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Programme Cover - Daytona 24 Hours 1985
Event: The 23rd Annual SunBank 24 at DaytonaDate: 3.2.1985
Track: Daytona International Speedway (USA), 5.729 kmsDistance: 24 hoursAttendance: 33000

Daytona 24 Hours
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
Entry List - Daytona 24 Hours 1985
Photos by courtesy of: Fred Lewis (31), Rod McLeod (18), Dave Kutz (9), Michael O. Crews (5), Brian Purcell (4), Mike Smith (2), Damon Cassisi (2) and Robert Manley (2)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 28/01/2003 Last photo update on this page: 05/05/2026
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00 - March 84G Porsche #3 - Kreepy Krauly RacingMarch 84G #3 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC TurboGTP
Kreepy Krauly Racing (ZA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Sarel van der Merwe (ZA)/Tony Martin (ZA)/Ian Scheckter (ZA)Result: 40th - did not finish (Tyre)
Grid: 2nd (1:43.2080)
Colours: white/turquoise/blue
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 04/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Robert Manley
0404 - Jaguar XJR-5 #009 (Group 44) - Group 44Jaguar XJR-5 #009 (Group 44) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5954 cc N/AGTP
Group 44 (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Claude Ballot-Léna (F)/Jim Adams (USA)/Chip Robinson (USA)Result: 55th - did not finish (Oil pressure)
Grid: 10th (1:48.0390)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
0505 - Porsche 935 M16 #930 990 0032 (AIR) - Hi-Tech RacingPorsche 935 M16 #930 990 0032 (AIR) - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTP
Hi-Tech Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Tico Almeida (USA)/Miguel Morejon (C)
listed, never drove: Gabriel Riano (USA)		Result: did not start
Grid: (2:01.1120)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
0606 - Ford Mustang (Roush) - Team Roush ProtofabFord Mustang # (Roush) - Ford N/AGTO
Team Roush Protofab (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Bauer (USA)/Jim Miller (USA)/Willy T. Ribbs (USA)
DNS: John Jones (CDN)		Result: 54th - did not finish (Oil system)
Grid: 23rd (1:52.4270)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
0707 - Argo JM16 Ford #100 - LSJ RacingArgo JM16 #100 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AGTP
LSJ Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lyn St. James (USA)/Tim Coconis (USA)/Eric Lang (USA)Result: 68th - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 21st (1:51.1160)
Colours: white (+red/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
0808 - Mazda RX-7 - Paul RomanoMazda RX-7 # - Mazda RotaryGTU
Paul Romano (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Drake Olson (USA)/Steve Potter (USA)/Willard Howe (USA)
DNS: Paul Romano (USA)		Result: 69th - did not finish
Grid: 57th (2:07.9330)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod and Fred Lewis
11 - March 85G Porsche #5 - Leon Brothers RacingMarch 85G #5 - Porsche 962 F6 TurboGTP
Leon Brothers Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Whittington (USA)/Randy Lanier (USA)/Al Leon (USA)Result: 7th (51 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (1:45.5840)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
22 - March 84G Chevrolet #1 - Leon Bros RacingMarch 84G #1 - Chevrolet V8 5800 cc N/AGTP
Leon Bros Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Skeeter McKitterick (USA)/Terry Wolters (USA)/Art Leon (USA)Result: 6th (49 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:49.2030)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Dave Kutz
33 - March 84G Buick Turbo #2 - Pegasus RacingMarch 84G #2 - Buick V6 TurboGTP
Pegasus Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bobby Allison (USA)/Wayne Pickering (USA)/Ken Madren (USA)Result: 28th - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 19th (1:50.7330)
Colours: white (+dark blue/red/yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
44 - Lola T711 Chevrolet #HU2 - Lee RacingLola T711 #HU2 - Chevrolet 366 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/AGTP
Lee RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lew Price (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)/Billy Hagan (USA)/Terry Labonte (USA)Result: 51st - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 13th (1:48.7560)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 04/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Dave Kutz
55 - Porsche 962 #102 - Bob Akin Motor RacingPorsche 962 #102 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36GTP
Bob Akin Motor Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Bob Akin (USA)/Paul Miller (USA)
listed, never drove: Walter Brun (CH)		Result: 4th (33 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (1:45.4710)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: Brian Purcell and Fred Lewis
66 - Royale RP40 Buick #JM16/102 (Argo) - Morgan PerformanceRoyale RP40 #JM16/102 (Argo) - Buick V6 N/AGTP
Morgan Performance (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Morgan (USA)/Bill Alsup (USA)/Jim Miller (USA)
listed, never drove: Gene Hackman (USA)		Result: 17th (139 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th (1:54.5630)
Colours: black/white/red
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 19/07/2011Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Dave Kutz
77 - Porsche 935-84 #935-84 (Fabcar) - Bob Akin Motor RacingPorsche 935-84 #935-84 (Fabcar) - Porsche 930/80 F6 2v SOHC 3200 cc TurboGTP
Bob Akin Motor Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jim Mullen (USA)/Kees Nierop (CDN)/Ray McIntyre (USA)Result: 5th (35 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:50.8430)
Colours: silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Michael O. Crews
88 - Porsche 962 #104 - Henn's Swap Shop RacingPorsche 962 #104 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36GTP
Henn's Swap Shop Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
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: 3rd (1:43.5880)
Colours: white/dark blue (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis, Michael O. Crews and Robert Manley
1111 - Porsche 935 K3/80 #000 00013 (Kremer) - Kendall RacingPorsche 935 K3/80 #000 00013 (Kremer) - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTP
Kendall Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Chuck Kendall (USA)/Peter Fitzgerald (AUS)/John Hotchkis (USA)Result: 21st - did not finish (Burnt piston)
Grid: 29th (1:56.6540)
Colours: white (+red/yellow/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
1414 - Porsche 962 #103 - Holbert RacingPorsche 962 #103 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36GTP
Holbert Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Al Holbert (USA)/Al Unser, Jr. (USA)/Derek Bell (GB)Result: 2nd (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:44.7890)
Colours: white/dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/07/2011Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
1515 - March 84G Chevrolet #5 - Kalagian RacingMarch 84G #5 - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTP
Kalagian Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Kalagian (USA)/John Lloyd (USA)/Tom Grunnah (USA)Result: 32nd - did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 9th (1:47.7730)
Colours: red (+black)
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 27/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
1616 - Porsche 935 L #935 L (Andial) - Henn's Swap Shop RacingPorsche 935 L #935 L (Andial) - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTP
Henn's Swap Shop Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: /Harald Grohs (D)Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)/Walter Brun (CH)/Preston Henn (USA)Result: 74th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 22nd (1:52.0530)
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
2121 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #29511 - Gopher MotionFerrari 512 BB/LM #29511 - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/AGTO
Gopher MotionClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve Cohen (USA)/Don Walker (USA)/William Gelles (USA)Result: 16th (136 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 36th (2:00.5710)
Colours: red (+silver)
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis, Damon Cassisi and Rod McLeod
2525 - March 83G Chevrolet #3 - Red Lobster RacingMarch 83G #3 - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTP
Red Lobster Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kenper Miller (USA)/Dave Cowart (USA)/Mauricio de Narváez (CO)Result: 62nd - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 17th (1:50.0410)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod and Michael O. Crews
2929 - March 84G Chevrolet #6 - DeAtley MotorsportsMarch 84G #6 - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTP
DeAtley MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Michael Roe (IRL)/Tommy Byrne (IRL)/Darin Brassfield (USA)
listed, never drove: David Hobbs (GB)		Result: 52nd - did not finish (Oil system)
Grid: 11th (1:48.2900)
Colours: red (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod, Fred Lewis and Mike Smith
3030 - Alba/Momo AR5 Ford #005 - Momo CorseAlba AR5 #005 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3900 cc N/AGTP
Momo Corse (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gianpiero Moretti (I)/Jim Trueman (USA)/Massimo Sigala (I)Result: 22nd - did not finish (Fire)
Grid: 18th (1:50.6370)
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod, Fred Lewis and Mike Smith
3737 - Tiga GT284 Mazda #278 - Aerex ManufacturingTiga GT284 #278 - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryLights
Aerex ManufacturingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Welter (USA)/Nick Nicholson (USA)/Tom Burdsall (USA)Result: 23rd (202 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 51st (2:05.2820)
Colours: white (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
4444 - Jaguar XJR-5 #007 (Group 44) - Group 44Jaguar XJR-5 #007 (Group 44) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5954 cc N/AGTP
Group 44 (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brian Redman (GB)/Bob Tullius (USA)/Hurley Haywood (USA)Result: 46th - did not finish (Tyre, fire)
Grid: 8th (1:47.0030)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
4545 - March 85G Buick #1 - Conte RacingMarch 85G #1 - Buick V6 TurboGTP
Conte Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Paul, Jr. (USA)/Bill Adam (CDN)/Whitney Ganz (USA)Result: 36th - did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 1st (1:41.4900)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
4747 - Pontiac Firebird - Dingman Brothers RacingPontiac Firebird # - Pontiac N/AGTO
Dingman Brothers Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Walt Bohren (USA)/Ron Bouchard (USA)/Billy Dingman (USA)Result: 71st - did not finish
Grid: 72nd (no time)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
4949 - Porsche 911 - Conrad RacingPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Conrad RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Albert Naon, Jr. (USA)/Dennis Vitolo (USA)/Fernando Garcia (USA)Result: 35th (367 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 73rd (2:11.6120)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
5151 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #30559 - Mosler RacingFerrari 512 BB/LM #30559 - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/AGTO
Mosler RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John McComb (USA)/Rick Mancuso (USA)/Fred Fiala (USA)
listed, never drove: Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)		Result: 49th - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 34th (2:00.3620)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
6363 - Argo JM16 Mazda #097 - RGP 500 RacingArgo JM16 #097 - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryLights
RGP 500 Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Downing (USA)/John Maffucci (USA)/Yoshimi Katayama (J)Result: 13th (104 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 74th (no time)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
6565 - Ford Mustang (Roush) - Roush ProtofabFord Mustang # (Roush) - Ford 6000 cc N/AGTO
Roush Protofab (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Wally Dallenbach, Jr. (USA)/John Jones (CDN)/Doc Bundy (USA)
DNS: Willy T. Ribbs (USA)		Result: 8th 1st in GTO (66 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (1:54.2090)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
6767 - Porsche 962 #106 - B.F. GoodrichPorsche 962 #106 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36GTP
B.F. Goodrich (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Busby (USA)/Rick Knoop (USA)/Jochen Mass (D)Result: 3rd (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:48.3750)
Colours: white (+black/red/blue)
Tyres: BF Goodrich
Photo updated: 04/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Michael O. Crews
6868 - Porsche 962 #108 - B.F. GoodrichPorsche 962 #108 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36GTP
B.F. Goodrich (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pete Halsmer (USA)/John Morton (USA)/Dieter Quester (A)Result: 59th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 15th (1:49.6020)
Colours: white (+black/red/blue)
Tyres: BF Goodrich
Photo updated: 07/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: Brian Purcell and Michael O. Crews
7272 - Chevrolet Camaro III (Riggins) - Centurion Auto TransChevrolet Camaro (Riggins) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Centurion Auto TransClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harold Shafer (USA)/Tom Nehl (USA)/Kent Painter (USA)
DNS: Nelson Silcox (USA)		Result: 38th - did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 37th (2:00.9470)
Colours: white (+maroon)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
8080 - Chevrolet Camaro III (Lindley) - Lindley Motor LTDChevrolet Camaro # (Lindley) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Lindley Motor LTD (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Neil Bonnet (USA)/Jim Derhaag (USA)/Les Lindley (USA)
DNS: Loren St. Lawrence (USA); listed, never drove: Jim Miller (USA)		Result: 37th - did not finish
Grid: 31st (1:57.8860)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
8181 - Ferrari 308 GTB #F10GAB18825 - Mosler RacingFerrari 308 GTB #F10GAB18825 - Ferrari N/AGTU
Mosler RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve Alexander (USA)/Joe Hill (USA)/George Alderman (USA)
listed, never drove: Carson Baird (USA)		Result: 42nd - did not finish
Grid: 69th (2:11.0650)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Damon Cassisi
8585 - March 85G Buick #2 - Ralph Sanchez RacingMarch 85G #2 - Buick TurboGTP
Ralph Sanchez RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)/Tony Garcia (USA)/Mauricio de Narváez (CO)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: white (+red/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Rod McLeod
8686 - Porsche 962 #101 - Bayside Disposal RacingPorsche 962 #101 - Porsche Typ 962/70 F6 2v SOHC 2869 cc 1xKKK K36GTP
Bayside Disposal Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Thierry Boutsen (B)/Bruce Leven (USA)/Henri Pescarolo (F)Result: 60th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 7th (1:46.1330)
Colours: white/blue (+violet)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 07/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Brian Purcell
8787 - Porsche 924 Carrera - Performance MotorsportsPorsche 924 Carrera GTR # - Porsche 924 t/c L4 TurboGTU
Performance Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)/John Schneider (USA)/Don Istook (USA)Result: 63rd - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 45th (2:02.3880)
Colours: white (+black/red/yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/05/2026Photo by courtesy of: Rod McLeod
8888 - Porsche 962 #109 - Bayside Disposal RacingPorsche 962 #109 - Porsche Typ 962/71 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 1xKKK K36GTP
Bayside Disposal Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce Leven (USA)/Henri Pescarolo (F)/Thierry Boutsen (B)Result: did not start
Grid: (1:46.4330)
Colours: white/blue (+violet)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 19/07/2011Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
No photos available:
00The car is not available on a photoDodge Daytona - Dodge GTU
Jim Logan (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Jim Logan (USA)/Graham McRae (NZ)/Leonard Yanke (USA)/PhillipsResult: did not start
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
02The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # (Chassis Dynamics) - Mazda RotaryGTU
RNGC RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Roy Newsome (USA)/Dale Kreider (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:14.4070)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
09The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
901 Shop (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mike Schaefer (USA)/Peter Uria (USA)/Jack Refenning (USA)/Larry Figaro (USA)
DNS: Ren Tilton (USA)		Result: 14th (117 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 62nd (2:08.7380)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
9The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 K3 #009 00030 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3200 cc TurboGTP
Personalized Autohaus (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jack Newsum (USA)/Wayne Baker (USA)/Chip Mead (USA)/Ren Tilton (USA)Result: 9th (79 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (1:54.8030)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
13The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # (Chassis Dynamics) - Mazda RotaryGTU
Rubino Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Frank Rubino (USA)/Dennis Wagoner (USA)/Ken Knott (USA)
listed, never drove: David Leira (USA)		Result: 65th - did not finish (Axle)
Grid: 63rd (2:08.8380)
Colours: yellow/dark blue/red
Tyres: Goodyear
17The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # (Chassis Dynamics) - Mazda RotaryGTU
Al Bacon Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Al Bacon (USA)/Charles Guest (USA)/Steve Millen (NZ)Result: 50th - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 64th (2:09.0090)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The car is not available on a photoNimrod NRA/C2 #002 - Aston Martin DP1229 Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340 cc N/AGTP
Performance Motorcar (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jack Miller (USA)/Carlos Ramirez (USA)/Bruce Redding (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (1:56.9500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 JLP-2 #009 00043 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTP
Spirit of ClevelandClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Freddy Baker (USA)/Don Herman (USA)/Rich Maher (USA)/Richard Silver (USA)Result: 66th - did not finish (Turbocharger)
Grid: 42nd (2:02.1350)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car is not available on a photoPontiac Firebird # (Python) - Pontiac GTO
Walter Johnston (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Del Russo Taylor (USA)/John Hayes-Harlow (GB)/Bob Lee (USA)
DNS: Janis Taylor (USA)		Result: 34th (352 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 53rd (2:05.6100)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Import RestorationClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Alan Howes (USA)/Paul Reisman (USA)/Bob Hebert (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:15.6010)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro # (Riggins) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Kreider RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dale Kreider (USA)/Roy Newsome (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:10.1500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
27The car is not available on a photoDatsun 280Z - Datsun GTU
Paul Fortner-
Front-engined
Driven by: Russell Gossett (USA)/Gary Stephens (USA)/Paul Wolfe (USA)
listed, never drove: Gary Brown (USA), Mike Gassaway (USA)		Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Southern Racing Promo-
Front-engined
Driven by: Gary Baker (USA)/Robin McCall (USA)/Joe Ruttman (USA)Result: 39th - did not finish
Grid: 33rd (2:00.1280)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTP
Goral Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Hugo Gralia (USA)/Emory Donaldson (USA)/Paul Goral (USA)Result: 48th - did not finish
Grid: 59th (2:08.0570)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoLola T600 #HU4 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTP
Bo-And RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Anderson (USA)/Bard Boand (USA)/Mike Brummer (USA)Result: 33rd - did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 30th (1:57.0760)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoPorsche 924 Carrera GTR # - Porsche 924 t/c L4 2v SOHC KKKGTU
El Salvador Racing (ES)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Alfredo Mena (USA)/George Drolsom (USA)
listed, never drove: Margie Smith-Haas (USA)		Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:13.5510)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
35The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9113 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2800 cc N/AGTO
Team DallasClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: M. L. Speer (USA)/Bobby Hefner (USA)/Jack Griffin (USA)Result: 31st - did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 60th (2:08.6750)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
38The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # (Chassis Dynamics) - Mazda RotaryGTO
Mandeville Auto-Tech (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Takashi Yorino (J)/Logan Blackburn (USA)/Roger Mandeville (USA)Result: 41st - did not finish (Exhaust)
Grid: 58th (2:07.9510)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
41The car is not available on a photoPontiac Firebird # - Pontiac GTO
Unlimited TelephonesClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Luis Sereix (USA)/Ralph Noseda (USA)Result: 72nd - did not finish (Fuel system)
Grid: 40th (2:01.4470)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
42The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 #SA220-573714 - Mazda RotaryGTU
Mike Meyer/Daffy SWR (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Scott Pruett (USA)/Paul Lewis (USA)/Joe Varde (USA)
DNS: Rick Ware (USA)		Result: 18th (145 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 49th (2:04.4870)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
43The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Starved Rock Lodge-
Front-engined
Driven by: Rusty Schmidt (USA)/Scott Schmidt (USA)/Max Schmidt (USA)
DNS: Dan Arkins (USA)		Result: 30th (290 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 71st (2:11.4520)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
53The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # (Chassis Dynamics) - Mazda RotaryGTO
Mandeville Auto-Tech (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Danny Smith (USA)/Tom Waugh (USA)/Diego Febles (PR)Result: 11th (104 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 52nd (2:05.5110)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
54The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # (Dillon) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Dave Heinz Imports (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave Heinz (USA)/Dave Barnett (USA)/Jerry Thompson (USA)
DNS: Sherrie Roshausen (USA)		Result: 57th - did not finish
Grid: 47th (2:03.8070)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
55The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # - Mazda RotaryGTU
Preston & Son EnterprisesClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Robert Peters (CDN)/George Schwarz (CDN)/Andre Schwartz (CDN)Result: 44th - did not finish
Grid: 67th (2:09.9520)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # - Mazda RotaryGTU
Zwiren RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Steve Zwiren (USA)/Tony Pio Costa (USA)/Mike Allison (USA)/Wes Donnington (USA)Result: 47th - did not finish (Fuel system)
Grid: 66th (2:09.5570)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
58The car is not available on a photoPorsche 934 #930 670 0162 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTO
Coin Operated Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jim Torres (USA)/Don Kravig (USA)/Michael Hammond (USA)
DNS: Rick Borlase (USA)		Result: 64th - did not finish
Grid: 39th (2:01.1580)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
60The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 - Mazda RotaryGTU
Hobbit RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tony Swan (USA)/Bob Ruth (USA)/Steve Dietrich (USA)
DNS: Mike Brockman (USA)		Result: 56th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 68th (2:10.4240)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
61The car is not available on a photoRoyale RP40 #JM16/099 (Argo) - Ford Cosworth V8 N/AGTP
Team USA/Deco Sales (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve Shelton (USA)/Don Courtney (USA)/Brent O'Neill (USA)Result: 75th - did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 16th (1:49.7770)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
64The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette #TF 002 - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Rene Rodriguez-
Front-engined
Driven by: Ernesto Soto (YV)/Rene Rodriguez (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (1:59.1700)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
66The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 0035 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Bob Beasley (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bob Beasley (USA)/Jack Lewis (USA)/Chuck Grantham (USA)Result: 58th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 44th (2:02.3490)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
69The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
John Hofstra (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Hofstra (USA)/Charles Slater (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:17.2380)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
70The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # (Linderfer) - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Ormond Racing-
Front-engined
Driven by: Don Cummings (USA)/Craig Rubright (USA)/Greg Walker (USA)Result: 67th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 46th (2:02.9510)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
71The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # (Highball) - Mazda 2R RotaryGTU
Team Highball (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Amos Johnson (USA)/Jack Dunham (USA)/Yojiro Terada (J)Result: 12th 1st in GTU (104 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 54th (2:05.8280)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
73The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro II # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Wolf Engines (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Clark Howey (USA)/Dale Koch (USA)/Tracy Wolf (USA)Result: 26th (236 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 56th (2:07.1360)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
74The car is not available on a photoPorsche 924 Carrera GTR # - Porsche 924 t/c L4 2000 cc KKKGTU
Whitehall Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul Gentilozzi (USA)/Kent Hill (USA)/Austin Godsey (USA)/Bobby Akin (USA)Result: 76th - did not finish (Cooling system)
Grid: 70th (2:11.2260)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
76The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # (Fabcar) - Mazda RotaryGTU
Malibu Grand Prix (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Baldwin (USA)/Ira Young (USA)/Jeff Kline (USA)Result: 45th - did not finish
Grid: 48th (2:04.2950)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
77The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 - Mazda RotaryGTU
Championship Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Don Wallace (USA)/John Petrick (USA)/Don Sikes (USA)Result: 70th - did not finish (Fire)
Grid: 65th (2:09.5140)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
78The car is not available on a photoPontiac Firebird # (Oftedahl) - Pontiac GTO
Superior Racing Team (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Raul Garcia (USA)/Eugenio Matienzo (USA)Result: 27th (249 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 55th (2:05.9840)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
79The car is not available on a photoPorsche 924 Carrera GTR #WP0ZZZ93ZBS720006 - Porsche 924 t/c L4 2000 cc KKKGTU
Whitehall Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Winters (USA)/Bob Bergstrom (USA)/John Casey (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:29.0910)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
83The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C3 # (Pratt) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
K & P Racing (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: William Wessel (USA)/Robert Whitaker (USA)/Mark Kennedy (USA)/Karl Keck (USA)Result: 29th (267 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 43rd (2:02.1730)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
84The car is not available on a photoPontiac Fiero # (Huffaker) - Pontiac GTU
Young Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Clay Young (USA)
listed, never drove: Lake Speed (USA), Ron Grable (USA)		Result: 73rd - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 75th (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
89The car is not available on a photoPorsche 934 #930 670 0171 - Porsche 962; no:ANDIAL 185 F6 2v SOHC TurboGTO
Scorpio Racing (ES)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: "Jamsal" (ES)/Eduardo Galdamez (ES)/"Anbagua" (GUA)
listed, never drove: Kikos Fonseca (CR)		Result: 43rd - did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 32nd (1:59.4050)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
90The car is not available on a photoPontiac Firebird # - Pontiac GTO
Road Circuit TechClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Les Delano (USA)/Andy Petery (USA)/Tommy Riggins (USA)Result: 15th (125 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (1:54.3830)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
92The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro III # (Stock Car Products) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
OMR Engines (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chris Gennone (USA)/Fern Prego (USA)/Hoyt Overbagh (USA)/Lewis Fuller (USA)Result: 20th (187 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 61st (2:08.6760)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
93The car is not available on a photoArgo JM16 #098 - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryLights
Mid-O/Rusty Jones (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kelly Marsh (USA)/Ron Pawley (USA)/Don Marsh (USA)Result: 10th 1st in Lights (101 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 41st (2:01.6000)
Colours: blue (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
94The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
49th Star Racing-
Rear-engined
Driven by: William Phalf (USA)/Skip Winfree (USA)/Wally Hopkins (USA)Result: 25th (226 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 76th (2:11.2450)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
95The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 #930 770 0912 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTP
Van Every Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Lance Van Every (USA)/Ash Tisdelle (USA)/Jack Refenning (USA)Result: 53rd - did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 35th (2:00.3640)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
96The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 - Mazda RotaryGTO
Allan Moffat RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Allan Moffat (AUS)/Gregg Hansford (AUS)/Kevin Bartlett (AUS)/Peter McCloud (AUS)Result: 24th (221 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 38th (2:01.0380)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
97The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C4 # (Hohstadt) - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Scyphers-Ankor Racing (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Billy Scyphers (USA)/Allen Glick (USA)/Bill Cooper (USA)Result: 61st - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 24th (1:53.9290)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
99The car is not available on a photoToyota Celica Mk III # - Toyota N/AGTU
All American Racers (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chris Cord (USA)/Dennis Aase (USA)Result: 19th (170 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 50th (2:05.1870)
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:
10The car did not arriveMarch 82G #1 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTP
Leeward Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jim Leeward (USA)/Emory Donaldson (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
12The car did not arriveOsella PA10/FA #FA-2000-001 - BMW L4 4v 2000 cc N/ALights
Autoworks Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: J. Robert Johnson (USA)/Juan-Manuel Fangio II (RA)/Patty Moise (USA)/George Wilkie (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18The car did not arriveSauber C7 #83-C7-01 - Chevrolet V8 6000 cc N/AGTP
Fomfor Racing (ES)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: "Fomfor" (ES)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Spot Master-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Mario Capone (USA)/Vic Sanchez (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
29The car did not arriveMarch 85G #4 - Buick GTP
DeAtley MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: David Hobbs (GB)/Darin Brassfield (USA)/Michael Roe (IRL)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
32The car did not arriveRondeau M382 #001 - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTP
Goral RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
36The car did not arrivePorsche 911 #1290486 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Case RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Ron Case (USA)/Dave Panaccione (USA)/Craig Case (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The car did not arrivePontiac Firebird # - Pontiac GTO
Londono Bridge Racing (CO)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Ricardo Londono (CO)/Pedro Cardenas (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
46The car did not arrivePontiac Firebird # - Pontiac N/AGTO
Dingman Brothers Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Billy Dingman (USA)/Walt Bohren (USA)/Ron Bouchard (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
48The car did not arrivePorsche 934 S #119 22 0830 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTO
Gary Wonzer (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Gary Wonzer (USA)/Bruce Dewey (USA)/Buzz Cason (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
50The car did not arriveChevrolet Camaro - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Monty Trainer'sClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Buz McCall (USA)/Tom Sheehy (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
52The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Don Nooe-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Don Nooe (USA)/Jim Stricklin (USA)/E. D. Martin (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
56The car did not arrivePontiac Firebird - Pontiac GTO
Adams Associates (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Herb Adams (USA)/Dave Smith (USA)/Dean Hills (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
62The car did not arrivePontiac Firebird # - Pontiac GTO
Oftedahl Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
66The car did not arriveFord Escort - Ford GTU
Team LopezClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Manuel Lopez (PE)/Julio Cesar de Las Casas (PE)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
82The car did not arriveTiga GT285 #286 - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryLights
Gaston Andrey (USA)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Gaston Andrey (CH)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
84The car did not arriveDatsun 280Z - Datsun GTU
Fortner Racing-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Mike Gassaway (USA)/Gary Brown (USA)/Russell Gossett (USA)/Paul Fortner (USA)/Larry Huff (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
98The car did not arriveChevrolet Camaro # (Riggins) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
C R T Contracting (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Ken Bupp (USA)/Guy Church (USA)/E. J. Generotti (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Dave Kutz (2)
Additional Photo - Daytona 24 Hours 1985 Additional Photo - Daytona 24 Hours 1985