Racing Sports Cars - Daytona 24 Hours 1981 (Photo Archive)

Programme cover

Event: 19th Annual 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge

Date: 1/2/1981

Track: Daytona International Speedway (USA), 6.180 kms

Distance: 24 hours

Attendance: unknown

Daytona 24 Hours 1981

World Championship for Drivers and Makes (round 1)
Camel GT Championship (round 1)
IMSA GTO (round 1)
IMSA GTU (round 1)

Start time: 31/1; Grid: unknown, Weather: warm, dry

Entry: 100

Practiced: 75

Started: 69

Finished: 27

IMSA GTX (GTX) : P:25, ST:24

IMSA GTO (GTO) : P:31, ST:27

IMSA GTU (GTU) : P:19, ST:18

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: Mike Heselton , Paul Johnson , Bruce Herrmann , Eduardo Barrientos , Martin Spetz , Paul Woodbury , Steve Dilts and Van K. Zannis III

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 7.1.2003

Last photo update on this page: 4.5.2008


0	Porsche 935 K3 #000 00010 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 Turbo				GTX
	Interscope Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: black (+red/pink)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Panasonic
Driven by: Ted Field (USA)/Milt Minter (USA)/Danny Ongais (USA)		Result: 39^th - did not finish (Accident) - 287 laps Grid: 10^th(1:45.575)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


01	Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0601 – Porsche 911/75 F6 N/A				GTO
	Kirby-Hitchcock Racing			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Siegfried Brunn (D)/Robert Kirby (USA)/John Hotchkis (USA)		Result: 32^nd - did not finish - 361 laps Grid: 57^th(2:09.908)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


06	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 #16407 – Ferrari V12 4390cc N/A				GTO
	Crevier Imports (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red (+light blue/white)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Pete Halsmer (USA) Joe Crevier (USA), Al Unser, Jr. (USA)		Result: 68^th - did not finish (Fuel line, fire) - 9 laps Grid: 45^th(2:06.344)
Photo updated: 4.5.2008	Photo by: Paul Johnson


3	Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1011 (Dallara) – Lancia L4 2xOHC 1425cc KKK				GTX
	Martini Lancia Racing (I)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+blue/red)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI
Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)/Hans Heyer (D)/Henri Pescarolo (F) listed, never drove: Beppe Gabbiani (I), Andrea de Cesaris (I)		Result: 18^th (163 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th(1:49.430)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


4	Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1009 (Dallara) – Lancia L4 2xOHC 1425cc KKK				GTX
	Martini Lancia Racing (I)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+blue/red)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: MARTINI & ROSSI
Driven by: Michele Alboreto (I)/Piercarlo Ghinzani (I)/Beppe Gabbiani (I) listed, never drove: Henri Pescarolo (F), Eddie Cheever (USA)		Result: 41^st - did not finish (Valve) - 235 laps Grid: 14^th(1:51.162)
Photo updated: 13.8.2007	Photo by: Steve Dilts


5	Porsche 935 K3 #009 00016 (Blam) – Porsche F6 Turbo				GTX
	Bob Akin Motor Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Coca-Cola
Driven by: Bob Akin (USA)/Craig Siebert (USA)/Derek Bell (GB)		Result: 2^nd (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 8^th(1:47.503)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


6	Porsche 935J #000 00012 (Joest) – Porsche F6 Turbo				GTX
	Joest Racing (D)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white (+red/black)		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: spot oil/JOEST PORSCHE
Driven by: Volkert Merl (D)/Jochen Mass (D) DNS: Reinhold Jöst (D)		Result: 59^th - did not finish (Accident) - 59 laps Grid: 3^rd(1:46.135)
Photo updated: 3.11.2005	Photo by: Bruce Herrmann


9	Porsche 935 K3 #009 00030 – Porsche F6 3160cc Turbo				GTX
	Garretson Racing/Style Auto (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue (+red/gold)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Red Roof Inns/STYLE AUTO
Driven by: Bob Garretson (USA)/Bobby Rahal (USA)/Brian Redman (GB)		Result: winner - 708 laps (182.102 kph), margin: 13 laps Grid: 16^th(1:51.259)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


10	Ferrari 308 GTB Turbo #18935 – Ferrari 308 t/c /Carma V8/90° 2926cc 2xKKK				GTX
	Jolly Club (I)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: ACHILLI MOTORS/Castrol/TAR.OX/ema
Driven by: Carlo Facetti (I) Martino Finotto (I)		Result: 69^th - did not finish (Electrics) - 4 laps Grid: 6^th(1:46.914)
Photo updated: 4.5.2008	Photo by: Paul Johnson


11	Porsche 924 Carrera GTR – Porsche 924 t/c L4 KKK				GTO
	Holbert Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: blue/yellow (+orange)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: HOLBERT'S PORSCHE - AUDI
Driven by: Al Holbert (USA)/Rick Mears (USA)/Doc Bundy (USA)		Result: 40^th - did not finish (Engine) - 263 laps Grid: 26^th(1:58.597)
Photo updated: 29.11.2006	Photo by: Martin Spetz


13	Ford Mustang II Cobra (Kemp) – Ford V8 N/A				GTX
	Kemp Motoracing			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: white (+blue)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: INTERNATIONAL MOTORCARS JACKSON, MISS
Driven by: Charlie Kemp (USA)/Art Pasmas (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)		Result: did not qualify (Gearbox failure)
Photo updated: 4.5.2008	Photo by: Paul Johnson


15	Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 0037? – Porsche 911/75 F6 N/A				GTO
	D. L. Performance Engineering (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Doug Lutz (USA)/Robin Boone (USA) Dave White (USA); listed, never drove: Tom Hessert (USA)		Result: 63^rd - did not finish (Accident) - 47 laps Grid: 52^nd(2:07.308)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


18	Porsche 935 JLP-2 #009 00043 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 Turbo				GTX
	JLP Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: light blue/yellow		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: BBS
Driven by: John Paul (USA)/John Paul, Jr. (USA) Gordon Smiley (USA)		Result: 60^th - did not finish (Piston) - 53 laps Grid: 5^th(1:46.889)
Photo updated: 3.11.2005	Photo by: Bruce Herrmann


19	Porsche 911 Carrera RSR – Porsche 911/75 F6 N/A				GTO
	Van Every Racing			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: VAN EVERY RACING
Driven by: Lance Van Every (USA)/Ash Tisdelle (USA)/Rusty Bond (USA)		Result: 44^th - did not finish (Accident) - 194 laps Grid: 47^th(2:06.685)
Photo updated: 4.5.2008	Photo by: Paul Johnson


34	Porsche 911 Carrera – Porsche 924 t/c F6 N/A				GTO
	Drolsom Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white (+blue)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: George Drolsom (USA)/Rob Hoskins (USA)/Bill Johnson (USA)		Result: 15^th (145 laps behind the winner) Grid: 62^nd(2:11.520)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


37	Porsche 935 M16 #930 990 0032 (AIR) – Porsche F6 Turbo				GTX
	Pepe Romero (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: red (+white/yellow/dark blue)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: BBS/CIBIÉ/SACHS
Driven by: Pepe Romero (USA)/Mandy Gonzalez (PR)/Luis Mendez (DR) listed, never drove: Monte Shelton (USA)		Result: 52^nd - did not finish (Steering) - 121 laps Grid: 25^th(1:57.964)
Photo updated: 4.10.2007	Photo by: Paul Woodbury


40	BMW M1 #WBS59910004301225 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3500cc N/A				GTO
	David Deacon Racing (CDN)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black (+yellow/red)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: CAM2
Driven by: Rudy Bartling (CDN)/Mike Freberg (CDN)/David Deacon (CDN)		Result: 53^rd - did not finish - 118 laps Grid: 27^th(1:58.990)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


42	Chevrolet Camaro – Chevrolet V8 N/A				GTO
	Mac's Bar Spec./Kend Co.			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Nort Northam (USA)/Ed Kuhel (USA)/Dick Neland (USA)		Result: 19^th (176 laps behind the winner) Grid: 55^th(2:08.920)
Photo updated: 4.5.2008	Photo by: Paul Johnson


45	Porsche 914/6 – Porsche F6 OHC N/A				GTU
	Autosport Technology			Open bodywork with hardtop
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow (+orange/red/black)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: AUTOSPORT TECHNOLOGY
Driven by: M. L. Speer (USA)/Dwight Mitchell (USA)/Ray Ratcliff (USA)		Result: 13^th (127 laps behind the winner) Grid: 58^th(2:10.885)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


46	Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 1099 – Porsche 911/75 F6 N/A				GTO
	Pedro DeNarvaez (CO)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: dark blue (+red/yellow)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: COLOMBIA
Driven by: Honorato Espinosa (CO)/Pedro DeNarvaez (CO)/Jorge Cortes (CO)		Result: 30^th (323 laps behind the winner) Grid: 36^th(2:04.348)
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Van K. Zannis III


51	Porsche 935 M16 #930 890 0013 (AIR) – Porsche /Andial F6 3200cc Turbo				GTX
	Andial Racing/Meister Homes			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white (+yellow/red)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: ANDIAL
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Howard Meister (USA)/Harald Grohs (D)		Result: 24^th - did not finish (Electrics => fire) - 500 laps Grid: 1^st(1:43.104)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


57	Porsche 914/6 – Porsche F6 OHC N/A				GTU
	Personalized Autohaus (USA)			Open bodywork with hardtop
				Mid-engined
	Colors: yellow		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: PERSONALIZED AUTOHAUS/jDAViD
Driven by: Jeff Scott (USA)/David Goodell (USA)/Volker Bruckmann (USA) listed, never drove: Wayne Baker (USA)		Result: 35^th - did not finish - 339 laps Grid: 59^th(2:10.933)
Photo updated: 4.5.2008	Photo by: Paul Johnson


73	Mazda RX-7 GTP (Holman & Moody) – Mazda Rotary				GTX
	Z&W Enterprises			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: blue		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: Z&W ENTERPRISES/...SAN UNIVERSITY
Driven by: Jean-Paul Libert (B)/Hervé Regout (B)/Jean Xhenceval (B)		Result: did not qualify
Photo updated: 4.5.2008	Photo by: Paul Johnson


81	Mazda RX-7 – Mazda Rotary				GTU
	Trinity Racing			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: white (+blue)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Tom Winters (USA)/Steve Dietrich (USA)/Carter Alsop (USA)		Result: 28^th (279 laps behind the winner) Grid: 63^rd(2:12.007)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Mike Heselton


84	Porsche 935 M16 #930 670 0171 (AIR) – Porsche 962; no:ANDIAL 185 F6 Turbo				GTX
	Scorpio Racing (ES)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: yellow (+light blue)		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: AiPOCO, AMERICAN INTL. PETROLEUM & OIL CORP./DUNLOP/EL SALVADOR
Driven by: "Jamsal" (ES)/Eduardo Barrientos (ES)/Carlos Gonzalez (ES)		Result: 8^th (113 laps behind the winner) Grid: 24^th(1:57.750)
Photo updated: 29.1.2006	Photo by: Eduardo Barrientos

Cars not available on a photo:

Porsche 935 K3/80

GTX

Ford Mustang

GTX

Porsche 934

GTO

Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

GTO

Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

GTO

Porsche 935

GTX

Porsche 935 K3

GTX

Porsche 935 K3

GTX

BMW M1

GTX

Mazda RX-7

GTU

BMW M1

GTO

Mazda RX-7

GTU

BMW 3.0 CSL

GTO

Chevrolet Monza

GTX

Porsche 914/4

GTU

Datsun 280ZX

GTU

Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo

GTX

BMW M1

GTO

Porsche 911 Carrera

GTO

Datsun 280ZX Turbo

GTO

Porsche 935J

GTX

Porsche 914/6

GTU

Porsche 924 Carrera GTR

GTO

Porsche 911

GTU

Porsche 911 Carrera

GTO

Chevrolet Camaro

GTX

Mazda RX-7

GTU

Mazda RX-7

GTU

Porsche 911

GTU

Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

GTO

Mazda RX-7

GTU

Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

GTO

AMC AMX

GTO

Porsche 911SC

GTU

Ferrari 512 BB/LM

GTX

Mazda RX-7

GTU

AMC Spirit AMX

GTO

Plymouth Volare

GTO

Mazda RX-7

GTU

Chevrolet Corvette

GTO

Mazda RX-7

GTO

Chevrolet Camaro

GTO

Chevrolet Camaro

GTX

Mazda RX-7

GTU

Porsche 935

GTX

Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

GTO

Chevrolet Camaro

GTO

Porsche 911S

GTU

Porsche 935 K3

GTX

Shelby GT350

GTO

Mazda RX-7

GTU

Chevrolet Camaro

GTO

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Cars that did not arrive:


8	Porsche 935 JLP-3 #JLP-3 (Gaaco) – Porsche F6 Turbo				GTX
	JLP Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: light blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: J.L.P. RACING/T-BIRD SWAP SHOP
Drivers listed: John Paul, Jr. (USA)/Gordon Smiley (USA)		Result: did not arrive


12	Porsche 924 Carrera GTR – Porsche 924 t/c L4 KKK				GTO
	Holbert Racing			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
		Result: did not arrive


21	Lotus Esprit				GTU
	Race Masters			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Bill Shaw (USA)/Bud Cashen (USA)		Result: did not arrive


22	McLaren M12 GT #60-05 (Trojan) – Chevrolet V8 N/A				GTX
	Dublin Investments (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Paul Canary (USA)/Richard Valentine (USA)		Result: did not arrive


26	Chevrolet Camaro – Chevrolet V8 N/A				GTO
	Famous Amos Restaurants			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Tom Nehl (USA)/Milton Moise (USA)/Patty Moise (USA)		Result: did not arrive


31	Lancia Stratos – Ferrari 2400cc N/A				GTU
	Anatoly Arutunoff (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Anatoly Arutunoff (USA)/José Marina (USA)		Result: did not arrive


32	AVO 13 – Mazda				GTX
	Vincent P. Collins			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Vincent P. Collins (USA)/Paul Nacol (USA)/Lojza Vosta (USA)		Result: did not arrive


39	Chevrolet Camaro – Chevrolet V8				GTX
	Motion Plus Racing			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Glenn Worthington (USA)/Rick Kump (USA)/Vinnie Hollar (USA)		Result: did not arrive


53	Chevrolet Corvette – Chevrolet V8 N/A				GTO
	Don Nooe			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Don Nooe (USA)/Jim Stricklin (USA)/John Eckelberry (USA)		Result: did not arrive


56	Porsche 911 Carrera #911 210 0224 – Porsche F6 N/A				GTO
	Rick Borlase			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Rick Borlase (USA)/Michael Hammond (USA)/Don Kravig (USA)		Result: did not arrive


61	Chevrolet Corvette – Chevrolet V8 N/A				GTO
	Sharkshin Racing			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: C. C. Canada (USA)/Earle Moffitt (USA)		Result: did not arrive


63	Pontiac Firebird – Pontiac				GTO
	Bill Nelson			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Dale Kreider (USA)/Bill Nelson (USA)		Result: did not arrive


64	Chevrolet Camaro – Chevrolet V8 N/A				GTO
	Sharkshin Racing			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: C. C. Canada (USA)/Graham Shaw (USA)		Result: did not arrive


74	Mazda RX-7 GTP (Holman & Moody) – Mazda Rotary				GTX
	Z&W Enterprises (USA)			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Pierre Honegger (USA)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)/Ernesto Soto (YV)		Result: did not arrive


76	Mazda RX-7 – Mazda Rotary				GTU
	Ralph Sanchez			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Armando Rodriguez (USA)/Chiqui Soldevilla (PR)/Ralph Sanchez (USA)		Result: did not arrive


77	Chevron GTP – Alfa Romeo N/A				GTX
	Vince Thompson (USA)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Del Russo Taylor (USA)/Rex Ramsey (USA)/Ernie Smith (USA)		Result: did not arrive


79	Ferrari 365 GT4/BB #17577 – Ferrari N/A				GTX
	Don Devendorf			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Michael Keyser (USA)/Don Devendorf (USA)		Result: did not arrive


85	Porsche 935 #930 890 0018 – Porsche F6 Turbo				GTX
	Bayside Disposal Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Bruce Leven (USA)/Hurley Haywood (USA)/Jürgen Barth (D)		Result: did not arrive


90	Porsche 935 K3 #009 0005 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 Turbo				GTX
	Woods-Cooke Racing/Style Auto (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Roy Woods (USA)/Ralph Kent-Cooke (USA)/Brian Redman (GB)		Result: did not arrive


91	Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 0075?? – Porsche F6 N/A				GTO
	Framm Promotions (USA)			-
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Roger Schramm (USA)/Werner Frank (USA)		Result: did not arrive


93	Porsche 935/79 – Porsche F6 Turbo				GTX
	Whittington Brothers Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Don Whittington (USA)/Bill Whittington (USA)/Dale Whittington (USA)		Result: did not arrive


95	Chevrolet Monza – Chevrolet V8 N/A				GTX
	The Cummings Marque			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Don Cummings (USA)/Tom Juckette (USA)/Emory Donaldson (USA)		Result: did not arrive


96	Datsun 240Z – Datsun N/A				GTU
	Scott Smith, Jr.			-
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Scott Smith, Jr. (USA)/Mike Gassaway (USA)/Jim Miller (USA)		Result: did not arrive

More photos from this race:

Photos by: Paul Johnson

Photos by: Eduardo Barrientos

Eduardo Barrientos - Daytona 24 Hours 1981

Photos by: Paul Woodbury

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Updated: 4.5.2008

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