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Programme Cover - Kyalami 9 Hours 1969
Event: The Twelfth Rand Daily Mail 9 Hour Endurance RaceDate: 8.11.1969
Track: Kyalami International Grand Prix Circuit (ZA), 4.104 kmsDistance: 9 hoursAttendance: unknown

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

Entered: 35

Practiced: 31

Started: 31

Classified: 19

Class J - Group 6/7 - Sports +2000 (Class J)
Class H - Group 6/7 - Sports 2000 (Class H)
Class G - Group 6/7 - Sports 1150 (Class G)
Class F - Group 3/4 - GT +3000 (Class F)
Class E - Group 3/4 - GT 3000 (Class E)
Class D - Group 3/4 - GT 2000 (Class D)
Class C - Group 2/5 - Touring +1600 (Class C)
Class B - Group 2/5 - Touring 1600 (Class B)
Class A - Group 2/5 - Touring 1300 (Class A)
Entry List
Entry List - Kyalami 9 Hours 1969
Photos by courtesy of: Kobus Reyneke (20), Peter Wilson (12) and Deon Smit (2)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 06/04/2015 Last photo update on this page: 24/03/2020
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11 - Lola T70 Mk.3B GT Chevrolet #SL76/138 - Sydney Taylor/Team GunstonLola T70 Mk.3B GT #SL76/138 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6200 cc N/AClass J
Sydney Taylor/Team GunstonClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Love (RSR)/Brian Redman (GB)Result: did not finish (Crown wheel & pinion)
Grid: 1st (1:23.600)
Colours: orange (+brown)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and Kobus Reyneke
22 - Lola T70 Mk.3B GT Chevrolet #SL76/143 - Ecurie Bonnier/Scuderia FilipinettiLola T70 Mk.3B GT #SL76/143 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5800 cc N/AClass J
Ecurie Bonnier/Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jo Bonnier (S)/Reine Wisell (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 4th (1:25.800)
Colours: yellow (+white/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/04/2015Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson
44 - Lola T70 Ford #SL70/5 - L. D. SerrurierLola T70 Mk.1 #SL70/5 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AClass J
L. D. Serrurier (ZA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Doug Serrurier (ZA)/Jackie Pretorius (ZA)Result: did not finish (Fire)
Grid: 7th (1:27.800)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and Kobus Reyneke
66 - Ferrari 330 P4 #0858 - Alistair WalkerFerrari 350 P4 #0858 - Ferrari V12/60° 3v DOHC 4200 cc N/AClass J
Alistair WalkerOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alistair Walker (GB)/Robin Widdows (GB)Result: 13th - did not finish
Grid: 14th (1:37.800)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Reyneke
77 - Lola T70 Mk.3B GT Chevrolet #SL76/149 - Grand Bahama Racing Car Co.Lola T70 Mk.3B GT #SL76/149 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4965 cc N/AClass F
Grand Bahama Racing Car Co.Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike De Udy (GB)/Frank Gardner (AUS)Result: 2nd 1st in Class F (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:24.800)
Colours: light green
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and Kobus Reyneke
88 - Ford GT40 #1009 - Malcolm Guthrie RacingFord GT40 #1009 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4927 cc N/AClass F
Malcolm Guthrie Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Malcolm Guthrie (GB)/Paddy Driver (ZA)Result: did not finish (Collision with Porter (P))
Grid: 11th (1:30.400)
Colours: grey (+maroon)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and Kobus Reyneke
99 - Porsche 917 #010 - Perfect Circle Team David PiperPorsche 917 K #010 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4494 cc N/AClass J
Perfect Circle Team David Piper (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Piper (GB)/Richard Attwood (GB)Result: winner - (148.649 kph) - margin: 3 laps
Grid: 2nd (1:24.500)
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear/Dunlop
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit and Kobus Reyneke
1010 - Porsche 908/02 - German B.G. Racing TeamPorsche 908/02 K Flunder - Porsche 908 F8 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AClass J
German B.G. Racing Team (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Willi Kauhsen (D)/Herbert Schultze (D)Result: 8th - did not finish (Collision with spectator)
Grid: 6th (1:27.000)
Colours: white/blue/yellow (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2015Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson
1111 - Porsche 908/02 Flunder - German B.G. Racing TeamPorsche 908/02 K Flunder # - Porsche 908 F8 2v DOHC 2996 cc N/AClass J
German B.G. Racing Team (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gerhard Koch (D)/Hans-Dieter Dechent (D)Result: 3rd (15 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:28.800)
Colours: white (+red/orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson and Kobus Reyneke
1515 - Palbin - BMW - B. E. F. BarryPalbin - BMW L4 OHC 1991 cc N/AClass H
B. E. F. BarryOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: William Young (ZA)/Brian Ferreira (ZA)
listed, never drove: Brian Barry (ZA)		Result: 19th (124 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:42.200)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Reyneke
1717 - Chevron B16 Ford #DBE03 - Chevron Cars/Richter MotorsChevron B16 #DBE03 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1800 cc N/AClass H
Chevron Cars/Richter MotorsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Digby Martland (GB)/Charles Lucas (GB)Result: 6th 1st in Class H (51 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:29.400)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2015Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson
1919 - Chevron B8 BMW #CH-DBE-62 - D. R. JoubertChevron B8 #CH-DBE-62 - BMW L4 OHC 1991 cc N/AClass D
D. R. JoubertClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Denis Joubert (ZA)/Clarrie Taylor (ZA)Result: did not finish (Unknown)
Grid: 12th (1:33.300)
Colours: white (+darker)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/06/2016Photo by courtesy of: Deon Smit
2121 - Porsche 906 #117 - C. van BuurenPorsche 906 #117 - Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AClass D
C. van BuurenClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Clive van Buuren (ZA)/Bruce van der Merwe (ZA)Result: 7th (54 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:37.900)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Reyneke
2424 - BMW 2002 Ti - Richter Motors RacingBMW 2002 TI - BMW L4 2v SOHC 1990 cc N/AClass C
Richter Motors RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Markham (ZA)/Frank Wingels (ZA)Result: 17th (101 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:46.300)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Reyneke
2828 - Renault 8 Gordini - Team RenaultRenault 8 Gordini - Renault R8 Gordini L4 2v OHV 1296 cc N/AClass A
Team RenaultClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Scamp Porter (ZA)/Geoff Mortimer (ZA)Result: 4th 1st in Class A (49 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:47.200)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Reyneke
2929 - Renault 8 Gordini - Team RenaultRenault 8 Gordini - Renault R8 Gordini L4 2v OHV 1296 cc N/AClass A
Team RenaultClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Phil Porter (ZA)/Chris Swanepoel (ZA)Result: did not finish (Collision with Guthrie)
Grid: 23rd (1:47.500)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 06/04/2015Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson
3333 - Toyota GT5 coupé - Team ToyotaToyota GT5 Coupe - Toyota L4 OHC 1910 cc N/AClass C
Team ToyotaClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Jan Hettema (ZA)/Eddie Keizan (ZA)Result: 14th (76 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 30th (1:51.400)
Colours: yellow (+green)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 24/03/2020Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Reyneke
3636 - Alfa Romeo Berlina - Superformance Racing TeamAlfa Romeo 1750 Berlina - Alfa Romeo L4 OHC 1779 cc N/AClass C
Superformance Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pat Sonnenschein (ZA)/Christine Beckers (B)Result: 18th (102 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th (1:51.100)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2015Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson
No photos available:
3The car is not available on a photoMirage M1 #M.10001 - Ford V8 OHV 5750 cc N/AClass J
Malcolm Guthrie Racing (GB)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Gethin (GB)/Mike Hailwood (GB)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 5th (1:26.900)
Colours: grey (+maroon)
Tyres: unknown
16The car is not available on a photoChevron B16 # - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1800 cc N/AClass H
Chevron Cars/Richter Motors (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tim Schenken (AUS)/John Hine (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident damage: no lights)
Grid: 10th (1:29.500)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
18The car is not available on a photoElfin T300 # - Climax L4 OHC 2495 cc N/AClass H
R. Hare-
-
Driven by: Ronnie Hare (ZA)/Trevor Blokdyk (ZA)
listed, never drove: Adrian Pheiffer (ZA)		Result: 10th (65 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (1:38.800)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoChevron B8 #CH-DBE-80 - BMW L4 OHC 1991 cc N/AClass D
J. Holme (ZA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jack Holme (ZA)/John Rowe (ZA)Result: 5th 1st in Class D (49 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:35.100)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
22The car is not available on a photoLotus 23 B # - Ford L4 OHC 1598 cc N/AClass G
D. C. Zank (ZA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Des Zank (ZA)/Lawrence Hoo-Foster (ZA)Result: did not finish (Gear selection)
Grid: 18th (1:42.900)
Colours: yellow (+violet)
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoBramhill - Ford L4 OHC 1558 cc N/AClass G
Horner Bros.Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Truter (ZA)/Keith Berrington-Smith (ZA)Result: 12th 1st in Class G (73 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (1:49.400)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA # - Alfa Romeo L4 OHC 1570 cc N/AClass B
Alderton MotorsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Danny Alderton (ZA)/John Conchie (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 24th (1:47.800)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
27The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo 1750 GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1779 cc N/AClass C
Ray's Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Abrahams (ZA)/Dirk Marais (ZA)
listed, never drove: John Cooper (ZA)		Result: 9th 1st in Class C (63 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (1:51.200)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
30The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT - Alfa Romeo L4 OHC 1570 cc N/AClass B
J. Fritelli-
-
Driven by: John Fritelli (ZA)/Ritchie Jute (ZA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: mustard
Tyres: unknown
31The car is not available on a photoHonda S800 # - Honda L4 2v DOHC 846 cc N/AClass D
Ciclomotores LDA-
Front-engined
Driven by: Alberto Leitão (P)/Fernando NatividadeResult: 15th (82 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 32nd (1:51.600)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
32The car is not available on a photoAustin Mini Cooper S - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1293 cc N/AClass A
Team Paradise BeachClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Guy Tunmer (ZA)/Pieter Wapenaar (ZA)Result: 16th (84 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (1:51.100)
Colours: green/white
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo 1750 GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1779 cc N/AClass C
Superformance Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Basil van Rooyen (ZA)/Dave Charlton (ZA)
listed, never drove: Tony Jeffries (ZA), Tony Woodley (ZA)		Result: 11th (71 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:46.300)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
35The car is not available on a photoVolvo 142 S - Volvo L4 OHV 1986 cc N/AClass C
Team LawsonClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Arnold Chatz (ZA)/Colin Burford (ZA)Result: did not finish (Bearings)
Grid: 25th (1:49.100)
Colours: brown (+black)
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:
5The car did not arriveLolette # - Chevrolet V8 OHV 5000 cc N/AClass J
S. Wiese-
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Drivers listed: Robbie Van Wezel (ZA)/Fred Cowell (ZA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: white/red
Tyres: unknown
12The car did not arriveMatra MS650 #01 - Matra MS9 V12/60° OHC 2993 cc N/AClass J
Matra Sports (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)/Basil van Rooyen (ZA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
14The car did not arriveMatra MS650 #02 - Matra MS9 V12/60° OHC 2993 cc N/AClass J
Matra Sports (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Johnny Servoz-Gavin (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
26The car did not arriveMorris Mini Cooper S - BMC A series L4 OHC 1275 cc N/AClass A
A. VerweyClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: André Verwey (ZA)/Ian Houliston (ZA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: green/white
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Kobus Reyneke (3)
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