Fabcar prototypes had been involved in Lights Racing competition from 1985 on. The car, power by a Porsche engine and driven by Elliot Forbes Robinson, won its first race. Then, the cars proved reliable, if not fast. In 1988, however, it looked like Dave Klym wanted to go with the big boys. Less restrictions to the weight, more power and the addition of a Chevrolet engine should do well. With the help of nothing but American components, things were to be tough, however. Tim McAdam, the Owner of the car, also wanted to make it big, and he hired no less than Junior Johnson as the engine builder. An extensive research and development program was set up, and the car was successfully tested at Charlotte, then at Miami. The 5,8L Chevrolet iron block engine was specifically adapted to the car, and Junior Johnson was pleased with this new challenge. The new team was very optimistic with the upcoming season, but they would have to face the likes of Nissan, Jaguar, Porsche, Spice, Ford et all. Fabcar had been former in 1978, and had built many race cars, from Indy cars to GTs, and even prototypes. The Fabcar GTP, driven by Chip, Jack Baldwin and team Owner Tim McAdam, sported one of the most unusual rear wing in the GTP series. The delta style wing was adapted from aircraft technology to provide the car with maximum downforce. It should improve traction at high speed and allow high speed on straightaways. The car was painted red, white and blue, simple because everything was made in America. The car would debut at Road Atlanta with Chip Mead and Jack Baldwin at the wheel. The car proved too short on power, while very strong on acceleration. The car retired after 57 laps. The next race, at West Palm Beach, turned out to be the car's best finish, with a fifth place overall. The following races were a succession of disappointments, and no top ten position was to be recorded anymore. The car was fitted with a Buick engine for its very last race at Daytona in 1989. Chip Mead, Tim McAdam and Bill Adam would end up in 15th place for the car's last appearance in competition.