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Programme Cover
Programme Cover - Kyalami 9 Hours 1966
Event: The Ninth 9 Hour Endurance Race sponsored by the Rand Daily MailDate: 5.11.1966
Track: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit (ZA), 4.094 kmsDistance: 9 hoursAttendance: unknown

Kyalami 9 Hours
Start time: 14:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 39

Practiced: 39

Started: 33

Classified: 17

Class A - Group 6/7 - Sports Racing +2000 (Class A) : P:4, ST:4, CL:1
Class B - Group 6/7 - Sports Racing 2000 (Class B) : P:6, ST:6, CL:3
Class C - Group 6/7 - Sports Racing 1150 (Class C) : P:2, ST:2, CL:1
Class D - Group 4/5 - Sports/Special Touring +2000 (Class D) : P:5, ST:4, CL:1
Class E - Group 4/5 - Sports/Special Touring 2000 (Class E) : P:3, ST:2, CL:1
Class F - Group 4/5 - Sports/Special Touring 1300 (Class F) : P:6, ST:4, CL:4
Class G - Group 1/2/3 - Production +2000 (Class G)
Class H - Group 1/2/3 - Production 2000 (Class H) : P:8, ST:8, CL:4
Class J - Group 1/2/3 - Production 1300 (Class J) : P:5, ST:3, CL:2
Entry List
Entry List - Kyalami 9 Hours 1966
Photos by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke (35), Tony Boyers (10), Ken Stewart (7), Desireé L. Johnson (6), Deon Smit (6), Peter Wilson (3), Josh Richards (2), Richard Marais (2), Michele Lupini (1) and Jan Strydom (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 03/06/2016 Last photo update on this page: 28/02/2026
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11 - Lola T70 Ford #SL70/5 - R. F. PierpointLola T70 Mk.1 #SL70/5 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass A
R. F. Pierpoint (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roy Pierpoint (GB)/Doug Serrurier (ZA)Result: did not finish (Oil pressure)
Grid: 1st (1:35.3000)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and Wynand Reyneke
22 - Ford GT40 spyder #GT/112 - P. SutcliffeFord GT40 Roadster #GT/112 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass A
P. Sutcliffe (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Sutcliffe (GB)/John Love (RSR)Result: did not finish (Suspension, accident)
Grid: 2nd (1:38.7000)
Colours: dark green (+white)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit, Wynand Reyneke and Tony Boyers
33 - Ferrari 365 P2/3 #0836 - David Piper Auto RacingFerrari 365 P2/3 #0836 - Ferrari V12 OHC 4380 cc N/AClass A
David Piper Auto Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Piper (GB)/Richard Attwood (GB)Result: winner - (132.449 kph) - margin: 33 laps
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson, Ken Stewart and Wynand Reyneke
44 - Ferrari 365 P2/3 #0828 - Ecurie FrancorchampsFerrari 365 P2 #0828 - Ferrari V12 OHC 4380 cc N/AClass A
Ecurie Francorchamps (B)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Willy Mairesse (B)/"Jean Beurlys" (B)Result: did not finish (Engine, brakes)
Grid: 6th (1:43.2000)
Colours: yellow (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stewart and Wynand Reyneke
55 - Ferrari 250 LM #6023 - Ecurie FrancorchampsFerrari 250 LM #6023 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3285 cc N/AClass D
Ecurie Francorchamps (B)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: "Eldé" (B)/Jacky Ickx (B)Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid:
Colours: yellow (+black)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke, Ken Stewart and Deon Smit
66 - Ferrari 250 LM #5895 - P. ClarkeFerrari 250 LM #5895 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3285 cc N/AClass D
P. Clarke (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Clarke (GB)/Rollo Feilding (GB)Result: 2nd 1st in Class D (33 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:43.8000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit, Wynand Reyneke and Ken Stewart
77 - Ferrari 250 LM #5907 - Bernard White Racing TeamFerrari 250 LM #5907 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 3285 cc N/AClass D
Bernard White Racing Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Anderson (GB)/Mike Hailwood (GB)Result: did not start (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Josh Richards, Desireé L. Johnson and Ken Stewart
88 - Ford GT40 #1001 - Bernard White Racing TeamFord GT40 #1001 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass D
Bernard White Racing Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Mike Spence (GB)
listed, never drove: Innes Ireland (GB)		Result: did not finish (Crown wheel & pinion)
Grid:
Colours: white (+red/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit, Wynand Reyneke and Tony Boyers
99 - Ford GT40 #1021 - E. S. NelsonFord GT40 #1021 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass D
E. S. Nelson (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Edward Nelson (GB)/Colin Crabbe (GB)Result: did not finish (Differential)
Grid: 8th (1:45.0000)
Colours: dark green (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Tony Boyers, Jan Strydom, Desireé L. Johnson and Wynand Reyneke
1010 - Porsche 906 #129 - Porsche Great BritainPorsche 906 #129 - Porsche Typ 901/20; no:906 122 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AClass E
Porsche Great Britain (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike de Udy (GB)/Peter de Klerk (ZA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: dark green (+silver)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson, Richard Marais and Tony Boyers
1212 - Elva - Porsche - L. J. BothaElva Mk VII # - Porsche F4 OHC 1760 cc N/AClass B
L. J. Botha (ZA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Luki Botha (ZA)/Dawie Gous (ZA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 5th (1:43.0000)
Colours: green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
1414 - GSM Dart Ford - Ecurie AquilaGSM Dart - Ford L4 OHV 1612 cc N/AClass B
Ecurie Aquila (ZA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ritchie Jute (ZA)/John Whitehead (ZA)Result: 17th (89 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:56.8000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
1515 - GSM Dart Ford - Bramhill Service StationGSM Dart - Ford L4 OHC 1598 cc N/AClass B
Bramhill Service Station (ZA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Truter (ZA)/Neville Smith (ZA)Result: 15th (75 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:51.8000)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
1616 - Porsche 718 RS 61 #076 - Ecurie TomahawkPorsche 718 RS 61 #076 - Porsche F4 OHC 1588 cc N/AClass B
Ecurie Tomahawk (ZA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Clive van Buuren (ZA)/Steve Mellet (ZA)Result: 3rd 1st in Class B (37 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:51.3000)
Colours: silver (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Tony Boyers and Wynand Reyneke
1818 - Lotus 23 Ford - J. HaycockLotus 23 - Ford L4 OHV 1100 cc N/AClass C
J. Haycock (ZA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Haycock (ZA)/Denis Joubert (ZA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 19th (2:00.0000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
1919 - Lotus Elan - J. HolmeLotus Elan - Ford Lotus Twin Cam L4 2v DOHC 1594 cc N/AClass H
J. Holme (ZA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Holme (ZA)/Brian Wheble (ZA)Result: 4th 1st in Class H (38 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:46.7000)
Colours: red (+black/silver)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Desireé L. Johnson and Wynand Reyneke
2121 - GSM Dart Ford - Shekleton MotorsGSM Dart # - Ford L4 OHV 1500 cc N/AClass B
Shekleton Motors (ZA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Eric van der Meden (ZA)/Peter Shekleton (ZA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 13th (1:56.7000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
2323 - Ford Cortina GT - Philip Robinson MotorsFord Cortina GT - Ford L4 2v OHV 1650 cc N/AClass E
Philip Robinson Motors (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Louis Cloete (ZA)/Alec Kirstein (ZA)
listed, never drove: Terry Smith (ZA)		Result: 10th 1st in Class E (55 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (2:04.1000)
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
2424 - Ford Anglia Super - Basil Green MotorsFord Anglia Super # - Ford L4 OHV 1300 cc N/AClass F
Basil Green Motors (RSR)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Basil Greenstone (ZA)/Gordon Littleford (RSR)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Desireé L. Johnson
2525 - Renault R8 - Team Renault & Alconi DevelompentsRenault 8 - Renault L4 2v OHV 1275 cc N/AClass F
Team Renault & Alconi Develompents (ZA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Geoff Mortimer (ZA)/Roger Ramsayer (ZA)Result: 8th (48 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (1:59.5000)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
2626 - Alfa Romeo GTA - Team Thompson Bros.Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA - Alfa Romeo L4 OHC 1570 cc N/AClass H
Team Thompson Bros. (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Chappie Wicks (ZA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 10th (1:49.3000)
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Desireé L. Johnson, Josh Richards and Wynand Reyneke
2727 - Renault R8 Gordini - Team LawsonRenault 8 Gordini - Renault R8 Gordini L4 2v OHV 1296 cc N/AClass F
Team Lawson (ZA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Scamp Porter (ZA)/Eric Adler (ZA)Result: 5th 1st in Class F (39 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:56.7000)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Tony Boyers, Wynand Reyneke and Deon Smit
2828 - Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint - J. F. CowellAlfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1570 cc N/AClass H
J. F. Cowell (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Fred Cowell (ZA)/John Fritelli (ZA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 24th (2:34.4000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
2929 - Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint - Superformance Racing TeamAlfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1570 cc N/AClass H
Superformance Racing Team (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mervyn Grevler (ZA)/Tony Woodley (ZA)Result: 13th (60 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Tony Boyers, Richard Marais and Wynand Reyneke
3030 - Alfa Romeo Super - Superformance Racing TeamAlfa Romeo Super - Alfa Romeo L4 OHC 1570 cc N/AClass H
Superformance Racing Team (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mario Lupini (ZA)/Chris van der Heever (ZA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 20th (2:01.7000)
Colours: dark green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Michele Lupini and Wynand Reyneke
3131 - Renault R8 Gordini - Team RenaultRenault 8 Gordini - Renault R8 Gordini L4 2v OHV 1108 cc N/AClass J
Team Renault (ZA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Myers (ZA)/Spencer Schultze (ZA)Result: 16th (80 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
3232 - Austin Mini Cooper S - Team A & GAustin Mini Cooper S # - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1295 cc N/AClass F
Team A & G (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Armstrong (ZA)/Luigi Viglietti (ZA)Result: 14th (65 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (1:57.5000)
Colours: green (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Tony Boyers and Wynand Reyneke
3333 - MGB - P. T. H. CadmanMG B - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1800 cc N/AClass H
P. T. H. Cadman (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Phil Cadman (GB)/Frank Rundel (ZA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: darker (+light)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Desireé L. Johnson
3535 - Morris Mini Cooper S - Power Filling Station Racing Ltd.Morris Mini Cooper S - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1275 cc N/AClass J
Power Filling Station Racing Ltd. (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Nolly Limberis (ZA)/Garth McGillewie (ZA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 22nd (2:02.5000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Tony Boyers
3838 - Renault R10 - Team Renault & Alconi DevelompentsRenault 10 - Renault L4 OHV 1275 cc N/AClass F
Team Renault & Alconi Develompents (ZA)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Colin Burford (ZA)/Phil Porter (ZA)Result: 6th (41 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:59.4000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
3939 - Volvo 122 S - Team LawsonVolvo 122 S # - Volvo B18 L4 OHV 1822 cc N/AClass H
Team Lawson (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Frank Wingels (ZA)/Dirk Marais (ZA)Result: 7th (42 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stewart
4040 - Volvo 122 S - Team LawsonVolvo 122 S # - Volvo B18 L4 OHV 1822 cc N/AClass H
Team Lawson (ZA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Arnold Chatz (ZA)/Dave Clapham (ZA)Result: 11th (56 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/02/2026Photo by courtesy of: Wynand Reyneke
No photos available:
11The car is not available on a photoPorsche 906 #134 - Porsche Typ 901/20; no:906 137 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AClass E
Racing Team Holland (NL)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ben Pon (NL)/Gijs van Lennep (NL)Result: did not start (Engine)
Grid: 3rd (1:39.8000)
Colours: orange/silver
Tyres: Dunlop
17The car is not available on a photoLotus 23 B # - Alfa Romeo L4 OHC 1570 cc N/AClass B
Team Thompson Bros. (ZA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Keith Berrington-Smith (ZA)/Tony Jefferies (ZA)Result: did not finish (Universal joint)
Grid: 4th (1:42.2000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoElfin Mallala # - Ford L4 OHV 997 cc N/AClass C
J. Viljoen (ZA)-
-
Driven by: Joss Viljoen (ZA)/George van Straaten (ZA)Result: 12th 1st in Class C (57 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (2:01.9000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car is not available on a photoTriumph Spitfire - Triumph L4 OHV 1147 cc N/AClass F
I. A. Gordon (RSR)-
Front-engined
Driven by: David Edwards (RSR)/Isaac Codron (RSR)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoAustin Mini Cooper S - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1295 cc N/AClass J
Weaver Motors (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Johann Swanepoel (ZA)/Tommy Harris (ZA)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoMorris Mini Cooper S - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1275 cc N/AClass J
Ian Houliston (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ian Houliston (ZA)/Peter Sissons (ZA)Result: 9th 1st in Class J (51 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: dark (+light)
Tyres: unknown
37The car is not available on a photoAustin Mini Cooper S - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1275 cc N/AClass J
White Bros. (RSR)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ted White (RSR)/Sandy White (RSR)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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More photos from this race:
Photos by: Deon Smit (1)
Additional Photo - Kyalami 9 Hours 1966