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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Sebring 12 Hours 1968
Event: Sebring 12 Hours of Endurance For The Alitalia Airlines Trophy Date: 23/3/1968
Track: Sebring (USA), 8.369 kms Distance: 12 hours Attendance: unknown
Sebring 12 Hours 1968
International Championship for Makes (round 2)
Challenge Mondiale (round 1)

Start time: 10:00; Grid: Le Mans start, Weather: warm, dry

Entry: 87

Practiced: 73

Started: 68

Classified: 22

Sports Prototype (Group 6) - Classes 10 and 11 (P3.0) : P:9, ST:9, CL:3

Sports Prototype (Group 6) - Class 9 (P2.0) : P:10, ST:7, CL:2

Production Sports (Group 4) - Classes 10χ12 (S5.0) : P:8, ST:8, CL:1

Production Sports (Group 4) - Class 9 (S2.0) : P:2, ST:2, CL:0

Production Sports (Group 4) - Classes 6χ8 (S1.6) : P:2, ST:2, CL:1

Grand Touring - Class 13 (GT+5.0) : P:5, ST:5, CL:2

Grand Touring - Class 12 (GT5.0) : P:2, ST:2, CL:0

Grand Touring - Class 10 (GT3.0) : P:1, ST:1, CL:0

Grand Touring - Classes 6χ9 (GT2.0) : P:11, ST:9, CL:6

Touring Trans-Am - class 12 (TA5.0) : P:23, ST:23, CL:7
Entry list
Entry List - Sebring 12 Hours 1968

Photos by courtesy of: Jacky Ickx Jacky-Ickx-Fan.net , Martin Spetz , Mike Smith and Tony Giordano

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 24.6.2004

Last photo update on this page: 28.9.2006

28 28 - Ford GT40 #1075 - J. W. Engineering Ford GT40 #1075 – Ford 289 V8/90° OHV 4727cc N/A S5.0
J. W. Engineering (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue (+orange)

Tyres: Firestone

Sponsors: Gulf

Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)/Brian Redman (GB)

Result: did not finish (Clutch) - 36 laps

Grid: 2nd(2:50.4)

Photo updated: 11.3.2005

 Photo by: Jacky Ickx Jacky-Ickx-Fan.net

49 49 - Porsche 907 #024 - Porsche Automobile Co. Porsche 907 #024 – Porsche type 771 F8 2195cc N/A P3.0
Porsche Automobile Co. (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+green)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: PORSCHE

Driven by: Jo Siffert (CH)/Hans Herrmann (D)

listed, never drove: Rolf Stommelen (D)

Result: winner - 227 laps (164.977 kph), margin: 1 lap

Grid: 1st(2:49.4)

Photo updated: 22.7.2005

 Photo by: Martin Spetz

51 51 - Porsche 907 #026 - Porsche Automobile Co. Porsche 907 #026 – Porsche type 771 F8 2195cc N/A P3.0
Porsche Automobile Co. (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: Vic Elford (GB)/Jochen Neerspasch (D)

listed, never drove: Joe Buzzetta (USA)

Result: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 6th(2:51.4)

Photo updated: 11.3.2005

 Photo by: Jacky Ickx Jacky-Ickx-Fan.net

66 66 - MG B GT #GHD3 114190 - British Motor Company MG B GT #GHD3 114190 – BMC B series L4 1845cc N/A GT2.0
British Motor Company (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: dark green

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Castrol

Driven by: Gary Rodriguez (USA)/Richard McDaniel (USA)/Bill Brack (CDN)

Result: 18th (44 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 65th(3:56.2)

Photo updated: 28.9.2006

 Photo by: Tony Giordano

76 76 - Howmet TX #GTP2 (McKee) - Howmet Corporation Howmet TX #GTP2 (McKee) – Continental TS325-1 turbine 2958cc turbine P3.0
Howmet Corporation (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/dark blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: HOWMET

Driven by: Dick Thompson (USA)/Ed Lowther (USA)/Ray Heppenstall (USA)

Result: did not finish (Engine mountings) - 125 laps

Grid: 3rd(2:50.6)

Photo updated: 24.6.2004

 Photo by: Mike Smith


Cars not available on a photo:

2 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GT+5.0
3 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GT+5.0
4 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GT+5.0
7 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray GT+5.0
8 Lola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/117 Lola T70 Mk.3 GT S5.0
9 Lola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/131 Lola T70 Mk.3 GT S5.0
10 Lola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/101 Lola T70 Mk.3 GT S5.0
11 Lola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/105 Lola T70 Mk.3 GT S5.0
12 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
14 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
15 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
16 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
17 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
18 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
19 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
20 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
21 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
22 Mercury Cougar Mercury Cougar TA5.0
23 Mercury Cougar Mercury Cougar TA5.0
24 AMC Javelin AMC Javelin TA5.0
25 AMC Javelin AMC Javelin TA5.0
26 AMC Javelin AMC Javelin TA5.0
27 Shelby GT350 Shelby GT350 GT5.0
29 Ford GT40 #1074 Ford GT40 S5.0
30 Ford GT40 #1009 Ford GT40 S5.0
31 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang TA5.0
32 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang TA5.0
33 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang TA5.0
34 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang TA5.0
35 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang TA5.0
36 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang TA5.0
37 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang TA5.0
38 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang TA5.0
39 Ferrari 250 LM #6107 Ferrari 250 LM S5.0
42 Alpine A211 #1727 Alpine A211 P3.0
44 MG C MG C P3.0
47 Triumph TR250 K Triumph TR250 K P3.0
48 Porsche 907 #023 Porsche 907 P3.0
50 Porsche 907 #025 Porsche 907 P3.0
52 Triumph GT6 Triumph GT6 GT2.0
55 Porsche 906 Porsche 906 P2.0
56 Porsche 910 #010 Porsche 910 P2.0
57 Porsche 911 R #118990015R Porsche 911 R P2.0
58 Porsche 910 #027 Porsche 910 P2.0
59 Porsche 911 S Porsche 911 S GT2.0
60 Porsche 911 S Porsche 911 S GT2.0
61 Porsche 911 S Porsche 911 S GT2.0
62 Porsche 911 S Porsche 911 S GT2.0
63 Porsche 911 S Porsche 911 S GT2.0
64 Porsche 906 Porsche 906 S2.0
67 MG B MG B GT2.0
68 Lotus 47 Lotus 47 S1.6
69 Lotus 47 Lotus 47 P2.0
70 Lotus 47 Lotus 47 P2.0
71 Lancia Fulvia Zagato #1911 Lancia Fulvia Zagato P2.0
72 Lancia Fulvia HF #1110 Lancia Fulvia HF P2.0
73 Austin-Healey Sprite Austin-Healey Sprite P2.0
74 MG Midget MG Midget S1.6
80 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GT+5.0
81 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro TA5.0
84 Jaguar E type Jaguar E type GT5.0
85 Yenko Stinger Yenko Stinger P3.0
86 Triumph TR4A Triumph TR4A GT3.0
90 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GT2.0
91 Porsche 356B Carrera 2 Porsche 356B Carrera 2 GT2.0
93 TVR Grantura TVR Grantura S2.0
95 Beach Prototype Volkswagen Beach Prototype Volkswagen P2.0
96 Triumph Spitfire Triumph Spitfire GT2.0

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Cars that did not arrive:

45 Ferrari 250 LM Ferrari 250 LM – Ferrari V12 2953cc N/A S5.0
G. Wooley (CDN) -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jacques Couture (CDN)/Max Merrierre (CDN)

Result: did not arrive

58 Porsche 907 #004 Porsche 907 #004 – Porsche type 901 F6 1991cc N/A P2.0
Squadra Tartaruga -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Rico Steinemann (CH)/Dieter Spoerry (CH)

Result: did not arrive

87 Porsche 906 #133 Porsche 906 #133 – Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991cc N/A P2.0
Fred J. Baker -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Fred Baker (USA)

Result: did not arrive

88 Porsche 906 Porsche 906 – Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991cc N/A P2.0
Werner Frank (USA) -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Werner Frank (USA)/Ralph Trieschmann (USA)

Result: did not arrive

Ford GT40 #GT/103 Ford GT40 #GT/103 – Ford 289 V8/90° OHV 4727cc N/A S5.0
William Wonder (USA) -
Mid-engined

Colors: deep red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: William Wonder (USA)/Ray Cuomo (USA)

Result: did not arrive

Porsche 910 Porsche 910 – Porsche type 771 F8 2195cc N/A P3.0
Charles Vφgele -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Charles Vφgele (CH)/Silvio Moser (CH)

Result: did not arrive

Howmet TX #GTP1 (McKee) Howmet TX #GTP1 (McKee) – Continental TS325-1 turbine 2958cc turbine P3.0
Howmet Corporation (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Ray Heppenstall (USA)

Result: did not arrive

Ferrari Dino 206S Ferrari Dino 206S – Ferrari N/A P3.0
Edward Alvarez -
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Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Edward Alvarez (USA)/Ed Wilson (USA)

Result: did not arrive

Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette – Chevrolet V8 GT+5.0
Bud Gates -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Bud Gates (USA)/Bill Fuller (USA)

Result: did not arrive

Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette – Chevrolet V8 GT+5.0
American International Racing Corp. -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Herb Caplan (USA)

Result: did not arrive

Porsche 911 S Porsche 911 S – Porsche F6 GT2.0
Bob Holbert -
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Bert Everett (USA)

Result: did not arrive

Lotus Elan Lotus Elan S1.6
William C. Morton -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: William C. Morton (USA)

Result: did not arrive

Ford Mustang Ford Mustang – Ford TA5.0
Jim Downing (USA) -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jim Downing (USA)

Result: did not arrive

Ferrari Dino 206S #008 Ferrari Dino 206S #008 – Ferrari N/A P2.0
North American Racing Team (USA) -
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Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive


More photos from this race:

Photos by: Mike Smith

Mike Smith - Sebring 12 Hours 1968




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Updated: 11.8.2008

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