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Watkins Glen 6 Hours
6-Hours and The Can-Am, The Glen
22.7.1972
28
Duckhams
LM
#LM-1
- Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
S3.0
Alain de Cadenet (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Alain De Cadenet (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 24
th
(2:08.293)
Sponsors:
Duckhams Oils
Colours:
yellow (+blue/white)
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 29/04/2012
Photo by courtesy of:
Joe Martin
and
Joseph Delikat
Tourist Trophy
RAC Tourist Trophy
24.9.1972
5
Ford
Mustang
Boss
- Ford Boss V8 5000 cc N/A
Div.3
Cona Coffee
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
7
th
- Heat 1:
9
th
Grid: 8
th
(1:37.800)
Sponsors:
CONA COFFEE
Colours:
orange (+black)
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019
Photo by courtesy of:
Sandy Sanderson
Monza 1000 Kilometres
Monza 1000 Kilometres
25.4.1973
86
Porsche
911 Carrera
RSR
#911 360 0185
- Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A
GT3.0
Crowne Racing (GB)
Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by:
Chris Craft (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
did not qualify
Grid: (1:41.140)
Sponsors:
unknown
Colours:
white (+red/blue)
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 15/10/2012
Photo by courtesy of:
Luciano Passoni
Kyalami 9 Hours
Daily Mail 16th Nine Hour Endurance Race
3.11.1973
3
Porsche
911 Carrera
RSR
- Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2806 cc N/A
Class F
Paradise Beach/Swazi Radio/Crowne Racing
Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Guy Tunmer (ZA)
Result:
10
th
Grid: 15
th
(1:36.680)
Sponsors:
BP super V/CHAMPION
Colours:
black
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 24/03/2020
Photo by courtesy of:
Kobus Reyneke
and
Brian Isherwood
Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres
British airways 1000 Kms World Championship Sports Car Race
29.9.1974
32
Lola
T294
- Ford Cosworth BDG L4 4v DOHC 1990 cc N/A
S2.0
Escuderia Montjuich Tergal
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Hervé LeGuellec (F)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
listed, never drove:
Javier Juncadella (E)
Result:
did not finish (Handling)
Grid: 17
th
(1:31.800)
Sponsors:
TERGAL
Colours:
yellow/green
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007
Photo by courtesy of:
Richard Bunyan
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
12.6.1977
31
Lola
T294S
#T290-HU22
- Ford Cosworth L4 1950 cc N/A
S2.0
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Ernst Berg (NL)
/
Ian Harrower (GB)
/
Richard Down (GB)
Result:
not classified
Grid: 34
th
(4:17.400)
Sponsors:
APHRODITE'S/sodiscar
Colours:
white
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/12/2007
Photo by courtesy of:
Jacques Ubags
and
Alain Jourdainne
Photos 24H Le Mans
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
11.6.1978
33
Lola
T294S
#
- Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1950 cc N/A
S2.0
Cloud Engineering Ltd. - Dorset (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Richard Down (GB)
/
Bob Evans (GB)
listed, never drove:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
,
Richard Bond (GB)
Result:
practiced only (Accident in practice)
Grid: T-car
Sponsors:
CLOUD/Castrol
Colours:
white
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/08/2008
Photo by courtesy of:
Philippe Hubert
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
15.6.1980
29
Lola
T297
#T290-HU22
- Ford Cosworth BDG/Richardson L4 4v DOHC 1980 cc N/A
S2.0
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Peter Clark (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Nick Mason (GB)
listed, never drove:
Tony Birchenhough (GB)
Result:
22
nd
Grid: 45
th
(4:16.700) - 43
rd
fastest qualifier
Sponsors:
STELRAD
Colours:
black (+yellow)
Tyres:
Dunlop
Photo updated: 29/11/2006
Photo by courtesy of:
Jacques Vigné
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
14.6.1981
21
De Cadenet
Lola T380
#T380-HU1=>LM-2
(Lola)
- Ford Cosworth DFV/Alan Smith V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
S+2.0
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Vivian Candy (IRL)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Nick Faure (GB)
listed, never drove:
Peter Clark (GB)
,
Tony Birchenhough (GB)
Result:
did not finish (Gearbox casing)
Grid: 26
th
(3:48.900)
Sponsors:
AIR FLORIDA/FROX CLOTHING
Colours:
dark green
Tyres:
Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/12/2007
Photo by courtesy of:
Alain Jourdainne
Photos 24H Le Mans
Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres
Flying Tiger 1000
27.9.1981
12
Lola
T297
#T290-HU22
- Ford Cosworth BDG L4 4v DOHC 1975 cc N/A
S2.0
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Roy Baker (GB)
/
Richard Jones (GB)
DNS:
Peter Clark (GB)
; listed, never drove:
Leon Walger (RA)
Result:
7
th
Grid: 16
th
(1:37.200)
Sponsors:
DUCKHAMS/DORSET RACING
Colours:
black (+yellow)
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 02/11/2004
Photo by courtesy of:
Jeremy Banks
Silverstone 6 Hours
Pace 6 Hours, a round of The FIA World Endurance Championship for Manufacturers
16.5.1982
55
Chevron
B36
B
#
- Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 1998 cc N/A
Gr.6
Chevron Racing Cars with Frox Clothing Ltd. (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Robin Smith (GB)
/
Neil Crang (AUS)
Result:
did not finish (Disqualified)
Grid: 23
rd
(1:30.700)
Sponsors:
FROX CLOTHING
Colours:
black
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2009
Photo by courtesy of:
Julian Roberts
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
20.6.1982
39
De Cadenet
Lola
#
(Lola)
- Ford Cosworth DFV/Alan Smith V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
C
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Mike Wilds (GB)
/
Ian Harrower (GB)
/
François Duret (GB)
listed, never drove:
Salmon
,
Martin Birrane (IRL)
,
Tony Birchenhough (GB)
,
Richard Jones (GB)
Result:
did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid: 45
th
(4:00.290)
Sponsors:
Radio Fils/DORSET RACING
Colours:
white (+red/black)
Tyres:
Michelin
Photo updated: 13/08/2007
Photo by courtesy of:
Philippe Moriniere
,
Julian Roberts
and
Jacques Vigné
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
20.6.1982
55
Chevron
B36
B
#
- Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 1975 cc N/A
Gr.6
Chevron Racing Cars (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Neil Crang (AUS)
/
John Sheldon (GB)
listed, never drove:
Tony Charnell (GB)
,
Robin Smith (GB)
Result:
did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 49
th
(4:04.300)
Sponsors:
FROX CLOTHING
Colours:
black (+orange)
Tyres:
Avon
Photo updated: 13/08/2007
Photo by courtesy of:
Jacques Vigné
Spa 1000 Kilometres
1000 km. Spa Trophee Diners Club
5.9.1982
54
Chevron
B36
B
#
- Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 1980 cc N/A
Gr.6
Martin Birrane (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Syd Fox (GB)
Result:
16
th
Grid: 28
th
(2:41.710)
Sponsors:
FROX CLOTHING
Colours:
black (+orange)
Tyres:
Avon
Photo updated: 18/02/2004
Photo by courtesy of:
Bob Vandenholt
and
Cedric van Havre
Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres
Shell Oils 1000 Kilometres
17.10.1982
28
Chevron
B36
B
#
- Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 1980 cc N/A
Gr.6
Frox Clothing Limited (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
David Kennedy (IRL)
/
Gerry Amato (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
20
th
Grid: 27
th
(1:45.350)
Sponsors:
ALLIED IRISH FINAN
Colours:
black (+orange)
Tyres:
Avon
Photo updated: 16/08/2004
Photo by courtesy of:
Rupert Lowes
Thundersports Brands Hatch
Thundersports, Bank Holiday Monday
30.5.1983
10
Ford
C100
#04
(Thompson-Zakspeed)
- Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3299 cc N/A
Class A
Peer Racing (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
David Kennedy (IRL)
Result:
2
nd
Grid: 3
rd
Sponsors:
unknown
Colours:
orange
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004
Photo by courtesy of:
Rupert Lowes
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
19.6.1983
43
Ford
C100
#04
(Thompson-Zakspeed)
- Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3299 cc N/A
C
Peer Racing (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
François Migault (F)
/
David Kennedy (IRL)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
did not finish (Fuel pressure)
Grid: 37
th
(3:54.980)
Sponsors:
HARIBO
Colours:
orange
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/12/2007
Photo by courtesy of:
Alain Jourdainne
Photos 24H Le Mans
and
hoslotfrance
Thundersports Thruxton
Thundersports
24.7.1983
10
Ford
C100
#04
(Thompson-Zakspeed)
- Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3299 cc N/A
Class A
Peer Racing (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
David Kennedy (IRL)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
did not finish (Puncture, suspension)
Grid: 4
th
Sponsors:
Group Waterworks Ltd.
Colours:
orange
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006
Photo by courtesy of:
Anthony J. Taylor
Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres
Grand Prix International 1000 Kilometres
18.9.1983
10
Ford
C100
#04
(Thompson-Zakspeed)
- Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3299 cc N/A
C
Martin Birrane (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
David Kennedy (IRL)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: (no time)
Sponsors:
unknown
Colours:
orange
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 09/04/2010
Photo by courtesy of:
Sean Coles
Thundersports Brands Hatch
John Player Special British Grand Prix
22.7.1984
81
Royale
RP37
- Ford Pinto 1998 cc N/A
Class C
Richard Dutton Racing
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
John Clark (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
listed, never drove:
James Thomson (GB)
,
Frank Bradley (GB)
Result:
started, result unknown
Grid: 36
th
(1:41.600)
Sponsors:
SPAX
Colours:
yellow
Tyres:
Pirelli
Photo updated: 29/01/2006
Photo by courtesy of:
Chris (Miodrag Jungic)
Thundersports Brands Hatch
Thundersports Daily Mail Easter Monday
8.4.1985
21
Vogue
SP2
#DM6
- Ford Cosworth BDG/Richardson L4 4v DOHC 2300 cc N/A
Class A
David Mercer (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
David Mercer (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
did not finish
Grid: 14
th
(1:53.990)
Sponsors:
unknown
Colours:
blue
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005
Photo by courtesy of:
Norbert Vogel
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
16.6.1985
151
BMW
M1
#WBS59910004301062
- BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/A
B
H. Gall (D)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Edgar Dören (D)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Jean-Paul Libert (B)
listed, never drove:
Helmut Gall (D)
,
Jean-François Yvon (F)
Result:
15
th
1
st
in B
Grid: 42
nd
(4:00.310) - 44
th
fastest qualifier
Sponsors:
MSW/ROMBO
Colours:
white (+blue/red)
Tyres:
Avon
Photo updated: 07/12/2005
Photo by courtesy of:
Serge Cailler
Hockenheim 1000 Kilometres
31. Int. ADAC-1000-km-Rennen und die duschfrisch Trophy
14.7.1985
90
URD
C83
#
- BMW M88 L6 3499 cc N/A
C2
Jens Winther (DK)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
David Mercer (GB)
/
Jens Winther (DK)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
14
th
Grid: 31
st
(2:19.700)
Sponsors:
Castrol
Colours:
white/red (+green)
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005
Photo by courtesy of:
Stefan Haffner
Spa 1000 Kilometres
1000 km Spa
1.9.1985
90
URD
C83
#
- BMW M88 L6 3453 cc N/A
C2
Jens Winther (DK)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
David Mercer (GB)
/
Jens Winther (DK)
listed, never drove:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
13
th
Grid: 24
th
(2:30.760)
Sponsors:
Castrol
Colours:
white/red (+green)
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 16/04/2014
Photo by courtesy of:
Paul Kooyman
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
1.6.1986
89
Argo
JM19
#110
- Zakspeed L4 4v DOHC 1850 cc 1xGarrett
C2
Martin Schanche Racing (N)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Martin Schanche (N)
/
Torgye Kleppe (N)
listed, never drove:
Birger Dyrstad (N)
Result:
did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 37
th
(3:53.490)
Sponsors:
LUCKY STRIKE/Trespo
Colours:
white (+red/black)
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/08/2002
Photo by courtesy of:
Jean-Pierre Monier
Thundersports Birmingham
Halfords Birmingham Super Prix
25.8.1986
21
Tiga
SC79/82
- Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 1998 cc N/A
Class B
Robert Parker
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Robert Parker (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
did not start
Grid: 10
th
(1:35.860)
Sponsors:
BEAUFORT INVESTMENTS
Colours:
red
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 02/06/2003
Photo by courtesy of:
Jeremy Jackson
Estoril 500 Kilometres
19.10.1986
27
Holden
Commodore
VK
#
- Holden V8 4900 cc N/A
Div.3
Australian National Motor Racing Team
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by:
Allan Grice (AUS)
/
David Kennedy (IRL)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
8
th
Grid: 10
th
(1:48.520)
Sponsors:
unknown
Colours:
white
Tyres:
unknown
Photo updated: 28/09/2011
Photo by courtesy of:
Luis Belo
Thundersports Donington
1987 International Thundersports Donington
25.5.1987
70
Harrier
LR5
#02
- Ford Cosworth BDG L4 4v DOHC 1975 cc N/A
Class C
David Mercer (GB)
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
David Mercer (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
11
th
Grid: 8
th
(1:09.150)
Sponsors:
unknown
Colours:
white
Tyres:
Avon
Photo updated: 02/06/2003
Photo by courtesy of:
Jeremy Jackson
Monza 1000 Kilometres
24a 1000 km di Monza, 22° Trofeo Filippo Caracciolo
10.4.1988
191
Argo
JM19
C
#122
- Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300 cc N/A
C2
PC Automotive (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Olindo Iacobelli (I)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Richard Piper (GB)
Result:
did not finish (Fuel tank)
Grid: 26
th
(1:53.930)
Sponsors:
PEERGROUP/DUCKHAMS
Colours:
blue
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/04/2019
Photo by courtesy of:
Maurizio Beretta
and
Faustino Mattei
Silverstone 1000 Kilometres
Autosport 1000 kms
8.5.1988
191
Argo
JM19
C
#122
- Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300 cc N/A
C2
P.C. Automotive (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Richard Piper (GB)
/
Olindo Iacobelli (I)
DNS:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
13
th
Grid: 24
th
(1:31.510) - 26
th
fastest qualifier
Sponsors:
MONDELLO PARK/PEERGROUP
Colours:
blue
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/11/2014
Photo by courtesy of:
John Brown
and
Jeremy Jackson
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
12.6.1988
127
Spice
SE86C
#002
- Hart 418T L4 4v DOHC 1873 cc 1xHolset
C2
Chamberlain Engineering (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Richard Jones (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
/
Nick Adams (GB)
DNS:
Bobby Ore (USA)
; listed, never drove:
Graham Duxbury (ZA)
Result:
did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 16
th
(3:30.260)
Sponsors:
MONDELLO PARK/CAVENDISH
Colours:
white/red (+black)
Tyres:
Avon
Photo updated: 01/03/2015
Photo by courtesy of:
Laurent Chauveau
Endurance Info
,
Jeremy Jackson
and
Sonny Jones
Le Mans 24 Hours
24 Heures du Mans
12.6.1988
191
Argo
JM19
C
#122
- Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300 cc N/A
C2
P.C. Automotive (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Olindo Iacobelli (I)
/
Alain Ianetta (F)
/
John Graham (CDN)
listed, never drove:
Richard Piper (GB)
,
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
did not finish (Battery)
Grid: 48
th
(4:03.020)
Sponsors:
INTRA MACH/SMS
Colours:
blue
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/12/2005
Photo by courtesy of:
Laurent Chauveau
Endurance Info
Brno 360 Kilometres
Grand Prix ČSSR, Mistrovství Světa Sportovních Prototypů
10.7.1988
127
Spice
SE86C
#002
- Hart 418T L4 4v DOHC 1873 cc 1xHolset
C2
Chamberlain Engineering (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Paul Stott (GB)
/
Nick Adams (GB)
listed, never drove:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
10
th
Grid: 13
th
(1:59.190)
Sponsors:
MARUKATSU/CAVENDISH
Colours:
white/red (+black)
Tyres:
Avon
Photo updated: 28/05/2005
Photo by courtesy of:
RSC
Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres
Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres
24.7.1988
127
Spice
SE86C
#002
- Hart 418T L4 4v DOHC 1873 cc 1xHolset
C2
Chamberlain Engineering (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Nick Adams (GB)
/
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
did not finish (Handling)
Grid: 21
st
(1:34.750)
Sponsors:
CAVENDISH
Colours:
white/red (+black)
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/03/2010
Photo by courtesy of:
Richard Harman
and
Jeremy Jackson
Fuji 1000 Kilometres
WEC In Japan, 1988 World FIA Sport Prototypes Championship Fuji 1000km
9.10.1988
127
Spice
SE86C
#002
- Hart 418T L4 4v DOHC 1873 cc 1xHolset
C2
Chamberlain Engineering (GB)
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
Arthur Abrahams (AUS)
/
Dan Murphy (USA)
/
Ian Khan (GB)
listed, never drove:
Martin Birrane (IRL)
Result:
19
th
Grid: 32
nd
(1:28.593)
Sponsors:
MARUKATSU
Colours:
white/red (+black)
Tyres:
Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/12/2016
Photo by courtesy of:
Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり
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