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Programme cover
Sebring 12 Hours 1983
Event: Coca-Cola Classic 12 Hours of Sebring Date: 19/3/1983
Track: Sebring International Raceway (USA), 7.644 kms Distance: 12 hours Attendance: unknown
Sebring 12 Hours 1983
IMSA GT (round 3)
IMSA GTO (round 3)
IMSA GTU (round 3)

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

Entry: 98

Practiced: 87

Started: 84

Finished: 43

IMSA GTP (GTP) : P:21, ST:20

IMSA GTO (GTO) : P:38, ST:37

IMSA GTU (GTU) : P:28, ST:27
Entry list
Sebring 12 Hours 1983

Photos by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews , Martin Spetz and Enrique Soto

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 21.4.2004

Last photo update on this page: 14.3.2008

01 01 - Ford Mustang - MRKS Corporation of America Ford Mustang – Ford 5000cc N/A GTO
MRKS Corporation of America (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Firestone

Sponsors: Motorcraft/Firestone HPR

Driven by: John Morton (USA)/Tom Klausler (USA)

Result: 9th (9 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 42nd(2:54.131)

Photo updated: 3.11.2005

 Photo by: Martin Spetz

05 05 - Porsche 935 M16 #930 990 0032 (AIR) - T & R Racing Porsche 935 M16 #930 990 0032 (AIR) – Porsche F6 Turbo GTP
T & R Racing Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: T & R Racing

Driven by: Tico Almeida (USA)/Ernesto Soto (YV)

Result: 62nd - did not finish (Accident) - 82 laps

Grid: 14th(2:37.060)

Photo updated: 14.3.2008

 Photo by: Enrique Soto

09 09 - Porsche 935L #935 L (Andial) - Henn's Swap Shop Racing Porsche 935L #935 L (Andial) – Porsche F6 Turbo GTP
Henn's Swap Shop Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: HENN'S T-BIRD SWAP SHOP

Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Michael Andretti (USA)/John Paul, Jr. (USA)

listed, never drove: Preston Henn (USA)

Result: 56th - did not finish (Engine) - 125 laps

Grid: 1st(2:23.965)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

3 3 - Grid S1 #GA01 - Grid Motor Racing Grid S1 #GA01 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8 N/A GTP
Grid Motor Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Firestone

Sponsors: CRYSEN/Murphree

Driven by: Skeeter McKitterick (USA)/Milt Minter (USA)

listed, never drove: Gary Belcher (USA)

Result: 13th (15 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 10th(2:30.886)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

6 6 - Chevrolet Camaro (Banjo's Performance) - Shafer Motor Racing Chevrolet Camaro (Banjo's Performance) – Chevrolet V8 N/A GTO
Shafer Motor Racing Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: Craig Shafer (USA)/George Shafer (USA)/Joe Maloy (USA)

Result: 72nd - did not finish (Accident) - 55 laps

Grid: 33rd(2:48.993)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

8 8 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #31589 - Shelton Ferrari Ferrari 512 BB/LM #31589 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A GTP
Shelton Ferrari Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: Steve Shelton (USA)/Tom Shelton (USA)

DNS: Derek Bell (GB)

Result: 57th - did not finish (Gearbox) - 120 laps

Grid: 29th(2:46.623)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

10 10 - Lola T600 #HU1 - Cooke Racing Lola T600 #HU1 – Chevrolet V8 N/A GTP
Cooke Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow (+blue)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: COOKE RACING

Driven by: Ralph Kent-Cooke (USA)/Jim Adams (USA)/Josele Garza (USA)

Result: 11th - did not finish (Accident) - 221 laps

Grid: 5th(2:26.993)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

16 16 - March 82G #82G-4 - Hinze Fencing March 82G #82G-4 – Chevrolet V8 N/A GTP
Hinze Fencing (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: Marty Hinze (USA)/Randy Lanier (USA)/Terry Wolters (USA)

Result: 52nd - did not finish (Engine) - 128 laps

Grid: 4th(2:26.659)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

21 21 - Nimrod NRA/C2 #002 - Nimrod Racing Automobiles Nimrod NRA/C2 #002 – Aston Martin DP1229 Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340cc N/A GTP
Nimrod Racing Automobiles (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/red (+white)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: SEAHAWK RACING TEAM

Driven by: Victor Gonzalez (USA)/Drake Olson (USA)

DNS: Bonky Fernandez (PR)

Result: 61st - did not finish (Engine) - 86 laps

Grid: 13th(2:36.937)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

22 22 - Nimrod NRA/C2 #003 - Nimrod Racing Automobiles Nimrod NRA/C2 #003 – Aston Martin DP1229 Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340cc N/A GTP
Nimrod Racing Automobiles (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: silver (+green)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Ritz

Driven by: Reggie Smith (USA)/Lyn St. James (USA)/Drake Olson (USA)

Result: 5th (7 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 48th(2:56.437)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

25 25 - March 82G #2 - Red Lobster Racing March 82G #2 – Porsche 934 F6 Turbo GTP
Red Lobster Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Red Lobster

Driven by: Dave Cowart (USA)/Kenper Miller (USA)/Mauricio DeNarvaez (CO)

Result: 75th - did not finish (Accident) - 46 laps

Grid: 85th(no time)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

28 28 - BMW M1 - Air Florida/Team El Salvador BMW M1 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3500cc N/A GTO
Air Florida/Team El Salvador (ES) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: EL SALVADOR

Driven by: "Fomfor" (ES)/Arnoldo Kreysa (ES)

Albert Naon (USA)

Result: 69th - did not finish (Accident) - 58 laps

Grid: 20th(2:42.014)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

39 39 - Phoenix JG1 #JG-1 - Holly Racing Phoenix JG1 #JG-1 – Chevrolet V8 5800cc N/A GTP
Holly Racing Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: MM/CONDOR/RENAULT PARTS

Driven by: John Gunn (USA)/Ricardo Londono (CO)

Result: 79th - did not finish (Engine) - 26 laps

Grid: 3rd(2:25.688)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

44 44 - Jaguar XJR-5 #004 (Group 44) - Group 44 Jaguar XJR-5 #004 (Group 44) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5343cc N/A GTP
Group 44 (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: JAGUAR

Driven by: Bob Tullius (USA)/Bill Adam (CDN)

DNS: Pat Bedard (USA)

Result: 58th - did not finish (Engine) - 95 laps

Grid: 2nd(2:25.590)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

61 61 - Chevrolet Monza #Band&Trivette (Band&Trivette) - Vista Racing Chevrolet Monza #Band&Trivette (Band&Trivette) – Chevrolet V8 6000cc N/A GTO
Vista Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: One Stop PARTY SHOP

Driven by: Don Courtney (USA)/Luis Sereix (USA)/Brent O'Neill (USA)

Result: 4th (4 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 21st(2:42.021)

Photo updated: 3.11.2005

 Photo by: Martin Spetz

77 77 - Mazda GTP (Rosemont) - Z & W Enterprises Mazda GTP (Rosemont) – Mazda Rotary GTP
Z & W Enterprises (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/dark blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: mazda

Driven by: Pierre Honegger (USA)/Walt Bohren (USA)

Result: 66th - did not finish (Engine) - 61 laps

Grid: 18th(2:40.529)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews

82 82 - Mazda RX-7 - Trinity Racing Mazda RX-7 – Mazda 1300cc Rotary GTU
Trinity Racing Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: Joe Varde (USA)/Jack Baldwin (USA)/John Casey (USA)

Result: 8th (8 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 23rd(2:43.510)

Photo updated: 21.4.2004

 Photo by: Michael O. Crews


Cars not available on a photo:

02 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang GTO
03 Ford Maverick Ford Maverick GTO
04 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
06 Porsche 911 Carrera Porsche 911 Carrera GTO
07 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
08 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
2 Porsche 935 K3 #930 770 0960 (Kremer) Porsche 935 K3 GTP
4 Chevrolet Camaro (Frings) Chevrolet Camaro GTO
5 Porsche 935 K3 #000 00013 (Kremer) Porsche 935 K3 GTP
7 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTO
9 Porsche 934 #009 00030 Porsche 934 GTO
11 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
12 Chevrolet Monza Chevrolet Monza GTP
13 Pontiac Firebird Pontiac Firebird GTO
14 Pontiac Firebird Pontiac Firebird GTO
15 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 0037? Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
17 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GTP
18 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTO
19 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
20 Pontiac Firebird (Watson) Pontiac Firebird GTO
23 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 230 0030 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTU
24 Porsche 935 JLP-2 #009 00043 (Kremer) Porsche 935 JLP-2 GTP
26 Chevrolet Camaro (Riggins) Chevrolet Camaro GTO
27 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
29 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTO
30 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
31 Porsche 914/4 Porsche 914/4 GTU
33 Chevrolet Corvette (Pratt) Chevrolet Corvette GTO
34 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Porsche 924 Carrera GTR GTO
35 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9113 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
36 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Porsche 924 Carrera GTR GTO
37 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
38 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
40 BMW M1 #WBS59910004301225 BMW M1 GTO
42 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
47 March 83G #2 March 83G GTP
49 Chevrolet Monza (Rickets) Chevrolet Monza GTO
50 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
51 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
52 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
53 Chevrolet Camaro (Superior) Chevrolet Camaro GTO
54 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro GTO
57 Chevrolet Camaro (Dillon) Chevrolet Camaro GTO
58 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Porsche 924 Carrera GTR GTO
60 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
62 Pontiac Firebird Pontiac Firebird GTO
63 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
64 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette GTO
65 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 560 9119 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
66 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
68 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
69 Porsche 934 #930 670 0161 Porsche 934 GTO
74 Chevron GTP Chevron GTP GTP
75 Ford Pinto Ford Pinto GTU
76 Ford Capri Ford Capri GTU
78 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
79 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR Porsche 924 Carrera GTR GTO
80 Lancia Stratos Lancia Stratos GTU
83 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
86 Porsche 935 #000 00028 (Brumos) Porsche 935 GTP
87 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
89 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
90 Porsche 911 SC #911 030 1263 Porsche 911 SC GTU
91 BMW 2002 BMW 2002 GTU
92 Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-7 GTU
93 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 GTU
94 Porsche 935 (Kremer) Porsche 935 GTP
95 Renault R12 Renault R12 GTU
96 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO
99 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GTO

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Cars that did not arrive:

0 Lola T600 Lola T600 – Chevrolet V6 Turbo GTP
Interscope Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+red/orange/pink)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Danny Ongais (USA)/Ted Field (USA)

Result: did not arrive

00 Lola T600 Lola T600 – Chevrolet V8 N/A GTP
Interscope Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+red/orange/pink)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Danny Ongais (USA)/Ted Field (USA)

Result: did not arrive

32 Datsun 280ZX Datsun 280ZX – Datsun N/A GTU
Alderman Datsun (USA) -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: George Alderman (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)

Result: did not arrive

41 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette – Chevrolet V8 N/A GTO
Capricorn Motor Racing -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: William Wessel (USA)/Charles Gano (USA)/Mike Williamson (USA)

Result: did not arrive

43 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette – Chevrolet V8 N/A GTO
Vincent P. Collins -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Vincent P. Collins (USA)/Lojza Vosta (USA)

Result: did not arrive

55 BMW M1 #WBS59910004301040 BMW M1 #WBS59910004301040 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3500cc N/A GTO
B de T Racing Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Diego Montoya (CO)/Albert Naon (USA)/Tony Garcia (USA)

Result: did not arrive

71 Datsun 280ZX Datsun 280ZX – Datsun GTU
Charles Morgan (USA) -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Charles Morgan (USA)/Bill Johnson (USA)

Result: did not arrive

73 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 – Porsche N/A GTU
G. O. Racing -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Ken Grostic (USA)/Keith Lawhorn (USA)

Result: did not arrive

84 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro – Chevrolet V8 N/A GTO
Motorsport Marketing -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Ken Murray (USA)/Emory Donaldson (USA)

Result: did not arrive

97 Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Camaro – Chevrolet V8 N/A GTO
Vince Gimondo -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Vince Gimondo (USA)/John Hood (USA)

Result: did not arrive

98 Chevrolet Monza (DeKon) Chevrolet Monza (DeKon) – Chevrolet V8 N/A GTO
Alfredo Sesana (CO) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Alfredo Sesana (CO)/Jorge Cortes (CO)

Result: did not arrive


More photos from this race:

Photos by: Michael O. Crews

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