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Event: Castrol 9 Hour KyalamiDate: 6.11.1981
Track: Kyalami (ZA), unknown lengthDistance: 9 hoursAttendance: 35000

Kyalami 9 Hours
Non championship race
Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: hot, sunny

Entered: 48

Practiced: unknown

Started: unknown

Finished:

Category 1 (Cat.1)

Category 2 (Cat.2)

Category 3 (Cat.3)

Category 4 (Cat.4)
Entry List
Entry List - Kyalami 9 Hours 1981
Photos by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius (11), Brian Isherwood (10) and Tim Summers (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 02/12/2015 Last photo update on this page: 20/09/2025
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11 - Porsche 936/80 #004 (Joest) - Lindsay SakersPorsche 936/80 #004 (Joest) - Porsche 911/78 F6 2v SOHC 2142 cc 2xKKKCat.1
Lindsay Sakers (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)/Reinhold Jöst (D)Result: winner - (166.149 kph) - margin: 16 laps
Grid: 1st (1:18.4000)
Colours: white (+red/black/yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 11/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
22 - Porsche 908/3 Turbo #008 - P.G. GlassPorsche 908/3 Turbo #008 - Porsche 911/78 F6 2143 cc TurboCat.1
P.G. Glass (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jürgen Barth (D)/Siegfried Brunn (D)/Jean-Michel Martin (B)Result: 2nd (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:22.0100)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood and Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
33 - Porsche 935J #009 0001 (Joest) - Kreepy KraulyPorsche 935 J #009 0001 (Joest) - Porsche 930/80 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc TurboCat.1
Kreepy Krauly (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Mauricio DeNarvaez (CO)/Gianpiero Moretti (I)Result: 3rd (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 5th
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood and Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
44 - Porsche 935J #000 00016 (Joest) - Carwill Brick and ClayPorsche 935 J #000 00016 (Joest) - Porsche 930/80 F6 2v SOHC 3164 cc 2xKKKCat.1
Carwill Brick and Clay (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Desiré Wilson (ZA)/Dieter Schornstein (D)/Jürgen Lässig (D)Result: did not finish (Oil pressure)
Grid: 7th (1:28.4000)
Colours: white/blue (+orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius and Brian Isherwood
55 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo (Dallara) - Radio 5/Bray LoaderLancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1425 cc KKKCat.1
Radio 5/Bray LoaderClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans Heyer (D)/Siegfried Müller, Jr. (D)/Walter Nussbaumer (CH)Result: did not finish (Cracked cylinder head)
Grid: 6th
Colours: blue
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius and Brian Isherwood
66 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo (Dallara) - Lancia MartiniLancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1800 cc KKKCat.1
Lancia Martini (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emanuele Pirro (I)Michele Alboreto (I)Result: 4th (40 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 11/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
77 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.02 (Sauber) - BASFBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.02 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ACat.1
BASFClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans Heyer (D)Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Walter Brun (CH)Result: 8th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 3rd (1:21.2100)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
88 - Ferrari 308 GTB Turbo #18935 - Carma FF Achilli MotorsFerrari 308 GTB Turbo #18935 - Ferrari 308 t/c /Carma V8/90° 2v DOHC 2927 cc 2xKKKCat.1
Carma FF Achilli Motors (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martino Finotto (I)/Carlo Facetti (I)Result: did not finish (Blown engine)
Grid: 2nd (1:21.1700)
Colours: red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 11/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
1010 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301059 (Martini) - B.M.W. ItaliaBMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301059 (Martini) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ACat.1
B.M.W. Italia (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Eddy Joosen (B)/Marco Vanoli (CH)/Umberto Grano (I)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 10th
Colours: white (+red/orange/green/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius and Brian Isherwood
1111 - Porsche 930 - Odd Cars/P. LanzPorsche 930 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3280 cc TurboCat.1
Odd Cars/P. LanzClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Nicolas Bührer (CH)/Peter Lanz (ZA)/Jannie van AswegenResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
1212 - Lotus 23B - Churchill PersonnelLotus 23 B - 1994 cc N/ACat.1
Churchill PersonnelOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brian Sims (GB)/John Banks (GB)Result: did not finish (Lost wheel => accident)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
1515 - BMW 535i - B.M.W. Dealer TeamBMW 535i - BMW M88 L6 3493 cc N/ACat.2
B.M.W. Dealer TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ian Scheckter (ZA)/Eddie Keizan (ZA)/Graham Duxbury (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 9th (1:27.5100)
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius and Brian Isherwood
1919 - Rover 3500 SDS - Eloff Leyland Racing with Sansui Hi-FiRover 3500 SDS - Rover V8 3500 cc N/ACat.3
Eloff Leyland Racing with Sansui Hi-FiClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike O'Sullivan (ZA)/Paddy O'Sullivan (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: green (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 02/12/2015Photo by courtesy of: Tim Summers
2222 - Volvo 164 - Le Mans MotorsVolvo 164 - Volvo 2980 cc N/ACat.3
Le Mans MotorsClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Fanie Els/Hans KrugerResult: 6th
Grid:
Colours: white (+red/dark green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
4444 - VW Golf TurboVW Golf Turbo - VW 2000 cc TurboCat.2
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kingsley Wood/Ralph WoodResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: yellow (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
No photos available:
14The car is not available on a photoMazda 323 - Mazda 1300 cc RotaryCat.2
Autoquip B.P. SigmaClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Errol Shearsby (ZA)/Hennie van der Linde (ZA)/George Santana (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: black (+orange/red)
Tyres: unknown
16The car is not available on a photoDatsun Stanza J/Z # - Datsun Z 2850 cc N/ACat.2
J. Knez/Dig/Two-WayClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Johnny Knez (ZA)/Ken Critchfield (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white/beige (+black)
Tyres: unknown
17The car is not available on a photoFord Escort - Ford 2000 cc N/ACat.2
Broadway Ford/CastrolClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Billy Maloney (ZA)/Ronnie van Rooyen (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white (+red/green)
Tyres: unknown
18The car is not available on a photoChevrolet SS - Chevrolet 5700 cc N/ACat.3
W. HepburnClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Trevor van Rooyen (ZA)/Willie Hepburn (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
20The car is not available on a photoBMW 530i - BMW L6 3000 cc N/ACat.3
B.P./Kaye-Eddie EstatesClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Robby Smith (ZA)/Brian Cook (ZA)Result: 5th (66 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
21The car is not available on a photoBMW 530i - BMW L6 3000 cc N/ACat.3
LinkClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Philip Booysen (ZA)/Paul HeymansResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoMazda Capella - Mazda 1146 cc RotaryCat.3
B.P. Sigma Dealer TeamClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Paddy Driver (ZA)/Bob Olthoff (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: yellow (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
24The car is not available on a photoMazda Capella - Mazda 1146 cc RotaryCat.3
Randfontein Panel BeatersClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Roger Taylor/Ben Morgenrood (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoMazda Capella - Mazda 1146 cc RotaryCat.3
Pat Coles RacingClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Clarrie Taylor (ZA)/Chris Swanepoel (ZA)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid:
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
26The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 1962 cc N/ACat.3
Alfa Romeo S.A.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Nicolo Bianco (ZA)/Tony Classens (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: red/black
Tyres: unknown
27The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo GTV - Alfa Romeo L4 1962 cc N/ACat.3
Alfa Romeo S.A.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Arnold Chatz (ZA)/Serge DamseauxResult: 9th
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
28The car is not available on a photoFord Escort - Ford 1600 cc N/ACat.3
Borg Warner/Homegas (ZA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Johan Coetzee (ZA)/Abel d'Oliveira (ZA)/Glen Spolander (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
29The car is not available on a photoDatsun 160Z - Datsun 1600 cc N/ACat.3
D. SorensenClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Dick Sorensen (ZA)/Barry Flowers (ZA)Result: 7th
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
30The car is not available on a photoFord Escort - Ford 1345 cc N/ACat.3
Bulldog HauliersClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Colin Clay (ZA)/Jimmy Williamson (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white/brown
Tyres: unknown
31The car is not available on a photoMazda 323 - Mazda 1272 cc RotaryCat.3
Team Valvoline/Cornright MotorsClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Don Bruins (ZA)/Brian Rowlings (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: yellow/blue
Tyres: unknown
32The car is not available on a photoMini 1275 GT - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1275 cc N/ACat.3
A. GiovannoniClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Giv Giovannoni (ZA)/Campbell McKie Thompson (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoDatsun 1200 GX - Datsun 1171 cc N/ACat.3
B.P. DatsunClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Mike Wentz/Andy Terlouw (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white/red (+orange/green)
Tyres: unknown
35The car is not available on a photoMazda Capella - Mazda 1146 cc RotaryCat.4
J. van Aswegen/Capella Motors/ValvolineClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Rad Dougall (ZA)/Alex Moss (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoMazda Capella - Mazda 1146 cc RotaryCat.4
Huttons Motors/C. BurfordClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Colin Burford (ZA)/Keith Burford (ZA)Result: 10th
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
37The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 - Mazda 1146 cc RotaryCat.4
Great South MotorsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tommy Voget (ZA)/Ralph Lange (ZA)Result: 11th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The car is not available on a photoBMW 535i - BMW M88 L6 3493 cc N/ACat.4
Team B.P.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Paolo Cavalieri (ZA)/Tony Viana (ZA)/Tony Pond (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: black/white/red/blue
Tyres: unknown
47The car is not available on a photoMini 1275 GT - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1275 cc N/ACat.3
Speedwell MarketingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gino Caprin (ZA)/Keith Cruickshank (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
48The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo GTV - Alfa Romeo 1962 cc N/ACat.4
Team VSA/MotorworldClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Terry Brand/Paul Cox (ZA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: unknown
49The car is not available on a photoFord Cortina - Ford 2998 cc N/ACat.3
M. KinsleyClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Malcolm Kinsey (ZA)/John Truter (ZA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: white/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:
9The presence of the car is unknownBMW M1 - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ACat.1
WurthClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Marc Surer (CH)/Roy MossResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
33The presence of the car is unknownMini 1275 GT - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1275 cc N/ACat.3
Team ValvolineClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Tienie Oosthuizen (ZA)/Moon Daly/Simon Grobbelaar (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
38The presence of the car is unknownMazda Capella - Mazda 1146 cc RotaryCat.4
AECI Paints-
-
Drivers listed: Jan Hettema (ZA)/Rick Davis (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
40The presence of the car is unknownAlfa Romeo GTV - Alfa Romeo 1962 cc N/ACat.4
Alfa Romeo S.A.-
-
Drivers listed: Dick Pickering (ZA)/Maurizio Bianco (I)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
41The presence of the car is unknownAlfa Romeo GTV - Alfa Romeo 1962 cc N/ACat.4
Alfetta Tune-Up Centre-
-
Drivers listed: Giuliano Verolini (ZA)/Tony Boncompagni (ZA)/Eddie RuizResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
42The presence of the car is unknownAlfa Romeo GTV - Alfa Romeo 1962 cc N/ACat.4
Glenwood Motors/Pretoria Brick (ZA)-
-
Drivers listed: Andre du Plessis/Jan du PlessisResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
43The presence of the car is unknownAlfa Romeo GTV - Alfa Romeo 1962 cc N/ACat.4
Glenwood Motors/Pretoria Brick-
-
Drivers listed: Willie van Zyl (ZA)/Giovanni Piazza-Musso (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
45The presence of the car is unknownFord Escort - Ford 1600 cc N/ACat.3
Pieterse EngineeringClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Leon Maré (ZA)/Gerald Vorster (ZA)/Rodney Williams (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
46The presence of the car is unknownFiat 124 ST - Fiat 1608 cc N/ACat.3
Ian Gordon-
-
Drivers listed: Bruno Baleta (ZA)/Tim Mackintosh (ZA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown