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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Daytona 24 Hours 1983
Event: Silver Anniversary Edition 24 Hr. Pepsi Challenge Date: 6/2/1983
Track: Daytona International Speedway (USA), 6.180 kms Distance: 24 hours Attendance: unknown
Daytona 24 Hours 1983
IMSA GT (round 1)
IMSA GTO (round 1)
IMSA GTU (round 1)

Start time: 5/2 15:30; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left, Weather: intermittent rain

Entry: 92

Practiced: 87

Started: 79

Finished: 31

IMSA GTP (GTP) : P:21, ST:19

IMSA GTO (GTO) : P:43, ST:40

IMSA GTU (GTU) : P:23, ST:20
Entry list
Daytona 24 Hours 1983

Photos by courtesy of: Mike Smith and Roy Valverde

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 14.7.2004

Last photo update on this page: 29.1.2006

1 1 - Porsche 935 JLP-3 #JLP-3 (Gaaco) - JLP Racing Porsche 935 JLP-3 #JLP-3 (Gaaco) – Porsche F6 Turbo GTP
JLP Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: light blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: John Paul, Jr. (USA)/Rene Rodriguez (USA)/Joe Castellano (I)

Result: 25th - did not finish (Turbocharger) - 412 laps

Grid: 2nd(1:46.345)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

5 5 - Porsche 935 K3 (Kremer) - Bob Akin Motor Racing Porsche 935 K3 (Kremer) – Porsche 930/72 F6 Turbo GTP
Bob Akin Motor Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Coca-Cola/paradyne

Driven by: Bob Akin (USA)/John O'Steen (USA)

Dale Whittington (USA)

Result: 73rd - did not finish (Accident) - 43 laps

Grid: 4th(1:47.140)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

6 6 - Porsche 935L #935 L (Andial) - Henn's Swap Shop Racing Porsche 935L #935 L (Andial) – Porsche F6 3200cc Turbo GTP
Henn's Swap Shop Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: T-BIRD/SWAP SHOP

Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Claude Ballot-Lιna (F)/Preston Henn (USA)/A. J. Foyt (USA)

Result: winner - 618 laps (158.973 kph), margin: 6 laps

Grid: 1st(1:42.155)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

10 10 - Lola T600 #HU1 - Cooke Racing Lola T600 #HU1 – Chevrolet V8 5800cc N/A GTP
Cooke Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow (+blue)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: COOKE RACING

Driven by: Ralph Kent-Cooke (USA)/Jim Adams (USA)/John Bright (GB)

DNS: Dana Leung (J); listed, never drove: Terry Wolters (USA)

Result: 6th (55 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 6th(1:49.998)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

11 11 - Nimrod NRA/C2 #002 - Nimrod Racing Nimrod NRA/C2 #002 – Aston Martin DP1229 Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340cc N/A GTP
Nimrod Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/white (+red/blue)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: PEPSI/CHALLENGER

Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)/Darrell Waltrip (USA)/Guillermo Maldonado (USA)

DNS: Tiff Needell (GB)

Result: 54th - did not finish (Engine) - 121 laps

Grid: 13th(1:50.000)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

21 21 - Nimrod NRA/C2 #003 - Nimrod Racing Nimrod NRA/C2 #003 – Aston Martin DP1229 Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340cc N/A GTP
Nimrod Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: silver (+green)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: Lyn St. James (USA)/John Graham (CDN)/Drake Olson (USA)

Result: 44th - did not finish (Engine) - 208 laps

Grid: 12th(1:49.396)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

24 24 - Porsche 935 JLP-2 #009 00043 (Kremer) - Pegasus III Racing Porsche 935 JLP-2 #009 00043 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 3200cc Turbo GTP
Pegasus III Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: M. L. Speer (USA)/Ken Madren (USA)/Ray Ratcliff (USA)

Result: 4th (40 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 16th(1:51.945)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

25 25 - March 82G #2 - Red Lobster Racing March 82G #2 – Porsche 934 F6 Turbo GTP
Red Lobster Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Red Lobster

Driven by: Dave Cowart (USA)/Kenper Miller (USA)

Mauricio DeNarvaez (CO)

Result: 77th - did not finish (Drive shaft) - 14 laps

Grid: 78th(no time)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

40 40 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301225 - Bieri Racing BMW M1 #WBS59910004301225 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3500cc N/A GTO
Bieri Racing (CDN) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+yellow/red)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Micro S L

Driven by: Uli Bieri (CDN)/Matt Gysler (CDN)/Duff Hubbard (CDN)

Result: 28th (212 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 33rd(2:00.920)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

44 44 - Jaguar XJR-5 #003 (Group 44) - Group 44 Jaguar XJR-5 #003 (Group 44) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5343cc N/A GTP
Group 44 (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: JAGUAR

Driven by: Bob Tullius (USA)/Bill Adam (CDN)/Pat Bedard (USA)

Result: 50th - did not finish (Accident damage) - 130 laps

Grid: 7th(1:49.323)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

47 47 - Porsche 935 M16 #930 990 0032 - Frank Rubino Porsche 935 M16 #930 990 0032 – Porsche F6 Turbo GTP
Frank Rubino (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: pink

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: Frank Rubino (USA)/Pepe Romero (USA)/Doc Bundy (USA)/Dale Whittington (USA)

Result: 11th (72 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 3rd(1:46.976)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith

50 50 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 560 9115 - Latino Racing Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 560 9115 – Porsche 911/75 F6 3000cc N/A GTO
Latino Racing Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white(+black/green)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: ecco

Driven by: Diego Febles (PR)/Kikos Fonseca (CR)/Roy Valverde (CR)

Result: 5th (50 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 58th(2:05.887)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

 Photo by: Roy Valverde

88 88 - March 83G #1 - Motorsports Marketing March 83G #1 – Chevrolet V8 5800cc N/A GTP
Motorsports Marketing (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/dark blue (+orange)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Executone/MICHELOB

Driven by: Terry Wolters (USA)/Randy Lanier (USA)/Marty Hinze (USA)

DNS: Ken Murray (USA)

Result: 2nd (6 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 15th(1:51.524)

Photo updated: 14.7.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith


Cars not available on a photo:

0 Lola T600 #HU6 Lola T600 GTP
00 Lola T600 Lola T600 GTP
01 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang GTO
02 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang GTO
03 Porsche 935 Porsche 935 GTP
04 Pontiac Firebird (Watson) Pontiac Firebird GTO
05 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9050 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
06 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTO
07 Porsche 934 Porsche 934 GTO
09 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTO
2 Porsche 935 K3 #930 770 0960 (Kremer) Porsche 935 K3 GTP
4 Chevrolet Camaro (Frings) Chevrolet Camaro GTO
7 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTO
8 Porsche 935 JLP-4 #JLP-4 (Fabcar) Porsche 935 JLP-4 GTP
9 Porsche 934 #009 00030 Porsche 934 GTO
13 Pontiac Firebird Pontiac Firebird GTO
14 Pontiac Firebird Pontiac Firebird GTO
15 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 0037? Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
16 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
17 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GTO
18 Pontiac Firebird Pontiac Firebird GTO
19 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
20 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GTO
23 Chevrolet Camaro (Superior) Chevrolet Camaro GTO
26 Chevrolet Camaro (Riggins) Chevrolet Camaro GTO
27 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
28 Avanti II (Dillon) Avanti II GTO
29 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTO
30 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
31 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTO
32 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
35 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9113 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
36 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Porsche 924 Carrera GTR GTO
37 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
38 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
39 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
41 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GTO
42 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
43 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTO
45 Chevrolet Camaro (Frings) Chevrolet Camaro GTO
49 Chevrolet Monza (Rickets) Chevrolet Monza GTO
51 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
52 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
55 BMW M1 #WBS59910004301040 BMW M1 GTO
58 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Porsche 924 Carrera GTR GTO
60 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
61 Chevrolet Monza #Band&Trivette (Band&Trivette) Chevrolet Monza GTO
63 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
64 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
65 Ferrari 512 BB/LM #38179 Ferrari 512 BB/LM GTP
66 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
67 Pontiac Firebird Pontiac Firebird GTO
69 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
71 Datsun 280ZX Datsun 280ZX GTU
72 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GTO
73 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 GTU
74 Chevron GTP Chevron GTP GTP
75 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GTO
77 Mazda GTP (Rosemont) Mazda GTP GTP
78 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
79 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Porsche 924 Carrera GTR GTO
81 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTO
82 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
83 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTP
84 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTO
85 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Porsche 924 Carrera GTR GTO
86 Porsche 935 #000 00028 (Brumos) Porsche 935 GTP
87 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 0035 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
89 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
90 Porsche 911 SC #911 030 1263 Porsche 911 SC GTU
92 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
97 Toyota Celica Toyota Celica GTU
98 Toyota Celica Toyota Celica GTU
99 Toyota Celica Toyota Celica GTU

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Cars that did not arrive:

3 Grid S1 #GA01 Grid S1 #GA01 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8 N/A GTP
GRID Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Fred Stiff (USA)

Result: did not arrive

12 Harrier LR4 Harrier LR4 – Mazda 13B 2R 1308cc Rotary GTP
Les Blackburn Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Les Blackburn (GB)/Roy Baker (GB)/David Palmer (GB)

Result: did not arrive

22 Nimrod NRA/C2 Nimrod NRA/C2 – Aston Martin DP1229 Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340cc N/A GTP
Nimrod Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive

80 Pontiac Firebird Pontiac Firebird – Pontiac GTO
Charles Kleinschmidt -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive

Buick Skyhawk Buick Skyhawk – Buick GTO
Vista Racing (USA) -
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Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Don Courtney (USA)/Brent O'Neill (USA)/Luis Sereix (USA)

Result: did not arrive



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Updated: 26.8.2008

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