Racing Sports Cars - Road America 500 Miles 2002 (Photo Archive)

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Event: Road America 500 presented by The Chicago Tribune

Date: 7/7/2002

Track: Road America Elkhart Lake (USA), 6.437 kms

Distance: 500 miles or 4 hours 15 min.

Attendance: unknown

Road America 500 Miles 2002

The American Le Mans Series Championship (round 4)

Start time: 12:30; Grid: unknown, Weather: warm, dry

Entry: 32

Practiced: 30

Started: 29

Finished: 20

Le Mans Prototype 900 (LMP900) : P:8, ST:8

Le Mans Prototype 675 (LMP675) : P:6, ST:5

Grand Touring Sport (GTS) : P:6, ST:6

Grand Touring (GT) : P:10, ST:10

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: John Tawley Creative Communications Group , Paul Johnston and Tobin Schuster

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 10.10.2003

Last photo update on this page: 25.4.2006


0	Ferrari 550 Maranello #ZFFZR49B000107633 (02) (Italtechnica) – Ferrari /Caldwell 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: 7^th (12 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th(2:08.255)
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: Emanuele Pirro (I)/Frank Biela (D)		Result: 2^nd (32s172 behind the winner) Grid: 2^nd(1:53.999)
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: winner - 118 laps (178.710 kph), margin: 32s172 Grid: 1^st(1:52.166)
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)/Oliver Gavin (GB)		Result: 6^th (10 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th(2:03.812)
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) DNS: Franck Fréon (F)		Result: 5^th 1^st in GTS (9 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th(2:04.513)
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)/Mel Hawkins (USA)/Steven Knight (USA)		Result: 19^th (27 laps behind the winner) Grid: 10^th(2:03.439)
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)/Peter MacLeod (USA)/Larry Oberto (USA)		Result: 10^th 1^st in LMP675 (15 laps behind the winner) Grid: 16^th(2:08.665)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


17	Panoz LMP07 #02 (Elan) – Mugen Honda V8 3997cc N/A				LMP900
	MBD Sportscar (USA)			Open bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: white (+red/brown)		Tyres: Goodyear/Avon
	Sponsors: MDB/NGK/canty/MRW
Driven by: Scott Maxwell (CDN)/Milka Duno (YV)		Result: 20^th - did not finish (Fuel pump) - 89 laps Grid: 9^th(2:00.414)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


18	Panoz LMP07 #03 (Elan) – Mugen Honda V8 3997cc N/A				LMP900
	MBD Sportscar (USA)			Open bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: white (+red/brown)		Tyres: Goodyear/Avon
	Sponsors: MDB/NGK/canty
Driven by: Didier de Radigues (B)/John Graham (CDN)		Result: 22^nd (36 laps behind the winner) Grid: 8^th(1:59.886)
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: Timo Bernhard (D)/Jörg Bergmeister (D)		Result: 8^th 1^st in GT (14 laps behind the winner) Grid: 20^th(2:13.516)
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: 9^th (14 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th(2:12.862)
Photo updated: 8.1.2004	Photo by: Tobin Schuster


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); DNS: Paco Orti (E)		Result: 28^th - did not finish (Engine) - 8 laps Grid: 13^th(2:05.825)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


30	Lola B2K/10 #HU05 – Judd GV4 V10/72° 4v 4000cc N/A				LMP900
	Intersport (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/red (+silver)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Banana Joe's
Driven by: Clint Field (USA)/Joel Field (USA)		Result: 4^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th(1:59.579)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


31	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z1S692062 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Petersen Motorsports (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/red/yellow		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: WESTWARD-HO/MMPIE
Driven by: Randy Pobst (USA)/Johnny Mowlem (GB) DNS: Michael Petersen (USA)		Result: disqualified (Off course) (28 laps behind the winner) Grid: 21^st(2:14.049)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


34	Ferrari 550 Maranello #ZFFZR49B000108536 (Italtechnica) – Ferrari V12/65° 4v DOHC 5400cc N/A				GT
	XL Racing (F)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: ShowBoats/ADVAN
Driven by: Stefano Buttiero (I)/Craig Stanton (USA)		Result: 16^th (18 laps behind the winner) Grid: 28^th(2:16.946)
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 (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Banana Joe's
Driven by: Jon Field (USA)/Mike Durand (USA) listed, never drove: Duncan Dayton (USA)		Result: 25^th (70 laps behind the winner) Grid: 5^th(1:54.909)
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: Johnny Herbert (GB)/Stefan Johansson (S) listed, never drove: J.J. Lehto (SF)		Result: 3^rd (1m34s666 behind the winner) Grid: 6^th(1:55.284)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


42	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z1S692072 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Orbit (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: yellow (+black/white)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: YES NETWORK
Driven by: Gary Schultheis (USA)/Tony Kester (USA)/John Lloyd (USA)		Result: 14^th (17 laps behind the winner) Grid: 29^th(2:23.264)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Paul Johnston


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
Driven by: Peter Baron (USA)/Leo Hindery (USA)		Result: 15^th (18 laps behind the winner) Grid: 26^th(2:15.821)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


44	Dodge Viper GTS-R #C32 – 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: Marc Bunting (USA)/Tom Grunnah (USA)/Tom Weickardt (USA)		Result: 18^th - did not finish (Drive line) - 94 laps Grid: 17^th(2:09.201)
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: Shane Lewis (USA)/Gianni Morbidelli (I)		Result: 26^th - did not finish (Chassis) - 45 laps Grid: 18^th(2:09.934)
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: panoz
Driven by: Jan Magnussen (DK)/David Brabham (AUS)		Result: 24^th - did not finish (Broken input shaft) - 69 laps Grid: 3^rd(1:54.486)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


51	Panoz LMP 01 #007 (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: panoz
Driven by: Bill Auberlen (USA) Bryan Herta (USA)		Result: 27^th - did not finish (Electrics) - 21 laps Grid: 4^th(1:54.866)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


52	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z1S692075 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Seikel Motorsport (D)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/black		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: TDM/SEIKEL
Driven by: Hugh Plumb (USA)/Philip Collin (USA)/Tony Burgess (CDN)		Result: 13^th (16 laps behind the winner) Grid: 24^th(2:15.485)
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: 23^rd - did not finish (Steering) - 81 laps Grid: 15^th(2:08.469)
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: white/red (+blue)		Tyres: Avon
	Sponsors: CROCOTILE/mazda
Driven by: Rich Grupp (USA)/Dennis Spencer (USA)		Result: did not start (Accident damage) Grid: 30^th(2:34.997)
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)/Michael Schrom (USA)/Brian Cunningham (USA)		Result: 11^th (15 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd(2:14.093)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


77	Pilbeam MP84 #04 – Nissan V6 4v DOHC 3000cc N/A				LMP675
	AB Motorsport (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red/blue (+white)		Tyres: Avon
	Sponsors: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES
Driven by: Joe Blacker (USA)/Jimmy Adams (USA)/John Burke (USA)		Result: 12^th (15 laps behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd(2:14.257)
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
Driven by: David Murry (USA)/Justin Jackson (USA)/Mike Fitzgerald (USA)		Result: 21^st - did not finish (Clutch) - 88 laps Grid: 25^th(2:15.696)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group


89	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z1S692108 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Porschehaus Racing (CDN)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: Case it/KOLTER
Driven by: Robert Julien (CDN)/Adam Merzon (USA)		Result: 17^th (20 laps behind the winner) Grid: 27^th(2:16.196)
Photo updated: 10.10.2003	Photo by: John Tawley Creative Communications Group

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87	Norma M2000 #03 – Ford /Kinetic V8 6000cc N/A				LMP900
	Sezio Florida Racing Team (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/white		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: Café noir
Drivers listed: John Mirro (USA)/Edouard Sezionale (F)/Georges Forgeois (F)		Result: did not arrive

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