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Programme Cover - Fuji 1000 Kilometres 1984
Event: WEC Japan, 1984 World Endurance Championship in JapanDate: 30.9.1984
Track: Fuji International Speedway (J), 4.410 kmsDistance: 1000 kilometresAttendance: 83500

Fuji 1000 Kilometres
Start time: 11:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: fine, warm, dry

Entered: 44

Practiced: 38

Started: 35

Classified: 21

Group C1 (C1) : P:19, ST:17, CL:9
Group C2 (C2) : P:14, ST:13, CL:8
IMSA GTP (GTP) : P:2, ST:2, CL:2
IMSA GTX (GTX) : P:2, ST:2, CL:2
IMSA GTU (GTU) : P:1, ST:1, CL:1
Entry List
Entry list is not available.
Photos by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel (35), Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり (16) and Nissan Motorsport (4)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 07/12/2016 Last photo update on this page: 04/08/2019
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11 - Porsche 956 #010 - Rothmans PorschePorsche 956 #010 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Rothmans Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)/Jacky Ickx (B)Result: 2nd (32s30 behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (1:18.4000)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり
77 - Porsche 956 #104 - Joest RacingPorsche 956 #104 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Joest Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Stefan Johansson (S)/Henri Pescarolo (F)
listed, never drove: Hans Heyer (D)		Result: 4th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:18.6200)
Colours: yellow/black (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり
1010 - Porsche 956 #101 - Kremer RacingPorsche 956 #101 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Kremer Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Manfred Winkelhock (D)/Mike Thackwell (NZ)
listed, never drove: Marc Surer (CH)		Result: 5th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (1:20.0900)
Colours: white/pink
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり and Udo Klinkel
1414 - Porsche 956 GTi #106B (RLR) - GTI EngineeringPorsche 956 #106B (RLR) - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
GTI Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jan Lammers (NL)/Jonathan Palmer (GB)Result: 9th (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (1:19.2600)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel and Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり
1616 - Porsche 956 #103 - Nova EngineeringPorsche 956 #103 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Nova Engineering (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jiro Yoneyama (J)/Chikage Oguchi (J)
listed, never drove: Philip Corona (F)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 14th (1:23.3500)
Colours: yellow/black (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel and Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり
2020 - LM 03C Nissan (Nissan Fairlady Z C) - Central 20 Racing TeamLM 03C # - Nissan LZ20 L4 4v DOHC 2089 cc 2xGarrett TO4SC1
Central 20 Racing Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Takao Wada (J)/Haruhito Yanagida (J)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 13th (1:22.9900)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
2626 - LM 04C Nissan (Nissan Panasports Turbo C) #01 - Panasport JapanLM 04C #01 - Nissan LZ20B L4 4v DOHC 2089 cc 2xGarrett TO4SC1
Panasport Japan (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Toshio Suzuki (J)/Osamu Nakako (J)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 18th (1:24.5000)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
2929 - Dome RC83i Ford - Autobacs Racing Team With UchidaDome RC83 i # - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC N/AC1
Autobacs Racing Team With Uchida (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rupert Keegan (GB)/Aguri Suzuki (J)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: 15th (1:23.4800)
Colours: orange/white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
3030 - March 83G Nissan (Nissan Silvia Turbo C) #5 (March-LM) - Hoshino RacingMarch 83G #5 (March-LM) - Nissan LZ20B L4 4v DOHC 2089 cc 2xGarrett TO4SC1
Hoshino Racing (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kazuyoshi Hoshino (J)/Akira Hagiwara (J)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 9th (1:21.0700)
Colours: white/dark blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 25/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Nissan Motorsport
3636 - Tom's 84C Toyota (Dome) - Tom'sTom's 84C # (Dome) - Toyota 4T-GT L4 2v 2090 cc Twin-TurboC1
Tom's (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Satoru Nakajima (J)/Keiji Matsumoto (J)
listed, never drove: Masanori Sekiya (J)		Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 8th (1:20.8400)
Colours: white (+violet/grey)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
3737 - Tom's 84C Toyota (Ikuzawa 84C Toyota) (Dome) - Team IkuzawaTom's 84C # (Dome) - Toyota 4T-GT L4 2v 2090 cc Twin-TurboC1
Team Ikuzawa (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tiff Needell (GB)/James Weaver (GB)
listed, never drove: Dave Scott (GB), Mike Thackwell (NZ)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 12th (1:22.8600)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり and Udo Klinkel
3838 - Dome 84C Toyota - Dome MotorsportDome 84C # - Toyota 4T-GT L4 2v 2090 cc Twin-TurboC1
Dome Motorsport (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Eje Elgh (S)/Masanori Sekiya (J)Result: 7th (20 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:20.7000)
Colours: white (+red/pink)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
5050 - LM 04C Nissan (Nissan Skyline Turbo C) #02 - Hasemi MotorsportLM 04C #02 - Nissan LZ20B L4 4v DOHC 2089 cc 2xGarrett TO4SC1
Hasemi Motorsport (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Masahiro Hasemi (J)/Kenji Tohira (J)Result: 17th (47 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:22.0100)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Nissan Motorsport
6060 - Porsche 956B #118 - Trust Racing TeamPorsche 956 B #118 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Trust Racing Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)Result: 3rd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:18.4600)
Colours: white/blue (+yellow/orange/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり and Udo Klinkel
6767 - Lola T616 Mazda #HU3 - BF GoodrichLola T616 #HU3 - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryC2
BF Goodrich (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Busby (USA)/Pete Halsmer (USA)Result: 13th (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (1:31.1900)
Colours: white/black (+red/blue)
Tyres: BF Goodrich
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
6868 - Lola T616 Mazda #HU2 - BF GoodrichLola T616 #HU2 - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryC2
BF Goodrich (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Rick Knoop (USA)/Dieter Quester (A)Result: 11th (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (1:31.7700)
Colours: white/black (+red/blue)
Tyres: BF Goodrich
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり and Udo Klinkel
7878 - Misaki Speed 83C Toyota (MCS Guppy) - Team IwakiMCS Guppy Misaki Speed C # - Toyota C2
Team Iwaki (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Masakazu Nakamura (J)/Kouichi Iwaki (J)/Takashi Tosa (J)Result: did not finish (Steering)
Grid: 30th (1:32.2000)
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
7979 - Renoma 84C BMW (MCS Guppy) - Alpha Cubic Racing TeamMCS Guppy Renoma 84C # - BMW M12/6 C2
Alpha Cubic Racing Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Noritake Takahara (J)/Chiyomi Totani (J)Result: did not finish (Fuel line)
Grid: 27th (1:29.3100)
Colours: white/red (+gold)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
8080 - Alba AR2 Giannini #002 - Jolly ClubAlba AR2 #002 - Giannini Carma FF L4 4v DOHC 1840 cc 1xKKKC2
Jolly Club (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martino Finotto (I)/Carlo Facetti (I)/Alfredo Sebastiani (I)Result: 15th (45 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:25.2700)
Colours: green (+black)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
8181 - Alba AR2 Giannini #001 - Jolly ClubAlba AR2 #001 - Giannini Carma FF L4 4v DOHC 1840 cc 1xKKKC2
Jolly Club (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Almo Coppelli (I)/Guido Daccò (I)/Marco Vanoli (CH)
listed, never drove: Alfredo Sebastiani (I)		Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 24th (1:28.0700)
Colours: white/black (+brown)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
8282 - Alba AR3 Ford #002 - Jolly ClubAlba AR3 #002 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 N/AC2
Jolly Club (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pasquale Barberio (I)/Maurizio Gellini (I)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 25th (1:28.0700)
Colours: red
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
8383 - Mazda 83C Mazda (MCS Guppy) - Shimegi Racing TeamMCS Guppy Mazda 83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryC2
Shimegi Racing Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tooru Shimegi (J)/Kaoru Iida (J)/Norimasa Sakamoto (J)Result: 8th (21 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (1:28.6800)
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
8484 - Lotec M1C BMW #001 - Auto Beaurex MotorsportLotec M1C #001 - BMW M88 L6 3500 cc N/AC2
Auto Beaurex Motorsport (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Naoki Nagasaka (J)/Keiichi Suzuki (J)Result: 6th 1st in C2 (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:26.2700)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
8585 - Mazda 727C (Mooncraft) - Setrab Racing By YoursMazda 727C # (Mooncraft) - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryC2
Setrab Racing By Yours (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hideki Okada (J)/Masatomo Shimizu (J)/Tomohiko Tsutsumi (J)Result: 20th (54 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:28.0400)
Colours: white (+green/blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel and Nissan Motorsport
8686 - Mazda 727C (Mooncraft) - MazdaspeedMazda 727C # (Mooncraft) - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryC2
Mazdaspeed (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Yojiro Terada (J)/David Kennedy (IRL)
listed, never drove: Pierre Dieudonné (B)		Result: 21st (61 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd (1:27.0100)
Colours: white (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
9999 - Tiga GC284 Ford Turbo #277 - RB PromotionTiga GC284 #277 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778 cc 1xGarrettC2
RB Promotion (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Philippe Colonna (F)/Altfrid Heger (D)/Jeremy Rossiter (GB)Result: did not finish (Lost wheel)
Grid: 32nd (1:33.2600)
Colours: white (+yellow)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
131131 - Lola T600 Chevrolet #HU5 - Kendall RacingLola T600 #HU5 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5700 cc N/AGTP
Kendall Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chuck Kendall (USA)/Jim Cook (USA)Result: 10th 1st in GTP (25 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:26.0300)
Colours: white (+red/orange/green)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 04/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel
No photos available:
2The car is not available on a photoPorsche 956 #009 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Rothmans Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Stefan Bellof (D)/John Watson (GB)
listed, never drove: Derek Bell (GB)		Result: winner - (181.208 kph) - margin: 32s30
Grid: 1st (1:17.4900)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
3The car is not available on a photoPorsche 956 #004 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Rothmans Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Lloyd (GB)
DNS: Stefan Bellof (D), Jacky Ickx (B), Jochen Mass (D)		Result: not classified (Camera car) (199 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:22.3500)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
17The car is not available on a photoMarch 84G #7 - Mazda 13B Turbo Rotary TurboC1
Mazdaspeed (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Takashi Yorino (J)/Yoshimi Katayama (J)Result: not classified (Turbocharger) (73 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (1:24.1500)
Colours: white/yellow (+silver)
Tyres: Bridgestone
18The car is not available on a photoPorsche 956 B #113 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Nova Engineering (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kenji Takahashi (J)/Kunimitsu Takahashi (J)/Geoff Lees (GB)Result: did not start (Accident)
Grid: (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Yokohama
35The car is not available on a photoTom's 83C # (Dome) - Toyota 4T-GT L4 2v 2090 cc Twin-TurboC1
XEBEC Motorsport Division (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kaoru Hoshino (J)/Kiyoshi Misaki (J)/Kazuo Mogi (J)Result: 12th (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:24.1600)
Colours: white/silver (+black)
Tyres: Dunlop
74The car is not available on a photoMCS Guppy Mishima Auto 84C # - BMW M12 N/AC2
Mishima Auto Racing (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kaneyuki Okamoto (J)/Minoru Sawada (J)Result: 18th (47 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 31st (1:32.5000)
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
87The car is not available on a photoMazda 727C # (Mooncraft) - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryC2
Mazdaspeed (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Kennedy (IRL)/Jean-Michel Martin (B)Result: did not start
Grid: (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
135The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 254i - Mazda 13B RotaryGTX
Meiju Sport (J)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Akio Morimoto (J)/Seiichi Okada (J)/Fuminori Shimogishi (J)Result: not classified (130 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 35th (1:37.0000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Bridgestone
137The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 254i (Mooncraft) - Mazda 13B RotaryGTX
Mazda Sport Car Club (J)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Iwao Sugai (J)/Hiroshi Sugai (J)Result: 16th 1st in GTX (46 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 36th (1:41.3500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
138The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 845 (Buffalo) - Mazda 12A RotaryGTP
Top Fuel Racing (J)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mutsuo Kazama (J)/Hironobu Tatsumi (J)/Yoshiyuki Ogura (J)
DNS: Kimiya Iwanalaya (J), Oneri Wenyapaimi (J)		Result: 14th (36 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 33rd (1:33.6900)
Colours: red
Tyres: Bridgestone
145The car is not available on a photoToyota Celica # - Toyota 2000 cc GTU
Trust Racing Team (J)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mitsutake Koma (J)/Ryuusaku Hitomi (J)Result: 19th 1st in GTU (48 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 34th (1:36.6900)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
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:
33The car did not arrivePorsche 956 B #114 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
John Fitzpatrick Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: David Hobbs (GB)/Thierry Boutsen (B)Result: did not arrive (No intention to race in Japan)
Colours: white/dark green (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
34The car did not arrivePorsche 962 #105 - Porsche Typ 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKKC1
John Fitzpatrick Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive (No intention to race in Japan)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
55The car did not arrivePorsche 956 #102 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
John Fitzpatrick Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Rupert Keegan (GB)/Franz Konrad (A)Result: did not arrive (No intention to race in Japan)
Colours: white/dark green (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
132The car did not arriveLola T600 #HU1 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTP
ElectrodyneClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: John Bright (GB)/Jim Mullen (USA)/Chester Vincentz (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
136The car did not arriveMazda RX-7 254i (Mooncraft) - Mazda RotaryGTX
Mazda Sports Car ClubClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Kanjun Arai (J)/Yuuichi Hagiwara (J)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
140The car did not arriveFord Mustang - Ford GTO
Marketing CorporationClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Udo Klinkel (8), Hiro [8gatsuno HIKARI] 8月のひかり (6) and Nissan Motorsport (1)
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