Daytona 24 Hours 1985 - Photo Gallery

Dodge Daytona - Dodge

Jim Logan (USA)

Jim Logan (USA)

Front-engined

Driven by: Jim Logan (USA)/Graham McRae (NZ)/Leonard Yanke (USA)/Phillips

Result: did not start
Grid:

Sponsors: unknown

Colours: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Programme Cover

Event: The 23rd Annual SunBank 24 at Daytona		Date: 3.2.1985
Track: Daytona International Speedway (USA), 5.729 kms	Distance: 24 hours	Attendance: 33000
Daytona 24 Hours
International Motor Sport Association (round 1) IMSA GTO (round 1) IMSA GTU (round 1) International Motor Sport Association (round 1)

Start time: 2/2 15:30; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left; Weather: intermittent rain

Entered: 108

Practiced: 89

Started: 76

Finished: unknown

IMSA GTP (GTP) : P:33, ST:29

IMSA GTP Lights (Lights) : P:3, ST:3

IMSA GTO (GTO) : P:31, ST:27

IMSA GTU (GTU) : P:22, ST:17

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: Fred Lewis (19), Dave Kutz (12), Michael O. Crews (5), Brian Purcell (4), Robert Manley (3), Mike Smith (2) and Damon Cassisi (2)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 28/01/2003 Last photo update on this page: 07/02/2023


0	March 84G #3 - Porsche F6 Turbo			GTP
	Kreepy Krauly Racing (ZA)		Closed bodywork
	Kreepy Krauly Racing (ZA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Sarel van der Merwe (ZA)/Tony Martin (ZA)/Ian Scheckter (ZA)	Result: 40^th - did not finish (Tyre) Grid: 2^nd (1:43.208)
	Sponsors: KREEPY KRAULY		Colours: white/turquoise/blue
	Sponsors: KREEPY KRAULY		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Robert Manley


04	Jaguar XJR-5 #009 (Group 44) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5954 cc N/A			GTP
	Group 44 (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Group 44 (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Claude Ballot-Léna (F)/Jim Adams (USA)/Chip Robinson (USA)	Result: 55^th - did not finish (Oil pressure) Grid: 10^th (1:48.039)
	Sponsors: JAGUAR		Colours: white (+green)
	Sponsors: JAGUAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis


06	Ford Mustang # (Roush) - Ford N/A			GTO
	Team Roush Protofab (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Team Roush Protofab (USA)		Front-engined
	Driven by: John Bauer (USA)/Jim Miller (USA)/Willy T. Ribbs (USA) DNS: John Jones (CDN)	Result: 54^th - did not finish (Oil system) Grid: 23^rd (1:52.427)
	Sponsors: Motorcraft		Colours: white/red
	Sponsors: Motorcraft		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/01/2003	Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz


07	Argo JM16 #100 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A			GTP
	LSJ Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	LSJ Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Lyn St. James (USA)/Tim Coconis (USA)/Eric Lang (USA)	Result: 68^th - did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 21^st (1:51.116)
	Sponsors: unknown		Colours: white
	Sponsors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003	Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz


08	Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda Rotary			GTU
	Paul Romano (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Paul Romano (USA)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Drake Olson (USA)/Steve Potter (USA)/Willard Howe (USA) DNS: Paul Romano (USA)	Result: 69^th - did not finish Grid: 57^th (2:07.933)
	Sponsors: mazda/PERFORMANCE		Colours: white (+blue)
	Sponsors: mazda/PERFORMANCE		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis


1	March 85G #5 - Porsche 962 F6 Turbo			GTP
	Leon Brothers Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Leon Brothers Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Bill Whittington (USA)/Randy Lanier (USA)/Al Leon (USA)	Result: 7^th (51 laps behind the winner) Grid: 6^th (1:45.584)
	Sponsors: LEON BROS RACING		Colours: red (+white)
	Sponsors: LEON BROS RACING		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/04/2004	Photo by courtesy of: Robert Manley


2	March 84G #1 - Chevrolet V8 5800 cc N/A			GTP
	Leon Bros Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Leon Bros Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Skeeter McKitterick (USA)/Terry Wolters (USA)/Art Leon (USA)	Result: 6^th (49 laps behind the winner) Grid: 14^th (1:49.203)
	Sponsors: GROUP WEST/LEON BROS. RACING		Colours: red
	Sponsors: GROUP WEST/LEON BROS. RACING		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Dave Kutz


3	March 84G #2 - Buick V6 Turbo			GTP
	Pegasus Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Pegasus Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Bobby Allison (USA)/Wayne Pickering (USA)/Ken Madren (USA)	Result: 28^th - did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 19^th (1:50.733)
	Sponsors: BUICK		Colours: white (+dark blue/red/yellow)
	Sponsors: BUICK		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003	Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz


4	Lola T711 #HU2 - Chevrolet 366 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A			GTP
	Lee Racing		Closed bodywork
	Lee Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Lew Price (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)/Billy Hagan (USA)/Terry Labonte (USA)	Result: 51^st - did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 13^th (1:48.756)
	Sponsors: CORVETTES - LE MANS		Colours: white (+red)
	Sponsors: CORVETTES - LE MANS		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003	Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz


5	Porsche 962 #102 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36			GTP
	Bob Akin Motor Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Bob Akin Motor Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Bob Akin (USA)/Paul Miller (USA) listed, never drove: Walter Brun (CH)	Result: 4^th (33 laps behind the winner) Grid: 5^th (1:45.471)
	Sponsors: Coca-Cola/Coke is it!/paradyne		Colours: red (+white)
	Sponsors: Coca-Cola/Coke is it!/paradyne		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/07/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Brian Purcell and Fred Lewis


6	Royale RP40 #JM16/102 (Argo) - Buick V6 N/A			GTP
	Morgan Performance (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Morgan Performance (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Charles Morgan (USA)/Bill Alsup (USA)/Jim Miller (USA) listed, never drove: Gene Hackman (USA)	Result: 17^th (139 laps behind the winner) Grid: 27^th (1:54.563)
	Sponsors: BUICK		Colours: black/white/red
	Sponsors: BUICK		Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Dave Kutz


7	Porsche 935 -84 #935-84 (Fabcar) - Porsche 930/80 F6 2v SOHC 3200 cc Turbo			GTP
	Bob Akin Motor Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Bob Akin Motor Racing (USA)		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Jim Mullen (USA)/Kees Nierop (CDN)/Ray McIntyre (USA)	Result: 5^th (35 laps behind the winner) Grid: 20^th (1:50.843)
	Sponsors: Polo Ralph Laurent		Colours: silver
	Sponsors: Polo Ralph Laurent		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Michael O. Crews


8	Porsche 962 #104 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36			GTP
	Henn's Swap Shop Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Henn's Swap Shop Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)/Bob Wollek (F)/Al Unser (USA)/Thierry Boutsen (B) DNS: Willard Howe (USA)	Result: winner - (167.633 kph) - margin: 17 laps Grid: 3^rd (1:43.588)
	Sponsors: VALVOLINE/HENN'S T-BIRD SWAP SHOP/Barnett Bank		Colours: white/dark blue (+red)
			Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis, Robert Manley and Michael O. Crews


14	Porsche 962 #103 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36			GTP
	Holbert Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Holbert Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Al Holbert (USA)/Al Unser, Jr. (USA)/Derek Bell (GB)	Result: 2^nd (17 laps behind the winner) Grid: 4^th (1:44.789)
	Sponsors: LÖWENBRÄU		Colours: white/dark blue
	Sponsors: LÖWENBRÄU		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis


15	March 84G #5 - Chevrolet V8 N/A			GTP
	Kalagian Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Kalagian Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: John Kalagian (USA)/John Lloyd (USA)/Tom Grunnah (USA)	Result: 32^nd - did not finish (Suspension) Grid: 9^th (1:47.773)
	Sponsors: Hoosier/RELIANCE ELEVATOR COMPANY		Colours: red (+black)
	Sponsors: Hoosier/RELIANCE ELEVATOR COMPANY		Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 27/01/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis


21	Ferrari 512 BB /LM #29511 - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/A			GTO
	Gopher Motion		Closed bodywork
	Gopher Motion		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Steve Cohen (USA)/Don Walker (USA)/William Gelles (USA)	Result: 16^th (136 laps behind the winner) Grid: 36^th (2:00.571)
	Sponsors: EQUIPCO		Colours: red
	Sponsors: EQUIPCO		Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 07/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Damon Cassisi


25	March 83G #3 - Chevrolet V8 N/A			GTP
	Red Lobster Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Red Lobster Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Kenper Miller (USA)/Dave Cowart (USA)/Mauricio DeNarvaez (CO)	Result: 62^nd - did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 17^th (1:50.041)
	Sponsors: Red Lobster		Colours: white (+red)
	Sponsors: Red Lobster		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/03/2005	Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews


29	March 84G #6 - Chevrolet V8 N/A			GTP
	DeAtley Motorsports		Closed bodywork
	DeAtley Motorsports		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Michael Roe (IRL)/Tommy Byrne (IRL)/Darin Brassfield (USA) listed, never drove: David Hobbs (GB)	Result: 52^nd - did not finish (Oil system) Grid: 11^th (1:48.290)
	Sponsors: Budweiser, Bud		Colours: red
	Sponsors: Budweiser, Bud		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/07/2004	Photo by courtesy of: Mike Smith


30	Alba AR5 #005 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3900 cc N/A			GTP
	Momo Corse (I)		Closed bodywork
	Momo Corse (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Gianpiero Moretti (I)/Jim Trueman (USA)/Massimo Sigala (I)	Result: 22^nd - did not finish (Fire) Grid: 18^th (1:50.637)
	Sponsors: momo/Red Roof Inns/TORNO		Colours: red (+yellow)
	Sponsors: momo/Red Roof Inns/TORNO		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/07/2004	Photo by courtesy of: Mike Smith


44	Jaguar XJR-5 #007 (Group 44) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5954 cc N/A			GTP
	Group 44 (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Group 44 (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Brian Redman (GB)/Bob Tullius (USA)/Hurley Haywood (USA)	Result: 46^th - did not finish (Tyre, fire) Grid: 8^th (1:47.003)
	Sponsors: JAGUAR		Colours: white (+green)
	Sponsors: JAGUAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis


45	March 85G #1 - Buick V6 Turbo			GTP
	Conte Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Conte Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: John Paul, Jr. (USA)/Bill Adam (CDN)/Whitney Ganz (USA)	Result: 36^th - did not finish (Suspension) Grid: 1^st (1:41.490)
	Sponsors: CONTE RACING/DAFFY/BUICK		Colours: white/blue
	Sponsors: CONTE RACING/DAFFY/BUICK		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/01/2003	Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz


49	Porsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A			GTU
	Conrad Racing		Closed bodywork
	Conrad Racing		Rear-engined
	Driven by: Albert Naon, Jr. (USA)/Dennis Vitolo (USA)/Fernando Garcia (USA)	Result: 35^th (367 laps behind the winner) Grid: 73^rd (2:11.612)
	Sponsors: unknown		Colours: white
	Sponsors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003	Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz


51	Ferrari 512 BB /LM #30559 - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/A			GTO
	Mosler Racing		Closed bodywork
	Mosler Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: John McComb (USA)/Rick Mancuso (USA)/Fred Fiala (USA) listed, never drove: Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)	Result: 49^th - did not finish (Gearbox) Grid: 34^th (2:00.362)
	Sponsors: unknown		Colours: red
	Sponsors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003	Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz


63	Argo JM16 #097 - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc Rotary			Lights
	RGP 500 Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	RGP 500 Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jim Downing (USA)/John Maffucci (USA)/Yoshimi Katayama (J)	Result: 13^th (104 laps behind the winner) Grid: 74^th (no time)
	Sponsors: unknown		Colours: red
	Sponsors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003	Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz


67	Porsche 962 #106 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36			GTP
	B.F. Goodrich (USA)		Closed bodywork
	B.F. Goodrich (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Jim Busby (USA)/Rick Knoop (USA)/Jochen Mass (D)	Result: 3^rd (29 laps behind the winner) Grid: 12^th (1:48.375)
	Sponsors: BFGoodrich/ESCORT		Colours: white (+black/red/blue)
	Sponsors: BFGoodrich/ESCORT		Tyres: BF Goodrich
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Michael O. Crews


68	Porsche 962 #108 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36			GTP
	B.F. Goodrich (USA)		Closed bodywork
	B.F. Goodrich (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Pete Halsmer (USA)/John Morton (USA)/Dieter Quester (A)	Result: 59^th - did not finish (Accident) Grid: 15^th (1:49.602)
	Sponsors: BFGoodrich/ESCORT		Colours: white (+black/red/blue)
	Sponsors: BFGoodrich/ESCORT		Tyres: BF Goodrich
Photo updated: 07/07/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Brian Purcell and Michael O. Crews


81	Ferrari 308 GTB #F10GAB18825 - Ferrari N/A			GTU
	Mosler Racing		Closed bodywork
	Mosler Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Steve Alexander (USA)/Joe Hill (USA)/George Alderman (USA) listed, never drove: Carson Baird (USA)	Result: 42^nd - did not finish Grid: 69^th (2:11.065)
	Sponsors: unknown		Colours: red
	Sponsors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Damon Cassisi


85	March 85G #2 - Buick Turbo			GTP
	Ralph Sanchez Racing		Closed bodywork
	Ralph Sanchez Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)/Tony Garcia (USA)/Mauricio DeNarvaez (CO)	Result: did not start Grid:
	Sponsors: FARM STORES/Spirit of Miami/BERTRAM YACHT		Colours: white (+red/black)
	Sponsors: FARM STORES/Spirit of Miami/BERTRAM YACHT		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis


86	Porsche 962 #101 - Porsche Typ 962/70 F6 2v SOHC 2869 cc 1xKKK K36			GTP
	Bayside Disposal Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Bayside Disposal Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Thierry Boutsen (B)/Bruce Leven (USA)/Henri Pescarolo (F)	Result: 60^th - did not finish (Engine) Grid: 7^th (1:46.133)
	Sponsors: Bayside Disposal		Colours: white/blue (+violet)
	Sponsors: Bayside Disposal		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 07/07/2013	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Brian Purcell


88	Porsche 962 #109 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36			GTP
	Bayside Disposal Racing (USA)		Closed bodywork
	Bayside Disposal Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Bruce Leven (USA)/Henri Pescarolo (F)/Thierry Boutsen (B)	Result: did not start Grid: (1:46.433)
	Sponsors: Bayside Disposal		Colours: white/blue (+violet)
	Sponsors: Bayside Disposal		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 19/07/2011	Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis

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