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Event: RAC Tourist TrophyDate: 24.9.1972
Track: Silverstone Circuit (GB), 4.706 kmsDistance: 2 x 2 hoursAttendance: unknown

Tourist Trophy

Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: dry

Entered: unknown

Practiced: unknown

Started: unknown

Finished:

Division 3 (Div.3) : P:12, ST:11, CL:4

Division 2 (Div.2) : P:10, ST:9, CL:5

Division 1 (Div.1) : P:23, ST:21, CL:15

Entry List
Entry list is not available.
Photos by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson (27), Richard Harman (12) and Rallye Racing (3)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 17/05/2016 Last photo update on this page: 10/09/2019
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11 - AMC Javelin - David HowesAMC Javelin - AMC V8 6390 cc N/ADiv.3
David HowesClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Howes (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 9th (1:38.000)
Colours: light
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/05/2016Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
22 - Chevrolet Camaro - SCA Freight Ltd.Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5736 cc N/ADiv.3
SCA Freight Ltd.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Frank Gardner (AUS)Result: did not finish (Accident damage)
Grid: 1st (1:34.000)
Colours: white (+red/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson
33 - Chevrolet Camaro - W.M.G. MarketingChevrolet Camaro - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5736 cc N/ADiv.3
W.M.G. MarketingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Martin Thomas (GB)/Terry Sanger (GB)Result: 5th (11 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 6th (6 laps behind the winner) ; Heat 2: 7th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:41.600)
Colours: beige/red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and Sandy Sanderson
55 - Ford Mustang Boss - Cona CoffeeFord Mustang Boss - Ford Boss V8 5000 cc N/ADiv.3
Cona CoffeeClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Martin Birrane (IRL)Result: 7th (14 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 9th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:37.800)
Colours: orange (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson
66 - Ford Capri RS 2600 - Ford KölnFord Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/ADiv.3
Ford Köln (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dieter Glemser (D)Result: did not finish (Blown engine)
Grid: 3rd (1:36.400)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson
77 - Ford Capri RS 2600 - Ford KölnFord Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/ADiv.3
Ford Köln (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)/Dieter Glemser (D)Result: winner - (171.440 kph) - margin: 2 laps - Heat 1: winner - margin: 1 lap ; Heat 2: 2nd (5s200 behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (1:36.600)
Colours: white/blue (+orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson and Richard Harman
1010 - Ford Capri RS 2600 - Kent Frami Racing InternationalFord Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/ADiv.3
Kent Frami Racing International (B)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Toine Hezemans (NL)
DNS:
Jean-Claude Franck (B)
Result: 2nd (2 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 3rd (1 lap behind the winner) ; Heat 2: winner - margin: 5s200
Grid: 2nd (1:36.400)
Colours: golden/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing and Sandy Sanderson
1111 - Ford Capri RS 2600 - Malcolm Gartlan Racing/Wiggings Teape Ltd.Ford Capri RS 2600 # - Ford V6 2940 cc N/ADiv.3
Malcolm Gartlan Racing/Wiggings Teape Ltd.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Brian Muir (AUS)
listed, never drove:
John Miles (GB)
Result: did not finish (Distributor drive) - Heat 1: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:36.400)
Colours: dark blue (+orange/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and Sandy Sanderson
1212 - BMW 2800 CS - BMW Belgium/La Précision LiegeoiseBMW 2800 CS # - BMW L6 2996 cc N/ADiv.3
BMW Belgium/La Précision LiegeoiseClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jean Xhenceval (B)Alain Peltier (B)Result: did not start (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson and Rallye Racing
1515 - Ford Mustang Boss 429 - Dennis LeechFord Mustang Boss 429 - Ford Boss 429 V8 7030 cc N/ADiv.3
Dennis LeechClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dennis Leech (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 6th (1:36.600)
Colours: metallc blue (+red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson
2222 - Ford Escort RS 1600 - Norman Reeves/Stirling CooperFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford L4 1987 cc N/ADiv.2
Norman Reeves/Stirling CooperClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Brodie (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident) ; Heat 2: 6th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:38.800)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson and Richard Harman
2323 - Ford Escort RS 1600 - John Willment AutomobilesFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford L4 1930 cc N/ADiv.2
John Willment AutomobilesClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike Crabtree (GB)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 15th (1:42.000)
Colours: light (+darker)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/05/2016Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
3030 - Ford Escort RS 1600 - David Wood EngineeringFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford Cosworth BDA L4 4v DOHC 1800 cc N/ADiv.2
David Wood EngineeringClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Tom Walkinshaw (GB)Result: 3rd 1st in Div.2 (5 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 4th (2 laps behind the winner) ; Heat 2: 4th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:38.200)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson
4141 - Fiat 128 coupé 1300 - Scuderia FilipinettiFiat 128 Sport Coupé 1300 - Fiat L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Scuderia FilipinettiClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Umberto Grano (I)/Walter Dona (I)Result: did not finish (Holed crankcase)
Grid: 25th (1:47.400)
Colours: red (+white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson
4242 - Fiat 128 coupé 1300 - Scuderia FilipinettiFiat 128 Sport Coupé 1300 - Fiat L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Scuderia FilipinettiClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Umberto Grano (I)Walter Dona (I)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 22nd (1:46.600)
Colours: red (+white/blue/gold)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson and Richard Harman
4343 - Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Topcon Racing TeamAlfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior # - Alfa Romeo L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Topcon Racing Team (S)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Claes Rothstein (S)
DNS:
Björn Steenberg (S), Ragnar Segring (S)
Result: 11th (15 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 11th (8 laps behind the winner) ; Heat 2: 12th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th (1:47.800)
Colours: blue/yellow
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson and Richard Harman
4444 - Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Topcon Racing TeamAlfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior # - Alfa Romeo L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Topcon Racing Team (S)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ragnar Segring (S)
DNS:
Björn Steenberg (S), Claes Rothstein (S)
Result: 12th (17 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 12th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (1:47.800)
Colours: blue/yellow
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson and Richard Harman
4545 - Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Topcon Racing TeamAlfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Alfa Romeo L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Topcon Racing Team (S)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Björn Steenberg (S)
DNS:
Claes Rothstein (S), Ragnar Segring (S)
Result: started, result unknown - Heat 1: 14th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:46.600)
Colours: blue/yellow
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson
4747 - Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Alfa Romeo DeutschlandAlfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Alfa Romeo L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Alfa Romeo DeutschlandClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hartwig Bertrams (D)/Hans Hessel (D)Result: 22nd
Grid: 34th (1:51.200)
Colours: dark
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 13/05/2018Photo by courtesy of: Rallye Racing
4848 - Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Autodelta S.p.A.Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Alfa Romeo L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Autodelta S.p.A.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Spartaco Dini (I)Result: 21st (42 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 8th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:46.600)
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/05/2016Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
4949 - Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Autodelta S.p.A.Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior # - Alfa Romeo L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Autodelta S.p.A. (I)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Luigi Colzani (I)/Massimo Larini (I)Result: 9th (15 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 10th (8 laps behind the winner) ; Heat 2: 10th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:46.000)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson and Richard Harman
5151 - Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Autodelta S.p.A.Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Alfa Romeo L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Autodelta S.p.A.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Carlo Facetti (I)Result: 6th 1st in Div.1 (14 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 7th (7 laps behind the winner) ; Heat 2: 11th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:45.000)
Colours: darker
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 17/05/2016Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
5252 - NSU 1200 TTNSU 1200 TT - NSU L4 1286 cc N/ADiv.1
Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Friedrich Tonne (D)/Alfred Beier (D)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 39th (1:58.000)
Colours: red (+green/black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson
6262 - BMC Mini CooperMini Cooper - BMC L4 998 cc N/ADiv.1
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jeremy Bean (GB)Result: 17th (31 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 41st (2:01.200)
Colours: turguoise/orange (+reds/green/dark blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: Sandy Sanderson
No photos available:
8The car is not available on a photoFord Capri 3000 GT - Ford V6 2993 cc N/ADiv.3
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Colin Hawker (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 18th (1:45.400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
9The car is not available on a photoFord Capri 3000 GT - Ford V6 2993 cc N/ADiv.3
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/John Moss (GB)Result: did not finish
Grid: 19th (1:45.800)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
21The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford L4 N/ADiv.2
Jolly ClubClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Martino Finotto (I)Manfred Mohr (D)Result: did not start (Spark plugs)
Grid: 11th (1:38.400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford L4 1800 cc N/ADiv.2
Gerry EdmondsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Lawrie Hickman (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 16th (1:42.600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford Cosworth BDA L4 4v DOHC 1800 cc N/ADiv.2
Jose de UriarteClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Rafael Barrios (E)/José Uriarte (E)Result: 4th (9 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 5th (4 laps behind the winner) ; Heat 2: 5th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:40.400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford Cosworth BDA L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/ADiv.2
Team Broadspeed (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Dave Matthews (GB)Result: 13th (18 laps behind the winner) ; Heat 2: 3rd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:37.000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
27The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I TC - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/ADiv.2
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dennis Thorne (GB)/Jenny Dell (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 33rd (1:50.800)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I TC - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/ADiv.2
Ken Coffey (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Coffey (GB)Result: 15th (27 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 40th (1:58.200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
29The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford L4 1844 cc N/ADiv.2
Willy KayClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Willie Green (GB)/Jorge Pinhol (P)Result: 18th (34 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (1:47.600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
50The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo 1300 GTA Junior - Alfa Romeo L4 1290 cc N/ADiv.1
Autodelta S.p.A.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gianluigi Picchi (I)Result: 8th (14 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 15th (8 laps behind the winner) ; Heat 2: 8th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:47.000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
53The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I 1300 GT - Ford L4 2v OHV 1298 cc N/ADiv.1
VMW MotorsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Vince Woodman (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 30th (1:49.000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
55The car is not available on a photoMini Cooper S - BMC L4 1293 cc N/ADiv.1
(GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chris Montague (GB)Result: did not start (2nd reserve)
Grid: (1:52.000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
56The car is not available on a photoMini Cooper S - BMC A series L4 1293 cc N/ADiv.1
Richard Longman & Co.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jonathan Buncombe (GB)Result: 10th (15 laps behind the winner) - Heat 1: 13th (8 laps behind the winner) ; Heat 2: 9th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (1:48.400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The car is not available on a photoMini Cooper S - BMC L4 1293 cc N/ADiv.1
Mowatt Motor CaravansClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jon Mowatt (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 31st (1:49.400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
61The car is not available on a photoMini Cooper - BMC L4 998 cc N/ADiv.1
Mo MendhamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mo Mendham (GB)Result: 16th (31 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 42nd (2:04.400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
63The car is not available on a photoHillman Imp # (Rootes Group) - Imp L4 OHC 998 cc N/ADiv.1
George BevanClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bill McGovern (GB)Result: 14th (23 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 32nd (1:50.600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
64The car is not available on a photoHillman Imp - L4 998 cc N/ADiv.1
George Bevan (GB)-
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Driven by: Ray Calcutt (GB)Result: did not start (Reserve)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
65The car is not available on a photoSunbeam Imp - L4 998 cc N/ADiv.1
Team Hartwell-
-
Driven by: Detlef Hendricks (D)Result: 36th
Grid: 38th (1:56.800)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
66The car is not available on a photoHillman Imp - L4 998 cc N/ADiv.1
Stapleton Motors Racing Promotions-
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Driven by: Adrian Webb (GB)Result: 20th (36 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 35th (1:53.600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
67The car is not available on a photoHillman Imp - L4 998 cc N/ADiv.1
John Godfrey-
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Driven by: Ivor Goodwin (GB)Result: 19th - did not finish (Water leak)
Grid: 36th (1:55.200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
68The car is not available on a photoHillman Imp - L4 998 cc N/ADiv.1
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Driven by: Melvyn Adams (GB)Result: 37th
Grid: 37th (1:55.400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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Photos by: Sandy Sanderson (3)
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