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Programme Cover
Programme Cover - Brands Hatch 6 Hours 1979
Event: Rivet Supply World Manufacturers' Championship Six HoursDate: 5.8.1979
Track: Brands Hatch Circuit (GB), 4.207 kmsDistance: 6 hoursAttendance: unknown

Brands Hatch 6 Hours
Start time: 13:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right; Weather: warm, dry

Entered: 41

Practiced: 33

Started: 32

Classified: 23

Group 6 - Sports +2000 (S+2.0) : P:4, ST:4, CL:3
Group 6 - Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:3, ST:3, CL:1
Group 5 (Gr.5) : P:11, ST:11, CL:7
Group 4 - Grand Touring (GT) : P:12, ST:12, CL:11
Group 3 - GT Serie (ser.GT) : P:1, ST:1, CL:1
Group 2 - Touring (T) : P:1, ST:1
Group 1 - Touring Series (ser.T)
Entry List
Entry List - Brands Hatch 6 Hours 1979
Photos by courtesy of: Ken Stanton (24), Rupert Lowes (4), John Adams (4), NPiquet81 (CC-BY-SA-4.0) (3), Simon Lowes (2), David Bridgeman (1) and Christophe Clolery (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 16/08/2004 Last photo update on this page: 31/12/2022
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11 - Porsche 908/3 Turbo #008 - Joest RacingPorsche 908/3 Turbo #008 - Porsche 911/78 F6 2142 cc TurboS+2.0
Joest Racing (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Reinhold Jöst (D)/Volkert Merl (D)Result: winner - (161.902 kph) - margin: 2 laps
Grid: 1st (1:26.670)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton, John Adams and Simon Lowes
33 - SG Lola T380 Ford #LM-3 (Thompson) - JC Racing LimitedDe Cadenet Lola LM #LM-3 (Thompson) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS+2.0
JC Racing Limited (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cooper (GB)/Pete Lovett (GB)
DNS: John Morrison (GB)		Result: 7th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:32.530)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes
66 - Porsche Carrera - Sylvain LachaudPorsche 911 Carrera - Porsche 911/75 F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/AGT
Sylvain LachaudClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Delaunay (F)/Michel Bienvault (F)/Sylvain Lachaud (F)
listed, never drove: Max Antichan (F)		Result: 12th (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th (1:43.540)
Colours: white (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/06/2006Photo by courtesy of: John Adams
88 - De Cadenet Lola LM Ford #LM-4 (Thompson) - Alain De CadenetDe Cadenet Lola LM #LM-4 (Thompson) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS+2.0
Alain De Cadenet (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alain De Cadenet (GB)/François Migault (F)Result: 6th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:30.520)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
99 - Porsche 930 - Ecurie 13 EtoilesPorsche 930 # - Porsche 930/71 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc TurboGT
Ecurie 13 Etoiles (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Antoine Salamin (CH)/Philippe Collet (CH)/Gérard Vial (CH)Result: not classified (77 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (1:42.400)
Colours: black/red (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: NPiquet81 (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
1111 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0157 - A. M. BernardPorsche 934 #930 670 0157 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc TurboGT
A. M. Bernard (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Georges Bourdillat (F)/Roland Ennequin (F)
listed, never drove: Alain-Michel Bernard (F)		Result: 19th (40 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (1:43.330)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: NPiquet81 (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
1515 - Porsche 911 SC - Tuckers Fast Food Franchise Ltd.Porsche 911 SC # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGT
Tuckers Fast Food Franchise Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Tony Lanfranchi (GB)/Adrian Yates-Smith (GB)Result: 20th (46 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (1:40.740)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/09/2005Photo by courtesy of: Simon Lowes
1616 - March-BMW M1 #002 (March) - March Engines LimitedBMW March M1 #002 (March) - BMW M88 L6 4v 3497 cc N/AS+2.0
March Engines Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Manfred Winkelhock (D)/Ian Grob (GB)/Guy Edwards (GB)Result: did not finish (Electrics => engine => spin)
Grid: 4th (1:29.310)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton and David Bridgeman
1717 - Porsche 911 SC - Gerard BleyniePorsche 911 SC - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGT
Gerard BleynieClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)/Gérard Bleynie (F)/Jacques Guérin (F)Result: 13th (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:39.810)
Colours: black/red/orange/pink
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 31/12/2022Photo by courtesy of: Christophe Clolery
2222 - Morgan Plus 8 Rover #R 8520 - Morris Stapleton Motors, London's Morgan AgentsMorgan Plus 8 #R 8520 - Rover V8 3524 cc N/AGT
Morris Stapleton Motors, London's Morgan Agents (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Brian Classick (GB)/John Spero (GB)/William Wykeham (GB)Result: 18th (38 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (1:44.330)
Colours: black (+yellow/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
2424 - Porsche 935/77A #930 890 0012 - Sekurit-Racing Team-AachenPorsche 935/77A #930 890 0012 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2992 cc TurboGr.5
Sekurit-Racing Team-Aachen (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dieter Schornstein (D)/Edgar Dören (D)Result: 4th (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:33.150)
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
2727 - Porsche 935 K3 #930 890 0022 (Kremer) - Porsche Kremer RacingPorsche 935 K3 #930 890 0022 (Kremer) - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2992 cc TurboGr.5
Porsche Kremer Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Klaus Ludwig (D)/Axel Plankenhorn (D)
listed, never drove: Toine Hezemans (NL)		Result: 2nd 1st in Gr.5 (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (1:28.490)
Colours: white (+red/orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
2828 - Porsche 935 K3 #930 890 0013 (Kremer) - Porsche Kremer RacingPorsche 935 K3 #930 890 0013 (Kremer) - Porsche 930/72; no:698 0025 F6 2v SOHC 2992 cc TurboGr.5
Porsche Kremer Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Claude Bourgoignie (B)/"John Winter" (D)
DNS: Klaus Ludwig (D); listed, never drove: Axel Plankenhorn (D)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 3rd (1:29.060)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
2929 - Ford Capri III - Les BlackburnFord Capri III - Ford 3000 cc N/AT
Les BlackburnClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Gordon Bruce (GB)Result: did not finish (Wishborne mounting)
Grid: 31st (1:45.230)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
3131 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1001 (Dallara) - ASA Corsa Marche 38Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1001 (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1425 cc KKKGr.5
ASA Corsa Marche 38 (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)/Walter Röhrl (D)Result: 5th (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (1:29.930)
Colours: red/black
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton and John Adams
3232 - Porsche 924 - Gordon Ramsay Racing TeamPorsche 924 - Porsche 924 L4 2v SOHC 1987 cc N/Aser.GT
Gordon Ramsay Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Win Percy (GB)/Juliette Slaughter (GB)Result: 22nd 1st in ser.GT (54 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 32nd (1:51.840)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 11/06/2006Photo by courtesy of: John Adams
3333 - Porsche 935 - Tuff/Kote Dinol RacingPorsche 935 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1394 cc TurboGr.5
Tuff/Kote Dinol Racing (S)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jan Lundgardh (S)/Eberhard Braun (D)Result: not classified (95 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:39.480)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
3434 - Chevron B36 Ford - Mogil Motors LimitedChevron B36 # - Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 1998 cc N/AS2.0
Mogil Motors Limited (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martin Raymond (GB)/Tony Charnell (GB)Result: 3rd 1st in S2.0 (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (1:29.940)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 02/10/2004Photo by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes
3636 - Lola T297 Ford #T290-HU22 - Dorset Racing AssociatesLola T297 #T290-HU22 - Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 1985 cc N/AS2.0
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Jones (GB)/Peter Clark (GB)/Tony Birchenhough (GB)Result: did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 8th (1:31.290)
Colours: black
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
3737 - Lotus Esprit S1 (Jenvey) - Richard JenveyLotus Esprit S1 # (Jenvey) - Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 1990 cc N/AGr.5
Richard Jenvey (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Jenvey (GB)/David Mercer (GB)/Mike Chittenden (GB)Result: not classified (162 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:38.750)
Colours: red (white/orange/brown)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
3939 - BMW 320i - Geeraerts and BerengerBMW 320 - BMW M12/7 L4 4v DOHC 1991 cc N/AGr.5
Geeraerts and BerengerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jacques Berenger (F)/Charles Geeraerts (B)Result: 23rd (57 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:40.800)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes
4242 - Cheetah G601 BMW #1 - D. BrillatCheetah G601 #1 - BMW M12 L4 1998 cc N/AS2.0
D. BrillatOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Daniel Brillat (F)/Jean-Pierre Aeschlimann (CH)Result: did not finish
Grid: 9th (1:31.680)
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton
No photos available:
4The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #911 460 9075 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc N/AGr.5
Maltin Car Concessionaires Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Steve Earle (USA)/Simon Phillips (GB)/Steve Griswold (USA)Result: 17th (34 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 30th (1:44.350)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
5The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9050 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/AGT
Lubrifilm Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Angelo Pallavicini (CH)/Marco Vanoli (CH)/Rodolfo Cescato (CH)Result: 9th (23 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:40.810)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
7The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera - Porsche 911/75 F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/AGT
Thierry PerrierClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Thierry Perrier (F)/Roger Carmillet (F)Result: 14th (31 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd (1:41.490)
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
10The car is not available on a photoPorsche 934 #930 670 0155 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc TurboGT
Kenneth Leim (S)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Kenneth Leim (S)/Lella Lombardi (I)Result: 16th (33 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:42.090)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
12The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/AGr.5
Scotts Corner Garage/T. W. Robinson Demolition (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Paul Edwards (GB)/Barry Robinson (GB)/Richard Cleare (GB)Result: 21st (46 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (1:43.900)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
14The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/AGT
Charles Ivey Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: /Barrie Williams (GB)/Dudley Wood (GB)
listed, never drove: Jim Walsh (GB)		Result: 10th (26 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:40.180)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/AGT
Ecurie BiennoiseClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: /Willi Spavetti (CH)/Enzo Calderari (CH)/Rolf Maritz (CH)Result: 8th 1st in GT (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:40.660)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/AGT
John R. BeasleyClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Beasley (GB)/John Harper (GB)Result: 11th (27 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:41.480)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoPorsche 934 Carrera RSR #930 670 0154 - Porsche 911/75 F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGr.5
Mark Niblett (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Tony Dron (GB)/Mark Dorrington Niblett (GB)Result: 15th (32 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:42.200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31TThe car is not available on a photoLancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1002 (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1425 cc KKKGr.5
ASA Corsa Marche 38 (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)/Walter Röhrl (D)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car (no time)
Colours: red/black
Tyres: Pirelli
38The car is not available on a photoLotus Elan # (Janspeed) - Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 1845 cc N/AGr.5
Arthur Hough Pressings/Castrol Ark Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Max Payne (GB)/John Evans (GB)/Bob Eccles (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 16th (1:40.220)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
If you have a picture of any car that is missing in the gallery or you might have a better photo, please, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Entered cars that did not arrive:
2The car did not arrivePorsche 935 #930 770 0904 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2806 cc TurboGr.5
Claude Haldi (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Claude Haldi (CH)/Herbert Loewe (CH)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
21The car did not arriveFord Capri III 3.0S # - Ford 2994 cc N/Aser.T
Allam Motor Services Racing with BPClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jeff Allam (GB)/Stuart Patterson (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car did not arriveDe Tomaso Pantera #001 (Sala) - Ford V8 2v OHV 5763 cc N/AGr.5
Sala-Maranello (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Maurizio Micangeli (I)/Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)/Carlo Pietromarchi (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car did not arrivePorsche 935/77A #930 890 0015 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2992 cc TurboGr.5
Gelo Sportswear Team (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Manfred Schurti (FL)/Bob Wollek (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car did not arrivePorsche 935/77A #930 890 0011 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2992 cc TurboGr.5
Gelo Sportswear Team (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Manfred Schurti (FL)/Bob Wollek (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
40The car did not arriveFiat X1/9 # (Dallara) - Fiat 1596 cc N/AGr.5
Giuseppe Piazzi (I)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Giuseppe Piazzi (I)/Renzo Zorzi (I)/Stanislao Sterzel (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveLola T298 # - ROC Chrysler-Simca L4 2000 cc N/AS2.0
Jean-Marie Lemerle (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jean-Marie Lemerle (F)/Alain Levié (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveChevron B31 #75-05 - BMW L4 2000 cc N/AS2.0
Rolf Götz (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Rolf Götz (D)/John Blanckley (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: NPiquet81 (CC-BY-SA-4.0) (1) and Rupert Lowes (1)
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