Racing Sports Cars - American Le Mans Series Sears Point 2000 (Photo Archive)

Programme cover

Event: The Grand Prix of Sonoma

Date: 23/7/2000

Track: Sears Point International Raceway (USA), 4.56 kms

Distance: 2 hours 45 minutes

Attendance: unknown

American Le Mans Series Sears Point 2000

American Le Mans Series (round 5)

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

Entry: 30

Practiced: 29

Started: 29

Finished: 20

Le Mans Prototype (LMP) : P:11, ST:11

Le Mans GTS (GTS) : P:3, ST:3

Le Mans GT (GT) : P:15, ST:15

Entry list

American Le Mans Series Sears Point 2000

Photos by courtesy of: Gary Horrocks and Mike Smith

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 29.2.2004

Last photo update on this page: 14.7.2004


0	Lola B2K/10 #HU01 – Judd GV4 alu/Rafanelli V10/72° 3997cc N/A				LMP
	Team Rafanelli SRL (I)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: green/red (+white)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Olive Garden
Driven by: Mimmo Schiattarella (I) Didier de Radigues (B)		Result: 25^th - did not finish (Fire) - 21 laps Grid: 5^th(1:22.570)
Photo updated: 14.7.2004	Photo by: Mike Smith


1	Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S #004 (Reynard) – Elan Power Products 6L8 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000cc N/A				LMP
	Panoz Motor Sports (USA)			Open bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red (+black)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: panoz/ADELAIDE
Driven by: David Brabham (AUS)/Jan Magnussen (DK)		Result: 5^th (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 3^rd(1:21.610)
Photo updated: 14.7.2004	Photo by: Mike Smith


2	Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S #005 (Reynard) – Elan Power Products 6L8 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000cc N/A				LMP
	Panoz Motor Sports (USA)			Open bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red (+black)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: panoz/ADELAIDE
Driven by: Johnny O'Connell (USA)/Hiroki Katou (J)		Result: 20^th - did not finish (Accident) - 67 laps Grid: 4^th(1:22.247)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


5	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692067 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Dick Barbour Racing (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: silver (+red/dark blue)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Mobil 1
Driven by: Dirk Müller (D)/Lucas Lühr (D)		Result: 10^th 1^st in GT (15 laps behind the winner) Grid: 15^th(1:35.707)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


6	BMW M3 #PTG E46 GT 00-001 – BMW L6 3200cc N/A				GT
	Prototype Technology Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: violet/silver		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: YOKOHAMA
Driven by: Peter Cunningham (USA)/Johannes Van Overbeek (USA) listed, never drove: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)		Result: 12^th (16 laps behind the winner) Grid: 20^th(1:36.495)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


7	BMW M3 GTR E46 #E46 GT 002 – BMW L6 DOHC 3200cc N/A				GT
	Prototype Technology Group (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: white/black/red		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: YOKOHAMA
Driven by: Boris Said (USA)/Hans-Joachim Stuck (D) listed, never drove: Peter Cunningham (USA)		Result: disqualified (Oversized fule tank) (14 laps behind the winner) Grid: 16^th(no time)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


21	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692110 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	MCR/Aspen Knolls (USA)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/blue (+red)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: ASPEN KNOLLS
Driven by: Shane Lewis (USA)/Cort Wagner (USA)		Result: 15^th (18 laps behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd(1:37.723)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


36	Reynard 2KQ #004 – Judd GV4 V10/72° 3997cc N/A				LMP
	Johansson Matthews Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver/red		Tyres: Yokohama
	Sponsors: h3watch.com
Driven by: Stefan Johansson (S)/Guy Smith (GB)		Result: 7^th (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 7^th(1:23.589)
Photo updated: 14.7.2004	Photo by: Mike Smith


38	Lola B2K/10 #HU03 – Porsche F6 3600cc Turbo				LMP
	Champion Racing (USA)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+red/yellow/green/blue)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Champion
Driven by: James Weaver (GB)/Dorsey Schroeder (USA)		Result: 21^st - did not finish (Gearshift lever) - 62 laps Grid: 11^th(1:26.211)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


43	BMW V12 LMR #003/99 (Williams-G Force) – BMW V12/60° 5990,5cc N/A				LMP
	BMW Motorsport (D)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Original BMW parts
Driven by: Bill Auberlen (USA)/Jean-Marc Gounon (F)		Result: 4^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 8^th(1:24.084)
Photo updated: 14.7.2004	Photo by: Mike Smith


52	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692071 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Seikel Motorsports (D)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/black		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: TDM
Driven by: Stefano Buttiero (I)/Tony Burgess (CDN)		Result: 19^th - did not finish (Mechanical) - 71 laps Grid: 24^th(1:38.154)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


70	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692075 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Skea Racing International (AUS)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/blue (+yellow)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: Informix
Driven by: David Murry (USA)/Johnny Mowlem (GB)		Result: 22^nd - did not finish (Gearbox) - 49 laps Grid: 22^nd(1:37.684)
Photo updated: 14.7.2004	Photo by: Mike Smith


71	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692103 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598cc N/A				GT
	Skea Racing International (AUS)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: white/blue (+red)		Tyres: Pirelli
	Sponsors: Informix
Driven by: Doc Bundy (USA)/Rohan Skea (AUS) DNS: Grady Willingham (USA)		Result: 23^rd - did not finish (Steering) - 38 laps Grid: 26^th(1:38.962)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


77	Audi R8 #403 (Dallara) – Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596cc 2xGarrett				LMP
	Audi Sport North America (D)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: silver (+yellow)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Infineon
Driven by: Allan McNish (GB)/Rinaldo Capello (I)		Result: winner - 114 laps (166.583 kph), margin: 1 lap Grid: 1^st(1:20.683)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


78	Audi R8 #405 (Dallara) – Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596cc 2xGarrett				LMP
	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: 2^nd (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 2^nd(1:21.227)
Photo updated: 14.7.2004	Photo by: Mike Smith


91	Dodge Viper GTS-R #C31 – Dodge 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A				GTS
	Viper Team Oreca (F)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red (+white)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Mobil 1/DODGE
Driven by: Karl Wendlinger (A)/Olivier Beretta (MC)		Result: 9^th (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th(1:31.779)
Photo updated: 29.2.2004	Photo by: Gary Horrocks


92	Dodge Viper GTS-R #C30 – Dodge 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A				GTS
	Viper Team Oreca (F)			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: red (+white)		Tyres: Michelin
	Sponsors: Mobil 1/DODGE
Driven by: David Donohue (USA)/Tommy Archer (USA)		Result: 8^th 1^st in GTS (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 13^th(1:32.561)
Photo updated: 14.7.2004	Photo by: Mike Smith

Cars not available on a photo:

Porsche 911 GT2

GTS

BMW M3 GTR E46

Porsche 996 GT3-R

Reynard 2KQ

LMP

Porsche 996 GT3-R

Lola B2K/10

LMP

BMW V12 LMR

LMP

Porsche 996 GT3-R

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Cars that did not arrive:


33	Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393076 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3746cc Turbo				GTS
	Konrad Motorsport (D)			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Charles Slater (USA)		Result: did not arrive

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