This ad appeared on the back of the Laker's 1973 NBA World Championship souvenir program (Lakers vs. Knicks). I was at the final game when the Knicks won the NBA championship. Boo!
Was Pete Brock's Hino Contessa C Sedan racer (pictured) the first BRE racecar? Probably not. Check this link:
http://www.datsun.org/fairlady/BREHino900.htm