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Programme Cover - Silverstone 1000 Kilometres 1983
Event: Grand Prix International 1000 KmsDate: 8.5.1983
Track: Silverstone Circuit (GB), 4.719 kmsDistance: 1000 kilometresAttendance: 20000

Silverstone 1000 Kilometres
Start time: 12:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left; Weather: intermittent rain

Entered: 33

Practiced: 29

Started: 27

Classified: 15

Group C (C) : P:19, ST:19, CL:9

Group C Junior (C Junior) : P:3, ST:2, CL:1

Group B (B) : P:7, ST:6, CL:5
Entry List
Entry List - Silverstone 1000 Kilometres 1983
Photos by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes (9), Jan Hettler (9), Jeremy Jackson (8), David Wall (5) and John Valentine (2)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 26/02/2003 Last photo update on this page: 14/09/2004
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11 - Porsche 956 #005 - Rothmans PorschePorsche 956 #005 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
Rothmans Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)/Jochen Mass (D)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 3rd (1:15.300)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by: Jeremy Jackson
1T1T - Porsche 956 #004 - Rothmans PorschePorsche 956 #004 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
Rothmans Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: practiced only
Grid: T-car
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by: Jan Hettler
22 - Porsche 956 #007 - Rothmans PorschePorsche 956 #007 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
Rothmans Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Stefan Bellof (D)Result: winner - (198.274 kph) - margin: 53s210
Grid: 1st (1:13.150)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by: Jeremy Jackson
44 - Lancia LC2 (Dallara) - Martini RacingLancia LC2 # (Dallara) - Ferrari 268C/Abarth V8/90° 4v DOHC 2599 cc 2xKKKC
Martini Racing (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Michele Alboreto (I)/Riccardo Patrese (I)Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 4th (1:16.030)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by: Rupert Lowes
55 - Lancia LC2 #0003 (Dallara) - Martini RacingLancia LC2 #0003 (Dallara) - Ferrari 268C/Abarth V8/90° 4v DOHC 2599 cc 2xKKKC
Martini Racing (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Piercarlo Ghinzani (I)/Teo Fabi (I)Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 5th (1:17.430)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by: Rupert Lowes
88 - Porsche 956 #104 - Sorga SAPorsche 956 #104 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
Sorga SA (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Stefan Johansson (S)Result: 2nd (53s210 behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (1:15.100)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/06/2003Photo by: David Wall
1111 - Porsche 956 #102 - John Fitzpatrick RacingPorsche 956 #102 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
John Fitzpatrick Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/David Hobbs (GB)Result: 8th (32 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (1:17.620)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by: Jeremy Jackson
1212 - Porsche 956 #105 - Joest RacingPorsche 956 #105 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
Joest Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans Heyer (D)/Volkert Merl (D)/Clemens Schickentanz (D)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 7th (1:18.010)
Colours: yellow/black (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by: Rupert Lowes
1414 - Porsche 956 #106 - Canon RacingPorsche 956 #106 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
Canon Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jan Lammers (NL)/Thierry Boutsen (B)
DNS: Richard Lloyd (GB)		Result: 3rd (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:18.270)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by: Rupert Lowes
1515 - Porsche 936C #JR005 (Joest) - Joest RacingPorsche 936C #JR005 (Joest) - Porsche 935 F6 2600 cc Twin-TurboC
Joest Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Marc Duez (B)/Philippe Martin (B)/Jean-Michel Martin (B)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 16th (1:23.960)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by: David Wall
1818 - Porsche 956 #109 - Boss-Obermaier RacingPorsche 956 #109 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
Boss-Obermaier Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Axel Plankenhorn (D)/Jürgen Lässig (D)/Harald Grohs (D)Result: 4th (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:18.130)
Colours: black/white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by: Rupert Lowes
2121 - Porsche 956 #101 - Porsche Kremer RacingPorsche 956 #101 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
Porsche Kremer Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alan Jones (AUS)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)Result: 5th (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:18.780)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by: Jeremy Jackson
3535 - Sehcar C6 Ford #82-C6-02 - Brun Motorsport GmbHSehcar C6 #82-C6-02 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3955 cc N/AC
Brun Motorsport GmbH (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Walter Brun (CH)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 12th (1:21.880)
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by: Jan Hettler
3939 - Nimrod NRA/C2B Aston Martin #004 - Viscount Downe with Pace PetroleumNimrod NRA/C2 B #004 - Aston Martin DP1229 Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5341 cc N/AC
Viscount Downe with Pace Petroleum (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ray Mallock (GB)/Mike Salmon (GB)Result: 7th (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:22.700)
Colours: white (+blue/orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by: Jeremy Jackson
4141 - EMKA C83/1 Aston Martin #MC 01 83C - Emka Productions Ltd.EMKA C83/1 #MC 01 83C - Aston Martin Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340 cc N/AC
Emka Productions Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tiff Needell (GB)/Jeff Allam (GB)/Steve O'Rourke (GB)Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 17th (1:24.450)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by: Jan Hettler
4242 - Porsche CK5 #01 (Kremer) - Richard ClearePorsche CK5 #01 (Kremer) - Porsche 935 F6 3000 cc TurboC
Richard Cleare (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Dron (GB)/Richard Cleare (GB)Result: 6th (15 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:22.130)
Colours: white (+black/brown)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by: Rupert Lowes
4747 - Porsche 956 #103 - Henns' T-Bird Swap ShopPorsche 956 #103 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C
Henns' T-Bird Swap Shop (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Preston Henn (USA)/Guy Edwards (GB)/Rupert Keegan (GB)
listed, never drove: Bill Whittington (USA)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 11th (1:20.590)
Colours: white (+orange/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by: Jeremy Jackson
5151 - Lancia LC1 (Dallara) - Grifone/SivamaLancia LC1 # (Dallara) - Lancia L4 1425 cc TurboC
Grifone/Sivama (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Massimo Sigala (I)/Oscar Larrauri (RA)
listed, never drove: Roberto Sigala (I), Duilio Truffo (I)		Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 14th (1:22.260)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 26/02/2003Photo by: David Wall
5252 - Lancia LC1 (Dallara) - Grifone/SivamaLancia LC1 # (Dallara) - Lancia L4 1425 cc TurboC
Grifone/Sivama (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Duilio Truffo (I)/Joe Castellano (USA)
listed, never drove: Luigi Moreschi (I)		Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 18th (1:25.220)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by: Jeremy Jackson
5555 - De Cadenet Lola Ford (Lola) - François DuretDe Cadenet Lola # (Lola) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC
François Duret (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Wilds (GB)/François Duret (GB)/Ian Harrower (GB)Result: 12th (45 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:28.520)
Colours: blue/white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by: Jeremy Jackson
6060 - Mazda 717C #001 (Mooncraft) - MazdaspeedMazda 717C #001 (Mooncraft) - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryC Junior
Mazdaspeed (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Yojiro Terada (J)/Pete Lovett (GB)
listed, never drove: Yoshimi Katayama (J), Takashi Yorino (J)		Result: did not finish (Lost wheel)
Grid: 21st (1:29.220)
Colours: white (+red/blue/yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 26/02/2003Photo by: David Wall
6262 - Harrier RX83C Mazda - Manns RacingHarrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryC Junior
Manns RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Roy Baker (GB)
did not practice: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: did not start (Rotor seals)
Grid: 29th (1:43.960)
Colours: red
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by: Jan Hettler
6363 - Alba AR2 Giannini #001 - Jolly ClubAlba AR2 #001 - Giannini Carma FF L4 4v 1800 cc 1xKKKC Junior
Jolly Club (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Carlo Facetti (I)/Martino Finotto (I)Result: 9th 1st in C Junior (40 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:26.470)
Colours: green
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 26/02/2003Photo by: David Wall
8888 - BMW M1 - Racing Team Jürgensen GmbHBMW M1 # - BMW M88 L6 4v 3498 cc N/AB
Racing Team Jürgensen GmbH (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Edgar Dören (D)/Hans Christian Jürgensen (D)/Antoniella Mandelli (I)Result: 11th (43 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:36.600)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by: Jan Hettler
8989 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301026 - Team CastrolBMW M1 #WBS59910004301026 - BMW M88 L6 4v 3499 cc N/AB
Team Castrol (DK)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jens Winther (DK)/David Mercer (GB)/Wolfgang Braun (D)Result: 10th 1st in B (43 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd (1:36.170)
Colours: red/white (+green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by: Rupert Lowes
9191 - Porsche 930 #930 870 0419 - Edgar DörenPorsche 930 #930 870 0419 - Porsche F6 3299 cc TurboB
Edgar DörenClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Helmut Gall (D)/Margie Smith-Haas (USA)
listed, never drove: Antoniella Mandelli (I), Edgar Dören (D)		Result: did not start
Grid: 28th (1:43.920)
Colours: red/yellow (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by: Rupert Lowes
9292 - Porsche 930 #93A 007 00171 - Georg MemmingerPorsche 930 #93A 007 00171 - Porsche F6 3299 cc TurboB
Georg Memminger (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Georg Memminger (D)/Heinz Kuhn-Weiss (D)Result: 14th (63 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:40.290)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by: Jan Hettler
9393 - Porsche 930 #003 0009 - Charles Ivey RacingPorsche 930 #003 0009 - Porsche F6 3299 cc TurboB
Charles Ivey Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Cooper (GB)/Paul Smith (GB)/David Ovey (GB)Result: 13th (53 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (1:41.000)
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by: Jan Hettler
9595 - Porsche 930 - Equipe Alméras FréresPorsche 930 # - Porsche F6 3299 cc TurboB
Equipe Alméras Fréres (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jean-Marie Alméras (F)/Roland Biancone (F)/Jacques Guillot (F)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 27th (1:43.540)
Colours: white (+red/black)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by: Jan Hettler
9898 - Porsche 930 #930 970 0069 - Bernd SchillerPorsche 930 #930 970 0069 - Porsche F6 3299 cc TurboB
Bernd SchillerClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Günter Steckkönig (D)/Bernd Schiller (D)Result: 15th (64 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (1:42.900)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by: Rupert Lowes
Entered cars that did not arrive:
17The car did not arriveTiga GC83 #250 - Chevrolet V8 5000 cc N/AC
Tiga Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Neil Crang (AUS)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
43The car did not arriveFord C100 #04 (Thompson-Zakspeed) - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3299 cc N/AC
Peer Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: David Kennedy (IRL)/Martin Birrane (IRL)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
48The car did not arriveGrid S1 #GA01 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300 cc N/AC
Grid Motor Racing Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Emilio de Villota (E)/Skeeter McKitterick (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
56The car did not arriveLancia LC2 #0004 (Dallara) - Ferrari 268C/Abarth V8/90° 4v DOHC 2599 cc 2xKKKC
Mirabella Racing (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Giorgio Francia (I)/Paolo Barilla (I)/Luigi Moreschi (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: John Valentine (2) and Jan Hettler (1)
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