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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Can-Am Riverside 1978
Event: California Grand Prix presented by First National City Travelers Checks Date: 15/10/1978
Track: Riverside International Raceway (USA), unknown length Distance: unknown Attendance: unknown
Can-Am Riverside 1978
SCCA Citicorp Can-Am Challenge (round 10)

Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown, Weather: unknown

Entry: 29

Practiced: unknown

Started: 23

Classified: 24

Entry list
Can-Am Riverside 1978

Photos by courtesy of: John McCollister and Scott Van Aken ModelingMadness.com.

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 26.6.2002

Last photo update on this page: 10.7.2008


0 0 - Shadow DN10 - Shadow Cars Shadow DN10 – Dodge V8 5000cc N/A -
Shadow Cars (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+red/yellow)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Villiger

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)

Result: 23rd - did not finish (Transmission) - 1 lap

Grid: 17th(1:20.458)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

00 00 - Shadow DN10 - Shadow Cars Shadow DN10 – Dodge V8 5000cc N/A -
Shadow Cars (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: Randolph Townsend (USA)

Result: 13th - did not finish (Accident) - 42 laps

Grid: 24th(1:23.023)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

1 1 - Lola T333CS - Carl A. Haas Racing Team, Ltd. Lola T333CS – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Carl A. Haas Racing Team, Ltd. (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/white (+dark blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: CITICORP/FIRST NATIONAL CITY TRAVELERS CHECKS

Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)

Result: winner - 50 laps (186.632 kph), margin: 34s557

Grid: 1st(1:13.644)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

2 2 - Lola T333CS - VDS Racing Lola T333CS – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
VDS Racing (B) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: -

Driven by: Warwick Brown (AUS)

Result: 2nd (34s557 behind the winner)

Grid: 2nd(1:14.905)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

3 3 - Spyder NF-10 #CA-01 (Lola) - Newman-Freeman Racing Spyder NF-10 #CA-01 (Lola) – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Newman-Freeman Racing (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/blue/white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BUDWEISER/EDMONTON OILERS

Driven by: Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)

Result: 3rd (0 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 8th(1:16.026)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

4 4 - De Cadenet Lola LM #LM-4 (Thompson) - British Post Office De Cadenet Lola LM #LM-4 (Thompson) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A -
British Post Office (GB) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark green (+white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: British STAMPS/The British Post Office

Driven by: Alain De Cadenet (GB)

Result: 14th (9 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 18th(1:21.820)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

5 5 - Lola T333CS - VDS Racing Lola T333CS – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
VDS Racing (B) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: GOODYEAR

Driven by: Geoff Lees (GB)

Result: 5th (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 7th(1:15.699)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

6 6 - Spyder NF-10 #CA-02 (Lola) - Paul Newman Spyder NF-10 #CA-02 (Lola) – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Paul Newman (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+white)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: BUDWEISER/EDMONTON OILERS/KING OF BEERS

Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)

Result: 17th - did not finish (Valve springs) - 13 laps

Grid: 6th(1:15.574)

Photo updated: 1.9.2003

Photo by: Scott Van Aken ModelingMadness.com.

7 7 - Schkee DB1 #T332C-HU55 (Lola) - Tom Spalding Racing Schkee DB1 #T332C-HU55 (Lola) – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Tom Spalding Racing (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: VETTER/BLAKE PRINTERY

Driven by: Tom Spalding (USA)

Result: 7th (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 11th(1:17.125)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

10 10 - Lola T333CS - Hogan Racing, Ltd. Lola T333CS – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Hogan Racing, Ltd. (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BUSCH

Driven by: Al Holbert (USA)

Result: 4th (0 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 4th(1:15.446)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

11 11 - Elfin MR8A #8772 - Vern Schuppan/Robert Boxx Elfin MR8A #8772 – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Vern Schuppan/Robert Boxx (AUS) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+silver)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: GOODYEAR

Driven by: Vern Schuppan (AUS)

Result: 22nd - did not finish (Engine) - 1 lap

Grid: 5th(1:15.573)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

12 12 - Wolf Brayton 001 (Talon) - Michael Brayton Wolf Brayton 001 (Talon) – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Michael Brayton (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: Michael Brayton (USA)

Result: 10th (3 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 15th(1:19.798)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

15 15 - Chevron B28 (STP) - Cloverleaf Texaco Chevron B28 (STP) – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Cloverleaf Texaco (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: SLATER FARMS

Driven by: Bill Tempero (USA)

Result: 16th (25 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 13th(1:18.754)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

19 19 - McLaren M8F #M8D/3 - Reno Automotive Center McLaren M8F #M8D/3 – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Reno Automotive Center (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Merle Brennan

Driven by: Merle Brennan (USA)

Result: 15th (13 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 19th(1:22.012)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

21 21 - Lola T332 #HU51 - Eagle Creek Aviation Lola T332 #HU51 – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Eagle Creek Aviation Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Valvoline/EAGLE CREEK AVIATION

Driven by: Evan Noyes (USA)

Result: did not start

Grid: 21st(1:22.256)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

24 24 - Lola T333CS - Executive Industries Lola T333CS – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Executive Industries Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+silver)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: EXECUTIVE INDUSTRIES

Driven by: Tom Frank (USA)

Result: 9th (2 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 16th(1:20.293)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

35 35 - Lola T332 #T330-HU3 - Phantom Racing Team Lola T332 #T330-HU3 – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Phantom Racing Team (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+purple/pink)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: PHANTOM RACING TEAM

Driven by: Dwight Zillig (USA)

Result: 18th - did not finish (Mechanical) - 13 laps

Grid: 22nd(1:22.886)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

39 39 - Lola T332 #T332-HU47 - Gunn's Godies Lola T332 #T332-HU47 – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Gunn's Godies (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: XONEX/GG

Driven by: John Gunn (USA)

Result: 6th (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 10th(1:16.803)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

46 46 - Lola T333CS #HU8 - John Morton Lola T333CS #HU8 – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
John Morton (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: John Morton (USA)

Result: 21st - did not finish (Fuel leak) - 1 lap

Grid: 3rd(1:15.258)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

54 54 - Chevron B19/21 - Red Roof Inns Chevron B19/21 – Ford 2000cc N/A U2L
Red Roof Inns (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+yellow)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: sleep cheap!/red roof inns

Driven by: S. Peter Smith (USA)

Result: 12th (4 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 23rd(1:22.927)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

58 58 - Lola T333CS #T332-HU29 - Rocky Moran Lola T333CS #T332-HU29 – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Rocky Moran (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+silver/white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: AMERICAN SPIRIT RACING

Driven by: Rocky Moran (USA)

Result: 20th - did not finish (Frame damage) - 2 laps

Grid: 9th(1:16.240)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister

59 59 - Lola T332 #HU46 - Allen & Weber Racing Lola T332 #HU46 – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Allen & Weber Racing (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+black/silver/red)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: LAW

Driven by: Michael Allen (USA)

Result: 8th (2 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 12th(1:18.551)

Photo updated: 10.7.2008

Photo by: John McCollister


Cars not available on a photo:

52 Chevron B26 #74-08 Chevron B26 U2L
80 Lola T332 #HU42 Lola T332 -

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Cars that did not arrive:

9 Lola T332 RNF #HU33 Lola T332 RNF #HU33 – Chevrolet V8 5000cc N/A -
Nagel Racing Enterprises (USA) -
Mid-engined

Colors: red/blue/white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Howard Kelly (CDN)

Result: did not arrive


13 Chevron B21/23 Chevron B21/23 – Ford 2000cc N/A U2L
Dog Ring Services (CDN) -
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Colors: yellow

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Brian Burgess (CDN)

Result: did not arrive


61 March 73S #14 March 73S #14 – Ford Cosworth L4 2000cc N/A U2L
E. B. Lunken (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: E. B. Lunken (USA)

Result: did not arrive


88 Lola T294/6 #HU77 Lola T294/6 #HU77 – Ford Cosworth 2000cc N/A U2L
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Mid-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Ed Abate (USA)

Result: did not arrive



More photos from this race:

Photos by: Curt Anderson

Curt Anderson - Can-Am Riverside 1978 Curt Anderson - Can-Am Riverside 1978




Presented by RacingSportsCars
Updated: 26.9.2008

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