Published 17 days ago • loading... • Updated 17 days agoShow Less IconLetters to the Editor: There’s an interesting ‘Fast and Furious’ origin story that dates back to the ’70s Summary by Los Angeles Times'The inspiration back then came from Brock Racing Enterprises, whose Datsun 510s so dominated the 2.5 series of Trans Am racing that it caused Alfa Romeo and BMW to pull their sponsorship out of the series,' writes an L.A. Times reader.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconLos Angeles TimesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipLetters to the Editor: There’s an interesting ‘Fast and Furious’ origin story that dates back to the ’70s'The inspiration back then came from Brock Racing Enterprises, whose Datsun 510s so dominated the 2.5 series of Trans Am racing that it caused Alfa Romeo and BMW to pull their sponsorship out of the series,' writes an L.A. Times reader.17 days ago·Los Angeles, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated17 days agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageLos Angeles Times broke the news in Los Angeles, United States 17 days ago on Friday, June 26, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsAlfa Romeo Plus IconBMW Plus IconLos Angeles, California Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsAlfa Romeo Plus IconBMW Plus IconLos Angeles, California Plus IconShow All