Racing Sports Cars - American Le Mans Series Laguna Seca 2002 (Photo Archive)

Programme cover

Event: Monterey Sports Car Championships

Date: 22/9/2002

Track: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (USA), 3.602 kms

Distance: 2 hours 45 minutes

Attendance: unknown

American Le Mans Series Laguna Seca 2002

The American Le Mans Series Championship (round 8)

Start time: 12:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left, Weather: warm, dry

Entry: 33

Practiced: 32

Started: 32

Finished: 25

Le Mans Prototype 900 (LMP900) : P:9, ST:9

Le Mans Prototype 675 (LMP675) : P:7, ST:7

Grand Touring Sport (GTS) : P:7, ST:7

Grand Touring (GT) : P:9, ST:9

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: John Tawley Creative Communications Group

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 10.10.2003

Last photo update on this page: 10.10.2003


0	Ferrari 550 Maranello #ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) (Italtechnica) – Ferrari /PTG V12/65° 4v DOHC 5700cc N/A				GTS
	Team Olive Garden (I)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: green		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Olive Garden
Driven by: Emanuele Naspetti (I) Mimmo Schiattarella (I)		Result: 30^th - did not finish (Suspension) - 22 laps Grid: 17^th(1:25.178) - 19^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


1	Audi R8 #601 (Dallara) – Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596cc 2xGarrett				LMP900
	Audi Sport North America (D)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver/red		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Infineon
Driven by: Frank Biela (D)/Emanuele Pirro (I)		Result: winner - 112 laps (145.675 kph), margin: 25s799 Grid: 1^st(1:15.765)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


2	Audi R8 #602 (Dallara) – Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596cc 2xGarrett				LMP900
	Audi Sport North America (D)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver/yellow		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Infineon
Driven by: Tom Kristensen (DK)/Rinaldo Capello (I)		Result: 4^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 2^nd(1:15.876)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


3	Chevrolet Corvette C5-R #005 (Pratt & Miller) – Chevrolet LS1 V8 6991cc N/A				GTS
	Corvette Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: yellow		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Goodwrench/GMAC/AER
Driven by: Ron Fellows (CDN)/Johnny O'Connell (USA)		Result: 29^th - did not finish (Fire) - 41 laps Grid: 30^th(1:24.577) - 18^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


4	Chevrolet Corvette C5-R #006 (Pratt & Miller) – Chevrolet LS1 V8 6991cc N/A				GTS
	Corvette Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: yellow		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Goodwrench/GMAC/AER
Driven by: Andy Pilgrim (GB)/Kelly Collins (USA)		Result: 15^th - did not finish (Out of fuel) - 102 laps Grid: 16^th(1:24.365) - 17^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


7	Cadillac Northstar LMP 02 #LMP-02-003 (DPS) – Cadillac GM Racing Northstar V8/90° 4v DOHC 3989cc 2xGarrett				LMP900
	Team Cadillac (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver (+black)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: COMPUWARE
Driven by: Emmanuel Collard (F)/Eric Bernard (F)		Result: 28^th - did not finish (Out of fuel) - 57 laps Grid: 4^th(1:17.054)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


8	Cadillac Northstar LMP 02 #LMP-02-002 (DPS) – Cadillac GM Racing Northstar V8/90° 4v DOHC 3989cc 2xGarrett				LMP900
	Team Cadillac (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver (+black)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: COMPUWARE
Driven by: Max Angelelli (I)/J.J. Lehto (SF)		Result: 3^rd (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 3^rd(1:16.672)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


11	Lola EX257 #004 (Lola) – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1995cc Turbo				LMP675
	KnightHawk Racing, LLC (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black/orange		Tyres: Avon
	Sponsors: Gestetner
Driven by: Chad Block (USA)/Steven Knight (USA)/Claudia Hürtgen (D) listed, never drove: Mel Hawkins (USA)		Result: 7^th 1^st in LMP675 (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th(1:18.589)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


13	Lola B2K/40 #HU16 (Multimatic) – Ford Millington 2000cc Turbo				LMP675
	Archangel Motorsports (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black/red/white		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: Norfolk Labels Limited/Marshall Cooke Racing
Driven by: Ben Devlin (GB)/Andy Lally (USA) DNS: John Lloyd (USA)		Result: 11^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th(1:23.696) - 13^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


16	Lola EX257 #006 (Lola) – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1995cc Turbo				LMP675
	Dyson Racing Team Inc (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: THETFORD/GOODYEAR
Driven by: James Weaver (GB)/Butch Leitzinger (USA)		Result: 8^th (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 8^th(1:18.432)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


22	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z1S692202 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Alex Job Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/yellow		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: McKenna/xybernaut/MAHLE
Driven by: Jörg Bergmeister (D)/Timo Bernhard (D)		Result: 25^th (16 laps behind the winner) Grid: 20^th(1:29.069) - 22^nd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


23	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z1S692201 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Alex Job Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/yellow		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: McKenna/xybernaut/MAHLE
Driven by: Lucas Lühr (D)/Sascha Maassen (D)		Result: 16^th 1^st in GT (12 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th(1:28.711) - 21^st fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


26	Saleen S7-R #002R (Mallock) – Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 6886cc N/A				GTS
	Konrad Motorsport (D)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/turquoise		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: H&R/BASF/NOTTER
Driven by: Terry Borcheller (USA)/Franz Konrad (A)		Result: 14^th (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th(1:24.040) - 15^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


27	Dome S101 #01 – Judd GV4 V10/72° 4v DOHC 4000cc N/A				LMP900
	Chamberlain (GB)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: green/blue/yellow/white/silver		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: canty/MRW
Driven by: Christian Vann (GB)/Milka Duno (YV)		Result: 12^th (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th(1:22.800) - 12^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


33	Ferrari 550 Maranello #ZFFZR49B000113136 (03) (Prodrive) – Ferrari V12/65° 4v DOHC 5983cc N/A				GTS
	Prodrive (GB)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: KANGAROO/prodrive
Driven by: Tomáš Enge (CZ)/Peter Kox (NL)		Result: 13^th 1^st in GTS (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 13^th(1:23.889) - 14^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


35	Ferrari 360 Modena GT #F131GT2006 – Ferrari F131 V8/90° 5v DOHC 3586,2cc N/A				GT
	Risi Competizione (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: PIRELLI
Driven by: Ralf Kelleners (D)/Anthony Lazzaro (USA)		Result: 19^th (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd(1:29.964) - 24^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


37	Lola EX257 #001 (Lola) – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1995cc Turbo				LMP675
	Intersport Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Banana Joe's
Driven by: Jon Field (USA)/Rick Sutherland (USA)		Result: 9^th (6 laps behind the winner) Grid: 29^th(1:18.630) - 10^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


38	Audi R8 #505 (Dallara) – Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596cc 2xGarrett				LMP900
	Champion Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+red/yellow/green/blue)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: ADT/Champion
Driven by: Stefan Johansson (S)/Johnny Herbert (GB)		Result: 2^nd (25s799 behind the winner) Grid: 5^th(1:17.629)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


43	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z1S692066 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Orbit (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: dark blue (+white/silver)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: YES NETWORK/BBS
Driven by: Leo Hindery (USA)/Peter Baron (USA)		Result: 23^rd (16 laps behind the winner) Grid: 24^th(1:30.169) - 26^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


45	Dodge Viper GTS-R #C33 – Dodge 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A				GTS
	American Viperacing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: white/blue (+red)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: ESP
Driven by: Marino Franchitti (GB)/Marc Bunting (USA)		Result: 21^st (15 laps behind the winner) Grid: 32^nd(no time)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


50	Panoz LMP 01 #005 (Reynard) – Elan Power Products 6L8 V8/90° 2v OHV 5983cc N/A				LMP900
	Panoz Motor Sports (USA)			Open bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red/black/dark blue		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Spirit of AMERICA
Driven by: Jan Magnussen (DK)/David Brabham (AUS)		Result: 5^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th(1:17.812)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


51	Panoz LMP 01 #008 (Reynard) – Elan Power Products 6L8 V8/90° 2v OHV 5983cc N/A				LMP900
	Panoz Motor Sports (USA)			Open bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red/black/dark blue		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Spirit of AMERICA
Driven by: Bill Auberlen (USA)/Bryan Herta (USA)		Result: 6^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 6^th(1:17.749)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


55	Pilbeam MP84 #05 – Nissan V6 4v DOHC 3000cc N/A				LMP675
	Team Bucknum Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue (+white/black)		Tyres: Avon
	Sponsors: Flamingo
Driven by: Pierre Ehret (D)/Bret Arsenault (USA)		Result: 18^th (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 18^th(1:26.269) - 20^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


56	Pilbeam MP84 #06 – Nissan V6 4v DOHC 3400cc N/A				LMP675
	Team Bucknum Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue (+white/black)		Tyres: Avon
	Sponsors: bownies.com
Driven by: Jeff Bucknum (USA)/Bryan Willman (USA)/Chris McMurry (USA)		Result: 17^th (12 laps behind the winner) Grid: 15^th(1:24.259) - 16^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


62	Lola B2K/40 #HU02 (Multimatic) – Mazda 2R Rotary				LMP675
	Team Spencer Motorsports (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: orange/blue/white		Tyres: Avon
	Sponsors: CROCOTILE/mazda
Driven by: Rich Grupp (USA) Dennis Spencer (USA), Ryan Hampton (USA)		Result: 32^nd - did not finish (Engine) - 9 laps Grid: 31^st(no time)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


66	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692109 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	The Racer's Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RACER'S GROUP/ADOBE ROAD/UNICHIP/mail2web
Driven by: Kevin Buckler (USA)/Brian Cunningham (USA)		Result: 20^th (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 26^th(1:30.561) - 28^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


67	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692062 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	The Racer's Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: RACER'S GROUP/ADOBE ROAD/UNICHIP/mail2web
Driven by: Michael Schrom (USA)/Vic Rice (USA)		Result: 22^nd (15 laps behind the winner) Grid: 27^th(1:30.994) - 29^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


79	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	J3 Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white (+orange/grey)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: J3 RACING
Driven by: Justin Jackson (USA)/Mike Fitzgerald (USA)		Result: 27^th - did not finish (Suspension) - 76 laps Grid: 25^th(1:30.484) - 27^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


83	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692110 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Rennwerks Motorsports (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: RENN WERKS/SPEEDRING
Driven by: Richard Steranka (USA)/Dave Standridge (USA) listed, never drove: Lars Giersing (USA)		Result: 26^th (16 laps behind the winner) Grid: 28^th(1:34.093) - 30^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group

Cars not available on a photo:

Lola B2K/10

LMP900

Dodge Viper GTS-R

GTS

Porsche 996 GT3-RS

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42	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z1S692072 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Orbit (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Gary Schultheis (USA)/Tony Kester (USA)		Result: did not arrive

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