars, including the Audi Quattro, have gained fame for their speed, style, and triumphs. The Quattro won a number of rallies, including the Pike ' s Peak ' s hill climb in 1987. Here are nine iconic road and rally cars from the sport.
A number of great racing moments and iconic cars have roared out of motorsport's 125-year-old history. The first official motor race ran from Paris to Bordeaux, France, and back again, totaling 1,178 km. Since then, road-racing cars, including the Audi Quattro, have gained fame for their speed, style, and triumphs. The Quattro won a number of rallies, including the Pike's Peak's hill climb in 1987. Here are nine iconic road and rally cars from the sport.
Audi
Ferrari F2002. The F2002 is known as a Formula One World Driver ' s Championship legend. Retired German racing driver, Michael Schumacher, and the Ferrari team scored a total of 11 wins during the 2002 season.
Ferrari F2002. The F2002 is known as a Formula One World Driver's Championship legend. Retired German racing driver, Michael Schumacher, and the Ferrari team scored a total of 11 wins during the 2002 season.
Ferrari
Ford GT40. The GT40 took home four victories at Le Mans in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969.
Ford GT40. The GT40 took home four victories at Le Mans in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969.
Hemmings
Maserati 250F. Only 26 of these cars were made. The 250F raced in the first F1 Championship in 1954 and in the last in 1969. The car won eight races.
Maserati 250F. Only 26 of these cars were made. The 250F raced in the first F1 Championship in 1954 and in the last in 1969. The car won eight races. 
RM Sotheby's
Mazda 787B. The 787B made history when it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991, becoming the first and only Japanese automaker to win the race. Only five units were made.
Mazda 787B. The 787B made history when it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991, becoming the first and only Japanese automaker to win the race. Only five units were made.
Hemmings
Williams FW14B. Former British racing driver, Nigel Mansell, won nine races in the 1992 season.
Williams FW14B. Former British racing driver, Nigel Mansell, won nine races in the 1992 season.
Williams Martini Racing
McLaren MP44. The Honda-powered MP44 had an impressive F1 season in 1988, winning 15 out of 16 races, with Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna behind the wheel.
McLaren MP44. The Honda-powered MP44 had an impressive F1 season in 1988, winning 15 out of 16 races, with Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna behind the wheel.
McLaren Racing
Chrysler Plymouth Superbird. The Superbird was a modified version of muscle car predecessor, the Plymouth Road Runner. The race car was dubbed the " Winged Warrior " and win 18 races during the 1970 season with NASCAR star, Richard Petty.
Chrysler Plymouth Superbird. The Superbird was a modified version of muscle car predecessor, the Plymouth Road Runner. The race car was dubbed the "Winged Warrior" and win 18 races during the 1970 season with NASCAR star, Richard Petty. 
Hagerty
Porsche 917. The 917 snagged its first two wins at the 1970 and 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Porsche 917. The 917 snagged its first two wins at the 1970 and 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Hemmings
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