1987–1988 · USA · SCCA Trans-Am · Porsche 944 #42 and #11

The Jenner Porsches

Bruce Jenner Racing Porsche 944 at Sears Point, 1987 — Porsche 944 #11, Sears Point 1987 Photo: Martin Spetz

Bruce Jenner's Porsche performance

Bruce Jenner raced in the Trans-Am Series in a Porsche 944 Turbo. His move to Trans-Am showed his commitment to road racing, competing against tough drivers including actor Paul Newman.

The 944 Turbo was known for its balance and handling, which let Jenner take on a field dominated in 1987 by the turbocharged Merkur XR4Tis – a Merkur won every round that year except Brainerd, where Elliott Forbes-Robinson won in the Jenner Porsche.

1987 · SCCA Trans-Am · Porsche 944 #42

Bruce Jenner and the #42 Porsche 944

The white #42 Porsche 944, in Olivetti colours with Goodyear, Bosch and Bendix support, was Bruce Jenner's own car in the 1987 SCCA Trans-Am season – and the car that gave him the best results of his career.

3rd Long Beach · April 43rd Portland · June 79th Memphis · Sept 1311th Road Atlanta · Oct 11

Bruce Jenner climbing into the #42 Porsche 944 in the pit lane — Jenner in the pit lane with the #42 Photo: Mark Windecker

Bruce Jenner strapping in to the #42 Porsche — Strapping in Photo: Mark Windecker

1987 Trans-Am at Brainerd: Elliott Forbes-Robinson wins in Bruce Jenner's Porsche 944 Turbo

The 1987 Trans-Am round at Brainerd International Raceway stands out in the championship's history, with intense competition and an unexpected, memorable result: Elliott Forbes-Robinson took the win driving Bruce Jenner's Porsche 944 Turbo, car #11.

Throwback to 1987 Trans-Am at BrainerdBruce Jenner and Elliott Forbes-Robinson

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