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Spa 24 Hours			24 Heures de Francorchamps			23.7.1972
5		Ford Capri - Ford V6 2994 cc N/A				Div.3
		H. Blackburn			Closed bodywork
		H. Blackburn			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/John Moss (GB)		Result: did not finish (Oil loss) Grid: 35^th (4:54.000)
		Sponsors: Shell/CIBIÉ/HERMETITE			Colours: dark
		Sponsors: Shell/CIBIÉ/HERMETITE			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019		Photo by courtesy of: Claude Crespin


Spa 24 Hours			24 H de Francorchamps			22.7.1973
80		Vauxhall Firenza 2000 SL - Vauxhall L4 1945 cc N/A				Div.1
		Denis Thorne			Closed bodywork
		Denis Thorne			Front-engined
		Driven by: Dennis Thorne (GB)/Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: 23^rd Grid: 51^st (5:05.600)
		Sponsors: Britax/Shell			Colours: yellow/black
		Sponsors: Britax/Shell			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006		Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman


Spa 24 Hours			24 H de Francorchamps			27.7.1975
20		Ford Capri II 3.0 - Ford V6 2993 cc N/A
		Hermetite Products			Closed bodywork
		Hermetite Products			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Mike Crabtree (GB)		Result: 3^rd Grid: 6^th (4:34.007)
		Sponsors: Hermetite			Colours: white/brown (+red)
		Sponsors: Hermetite			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/11/2006		Photo by courtesy of: Frans Oestlandt


Daytona 24 Hours			24 Hours of Daytona Championship of Makes			1.2.1976
25		BMW 3.0 CSL - BMW L6 N/A				GTO
		BMW of North America			Closed bodywork
		BMW of North America			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB) listed, never drove: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: 15^th - did not finish Grid: 3^rd (1:58.436)
		Sponsors: Hermetite			Colours: white (+blue/red)
		Sponsors: Hermetite			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/08/2009		Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis


Silverstone 6 Hours			The World Championship For Manufacturers 6 Hours Silverstone			9.5.1976
4		BMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v N/A				Gr.5
		Hermetite BMW (D)			Closed bodywork
		Hermetite BMW (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB) listed, never drove: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: winner Grid: 7^th (1:33.360)
		Sponsors: Hermetite			Colours: white/gold/orange (+black)
		Sponsors: Hermetite			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/03/2014		Photo by courtesy of: Classic and Vintage BMW and Chris Jennings


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			Int. XXII ADAC-1000-km-Rennen Nürburgring			30.5.1976
8		BMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/A				Gr.5+3.0
		Hermetite Racing International (D)			Closed bodywork
		Hermetite Racing International (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB) listed, never drove: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: 11^th - did not finish (Engine) Grid: 5^th (8:11.800)
		Sponsors: Hermetite/LM			Colours: white/gold/orange (+black)
		Sponsors: Hermetite/LM			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 18/11/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Hartwig Bertrams collection


Le Mans 24 Hours			24 Heures du Mans			13.6.1976
45		BMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3498 cc N/A				Gr.5
		Hermetite Products Ltd. (D)			Closed bodywork
		Hermetite Products Ltd. (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: /Tom Walkinshaw (GB)/John Fitzpatrick (GB) DNS: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: did not finish (Fire) Grid: 21^st (4:05.600)
		Sponsors: Hermetite			Colours: white/gold/orange (+black)
		Sponsors: Hermetite			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/11/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and Gérard Rouxel


Spa 24 Hours			24 Heures de Francorchamps			25.7.1976
17		Ford Capri II 3.0 - Ford V6 2994 cc N/A				Div.3
		Norman Reeves Ltd.			Closed bodywork
		Norman Reeves Ltd.			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Mike Crabtree (GB)/René Tricot (B)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 8^th (4:31.000)
		Sponsors: UFO jeans			Colours: red/white
		Sponsors: UFO jeans			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006		Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman


Kyalami 1000 Kilometres			International Wynn's 1000 Kyalami			6.11.1976
4		Ford Capri III 3.0S - Ford V6 2992 cc N/A				Cat I
		National Quintrex Colour Television/Paradise Beach Racing			Closed bodywork
		National Quintrex Colour Television/Paradise Beach Racing			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Guy Tunmer (ZA)		Result: 7^th Grid:
		Sponsors: Quintrix National Television/PARADISE BEACH			Colours: red/white
		Sponsors: Quintrix National Television/PARADISE BEACH			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/05/2020		Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood


Silverstone 6 Hours			Silverstone World Manufacturers 6 Hours			14.5.1978
42		Ford Capri II - Ford V6 2994 cc N/A				T
		Jeremy Nightingale (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Jeremy Nightingale (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Brian Robinson (GB)/Stuart Rolt (GB)/Jeremy Nightingale (GB) listed, never drove: Les Delano (USA)		Result: did not start (Distributor) Grid: 25^th (1:42.720)
		Sponsors: MANNS			Colours: black/red/brown (+white)
		Sponsors: MANNS			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/03/2021		Photo by courtesy of: Syd Wall


Grand Prix Brno			Mistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno			18.6.1978
18		Ford Capri II 3.0 Ghia # - Ford V6 2993 cc N/A				Div.4
		Autosas (I)			Closed bodywork
		Autosas (I)			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Fargion (I)/Carlo Belli (I)/Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: 19^th Grid: 23^rd
		Sponsors: AUTOSAS/MUGELLO CORSE			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: AUTOSAS/MUGELLO CORSE			Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 04/07/2006		Photo by courtesy of: Rudolf Fried


Spa 24 Hours			24 Heures de Francorchamps			23.7.1978
28		Ford Capri III 3.0S - Ford V6 2993 cc N/A				Gr.1+2.5
		Veedol Team			Closed bodywork
		Veedol Team			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Stuart Rolt (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 6^th
		Sponsors: Veedol/mach 3			Colours: light/darker
		Sponsors: Veedol/mach 3			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/06/2014		Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Périlleux


Brands Hatch 6 Hours			Rivet Supply World Manufacturers' Championship Six Hours			5.8.1979
29		Ford Capri III - Ford 3000 cc N/A				T
		Les Blackburn			Closed bodywork
		Les Blackburn			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Gordon Bruce (GB)		Result: did not finish (Wishborne mounting) Grid: 31^st (1:45.230)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2019		Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton


Tourist Trophy			Pentax Silverstone Tourist Trophy			16.9.1979
18		Ford Capri - Ford V6/60° 2v SOHC 2992 cc N/A				Div.4
		Voxson Car Sound Systems			Closed bodywork
		Voxson Car Sound Systems			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Gordon Bruce (GB)		Result: did not start Grid:
		Sponsors: VOXSON/Car Sound Systems			Colours: green (+blue/red)
		Sponsors: VOXSON/Car Sound Systems			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/05/2016		Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman


Spa 24 Hours			24 Heures de Francorchamps, Trophee Diners Club			26.7.1981
20		Ford Capri III 3.0S - Ford V6 2993 cc N/A				serT+2.5
		Holman Blackburn (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Holman Blackburn (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Bob Akin (USA)/John Morrison (GB)		Result: 6^th Grid: 37^th (2:59.870)
		Sponsors: BASTOS			Colours: white
		Sponsors: BASTOS			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/09/2018		Photo by courtesy of: Le Mans Models and Pascal Verheuge


Grand Prix Brno			Mistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno			13.6.1982
36		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		Regards Motor Race Consultants (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Regards Motor Race Consultants (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not start (Brakes) Grid:
		Sponsors: Manns			Colours: white
		Sponsors: Manns			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 11/06/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Rudolf Fried


Spa 24 Hours			24 Heures de Francorchamps			1.8.1982
49		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		Mann’s Garage (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Mann’s Garage (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)/Roy Baker (GB)		Result: did not finish (Electrics) Grid: 25^th (3:00.170)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/07/2013		Photo by courtesy of: Le Mans Models


Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres			Shell Oils 1000 Kilometres			17.10.1982
60		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 2R 1146 cc Rotary				IMSA GTU
		Manns Garage (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Manns Garage (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not finish (Spin) Grid: 33^rd (1:54.010)
		Sponsors: Manns/mazda/AMSOIL			Colours: red
		Sponsors: Manns/mazda/AMSOIL			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/01/2017		Photo by courtesy of: Jeff Davis


Monza 1000 Kilometres			Trofeo Filippo Caracciolo			10.4.1983
51		Harrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc Rotary				C Junior
		Manns Racing			Closed bodywork
		Manns Racing			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Roy Baker (GB) listed, never drove: David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not finish (Rotor) Grid: 15^th (2:00.490)
		Sponsors: LA LUPA/mazda			Colours: red (+blue/white)
		Sponsors: LA LUPA/mazda			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/04/2019		Photo by courtesy of: Faustino Mattei


Silverstone 1000 Kilometres			Grand Prix International 1000 Kms			8.5.1983
62		Harrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc Rotary				C Junior
		Manns Racing			Closed bodywork
		Manns Racing			Mid-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Roy Baker (GB) did not practice: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: did not start (Rotor seals) Grid: 29^th (1:43.960)
		Sponsors: Manns/SFA			Colours: red
		Sponsors: Manns/SFA			Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 14/09/2004		Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler


Le Mans 24 Hours			24 Heures du Mans			19.6.1983
62		Harrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc Rotary				C Junior
		Manns Racing			Closed bodywork
		Manns Racing			Mid-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Pierre Honegger (USA)/Roy Baker (GB) listed, never drove: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (4:33.300)
		Sponsors: SFA			Colours: red
		Sponsors: SFA			Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 28/12/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and hoslotfrance


Spa 1000 Kilometres			Championnat du Monde d'Endurance Spa-Francorchamps			4.9.1983
62		Harrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc Rotary				C Junior
		Manns Racing			Closed bodywork
		Manns Racing			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Roy Baker (GB)/David Palmer (GB) listed, never drove: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: 14^th 1^st in C Junior Grid: 22^nd (2:43.120)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2014		Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, Bob Vandenholt and Thierry Périlleux


Monza 1000 Kilometres			Trofeo Filippo Caracciolo			23.4.1984
132		Lyncar MS83 #001 - Hart 420R/Swindon 1994 cc N/A				IMSA GTP
		Lyncar Motorsport Ltd.			Closed bodywork
		Lyncar Motorsport Ltd.			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Costas Los (GR)		Result: did not finish (Ignition) Grid: 26^th (1:58.350)
		Sponsors: LYNCAR			Colours: red
		Sponsors: LYNCAR			Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 23/04/2019		Photo by courtesy of: Umberto Cattani and Faustino Mattei


Silverstone 1000 Kilometres			Grand Prix International 1000 kms			13.5.1984
132		Lyncar MS83 #001 - Hart 420R/Swindon 1994 cc N/A				GTP
		Lyncar Motorsport Ltd.			Closed bodywork
		Lyncar Motorsport Ltd.			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Costas Los (GR)/Richard Down (GB)/Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 33^rd (1:30.710)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/03/2003		Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson


Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres			British Airways 1000			29.7.1984
84		Lyncar MS83 #001 - Ford Cosworth DFV/Nicholson V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A				GTP
		Lyncar Motorsport Ltd.			Closed bodywork
		Lyncar Motorsport Ltd.			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Costas Los (GR)/John Nicholson (NZ) listed, never drove: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: disqualified (Last lap too long) Grid: 20^th (1:33.880) - 22^nd fastest qualifier
		Sponsors: HOSSACK/ROSCHE			Colours: red
		Sponsors: HOSSACK/ROSCHE			Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 22/11/2004		Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Banks


Thundersports Oulton Park			Thundersports Oulton Park			2.9.1984
37		Harrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc Rotary				Class A
		Manns Racing (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Manns Racing (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: 12^th Grid: 13^th (1:23.400)
		Sponsors: MANNS			Colours: black/white
		Sponsors: MANNS			Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 30/10/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Chris Higginbotham


Donington 500 Kilometres			FIA Touring Car Championship, Donington 500			6.4.1986
31		BMW 635 CSi #RA1/029 - BMW M30 L6 2v SOHC 3475 cc N/A				Div.3
		Manns Racing - Chiddingfold (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Manns Racing - Chiddingfold (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Barry Barnes (GB)		Result: did not start Grid: 34^th (1:57.340)
		Sponsors: DUNLOP			Colours: white/blue
		Sponsors: DUNLOP			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/12/2005		Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson


Thundersports Brands Hatch			Shell Oils British Grand Prix			13.7.1986
11		Chevron B60 # - Mazda L4 2400 cc Rotary				Class A
		Manns Racing Chiddingfold			Open bodywork
		Manns Racing Chiddingfold			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Nick Oatway (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 17^th (1:33.910)
		Sponsors: Otford			Colours: black/white
		Sponsors: Otford			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/04/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Duncan Curtis


Thundersports Birmingham			Halfords Birmingham Super Prix			25.8.1986
11		Chevron B60 # - Mazda L4 2400 cc Rotary				Class A
		Manns Racing Chiddingfold			Open bodywork
		Manns Racing Chiddingfold			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Nick Oatway (GB)		Result: did not start Grid: 22^nd (1:42.290)
		Sponsors: Manns			Colours: black/white
		Sponsors: Manns			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/06/2003		Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson


Spa 1000 Kilometres			1000 km Spa Kouros			15.9.1986
97		Tiga GC285 #294 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1820 cc 1xGarrett				C2
		RBR Tiga (GB)			Closed bodywork
		RBR Tiga (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: John Sheldon (GB)/Max Cohen-Olivar (MA)/John Williams (GB) listed, never drove: Les Blackburn (GB), Roy Baker (GB)		Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid: 26^th (2:30.560) - 28^th fastest qualifier
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: orange
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 16/05/2004		Photo by courtesy of: Le Mans Models


Spa 1000 Kilometres			1000 km Spa Kouros			15.9.1986
99		Tiga GC286 #336 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1820 cc Turbo				C2
		RBR Tiga (GB)			Closed bodywork
		RBR Tiga (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Thorkild Thyrring (DK)/Les Blackburn (GB) listed, never drove: John Sheldon (GB)		Result: 22^nd Grid: 24^th (2:25.760) - 26^th fastest qualifier
		Sponsors: Codan/DENIM			Colours: white
		Sponsors: Codan/DENIM			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/05/2004		Photo by courtesy of: Le Mans Models


Fuji 1000 Kilometres			World Sports-Prototype Car Championship WEC in Japan			27.9.1987
198		Tiga GC286 #336 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298 cc N/A				C2
		Roy Baker Racing (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Roy Baker Racing (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Patrick de Radigues (B)/David Andrews (GB) listed, never drove: Les Blackburn (GB)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 35^th (1:39.416) - 36^th fastest qualifier
		Sponsors: Lucas			Colours: green/brown (+white)
		Sponsors: Lucas			Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 08/12/2016		Photo by courtesy of: Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり

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