Porsche 917 PA Vasek Polak
Name/Title
Porsche 917 PA Vasek PolakEntry/Object ID
2025.7.257Scope and Content
The photograph captures Milt Minter driving the Vasek Polak–entered Porsche 917 PA, a lightweight, open‑cockpit variant of the 917 developed specifically for the Can‑Am series. The car’s broad, low bodywork, large rear deck, and prominent “0” race number reflect the aggressive aerodynamic experimentation of early‑1970s prototype racing, while the sponsorship markings—Porsche, Castrol, and Vasek Polak—tie it to one of the most active privateer Porsche teams in North America. The image documents the car in motion at Road Atlanta, where Minter drove it to a fifth‑place finish, showing both the machine’s capability and the competitive depth of the Can‑Am field.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Posters, Porsche AG