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Programme Cover - Japan Grand Prix 1966
Event: 3rd Japan Grand Prix Car Race Meeting FujiDate: 3.5.1966
Track: Fuji International Speedway (J), unknown lengthDistance: 60 lapsAttendance: unknown

Japan Grand Prix
Non championship race
Start time: 14:35; Grid: 4-3-4, PP left; Weather: dry

Entered: 20

Practiced: 16

Started: 16

Classified: 9

GP-III - Sports +2000 (GP-III) : P:3, ST:3, CL:2

GP-II - Sports 2000 (GP-II) : P:9, ST:9, CL:4

GP-I - Sports 700-1300 (GP-I) : P:4, ST:4, CL:3
Entry List
Entry list is not available.
Photos by courtesy of: Willem Peters (24) and Hidetoshi Kotoku (8)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 03/07/2022 Last photo update on this page: 28/07/2024
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11 - Lotus Elite - Bob HathawayLotus Elite - N/AGP-I
Bob Hathaway (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Hathaway (GB)Result: 9th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (3:10.6700)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
33 - Daihatsu P-3 - Daihatsu Motor Co.Daihatsu P-3 - Daihatsu R92A L4 4v DOHC 1261 cc N/AGP-I
Daihatsu Motor Co. (J)Closed bodywork
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Driven by: Hiroyuki Kukidome (J)Result: did not finish
Grid: 7th (3:02.1600)
Colours: lighter (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/07/2022Photo by courtesy of: Hidetoshi Kotoku
66 - Porsche 906 #120 - Shintaro TakiPorsche 906 #120 - Porsche Typ 901/20; no:906 121 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGP-II
Shintaro Taki (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Shintaro Taki (J)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 12th (3:19.6000)
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
88 - Prince R380 - Prince Motorist Club SportsPrince R380 - Prince GR8 L6 1996 cc N/AGP-II
Prince Motorist Club Sports (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tetsu Ikuzawa (J)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 5th (2:56.7100)
Colours: yellow (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/06/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
99 - Prince R380 - Prince Motorist Club SportsPrince R380 - Prince GR8 L6 1996 cc N/AGP-II
Prince Motorist Club Sports (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tatsu Yokoyama (J)Result: 4th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (2:56.0100)
Colours: yellow? (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/06/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1010 - Prince R380 - Prince Motorist Club SportsPrince R380 - Prince GR8 L6 1996 cc N/AGP-II
Prince Motorist Club Sports (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hideo Oishi (J)Result: 2nd (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (2:58.4700)
Colours: grey? (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/06/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1111 - Prince R380 - Prince Motorist Club SportsPrince R380 - Prince GR8 L6 1996 cc N/AGP-II
Prince Motorist Club Sports (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Yoshikazu Sunako (J)Result: winner - (166.333 kph) - margin: 3 laps
Grid: 3rd (2:52.7100)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/06/2024Photo by courtesy of: Hidetoshi Kotoku and Willem Peters
1212 - Datsun Fairlady SP311 - Genichiro TaharaDatsun Fairlady 1600 SP311 - Datsun R16 L4 2v OHV 1595 cc N/AGP-II
Genichiro Tahara (J)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Moto Kitano (J)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 1st (2:37.7000)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/06/2024Photo by courtesy of: Hidetoshi Kotoku and Willem Peters
1515 - Toyota 2000 GT 311S - Toyota Motor Sports ClubToyota 2000 GT 311S - Toyota N/AGP-II
Toyota Motor Sports Club (J)Closed bodywork
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Driven by: Shihomi Hosoya (J)Result: 3rd (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (3:11.8300)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/06/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1717 - Toyota 2000 GT 311S - Toyota Motor Sports ClubToyota 2000 GT 311S - Toyota N/AGP-II
Toyota Motor Sports Club (J)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Mitsuo Tamura (J)
listed, never drove: Sachio Fukuzawa (J)		Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 2nd (2:52.4300)
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/06/2024Photo by courtesy of: Hidetoshi Kotoku and Willem Peters
1919 - Jaguar XK-E - Ginji YasudaJaguar E-type # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC N/AGP-III
Ginji Yasuda (J)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ginji Yasuda (J)Result: 5th 1st in GP-III (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (3:16.6900)
Colours: black (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/06/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2121 - Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé - Tadashi SakaiShelby Cobra Daytona Coupe - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGP-III
Tadashi Sakai (J)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tadashi Sakai (J)
listed, never drove: Don Nichols (USA)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 16th (3:37.5300)
Colours: dark (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/06/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
No photos available:
2The car is not available on a photoAbarth-Simca 1300 - Abarth N/AGP-I
Tatsuro Kanahara (J)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Kiyoto Sato (J)
listed, never drove: Hironori Matsushima (J)		Result: 8th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (3:23.8400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
5The car is not available on a photoDaihatsu P-3 - Daihatsu R92A L4 4v DOHC 1261 cc N/AGP-I
Daihatsu Motor Co. (J)-
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Driven by: Takao Yoshida (J)Result: 7th 1st in GP-I (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (3:02.3700)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
7The car is not available on a photoDatsun Fairlady 1600 SP311 - Datsun R16 L4 2v OHV 1595 cc N/AGP-II
Yoshio Yamaguchi (J)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Yoshio Yamaguchi (J)Result: not classified (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (3:28.3200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoJaguar E-type # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC N/AGP-III
Seiichiro Yokoyama (J)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Seiichiro Yokoyama (J)Result: 6th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (3:21.3300)
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:
14The car did not arriveDatsun Fairlady 1600 SP311 - Datsun R16 L4 2v OHV 1595 cc N/AGP-II
Genichiro Tahara (J)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Motoharu Kurosawa (J)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The car did not arriveToyota RTX - Toyota N/AGP-II
Toyota Motor Sports Club (J)-
-
Drivers listed: Mitsuo Tamura (J)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18The car did not arriveLotus Elan - N/AGP-II
Keizo Yabuki (J)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Keizo Yabuki (J)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car did not arriveShelby Cobra - Ford 427 V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGP-III
Keitaro Miho (J)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Keitaro Miho (J)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Willem Peters (6) and Hidetoshi Kotoku (2)
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