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Programme Cover - European Le Mans Series Donington 2001
Event: European Le Mans Series Donington ParkDate: 14.4.2001
Track: Donington Park (GB), 4.020 kmsDistance: 2 hours 45 minutesAttendance: 13000

European Le Mans Series Donington
Start time: 12:07; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right, rolling start; Weather: cloudy, cold, intermittent rain

Entered: 31

Practiced: 26

Started: 25

Finished: unknown

Le Mans Prototype 900 (LMP900) : P:10, ST:9

Le Mans Prototype 675 (LMP675) : P:2, ST:2

Grand Touring Sport (GTS) : P:2, ST:2

Grand Touring (GT) : P:12, ST:12
Entry List
Entry List - European Le Mans Series Donington 2001
Photos by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans (33), Steve Webb WebbSteve (7), John Brown (3) and Joe Santos (2)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 17/09/2002 Last photo update on this page: 16/03/2015
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11 - Audi R8 #502 (Dallara) - Audi Sport Team JoestAudi R8 #502 (Dallara) - Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596 cc 2xGarrettLMP900
Audi Sport Team Joest (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Rinaldo Capello (I)/Tom Kristensen (DK)Result: winner - (167.330 kph) - margin: 1 lap
Grid: 1st (1:21.122)
Colours: silver (+yellow)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
22 - Audi R8 #503 (Dallara) - Audi Sport Team JoestAudi R8 #503 (Dallara) - Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596 cc 2xGarrettLMP900
Audi Sport Team Joest (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Frank Biela (D)Emanuele Pirro (I)Result: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (1:21.281)
Colours: silver (+red)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
33 - Ascari A410 Judd #001 - Team AscariAscari A410 #001 - Judd GV4 V10/72° 4v DOHC 3997 cc N/ALMP900
Team Ascari (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Werner Lupberger (ZA)/Ben Collins (GB)Result: 23rd - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 6th (1:24.117)
Colours: silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
44 - Ascari A410 Judd #002 - Team AscariAscari A410 #002 - Judd GV4 V10/72° 4v DOHC 4000 cc N/ALMP900
Team Ascari (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Lemarié (F)
did not practice: Klaas Zwart (NL), Harri Toivonen (FIN)		Result: did not start (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Steve Webb WebbSteve
55 - Reynard 01Q Judd #002 - Dick Barbour RacingReynard 01Q #002 - Judd GV 675 V8/90° 4v DOHC 3397 cc N/ALMP675
Dick Barbour Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier de Radigues (B)/Eric van de Poele (B)Result: 25th - did not finish (Broken clutch)
Grid: 12th (1:29.030)
Colours: silver/red (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Steve Webb WebbSteve
66 - Chrysler LMP #DO 003 (Dallara) - Team PlaystationChrysler LMP #DO 003 (Dallara) - Chrysler Mopar V8/90° 5998 cc N/ALMP900
Team Playstation (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Olivier Beretta (MC)/Yannick Dalmas (F)
listed, never drove: Karl Wendlinger (A)		Result: 21st (38 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:22.721)
Colours: silver/blue (+yellow/white)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
77 - Audi R8 #403 (Dallara) - Johansson MotorsportAudi R8 #403 (Dallara) - Audi V8/90° 4v DOHC 3596 cc 2xGarrettLMP900
Johansson Motorsport (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Stefan Johansson (S)/Guy Smith (GB)Result: 3rd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:21.687)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans, John Brown and Steve Webb WebbSteve
88 - Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S #004 (Reynard) - Westward RacingPanoz LMP-1 Roadster S #004 (Reynard) - Elan Power Products 6L8 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/ALMP900
Westward Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jay Cochran (USA)/Peter Boss (USA)Result: 5th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:26.242)
Colours: yellow (+black)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
2121 - Pilbeam MP84 Nissan #06/01 - Rowan RacingPilbeam MP84 #06/01 - Nissan V6 4v DOHC 3000 cc N/ALMP675
Rowan Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martin O'Connell (GB)/Warren Carway (GB)Result: 7th 1st in LMP675 (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:27.971)
Colours: red/silver (+yellow)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
2222 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692201 - Alex Job/McKennaPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692201 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
Alex Job/McKenna (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Randy Pobst (USA)/Christian Menzel (D)Result: 11th (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:34.013)
Colours: white/yellow
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 02/10/2004Photo by courtesy of: Joe Santos
2323 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692202 - Alex Job/McKennaPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692202 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
Alex Job/McKenna (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: /Sascha Maassen (D)/Lucas Luhr (D)Result: 10th 1st in GT (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (1:34.341)
Colours: white/yellow
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
2626 - Saleen S7-R #003R (1S9AD11E01B551003) (Mallock) - Konrad Team SaleenSaleen S7-R #003R (1S9AD11E01B551003) (Mallock) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 6886 cc N/AGTS
Konrad Team Saleen (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Oliver Gavin (GB)/Franz Konrad (A)
listed, never drove: Terry Borcheller (USA)		Result: 12th (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:28.000)
Colours: white/turquoise
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
4141 - Saleen S7-R #010R (1S9AD11E81B551010) (Mallock) - RMLSaleen S7-R #010R (1S9AD11E81B551010) (Mallock) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 6886 cc N/AGTS
RML (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruno Lambert (B)/Ian McKellar (GB)
listed, never drove: Johnny Mowlem (GB)		Result: 9th 1st in GTS (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:31.189)
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Steve Webb WebbSteve
4242 - BMW M3 GTR #001/2001 (BMW) - Team SchnitzerBMW M3 E46 GTR #001/2001 (BMW) - BMW P60B40 V8 4000 cc N/AGT
Team Schnitzer (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: J.J. Lehto (FIN)/Jörg Müller (D)Result: 20th - did not finish (Engine oil leak)
Grid: 25th (no time)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans and John Brown
4343 - BMW M3 GTR #003/2001 (BMW) - Team SchnitzerBMW M3 E46 GTR #003/2001 (BMW) - BMW P60B40 V8 4000 cc N/AGT
Team Schnitzer (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Fredrik Ekblom (S)/Dirk Müller (D)Result: 22nd - did not finish (Differential)
Grid: 14th (1:33.724)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
5050 - Panoz LMP07 #02 (Elan) - Panoz MotorsportsPanoz LMP07 #02 (Elan) - Elan Power Products V8/90° 4v DOHC 3997 cc N/ALMP900
Panoz Motorsports (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Jan Magnussen (DK)/David Brabham (AUS)Result: 8th (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:24.817)
Colours: red
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
5151 - Panoz LMP07 #01 (Elan) - Panoz MotorsportsPanoz LMP07 #01 (Elan) - Elan Power Products V8/90° 4v DOHC 3997 cc N/ALMP900
Panoz Motorsports (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gaulter Salles (BR)/Klaus Graf (D)Result: 6th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:27.329)
Colours: red
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
5252 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692079 - Seikel MotorsportsPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692079 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
Seikel Motorsports (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Johnny Mowlem (GB)/Tony Burgess (CDN)Result: 14th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:36.185)
Colours: white/black
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Steve Webb WebbSteve
5353 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692075 - Seikel MotorsportsPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692075 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
Seikel Motorsports (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Luca Drudi (I)/Gabrio Rosa (I)Result: 17th (20 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:37.404)
Colours: black
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Steve Webb WebbSteve
6060 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692082 - PK SportPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692082 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
PK Sport (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mike Youles (GB)/Robin Liddell (GB)Result: 13th (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (1:36.565)
Colours: yellow (+blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
6161 - Porsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692098 - PK SportPorsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692098 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
PK Sport (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mark Humphrey (GB)/Piers Masarati (GB)Result: 19th - did not finish (Steering)
Grid: 22nd (1:39.492)
Colours: yellow (+black)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 02/10/2004Photo by courtesy of: Joe Santos
6363 - Porsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692078 - Noel Del BelloPorsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692078 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
Noel Del BelloClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: /Georges Forgeois (F)/Marc Sourd (F)/Patrick Caternet (F)
listed, never drove: Yannick Schroeder (F)		Result: 18th (23 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:38.924)
Colours: white (+blue/red/green/yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
6464 - Porsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692105 - SebahPorsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692105 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
Sebah (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Stephen Earle (USA)/Bart Hayden (GB)
listed, never drove: Hugh Hayden (GB)		Result: 24th - did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 24th (1:41.118)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
6565 - Porsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692108B - Paco Orti RacingPorsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692108B - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
Paco Orti Racing (E)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jesús Diez de Villarroel (E)/Paco Orti (E)Result: 16th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:39.774)
Colours: green/orange (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Steve Webb WebbSteve
6969 - Porsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692095 - Kyser RacingPorsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692095 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
Kyser Racing (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Kye Wankum (CDN)/Joe Foster (USA)
listed, never drove: Jeffrey Pabst (CDN)		Result: 15th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:37.823)
Colours: white/orange/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
7272 - Courage C60 Peugeot #N°3 - Pescarolo SportCourage C60 #N°3 - Peugeot Sodemo A32 V6/60° 4v DOHC 3200 cc 2xGarrettLMP900
Pescarolo Sport (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Christophe Boullion (F)/Laurent Redon (F)
listed, never drove: Sébastien Bourdais (F)		Result: 4th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (1:23.899)
Colours: green/silver (+orange)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Markus Berns Project LeMans
Entered cars that did not arrive:
24The car did not arrivePilbeam MP84 #01/99 - Nissan V6 4v DOHC 3000 cc N/ALMP675
Swara Racing (K)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Robert Schirle (GB)/Stephen Earle (USA)/Ben McLoughlin (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Avon
57The car did not arriveReynard 01Q #003 - Judd GV 675 V8/90° 4v DOHC 3397 cc N/ALMP675
Dick Barbour Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Milka Duno (YV)/John Graham (CDN)Result: did not arrive (Car not built yet)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
The car did not arriveDome S101 #01 - Judd GV4 V10/72° 4v DOHC 3997 cc N/ALMP900
R & N Motorsport (DK)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: John Nielsen (DK)/Hiroki Katou (J)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
The car did not arriveReynard 2KQ #008 or 009 - VW Lehmann HPT/ROC L4 4v DOHC 1997 cc 1xKKKLMP675
Team ROC (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Michelin
The car did not arrivePorsche 996 GT3-R - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
SkeaClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Doc Bundy (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
More photos from this race:
Photos by: John Brown (1)
Additional Photo - European Le Mans Series Donington 2001