Racing Sports Cars - Sebring 12 Hours 2006 (Photo Archive)

Programme cover

Event: The 54th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring

Date: 18/3/2006

Track: Sebring International Raceway (USA), 5.955 kms

Distance: 12 hours

Attendance: unknown

Sebring 12 Hours 2006

ALMS (round 1)

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

Entry: 37

Practiced: 35

Started: 35

Classified: 23

Le Mans Prototype 1 (LMP1) : P:6, ST:6, CL:2

Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) : P:7, ST:7, CL:5

Le Mans Grand Touring 1 (GT1) : P:6, ST:6, CL:5

Le Mans Grand Touring 2 (GT2) : P:16, ST:16, CL:11

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews , Udo Klinkel Motorsportphotos and Martin Spetz

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 25.4.2006

Last photo update on this page: 25.4.2006


007	Aston Martin DBR9 #3 (Prodrive) – Aston Martin DBR9 V12/60° v4 5993cc N/A				GT1
	Aston Martin Racing			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Darren Turner (GB)/Tomáš Enge (CZ)/Nick Kiesa		Result: 6^th (25 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th(1:56.030) - 12^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


009	Aston Martin DBR9 #2 (Prodrive) – Aston Martin DBR9 V12/60° v4 5993cc N/A				GT1
	Aston Martin Racing			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Stéphane Sarrazin (F)/Pedro Lamy (P)/Jason Bright (AUS)		Result: 4^th (12 laps behind the winner) Grid: 10^th(1:55.286) - 11^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


1	Audi R10 TDI #102 – Audi TDI V12/90° 4v 5499cc 2xGarrett TD				LMP1
	Audi Sport North America (D)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Frank Biela (D)/Marco Werner (D) Emanuele Pirro (I)		Result: 32^nd - did not finish (Overheating) - 117 laps Grid: 2^nd(1:47.673)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


2	Audi R10 TDI #101 – Audi TDI V12/90° 4v 5499cc 2xGarrett TD				LMP1
	Audi Sport North America (D)			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Rinaldo Capello (I)/Tom Kristensen (DK)/Allan McNish (GB)		Result: winner - 349 laps (172.713 kph), margin: 4 laps Grid: 1^st(1:45.828)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


3	Chevrolet Corvette C6.R #003 (Pratt & Miller) – Chevrolet				GT1
	Corvette Racing			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Ron Fellows (CDN)/Johnny O'Connell (USA)/Max Papis (I)		Result: 7^th (25 laps behind the winner) Grid: 13^th(1:57.854) - 15^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


4	Chevrolet Corvette C6.R #004 (Pratt & Miller) – Chevrolet V8/90° 2v N/A				GT1
	Corvette Racing			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Oliver Gavin (GB)/Olivier Beretta (MC)/Jan Magnussen (DK)		Result: 3^rd 1^st in GT1 (11 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th(1:56.770) - 14^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


6	Porsche RS Spyder #LMP 2 002 – Porsche 3400cc N/A				LMP2
	Penske Motorsports			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Lucas Lühr (D)/Sascha Maassen (D)/Emmanuel Collard (F)		Result: 8^th - did not finish - 323 laps Grid: 3^rd(1:47.800)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


7	Porsche RS Spyder #LMP 2 003 – Porsche 3400cc N/A				LMP2
	Penske Motorsports			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Timo Bernhard (D)/Romain Dumas (F)/Patrick Long (USA)		Result: 26^th - did not finish (Mechanical) - 193 laps Grid: 4^th(1:48.017)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


8	Courage C65 #N°15 – Mazda				LMP2
	B-K Motorsports			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Guy Cosmo (USA)/James Bach (USA)/Raphael Matos (BR)		Result: 22^nd - did not finish (Overheating) - 262 laps Grid: 31^st(1:56.649) - 13^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


9	Lola EX257 #006 – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1995cc Turbo				LMP1
	Highcroft Racing			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Duncan Dayton (USA)/Gregor Fisken (GB)/Rick Knoop (USA)		Result: 29^th - did not finish (Mechanical) - 128 laps Grid: 7^th(1:51.549)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


10	Courage C65 #C60-N°9 – AER				LMP2
	Miracle Motorsports			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Andy Lally (USA)/James Gue (USA) Andrew Davis (USA)		Result: 35^th - did not finish (Gearbox) - 62 laps Grid: 29^th(no time) - 35^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


12	Lola EX257 #004 – AER MG XP-20/AER L4 4v 1995cc Turbo				LMP1
	Autocon Motorsports			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Michael Lewis (USA)/Chris McMurry (USA)/Bryan Willman (USA)		Result: 31^st - did not finish (Mechanical) - 121 laps Grid: 30^th(1:53.420) - 10^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Martin Spetz


16	Lola B06/10 #HU06 – AER P32T V8/75° 3596cc Twin-Turbo				LMP1
	Dyson Racing Team			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: James Weaver (GB)/Butch Leitzinger (USA)/Andy Wallace (GB)		Result: 5^th (13 laps behind the winner) Grid: 6^th(1:49.635)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Udo Klinkel Motorsportphotos


20	Lola B06/10 #HU02 – AER P32T V8/75° 3596cc Twin-Turbo				LMP1
	Dyson Racing Team			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Guy Smith (GB)/Chris Dyson (USA)		Result: 27^th - did not finish (Overheating) - 173 laps Grid: 5^th(1:49.531)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


21	BMW M3 #005-2001 – BMW				GT2
	BMW Team PTG			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Bill Auberlen (USA)/Joey Hand (USA)/Ian James (GB)		Result: 25^th - did not finish (Gearbox) - 197 laps Grid: 33^rd(2:04.471) - 24^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


22	BMW M3 #006-2001 – BMW				GT2
	BMW Team PTG			Closed bodywork
				Front-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Justin Marks (USA)/Bryan Sellers (USA)/Martin Jensen (DK)		Result: 30^th - did not finish (Gearbox) - 124 laps Grid: 34^th(2:07.001) - 31^st fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Udo Klinkel Motorsportphotos


23	Porsche 996 GT3-RSR #WPOZZZ99Z4S693084 – Porsche				GT2
	Alex Job Racing			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Mike Rockenfeller (D)/Klaus Graf (D)/Graham Rahal (USA)		Result: 15^th (38 laps behind the winner) Grid: 18^th(2:03.834) - 21^st fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


25	Saleen S7-R #002R – Saleen				GT1
	Konrad Motorsports			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Terry Borcheller (USA)/Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)/Tom Weickardt (USA)		Result: 19^th (74 laps behind the winner) Grid: 32^nd(2:00.291) - 17^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Martin Spetz


26	Saleen S7-R #003R (1S9AD11E01B551003) – Saleen				GT1
	Konrad Motorsports			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Fabio Babini (I)/Paolo Ruberti (I)/Jamie Davies (GB)		Result: 34^th - did not finish (Gearbox) - 66 laps Grid: 14^th(2:00.128) - 16^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Udo Klinkel Motorsportphotos


31	Porsche 996 GT3-RSR #WPOZZZ99Z4S693066b – Porsche				GT2
	Petersen/White Lightning			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Jörg Bergmeister (D)/Tim Bergmeister (D)/Niclas Jönsson (S) listed, never drove: Michael Petersen (USA)		Result: 17^th (57 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th(2:04.040) - 22^nd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Martin Spetz


33	Courage C65 #C60-N°12 – AER				LMP2
	Barazi Epsilon			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Michael Vergers (NL)/Juan Barazi (DK)/Elton Julian (USA)		Result: 16^th (56 laps behind the winner) Grid: 8^th(1:52.068)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Udo Klinkel Motorsportphotos


37	Lola B05/40 #HU04 – AER P07 L4 4v DOHC 1995cc Turbo				LMP2
	Intersport Racing			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Jon Field (USA)/Clint Field (USA)/Liz Halliday (USA)		Result: 2^nd 1^st in LMP2 (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 28^th(16:17.044) - 34^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Martin Spetz


41	Lola B05/40 #HU02 – Zytek ZG348 N/A				LMP2
	Binnie Motorsports			Open bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: William Binnie (GB)/Allen Timpany (GB)/Rick Sutherland (USA)		Result: 12^th (32 laps behind the winner) Grid: 9^th(1:52.688)
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


44	Porsche 996 GT3-RSR #WPOZZZ99Z5S693062 – Porsche				GT2
	Flying Lizard Motorsports			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Darren Law (USA)/Seth Neiman (USA)/Lonnie Pechnik (USA)		Result: 13^th (34 laps behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd(2:05.133) - 27^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


45	Porsche 996 GT3-RSR #WPOZZZ99Z4S693063 – Porsche				GT2
	Flying Lizard Motorsports			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Marc Lieb (D)/Johannes Van Overbeek (USA)/Jon Fogarty (USA)		Result: 10^th (29 laps behind the winner) Grid: 20^th(2:04.170) - 23^rd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Udo Klinkel Motorsportphotos


50	Panoz Esperante GTLM #1P9PB48303B213012 (EGTLM 003b) – Ford /Elan Power Products				GT2
	Multimatic Motorsports Team Panoz			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: David Brabham (AUS)/Scott Maxwell (CDN)/Sébastien Bourdais (F)		Result: 9^th 1^st in GT2 (29 laps behind the winner) Grid: 15^th(2:03.563) - 18^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


51	Panoz Esperante GTLM #1P9PB48363B213032 (EGTLM 004) – Ford /Elan Power Products				GT2
	Multimatic Motorsports Team Panoz			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Gunnar Jeannette (USA)/Tom Milner (USA)/Bruno Janquiera (USA)		Result: 33^rd - did not finish (Driveline) - 71 laps Grid: 17^th(2:03.671) - 20^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


55	Porsche 996 GT3-RSR #WPOZZZ99Z5S693067 – Porsche				GT2
	Farnbacher Loles Racing			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Dominik Farnbacher (D)/Pierre Ehret (D)/Lars Nielsen (DK)		Result: 24^th - did not finish (Driveline) - 198 laps Grid: 24^th(2:05.397) - 28^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Udo Klinkel Motorsportphotos


56	Porsche 996 GT3-R #WPOZZZ99ZYS692106 – Porsche				GT2
	Vonka Racing			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Jan Vonka (CZ)/Mauro Casadei (I)/Bo McCormick (DK)		Result: 28^th (219 laps behind the winner) Grid: 27^th(2:15.173) - 33^rd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


62	Ferrari F430 GTC #2406 – Ferrari N/A				GT2
	Risi Competizione			Closed bodywork
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Ralf Kelleners (D)/Jaime Melo (P)/Anthony Lazzaro (USA)		Result: 11^th (29 laps behind the winner) Grid: 16^th(2:03.608) - 19^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Udo Klinkel Motorsportphotos


78	Porsche 996 GT3-RSR #WPOZZZ99Z2S692063 – Porsche				GT2
	J3 Racing			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Spencer Pumpelly (USA)/Jep Thornton (USA)/Mark Patterson (USA)		Result: 21^st - did not finish (Engine) - 263 laps Grid: 22^nd(2:04.702) - 26^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


79	Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WPOZZZ99Z1S692201 – Porsche				GT2
	J3 Racing			Closed bodywork
				Rear-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Tim Sugden (GB)/Wolf Henzler (D)/Jim Matthews (USA)		Result: 20^th - did not finish (Transmission) - 267 laps Grid: 26^th(2:09.131) - 32^nd fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Martin Spetz


80	Panoz Esperante GTLM #EGTLM 007 –				GT2
	Team LNT			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Richard Dean (GB)/Lawrence Tomlinson (GB)/Tom Kimber-Smith (GB)		Result: 14^th (37 laps behind the winner) Grid: 21^st(2:04.592) - 25^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


85	Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R #XL9GB11HX50363997 – Audi V8 3782cc N/A				GT2
	Spyker Squadron (NL)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Donny Crevels (NL)/Peter Kox (NL)		Result: 23^rd (101 laps behind the winner) Grid: 35^th(2:06.114) - 29^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews


86	Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R #XL9CD31G55Z363046 – Audi V8 3782cc N/A				GT2
	Spyker Squadron (NL)			-
				Mid-engined
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Jeroen Bleekemolen (NL)/Mike Hezemans (NL)		Result: 18^th (68 laps behind the winner) Grid: 25^th(2:06.498) - 30^th fastest qualifier
Photo updated: 25.4.2006	Photo by: Michael O. Crews

Cars that did not arrive:


18	WR LMP2 – Peugeot				LMP2
	Rachel Welter			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Frédéric Hauchard (F)/Olivier Porta (F)		Result: did not arrive


32	Lola B2K/10 – GBL Turbo Diesel				LMP1
	Group Bio			-
				-
	Colors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Drivers listed: Harri Toivonen (SF)/Adam Sharpe (GB)		Result: did not arrive

More photos from this race:

Photos by: Udo Klinkel Motorsportphotos

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Updated: 10.7.2008

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