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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1997
Event: 24 Heures du Mans Date: 15/6/1997
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.605 kms Distance: 24 hours Attendance: 170000
Le Mans 24 Hours 1997
24 h Le Mans (round 65)

Start time: 14/6; Grid: unknown, Weather: warm, dry, humid

Entry: 82

Practiced: 52

Started: 48

Classified: 17

Prototype - LMP 875 (LMP875) : P:9, ST:8, CL:5

Prototype - LMP 650 (LMP650) : P:0, ST:0, CL:0

Prototype - WSC (WSC) : P:2, ST:2, CL:1

Le Mans GT-1 (GT1) : P:24, ST:22, CL:5

Le Mans GT-2 (GT2) : P:17, ST:16, CL:6

Entry list
Entry List - Le Mans 24 Hours 1997

Photos by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson , Zdenìk Šimka and Jean-Michel Lefebvre

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 28.11.2002

Last photo update on this page: 2.6.2003


3 3 - Ferrari 333 SP #010 (Dallara) - Moretti Racing Inc. Ferrari 333 SP #010 (Dallara) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP
Moretti Racing Inc. (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+yellow)

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: momo/AUTOBACS

Driven by: Didier Theys (B)/Gianpiero Moretti (I)/Max Papis (I)

Result: 6th (40 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 3rd(3:46.431) - 9th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

4 4 - Ferrari 333 SP #005 (Dallara) - Pilot Racing Ferrari 333 SP #005 (Dallara) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP
Pilot Racing (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue/blue (+white)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: PILOT/maxon

Driven by: Michel Ferté (F)/Adrian Campos (E)/Charles Nearburg (USA)

Result: did not finish (Fuel system) - 18 laps

Grid: 11th(3:51.092) - 29th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

5 5 - Kremer K8 #WSC02 (Thompson) - Kremer Racing Kremer K8 #WSC02 (Thompson) – Porsche 935/76 F6 2995cc Turbo LMP
Kremer Racing (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+orange)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: REPSOL/HAWAIIAN Tropic

Driven by: Tomas Saldana (E)/Carl Rosenblad (S)/Jürgen Lässig (D)

preliminary session only: Giovanni Lavaggi (I), Christophe Bouchut (F); listed, never drove: Paul Belmondo (F), Jean-Luc Maury-Laribiére (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 103 laps

Grid: 15th(3:55.981) - 32nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

6 6 - Kremer K8 #WSC03 (Thompson) - Kremer Racing Kremer K8 #WSC03 (Thompson) – Porsche 935/76 F6 2995cc Turbo LMP
Kremer Racing (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: orange/red (+blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Tuiles TBF

Driven by: Giovanni Lavaggi (I)/Jean-Luc Maury-Laribiére (F)/Bernard Chauvin (F)

preliminary session only: Carl Rosenblad (S), Tomas Saldana (E); listed, never drove: Christophe Bouchut (F), Jürgen Lässig (D)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (3:56.929)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

7 7 - TWR WSC95 #001 - Joest Racing GMBH TWR WSC95 #001 – Porsche 935/76 F6 2994cc Turbo LMP
Joest Racing GMBH (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: hagenuk/FAT

Driven by: Michele Alboreto (I)/Stefan Johansson (S)/Tom Kristensen (DK)

Result: winner - 361 laps (204.186 kph), margin: 1 lap

Grid: 1st(3:41.581)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

8 8 - Courage C36 #013 - La Filiére Elf Courage C36 #013 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v 4xDOHC 2994cc Twin-Turbo LMP
La Filiére Elf (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: elf/ATS

Driven by: Emmanuel Clérico (F)/Henri Pescarolo (F)/Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)

Result: 7th (42 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 9th(3:48.651) - 21st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

9 9 - Courage C36 #010 - Courage Compétition Courage C36 #010 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v 4xDOHC 2994cc Twin-Turbo LMP
Courage Compétition (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: F.P.E.E.

Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)/Michael Andretti (USA)/Olivier Grouillard (F)

preliminary session only: Mauro Martini (I)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 197 laps

Grid: 13th(3:51.378) - 31st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

10 10 - Courage C36 #009 - Courage Compétition Courage C36 #009 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v 4xDOHC 2994cc Twin-Turbo LMP
Courage Compétition (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: F.P.E.E./PEAF/CityBird

Driven by: Fredrik Ekblom (S)/Jean-Louis Ricci (F)/Jean-Paul Libert (B)

Result: 16th (96 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 7th(3:48.011) - 15th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

13 13 - Courage C41 #005 - Courage Compétition Courage C41 #005 – Porsche 935/82 F6 3000cc Turbo LMP
Courage Compétition (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: F.P.E.E./Vaillante

Driven by: Didier Cottaz (F)/Jérôme Policand (F)/Marc Goossens (B)

Result: 4th (25 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 5th(3:47.662) - 13th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

14 14 - BRM P301 #P351-001 - Pacific Racing BRM P301 #P351-001 – Nissan V6 3000cc Turbo LMP
Pacific Racing (GB) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: PETRA

Driven by: Harri Toivonen (SF)/Jésus Pareja (E)/Eliseo Salazar (RCH)

preliminary session only: Johnny O'Connell (USA)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 6 laps

Grid: 19th(3:56.734) - 34th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

15 15 - Kudzu DLM-4 #009 - Team T.D.R. Kudzu DLM-4 #009 – Mazda 13B 4R Rotary LMP
Team T.D.R. (J) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: am pm

Driven by: Franck Fréon (F)/Yojiro Terada (J)/Jim Downing (USA)

Result: 17th (98 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 17th(3:56.122) - 33rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

21 21 - Nissan R390 #R4 (Astec-TWR) - Nissan Motorports Nissan R390 #R4 (Astec-TWR) – Nissan VRH35 3496cc Turbo GT1
Nissan Motorports (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/red

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: Clarion

Driven by: Martin Brundle (GB)/Jörg Müller (D)/Wayne Taylor (ZA)

listed, never drove: Mauro Martini (I), Gianni Morbidelli (I)

Result: did not finish (Spin) - 139 laps

Grid: 12th(3:46.228) - 7th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

22 22 - Nissan R390 #R1 (Astec-TWR) - Nissan Motorports Nissan R390 #R1 (Astec-TWR) – Nissan VRH35 3496cc Turbo GT1
Nissan Motorports (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/red

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: UNISIA JECS/ZEXEL

Driven by: Eric van de Poele (B)/Aguri Suzuki (J)/Riccardo Patrese (I)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 121 laps

Grid: 4th(3:45.324) - 3rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

23 23 - Nissan R390 #R2 (Astec-TWR) - Nissan Motorports Nissan R390 #R2 (Astec-TWR) – Nissan VRH35 3496cc Turbo GT1
Nissan Motorports (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/red

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: CALSONIC/xanavi

Driven by: Kazuyoshi Hoshino (J)/Erik Comas (F)/Masahiko Kageyama (J)

Result: 12th (67 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 21st(3:47.745) - 14th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

25 25 - Porsche 911 GT1 #004 - Porsche AG Porsche 911 GT1 #004 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3163cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Porsche AG (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1

Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Thierry Boutsen (B)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 238 laps

Grid: 2nd(3:43.363)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

26 26 - Porsche 911 GT1 #005 - Porsche AG Porsche 911 GT1 #005 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3163cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Porsche AG (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1/WARSTEINER

Driven by: Emmanuel Collard (F)/Yannick Dalmas (F)/Ralf Kelleners (D)

Result: did not finish (Fire) - 327 laps

Grid: 8th(3:45.490) - 5th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

27 27 - Porsche 911 GT1 #106 - BMS Scuderia Italia Porsche 911 GT1 #106 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
BMS Scuderia Italia (I) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red (+white)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: FONTANA/LUCCHINI

Driven by: Pierluigi Martini (I)/Christian Pescatori (I)/Antônio Hermann (BR)

Result: 8th (44 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 10th(3:45.913) - 6th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

28 28 - Porsche 911 GT1 #109 - Franz Konrad Motorsport Porsche 911 GT1 #109 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Franz Konrad Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/blue/green

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: GIESSE/Aprimatic/KÖLLNER Immobilien

Driven by: Mauro Baldi (I)/Robert Nearn (GB)/Franz Konrad (A)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 138 laps

Grid: 28th(3:49.465) - 24th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

29 29 - Porsche 911 GT1 #101 - Société J.B. Jabouille Bouresche Porsche 911 GT1 #101 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Société J.B. Jabouille Bouresche (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: IIIIIIIIII/Mobil 1

Driven by: Alain Ferté (F)/Olivier Thévenin (F)/Jürgen von Gartzen (D)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 236 laps

Grid: 24th(3:48.341) - 18th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

30 30 - Porsche 911 GT1 #104 - Kremer Racing Porsche 911 GT1 #104 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: FATurbo EXPRESS/Crawford/Kennol

Driven by: Christophe Bouchut (F)/Bertrand Gachot (B)/Andy Evans (USA)

preliminary session only: Carl Rosenblad (S); listed, never drove: Klaus Ludwig (D)

Result: did not finish (Overheating) - 207 laps

Grid: 14th(3:46.389) - 8th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

32 32 - Porsche 911 GT1 #108 - Roock Racing Motorsport Porsche 911 GT1 #108 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Roock Racing Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: silver

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: NIKKO/Lease Plan/NAVISION

Driven by: Allan McNish (GB)/Stéphane Ortelli (F)/Karl Wendlinger (A)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 8 laps

Grid: 18th(3:47.314) - 11th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

33 33 - Porsche 911 GT1 #102 - Schübel Engineering Porsche 911 GT1 #102 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Schübel Engineering (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/blue

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Hutchinson Telecom

Driven by: Armin Hahne (D)/Pedro Lamy (P)/Patrice Goueslard (F)

Result: 5th (30 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 20th(3:47.428) - 12th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

39 39 - McLaren F1 GTR #025R - Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren McLaren F1 GTR #025R – BMW V12/60° 4v DOHC 5990cc N/A GT1
Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/black/orange

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Gulf

Driven by: Ray Bellm (GB)/Andrew Gilbert-Scott (GB)/Masanori Sekiya (J)

Result: did not finish (Fire) - 326 laps

Grid: 27th(3:48.665) - 22nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

40 40 - McLaren F1 GTR #022R - Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren McLaren F1 GTR #022R – BMW V12/60° 4v DOHC 5990cc N/A GT1
Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/black/orange

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Gulf

Driven by: John Nielsen (DK)/Thomas Bscher (D)/Chris Goodwin (GB)

Result: did not start (Fire)

Grid: (3:49.330)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

41 41 - McLaren F1 GTR #020R - Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren McLaren F1 GTR #020R – BMW V12/60° 4v DOHC 5990cc N/A GT1
Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/black/orange

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Gulf

Driven by: Pierre-Henri Raphanel (F)/Jean-Marc Gounon (F)/Anders Olofsson (S)

listed, never drove: "Pierre Gaston" (F)

Result: 2nd 1st in GT1 (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 25th(3:48.369) - 19th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

42 42 - McLaren F1 GTR #024R - BMW Motorsport McLaren F1 GTR #024R – BMW S70/3 V12/60° 4v DOHC 5990cc N/A GT1
BMW Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FINA

Driven by: J.J. Lehto (SF)/Steve Soper (GB)/Nelson Piquet (BR)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 238 laps

Grid: 6th(3:45.402) - 4th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

43 43 - McLaren F1 GTR #026R - BMW Motorsport McLaren F1 GTR #026R – BMW V12/60° 4v DOHC 5990cc N/A GT1
BMW Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FINA

Driven by: Peter Kox (NL)/Roberto Ravaglia (I)/Eric Hélary (F)

Result: 3rd (3 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 22nd(3:48.057) - 16th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

44 44 - McLaren F1 GTR #027R - Team Lark McLaren McLaren F1 GTR #027R – BMW V12/60° 4v DOHC 5990cc N/A GT1
Team Lark McLaren (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/black

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: LARK

Driven by: Keiichi Tsuchiya (J)/Gary Ayles (GB)/Akihiko Nakaya (J)

preliminary session only: Katsutomo Kaneishi (J)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 81 laps

Grid: 16th(3:47.108) - 10th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

45 45 - Lister Storm GTL #053214 (G Force) - Newcastle United Lister Storm Lister Storm GTL #053214 (G Force) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 6996cc N/A GT1
Newcastle United Lister Storm (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: black/white

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: adidas

Driven by: Geoff Lees (GB)/Tiff Needell (GB)/George Fouché (ZA)

preliminary session only: Julian Bailey (GB); listed, never drove: Derek Bell (GB), Alain Ferté (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident damage) - 21 laps

Grid: 31st(3:50.398) - 27th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

46 46 - Lister Storm GTL #053212 (G Force) - Newcastle United Lister Storm Lister Storm GTL #053212 (G Force) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 6996cc N/A GT1
Newcastle United Lister Storm (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: black/white

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: adidas

Driven by: Julian Bailey (GB)/Mark Skaife (A)/Thomas Erdos (BR)

preliminary session only: Geoff Lees (GB), Jake Ulrich (USA); listed, never drove: George Fouché (ZA)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 77 laps

Grid: 29th(3:49.563) - 25th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

49 49 - Lotus Elise GT1 #115-07 (Hydro) - GT1 Lotus Racing Lotus Elise GT1 #115-07 (Hydro) – Chevrolet 5993cc N/A GT1
GT1 Lotus Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
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Colors: yellow (+black)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FRANCK MÜLLER WATCH

Driven by: Jan Lammers (NL)/Mike Hezemans (NL)/Alexander Grau (D)

Result: did not finish (Oil leak) - 121 laps

Grid: 26th(3:48.395) - 20th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

50 50 - Lotus Elise GT1 #115-02 (Hydro) - GT1 Lotus Racing Lotus Elise GT1 #115-02 (Hydro) – Chevrolet 5993cc N/A GT1
GT1 Lotus Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
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Colors: yellow (+black)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FRANCK MÜLLER WATCH

Driven by: Fabien Giroix (F)/Jean-Denis Delétraz (CH)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (3:51.373)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

52 52 - Panoz GTR-1 #006 (Reynard) - Société DAMS Panoz GTR-1 #006 (Reynard) – Ford alu/Roush V8/90° 2v OHV 5950cc N/A GT1
Société DAMS (F) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: black (+yellow)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MOTOROLA

Driven by: Franck Lagorce (F)/Eric Bernard (F)/Jean-Christophe Boullion (F)

Result: did not finish (Oil leak) - 149 laps

Grid: 23rd(3:48.123) - 17th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

54 54 - Panoz GTR-1 #003 (Reynard) - David Price Racing Panoz GTR-1 #003 (Reynard) – Ford alu/Roush V8/90° 2v OHV 5998cc N/A GT1
David Price Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red/green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: TOAD/BLEND 37

Driven by: Andy Wallace (GB)/James Weaver (GB)/Butch Leitzinger (USA)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 236 laps

Grid: 32nd(3:50.852) - 28th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

55 55 - Panoz GTR-1 #004 (Reynard) - David Price Racing Panoz GTR-1 #004 (Reynard) – Ford alu/Roush V8/90° 2v OHV 5998cc N/A GT1
David Price Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red/green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: TOAD/BLEND 37

Driven by: David Brabham (AUS)/Perry McCarthy (GB)/Doc Bundy (USA)

preliminary session only: John Paul, Jr. (USA)

Result: did not finish (Fire) - 145 laps

Grid: 30th(3:49.699) - 26th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

60 60 - Callaway Corvette #003 - Agusta Racing Team Callaway Corvette #003 – Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5990cc N/A GT2
Agusta Racing Team (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: AGUSTA/DUNLOP

Driven by: Almo Coppelli (I)/Rocky Agusta (I)/Eric Graham (F)

listed, never drove: Robin Donovan (GB)

Result: did not finish (Ignition) - 45 laps

Grid: 40th(4:10.048) - 43rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

61 61 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C7 - Société Viper Team Oréca Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C7 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Société Viper Team Oréca (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Cica/TOTAL

Driven by: Philippe Gache (F)/Olivier Beretta (MC)/Dominique Dupuy (F)

preliminary session only: Soheil Ayari (F); listed, never drove: Justin Bell (GB)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 263 laps

Grid: 34th(4:04.654) - 37th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

62 62 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C6 - Société Viper Team Oréca Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C6 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Société Viper Team Oréca (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Cica/TOTAL

Driven by: Tommy Archer (USA)/Soheil Ayari (F)/Marc Duez (B)

preliminary session only: Dominique Dupuy (F), Philippe Gache (F); listed, never drove: Justin Bell (GB), John Morton (USA), Jake Ulrich (USA)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 76 laps

Grid: 33rd(4:04.589) - 36th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

63 63 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C3 - Société Viper Team Oréca Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C3 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Société Viper Team Oréca (F) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Cica/TOTAL

Driven by: Justin Bell (GB)/John Morton (USA)/Pierre Yver (F)

preliminary session only: Dominique Dupuy (F), Olivier Beretta (MC); listed, never drove: Geoff Lees (GB), Philippe Gache (F), Soheil Ayari (F), Tommy Archer (USA)

Result: 14th (83 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 38th(4:08.081) - 41st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

64 64 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C2 - Chamberlain Engineering Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C2 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Chamberlain Engineering (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: dark blue (+white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: italjet/Mobil 1

Driven by: Jari Nurminen (SF)/Hans Hugenholtz (NL)/Chris Gleason (USA)

preliminary session only: Geoff Lister (GB); listed, never drove: Tim O'Kennedy (IRL)

Result: 15th (92 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 48th(4:12.696) - 51st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

66 66 - Saleen Mustang #001 - Saleen/Allen Speedlab Saleen Mustang #001 – Ford V8 5900cc N/A GT2
Saleen/Allen Speedlab (USA) Closed bodywork
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Colors: white/black/yellow

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Budget

Driven by: Robert Schirle (GB)/David Warnock (GB)/Allen Lloyd (GB)

preliminary session only: Steve Saleen (USA); listed, never drove: Price Cobb (USA)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 28 laps

Grid: 39th(4:09.801) - 42nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

67 67 - Saleen Mustang #002 - Saleen/Allen Speedlab Saleen Mustang #002 – Ford V8 5900cc N/A GT2
Saleen/Allen Speedlab (USA) Closed bodywork
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Colors: white/black/yellow

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Budget

Driven by: Steve Saleen (USA)/Price Cobb (USA)/Carlos Palau (E)

preliminary session only: Phil Andrews (GB), Allen Lloyd (GB); listed, never drove: Rob Rizzo (USA)

Result: did not finish (Wheel) - 133 laps

Grid: 35th(4:06.922) - 38th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

70 70 - Marcos LM600 #9604 - Team Marcos Marcos LM600 #9604 – Chevrolet V8 5890cc N/A GT2
Team Marcos (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: TKC/EUROTECH/item/FEBO/van lent groep

Driven by: Cor Euser (NL)/Harald Becker (D)/Takashi Suzuki (J)

preliminary session only: John Schumann (NL); listed, never drove: Bruno Ilien (F), Herman Buurman (NL)

Result: did not finish (Oil leak) - 15 laps

Grid: 46th(4:11.904) - 49th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

71 71 - Marcos LM600 #9503 - Team Marcos Marcos LM600 #9503 – Chevrolet V8 5997cc N/A GT2
Team Marcos (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: EUROTECH

Driven by: Dominic Chapell (GB)/Henri-Louis Maunoir (CH)/François Migault (F)

preliminary session only: John Van Kouwen (NL), Toon Van de Haterd (NL); listed, never drove: Toshio Suzuki (J), Pascal Dro (F)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (4:22.904)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

73 73 - Porsche 911 GT2 #046002 - Roock Racing Porsche 911 GT2 #046002 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Roock Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: silver/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: jumbo/SOMAGUE/interbanco

Driven by: Manuel Mello-Breyner (P)/Pedro Mello-Breyner (P)/Thomaz Mello-Breyner (P)

Result: 11th (66 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 42nd(4:10.479) - 45th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

74 74 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99TS393087 - Roock Racing Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99TS393087 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Roock Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: silver/blue

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: NAVISION/BORBET/H&R

Driven by: Bruno Eichmann (CH)/Andy Pilgrim (GB)/André Ahrlé (D)

preliminary session only: Pierre Yver (F); listed, never drove: Patrice Goueslard (F)

Result: 10th (55 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 37th(4:07.153) - 40th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

75 75 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393103 - Société Larbre Compétition Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393103 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Société Larbre Compétition (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FATurbo EXPRESS/Stuttgart SPORTSCAR

Driven by: Patrick Bourdais (F)/André Lara-Resende (BR)/Peter Kitchak (USA)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 205 laps

Grid: 43rd(4:10.903) - 46th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

77 77 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394074 - Société Chéreau Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394074 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Société Chéreau (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+black/red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: CHEREAU

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)/Jean-Luc Chéreau (F)/Jack Leconte (F)

listed, never drove: Pierre Yver (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 77 laps

Grid: 36th(4:07.137) - 39th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

78 78 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393085 - Elf Haberthur Racing Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393085 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Elf Haberthur Racing (CH) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red (+black)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: PARFUMS SALVADOR DALI/Tuiles TBF

Driven by: Michel Neugarten (B)/Jean-Claude Lagniez (F)/Guy Martinolle (F)

listed, never drove: Patrick Camus (F)

Result: 9th 1st in GT2 (54 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 44th(4:11.134) - 47th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

79 79 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394065 - Konrad Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394065 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Konrad Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/turquoise

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: TSW/NOTTER

Driven by: Michel Ligonnet (F)/Larry Schumacher (USA)/Toni Seiler (CH)

preliminary session only: Robert Nearn (GB)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 126 laps

Grid: 47th(4:11.911) - 50th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

80 80 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99XTS393108 - GT Racing Team AG Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99XTS393108 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
GT Racing Team AG (CH) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: silver

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: auto motor und sport

Driven by: Claudia Hürtgen (D)/Hugh Price (GB)/John Robinson (GB)

preliminary session only: Luigino Pagotto (I); listed, never drove: Bruno Eichmann (CH)

Result: 13th (74 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 45th(4:11.630) - 48th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

84 84 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393067 - Stadler Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393067 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Twin-Turbo GT2
Stadler Motorsport (CH) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black/yellow

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: PULVER LAC/Lorinser

Driven by: Enzo Calderari (CH)/Lilian Bryner (CH)/Angelo Zadra (I)

preliminary session only: Ulli Richter (D)

Result: did not finish (Oil leak) - 98 laps

Grid: 41st(4:10.094) - 44th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson



Cars that did not arrive:

2 WR LM97 #1 WR LM97 #1 – Peugeot 1998cc Turbo LMP
Rachel Welter Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Sébastien Enjolras (F)/Marc Rostan (F)

Result: did not arrive


12 Debora LMP297 Debora LMP297 – Ford Cosworth LMP
Didier Bonnet Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Edouard Sezionale (F)/François Jakubowski (F)/David Dussau (F)

Result: did not arrive


16 Matrix MXP (Nissan-Chapman) Matrix MXP (Nissan-Chapman) – Nissan Turbo LMP
Matrix Motor Co Ltd. Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Tim Richardson (USA)/Bernard de Dryver (B)/Robin Donovan (GB)

Result: did not arrive


17 WR LM97 WR LM97 – Peugeot LMP
Alain Lebrun Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Pierre Bruneau (F)

Result: did not arrive


24 Ferrari F40 GTE Ferrari F40 GTE – Ferrari F120 B V8/90° 4v 4xDOHC Twin-Turbo GT1
Ennea Closed bodywork
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive


31 Porsche 911 GT1 Porsche 911 GT1 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Larbre Compétition Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive


34 SARD MC8-R #2 SARD MC8-R #2 – Toyota Lexus GT1
Team Menicon Sard (J) -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Olivier Grouillard (F)

Result: did not arrive


35 SARD MC8-R #3 SARD MC8-R #3 – Toyota GT1
Team Menicon Sard (J) -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Olivier Grouillard (F)/Cathy Muller (F)/Oriol Servia (F)/Alexandre Debanne (F)/Christophe Tinseau (F)

Result: did not arrive


36 Helem V6 #A 01 Helem V6 #A 01 – Renault GT1
RJ Racing -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Patrick Gonin (F)/Stéphane Daoudi (F)/Benjamin Roy (F)/Marc Sourd (F)

Result: did not arrive


37 Helem V6 #A 03 Helem V6 #A 03 – Renault GT1
RJ Racing -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Patrick Gonin (F)/Marc Sourd (F)/Benjamin Roy (F)/Stéphane Daoudi (F)

Result: did not arrive


38 McLaren F1 GTR #005R McLaren F1 GTR #005R – BMW V12/60° 4v DOHC 5990cc N/A GT1
BBA Compétition (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jean-Luc Maury-Laribiére (F)/Pascal Fabre (F)/Marcel Tarrés (F)/Alain Ferté (F)

Result: did not arrive


47 Lotus Elise GT1 (Hydro) Lotus Elise GT1 (Hydro) – Chevrolet 6000cc GT1
GBF (UK) Ltd. -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Andrea Boldrini (I)/Martin Stretton (GB)

Result: did not arrive


48 Lotus Elise GT1 (Hydro) Lotus Elise GT1 (Hydro) – Chevrolet 6000cc GT1
GBF (UK) Ltd. -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Mimmo Schiattarella (I)/Luca Badoer (I)

Result: did not arrive


51 Lotus Elise GT1 (Hydro) Lotus Elise GT1 (Hydro) – Chevrolet 6000cc GT1
GT1 Team Lotus F. Muller -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Ratanakul Prutirat (TH)/Maurizio Sandro Sala (BR)/Kasikam Suphot (TH)

Result: did not arrive


53 Panoz GTR-1 (Reynard) Panoz GTR-1 (Reynard) – Ford alu/Roush V8/90° 2v OHV 5998cc N/A GT1
DAMS Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jean-Christophe Boullion (F)/Wolfgang Kaufmann (D)/David Velay (F)/Franck Lagorce (F)/Eric Bernard (F)

Result: did not arrive


65 Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C1 Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C1 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Chamberlain Engineering (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jay Cochran (USA)/Chris Gleason (USA)/Alex Portman (GB)/Jari Nurminen (SF)

Result: did not arrive