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Programme Cover
Programme Cover - Kyalami 6 Hours 1974
Event: Daily Rand Mail 17th Nine Hour Endurance RaceDate: 9.11.1974
Track: Kyalami (ZA), 4.104 kmsDistance: 6 hoursAttendance: 40000

Kyalami 6 Hours
Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: dry, later rain

Entered: 37

Practiced: 37

Started: 26

Classified: 11

Group 5 - Sports 3000 (S3.0) : P:9, ST:9, CL:3
Group 5 - Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:11, ST:10, CL:4
Group 4 - Grand Touring (GT) : P:2, ST:1, CL:1
Group 3 - GT Series (ser.GT) : P:1, ST:1, CL:1
Group 2 - Touring (T) : P:4, ST:3, CL:2
ZA Argus Production +2000 (ZA+2.0) : P:5, ST:2
ZA Argus Production 2000 (ZA2.0) : P:3
ZA Argus Production 1600 (ZA1.6) : P:2
Entry List
Entry List - Kyalami 6 Hours 1974
Photos by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood (27), Kobus Botma (16), Robert Young (3), Pierre Du Plessis (3), José Rebocho (1), Derrick Worthington (1) and Mervyn Tunmer (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 02/09/2011 Last photo update on this page: 29/03/2021
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11 - Matra-Simca MS670C #C-04 - Matra SimcaMatra MS670 C #C-04 - Matra MS73 V12/60° OHC 2998 cc N/AS3.0
Matra Simca (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)Result: 2nd (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 1st (1:18.0300)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood, Robert Young and Pierre Du Plessis
22 - Matra-Simca MS670C #B-01 - Matra SimcaMatra MS670 C #B-01 - Matra MS73 V12/60° OHC 2998 cc N/AS3.0
Matra Simca (F)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gérard Larrousse (F)/Henri Pescarolo (F)Result: winner - (160.740 kph)
Grid: 2nd (1:18.4000)
Colours: blue (+white/green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood and Pierre Du Plessis
33 - Gulf Mirage GR7 Ford - Gulf Research RacingMirage GR7 # - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/David Hobbs (GB)Result: 3rd (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:19.6500)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood and Kobus Botma
44 - Gulf Mirage GR7 Ford - Gulf Research RacingMirage GR7 # - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Gulf Research Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vern Schuppan (AUS)/Reine Wisell (S)Result: not classified (97 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:21.9400)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma and Brian Isherwood
55 - Porsche 908/03 #008? - Joest RacingPorsche 908/03 #008? - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/AS3.0
Joest Racing (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Reinhold Jöst (D)/Herbert Müller (CH)Result: did not finish (Collision with Peterson)
Grid: 6th (1:23.0800)
Colours: light blue (+orange/dark blue)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
66 - Porsche 908/03 #012? - Joest RacingPorsche 908/03 #012? - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/AS3.0
Joest Racing (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roland Heiler (D)/Jürgen Barth (D)/Helmut Bross (D)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 13th (1:25.1100)
Colours: light blue (+dark blue)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
77 - Lola T294 Ford - Jolly Club SwitzerlandLola T294 # - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Jolly Club Switzerland (CH)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Corrado Manfredini (I)/Gianpiero Moretti (I)Result: did not finish (Accident damage)
Grid: 11th (1:25.0300)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood and Robert Young
88 - Lola T284 Ford #T280/4-HU2 (Mader) - Team Gulf SwitzerlandLola T284 #T280/4-HU2 (Mader) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS3.0
Team Gulf Switzerland (CH)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Heinz Schulthess (CH)/Roland Salomon (CH)
listed, never drove: Guy Edwards (GB)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 7th (1:23.1300)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
99 - Chevron B26 Hart #74-10 - Team Gunston/Richter MotorsChevron B26 #74-10 - Hart 420R L4 4v DOHC 1995 cc N/AS2.0
Team Gunston/Richter Motors (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ian Scheckter (ZA)/Peter Gethin (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 5th (1:22.2800)
Colours: orange/gold
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
1111 - Chevron B26 Ford #73-05 - K.V.G. RacingChevron B23/26 #73-05 - Ford Cosworth FVC/Hart L4 4v DOHC 1990 cc N/AS2.0
K.V.G. Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ian Grob (GB)/John Hine (GB)Result: did not finish (Exhaust)
Grid: 10th (1:24.3100)
Colours: light green
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma and Brian Isherwood
1212 - TOJ SS02 BMW #1 (GRD) - Jorg Obermoser Team EuroraceTOJ SS02 #1 (GRD) - BMW M12/7/Schnitzer L4 4v DOHC 1999 cc N/AS2.0
Jorg Obermoser Team Eurorace (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jörg Obermoser (D)/Dave Walker (AUS)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 12th (1:25.0300)
Colours: gold (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
1414 - Lola T294 Ford #HU67 - Simoniz Racing/Esçuderia MontjuichLola T294 #HU67 - Ford Cosworth L4 4v DOHC 1998 cc N/AS2.0
Simoniz Racing/Esçuderia MontjuichOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Lloyd (GB)/Mervyn Tunmer (ZA)Result: 8th (27 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:27.3200)
Colours: yellow (+green)
Tyres: Firestone/Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood and Mervyn Tunmer
1515 - Lola T294 Ford #T290-HU22 - Dorset FoodsLola T294 #T290-HU22 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1800 cc N/AS2.0
Dorset Foods (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Keith Holland (GB)/Tony Birchenhough (GB)
DNS: Brian Joscelyne (GB)		Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 14th (1:27.3100)
Colours: black (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
1616 - Lola T292/4 Ford #HU65 - Ray's Racing TeamLola T292/4 #HU65 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/AS2.0
Ray's Racing TeamOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Abrahams (ZA)/Richard Scott (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 9th (1:24.3100)
Colours: yellow (+dark blue/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Derrick Worthington and Brian Isherwood
1818 - Chevron B21 Ford - Team B.P.Chevron B19/21 # - Ford Cosworth BDE L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/AS2.0
Team B.P.Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Rowe (ZA)/Meyer Botha (ZA)Result: 11th (50 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:29.8100)
Colours: white/blue/gold
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/08/2012Photo by courtesy of: Robert Young
2020 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #911 460 9065 - Gelo RacingPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #911 460 9065 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2806 cc N/AGT
Gelo Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Rolf Stommelen (D)/Tim Schenken (AUS)
DNS: Georg Loos (D)		Result: 6th 1st in GT (21 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:29.5800)
Colours: red (+white/yellow)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
2121 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9077 - Gelo RacingPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9077 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2806 cc N/AGT
Gelo Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Tim Schenken (AUS)/Georg Loos (D)
DNS: John Fitzpatrick (GB)		Result: 7th (23 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:31.2500)
Colours: red (+white/yellow)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma and Brian Isherwood
2222 - Ford Capri RS 3100 - FordFord Capri RS 3100 # - Ford Cosworth GAA V6/60° 4v DOHC 3412 cc N/AT
Ford (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)/Toine Hezemans (NL)Result: 5th 1st in T (20 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (1:27.3500)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 29/03/2021Photo by courtesy of: Kobus Botma
2323 - BMW 3.0 CSL - B.M.W. Motorsport GmbHBMW 3.0 CSL # - BMW L6 OHC 3500 cc N/AT
B.M.W. Motorsport GmbH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)/Jody Scheckter (ZA)
DNS: Sam Posey (USA); listed, never drove: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)		Result: did not finish (Oil pressure after collision)
Grid: 17th (1:27.8800)
Colours: black/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
2525 - De Tomaso Pantera GTS - J. RebochoDe Tomaso Pantera GTS - Ford V8 2v OHV 5763 cc N/AGT
J. RebochoClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: José Rebocho (ANG)/T. Pereira (ANG)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/08/2012Photo by courtesy of: José Rebocho
2727 - Mazda M12A - Holiday InnsMazda M12A - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryT
Holiday InnsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Giv Giovannoni (ZA)/Nols Niemann (ZA)Result: 9th (39 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:35.9400)
Colours: yellow (+green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
2929 - Ford Capri Perana - Porto MotorsFord Capri Perana - Ford V8 OHV 5000 cc N/AZA+2.0
Porto MotorsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Critchfield (ZA)/Barry Flowers (ZA)Result: did not finish (Misfire)
Grid: 24th (1:36.4700)
Colours: white (+light blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
No photos available:
10The car is not available on a photoChevron B26 # - Ford Cosworth BDG/Hart L4 4v DOHC 1999 cc N/AS2.0
Team LexingtonOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Guy Tunmer (ZA)/John Lepp (GB)Result: 4th 1st in S2.0 (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:23.7700)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
17The car is not available on a photoChevron B19/21 #71-29 - Ford Cosworth L4 4v DOHC 1600 cc N/AS2.0
Doug DrysdaleOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Doug Drysdale (ZA)/Tim Cheales (ZA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 22nd (1:31.9300)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
19The car is not available on a photoEcosse # - Ford Cosworth L4 OHC 1930 cc N/AS2.0
Jack Holme (ZA)-
-
Driven by: Keith Berrington-Smith (ZA)/Tony Martin (ZA)Result: 10th (45 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (1:28.2600)
Colours: blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
24The car is not available on a photoLola T292 #HU59 - BMW M12/7/Schnitzer L4 4v DOHC 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Team ETA (ANG)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hélder de Sousa (ANG)/Mabílio de Albuquerque (ANG)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
26The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo 2000 GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1962 cc N/AZA2.0
Johnny LauryssenClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bobby van Noord (ZA)/Roelof Fekken (ZA)
listed, never drove: Jannie Kuun (ZA)		Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
28The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I RS 1600 - Ford L4 DOHC 1800 cc N/AT
H. FekkenClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harry Fekken (ZA)/Lambert Fekken (ZA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
30The car is not available on a photoFord Cortina V6 - Ford V6 OHV 3000 cc N/AZA+2.0
Grosvenor/BIC Racing (ZA)-
-
Driven by: Alain Lavoipierre (ZA)/Ronnie van Rooyen (ZA)Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 27th (1:42.9600)
Colours: blue/gold
Tyres: unknown
31The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Alfetta - Alfa Romeo F4 DOHC 1779 cc N/AZA2.0
Alfa Romeo South Africa (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Arnold Chatz (ZA)/Geoff Mortimer (ZA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
32The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo 2000 GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1962 cc N/AZA2.0
Auto di RomaClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Len Booysen (ZA)/John Gibb (ZA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoFord Capri 3000 - Ford V6 OHV 3000 cc N/AZA+2.0
Aqua Velva RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Billy Maloney (ZA)/Barrie Palm (ZA)Result: did not start
Grid: 25th (1:41.6800)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoMarauder F74 ER - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryS3.0
Team Jackson FibreglassOpen bodywork
-
Driven by: David Hart (GB)/Ritchie Jute (ZA)/Roger Harradine (ZA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 28th (1:42.2400)
Colours: dark green (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
35The car is not available on a photoFord Capri RS 2600 - Ford V6 OHV 3000 cc N/AZA+2.0
Tim MacKintoshClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tim Mackintosh (ZA)/Gordon Vorster (ZA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: blue/black
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoDatsun 1200 GX - Datsun L4 OHV 1200 cc N/AZA1.6
E. L. Van Bergen-
-
Driven by: Hennie van der Linde (ZA)/Sarel van der Merwe (ZA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
37The car is not available on a photoFord Escort I GT - Ford L4 2v OHV 1599 cc N/AZA1.6
Brian CookClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Brian Cook (ZA)/Paul Rowlings (ZA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: blue/gold
Tyres: unknown
38The car is not available on a photoFord Capri - Ford V6 OHV 2994 cc N/AZA+2.0
BIC Ballpoint PensClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike O'Sullivan (ZA)/Johan Loots (ZA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: orange/black
Tyres: unknown
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More photos from this race:
Photos by: Pierre Du Plessis (1)
Additional Photo - Kyalami 6 Hours 1974