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Laguna Seca 200 MilesMonterey Pacific Grand Prix at Laguna Seca20.10.1963
9191 - Scarab Mk IV Oldsmobile #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Oldsmobile V8 N/AO2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 7th (1:14.7000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
Governor's Trophy10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks6.12.1963
7777 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet 327/Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 5300 cc N/AS+5.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (Bahamas News)
Texas Classic Race Nassau10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks7.12.1963
7777 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet 327/Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 5300 cc N/AS+5.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: 17th - did not finish
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (Bahamas News)
Nassau Trophy Race10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks8.12.1963
7777 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet 327/Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 5300 cc N/AS+5.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 6th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (Bahamas News)
American Challenge Cup'The Daytona Continental' Third Annual15.2.1964
3535 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACM
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: The Henry Ford/Friedman and Larry Smalt
Player's 200 MosportPlayer's 200 For The Player's Cup6.6.1964
88 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AS+2.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: 22nd - did not finish (1:Steering) - Heat 1: did not finish (Steering) ; Heat 2: 11th
Grid: 5th (1:34.7000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and Gerry Brown
Bridgehampton 500 KilometresBridgehampton Double 50020.9.1964
9090 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/ASR/P+1.6
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:43.4000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 06/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Paul Epanchin
Governor's Trophy11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks4.12.1964
22 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - John Mecom, Jr.Scarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6064 cc N/AS+5.0
John Mecom, Jr. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Nassau Trophy Race11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks6.12.1964
22 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - John Mecom, Jr.Scarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6064 cc N/AS+5.0
John Mecom, Jr. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: 8th
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
USRRC RiversideUnited States Road Racing Championship Riverside2.5.1965
1212 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)
DNS: John Cannon (CDN)		Result: did not finish (Rear suspension)
Grid: 5th (1:34.7000) - 6th fastest qualifier
Colours: darker (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site
GP Las Vegas 200 Miles1st Annual Stardust Grand Prix at Las Vegas14.11.1965
77 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Augie PabstScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5500 cc N/AO2L
Augie Pabst (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: 5th
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Ron Christensen