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Programme Cover - Bridgehampton 500 Kilometres 1963
Event: Bridgehampton Double 500Date: 15.9.1963
Track: Bridgehampton (USA), 4.603 kmsDistance: 500 kilometresAttendance: 14200

Bridgehampton 500 Kilometres
Non championship race
Start time: 14:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: cold, cloudy, dry

Entered: 33

Practiced: unknown

Started: unknown

Finished:

GT Prototoype (GTP)
Sports +2000 (S+2.0)
Sports 2000 (S2.0)
Sports 1600 (S1.6)
Grand Touring Div III (GT+2.0)
Grand Touring Div II (GT2.0)
Entry List
Entry List - Bridgehampton 500 Kilometres 1963
Photos by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin (26) and Robert Bohl (2)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 28/05/2005 Last photo update on this page: 13/08/2010
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11 - Ferrari 250 P #0810 - North American Racing TeamFerrari 250 P #0810 - Ferrari V12 2953 cc N/AGTP
North American Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)Result: 2nd 1st in GTP (28s800 behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:49.200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
55 - Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super - Harry TheodoracopoulosAlfa Romeo Giulia TI Super # - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1570 cc N/AGT2.0
Harry Theodoracopoulos (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harry Theodoracopulos (USA)/ZiereisResult: 16th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
88 - Porsche 356B Carrera Abarth GTL - Herb WetansonPorsche 356 B 1600 GS Carrera Abarth GTL - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1587 cc N/AGT2.0
Herb Wetanson-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Herb Wetanson (USA)Result: 14th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
1111 - Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray #30837S102227 - Grady DavisChevrolet Corvette Sting Ray #30837S102227 - Chevrolet V8 5360 cc N/AGT+2.0
Grady Davis-
Front-engined
Driven by: Don Yenko (USA)Result: 8th (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
1616 - Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray - Allan R. WylieChevrolet Corvette Sting Ray # - Chevrolet V8 5360 cc N/AGT+2.0
Allan R. WylieClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Allan Wylie (USA)/Gerry Georgi (USA)Result: 7th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
1717 - TVR Grantura Mk 3 - R. M. ImportsTVR Grantura Series III # - BMC B series L4 1622 cc N/AGT2.0
R. M. ImportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mark Donohue (USA)/Mike Rothschild (USA)Result: 18th (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
4747 - Ferrari 330 LM #4453SA - North American Racing TeamFerrari 330 LMB #4453SA - Ferrari 3967 cc N/AGTP
North American Racing Team (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dan Gurney (USA)
listed, never drove: Skip Hudson (USA)		Result: 3rd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: gold
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Robert Bohl
5050 - Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport #004 - Grady DavisChevrolet Corvette Grand Sport #004 - Chevrolet L84 - 327 V8/90° 2v OHV 5359 cc N/AGTP
Grady Davis (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dick Thompson (USA)/Skip Scott (USA)Result: 19th (25 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
6060 - Cooper Monaco T57 Buick #CM/3/61 - Cunningham-MomoCooper Monaco T57 #CM/3/61 - Buick V8 3523 cc N/AS+2.0
Cunningham-Momo (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: winner - (147.255 kph) - margin: 28s800
Grid: 1st (1:46.000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
6161 - Maserati Tipo 64 Ford #64002 - Briggs CunninghamMaserati Tipo 64 #64002 - Ford 289 V8 N/AS+2.0
Briggs Cunningham (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Briggs Cunningham (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
6262 - Cooper Monaco T57 Buick #CM/1/62 - Briggs CunninghamCooper Monaco T57 #CM/1/62 - Buick N/AS+2.0
Briggs Cunningham (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Paul Richards (USA)Result: did not finish (Stuck in the sand)
Grid: 2nd (1:48.300)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
6969 - Chevrolet Corvette #20867S104248 - Frank DominianniChevrolet Corvette #20867S104248 - Chevrolet V8 5360 cc N/AGT+2.0
Frank Dominianni (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Frank Dominianni (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 30th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
7272 - Porsche 718 RS 60 - Continental Motors, Inc.Porsche 718 RS 60 # - Porsche 1672 cc N/AS2.0
Continental Motors, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Don Sesslar (USA)/Chuck Cassel (USA)Result: 10th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
7979 - Genie Mk.8 Buick - Wm. M. WonderGenie Mk.8 # - Buick V8 3523 cc N/AS+2.0
Wm. M. Wonder (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: William Wonder (USA)Result: 5th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: violet
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Robert Bohl and Paul Epanchin
8888 - Maserati Tipo 151 #006 - Team MeridianMaserati Tipo 151 #006 - Maserati N/A
Team Meridian (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Skip Hudson (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
9898 - Shelby Cobra #CSX2129 - Vic DamoneShelby Cobra roadster #CSX2129 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AGT+2.0
Vic Damone (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Miles (GB)Result: 15th - did not finish
Grid: 4th
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
9999 - Shelby Cobra #CSX2137 - Shelby AmericanShelby Cobra roadster #CSX2137 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4736 cc N/AGT+2.0
Shelby American (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Holbert (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 5th
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
99A99A - Porsche 718 RS 60 - Willard Storage Battery Co.Porsche 718 RS 60 # - Porsche 1688 cc N/AS2.0
Willard Storage Battery Co. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Herb Swan (USA)Result: 4th 1st in S2.0 (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Paul Epanchin
No photos available:
4The car is not available on a photoFord Cortina Lotus - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1499 cc N/AGT2.0
Alan AndrewsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Henry Taylor (GB)Result: 11th 1st in GT2.0 (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
6The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 B 1600 GS Carrera # - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/AGT2.0
Stefan T. Szwarce (USA)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Stefan Szwarce (USA)
listed, never drove: Hans Ziereis (USA)		Result: 12th (15 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
9The car is not available on a photoPorsche 718 RS 60 # - Porsche 1688 cc N/AS
Competition Imports, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Joe Buzzetta (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
10The car is not available on a photoVolvo P1800 A #14 - Volvo B18 L4 1788 cc N/AGT2.0
Art Riley (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Art Riley (USA)Result: 17th (20 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoShelby Cobra #CSX2026 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGT+2.0
Robert Johnson (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Johnson (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
58The car is not available on a photoLister Special - Chevrolet Corvette V8 2v OHV 5310 cc N/AS+2.0
James Ross McCain (USA)-
-
Driven by: Ross McCain (USA)Result: 9th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
65The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 GTO #3767GT - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2980 cc N/AGT+2.0
Ed Cantrell (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Ed Cantrell (USA)/Charlie Kolb (USA)/Lin Coleman (USA)Result: 6th 1st in GT+2.0 (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
67The car is not available on a photoLotus 23 B - 1600 cc N/AS1.6
Angels Aviation Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kolb (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
68The car is not available on a photoLotus Elite #EB 1556 (Bristol) - Climax FWE L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AGT2.0
Charlie Rainville (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Charlie Rainville (USA)/Newton Davis (USA)Result: 13th (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
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:
46The car did not arriveFerrari Dino 268 SP #0798 - Ferrari V8 2644 cc N/A
North American Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: John Fulp (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
53The car did not arriveMG B # - BMC B series L4 1800 cc N/A
Al Pease (CDN)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Al Pease (CDN)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
55The car did not arriveLister # - Chevrolet V8 2v OHV 5360 cc N/A
Eno De Pasquale (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Eno DePasquale (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The car did not arriveLister #BHL132 - Chevrolet Corvette V8 2v OHV 5360 cc N/A
John I. Snyder, III (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: John Snyder (USA)/Bob Mouat (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
66The car did not arriveChaparral 1 (Troutman-Barnes) - V8 2v OHV 5360 cc N/A
Angels Aviation Racing Team (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Ed Cantrell (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
75The car did not arrivePorsche 718 RS 61 # - Porsche 1672 cc N/A
Charles T. Kurtz (USA)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Charles Kurtz (USA)/Millard Ripley (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Paul Epanchin (5)
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