Photos of Michael DeFontes's cars

Daytona 24 Hours22nd Annual SunBank 24 at Daytona Camel GT5.2.1984
0101 - Porsche Carrera RSR - THR Foreign CarPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
THR Foreign Car (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: George Hulse (USA)/Pat Lott (USA)/Jerry Kennedy (USA)/Michael DeFontes (GB)Result: 33rd
Grid: 80th (2:22.092)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/01/2004Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Mosport 3 HoursChrysler Mosport 50025.8.1996
1919 - Porsche 911 (GT Performance) - Sherwin Williams RacingPorsche 911 # (GT Performance) - Porsche F6 N/AGTS-2
Sherwin Williams RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: George Hulse (USA)/Michael DeFontes (GB)Result: did not start
Grid: 29th (1:38.590)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2003Photo by courtesy of: Chris Mann
Sebring 12 HoursSuperflo 12 Hours presented by Chrysler15.3.1997
5757 - Nissan 240SX (Kryderacing) - KryderacingNissan 240SX # (Kryderacing) - Nissan V6 N/AGTS-3
Kryderacing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Luis Sereix (USA)/Reed Kryder (USA)/Frank Del Vecchio (USA)/Michael DeFontes (GB)Result: 56th
Grid: 60th (2:22.190)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/01/2014Photo by courtesy of: John Cody
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona1.2.1998
1111 - Hawk MD3R Mazda - Genesis Racing National PaintballHawk MD3R # - Mazda N/ACA
Genesis Racing National Paintball (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rick Fairbanks (USA)/Michael DeFontes (GB)/Chuck Goldsborough (USA)/Dan Lewis (USA)/Mark Newhaus (USA)
listed, never drove:
Roger Mandeville (USA)
Result: 74th - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 25th (1:51.467)
Colours: silver (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Sebring 12 HoursThe 46th Annual Superflo 12 Hours at Sebring22.3.1998
1212 - Hawk MD3R Mazda - Genesis RacingHawk MD3R # - Mazda N/AWSC
Genesis Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chuck Goldsborough (USA)/Michael DeFontes (GB)/Mark Neuhaus (USA)/Rick Fairbanks (USA)
listed, never drove:
Dan Lewis (USA)
Result: 26th
Grid: 11th (2:06.972) - 12th fastest qualifier
Colours: silver (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona31.1.1999
2424 - Ferrari 348 - Michael JacobsFerrari 348 - Ferrari Tipo F119 V8 4v DOHC 3405 cc N/AGT3
Michael Jacobs (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Michael Jacobs (USA)/George Biskup (USA)/John Steinmetz (USA)/Michael DeFontes (GB)/Frank Del Vecchio (USA)Result: 53rd - did not finish (Accident damage)
Grid: 78th (2:12.863)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 27/02/2015Photo by courtesy of: Henri Greuter
USRRC Lime RockDodge Dealers Grand Prix31.5.1999
7171 - Chevrolet Camaro - Dura MotorsportsChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGT3
Dura MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Michael DeFontes (GB)/Chris Thompson (USA)
DNS:
Jerry Thompson (USA)
Result: 18th
Grid: 20th (1:02.436)
Colours: silver
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 11/06/2006Photo by courtesy of: Tom Hildreth Photography
USRRC Mid-OhioU.S. Road Racing Classic6.6.1999
7171 - Chevrolet Camaro - Dura MotorsportsChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGT2
Dura MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Michael DeFontes (GB)/Chris Thompson (USA)/Jerry Thompson (USA)Result: 15th
Grid: 18th (1:35.999)
Colours: silver
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona4.2.2001
4646 - Chevrolet Corvette #046 (Eddins) - ACP MotorsportsChevrolet Corvette #046 (Eddins) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5800 cc N/AAGT
ACP Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kerry Hitt (USA)
DNS:
Jerry Thompson (USA), Joe Nagle (USA), Rodger Bogusz (USA); preliminary session only: Chris Thompson (USA), Michael DeFontes (GB); listed, never drove: Jim Crist (USA)
Result: 65th
Grid: 64th (1:57.335)
Colours: dark blue/white (+brown/red)
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 26/02/2003Photo by courtesy of: Tropic Zone Racing
Mid-Ohio 250 MilesConAgra Foods 250 U.S. Road Racing Classic10.6.2001
1919 - Chevrolet Camaro - Tempur RacingChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6300 cc N/AGTS
Tempur RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Brown (USA)/Michael DeFontes (GB)/Chris Thompson (USA)Result: 26th
Grid: 38th (no time)
Colours: silver/green (+black)
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 19/05/2008Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona3.2.2002
0606 - Riley & Scott Mk III Ford #011 - Jacobs MotorsportsRiley & Scott Mk III #011 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/ASRP
Jacobs Motorsports (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ian James (GB)/Michael Jacobs (USA)/John Paul, Jr. (USA)/Travis Duder (USA)
DNS:
Michael DeFontes (GB); listed, never drove: Todd Snyder (USA)
Result: 74th - did not finish (Timing chain)
Grid: 12th (1:45.634)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/05/2002Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona3.2.2002
7171 - Chevrolet Corvette (Hitt) - ACP MotorsportsChevrolet Corvette (Hitt) - Chevrolet V8 5700 cc N/AAGT
ACP MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chris Thompson (USA)/Jerry Thompson (USA)/Michael DeFontes (GB)/David Brown (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Nigel Dobbie
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona29.1.2006
4848 - Chevrolet Corvette #1G1YSS60X5126379 - WTF EngineeringChevrolet Corvette #1G1YSS60X5126379 - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT
WTF EngineeringClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Toni Seiler (CH)/Robert Dubler (CH)/Hans Hauser (CH)/Michael DeFontes (GB)/Kurt Thiel (DK)
listed, never drove:
Hans Egenter (CH)
Result: 53rd - did not finish (Piston)
Grid: 59th (2:00.865) - 61st fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Watkins Glen 6 HoursWatkins Glen Indy Grand Prix and Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen3.6.2006
4646 - Chevrolet Corvette #1G1YY22G2X5125945 - Michael Baughman RacingChevrolet Corvette #1G1YY22G2X5125945 - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT
Michael Baughman Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Michael DeFontes (GB)/Michael Baughman (USA)/Mike Yeakle (USA)Result: 38th - did not finish
Grid: 41st (2:07.006) - 44th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 10/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona28.1.2007
4848 - Chevrolet Corvette #1G1YSS60X5126379 - WTF EngineeringChevrolet Corvette #1G1YSS60X5126379 - Chevrolet V8 N/AGT
WTF EngineeringClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hans Hauser (CH)/Robert Dubler (CH)/Ed Magner (USA)/Michael DeFontes (GB)Result: 67th - did not finish
Grid: 64th (1:58.864) - 63rd fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Daytona 24 Hours50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona29.1.2012
3434 - Porsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z7S798095 - Orbit/GMGPorsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z7S798095 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
Orbit/GMGClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Michael DeFontes (GB)/Miro Konôpka (SK)/Phil Fogg (USA)/Jan Vonka (CZ)/Ronald Van De Laar (NL)Result: 48th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 54th (1:54.402) - 53rd fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 08/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews and Fred Lewis