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Programme Cover - USRRC Laguna Seca 1968
Event: United States Road Racing Championship Laguna SecaDate: 5.5.1968
Track: Laguna Seca Raceway (USA), 3.058 kmsDistance: 150 milesAttendance: 24000

USRRC Laguna Seca
Start time: 14:30; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left; Weather: unknown

Entered: 32

Practiced: unknown

Started: 22

Classified: 16
Entry List
Entry List - USRRC Laguna Seca 1968
Photos by courtesy of: Jim Hayes (27), Bob Moffett (11), Dick Duncan (5) and Graham L. Smith (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 09/10/2009 Last photo update on this page: 17/03/2023
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11 - Caldwell D7B Chevrolet - Autodynamics Crop.Caldwell D7 B # - Chevrolet V8 6000 cc N/A
Autodynamics Crop. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Sam Posey (USA)Result: 7th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:08.000)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and Jim Hayes
66 - McLaren M6A Chevrolet #M6A/1 - Penske RacingMcLaren M6A #M6A/1 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Penske Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mark Donohue (USA)Result: winner - (170.076 kph) - margin: 0s770
Grid: 3rd (1:03.870)
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes and Bob Moffett
77 - Lola T70 Mk.2 Chevrolet #SL71/17 - George HollingerLola T70 Mk.2 #SL71/17 - Chevrolet 365 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
George Hollinger (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jack Millikan (USA)Result: 11th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:10.390)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes
99 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/107 - Bill YoungLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/107 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Bill Young (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Young (USA)Result: 9th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (1:09.900)
Colours: yellow (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
1010 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/128 - Carl Haas RacingLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/128 - Chevrolet /Bartz V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Carl Haas Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chuck Parsons (USA)Result: 4th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (1:04.850)
Colours: orange (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes
1111 - McLaren M6B Ford #50-03 (Trojan) - Motschenbacher RacingMcLaren M6B #50-03 (Trojan) - Ford /Gurney Weslake V8 6200 cc N/A
Motschenbacher Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lothar Motschenbacher (USA)Result: 2nd (0s770 behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (1:03.410)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and Jim Hayes
1414 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/104 - Morley RacingLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/104 - Chevrolet /Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Morley Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bud Morley (USA)Result: 5th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:04.070)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes
1616 - ASR Special Chevrolet - Wm. LeonheartLeonheart Special # - Chevrolet V8 6997 cc N/A
Wm. LeonheartOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Leonheart (USA)Result: did not finish (Piston)
Grid: 21st (1:13.490) - 23rd fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/10/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dick Duncan
1717 - Genie Mk.10 Chevrolet - Merle BrennanGenie Mk.10 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5400 cc N/A
Merle Brennan (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Merle Brennan (USA)Result: did not finish (Blown radiator)
Grid: 15th (1:09.600)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes
2121 - McLaren Elva Mark IIIB Chevrolet (Trojan) - Jim PaulMcLaren Elva Mark III B # (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Jim Paul (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Paul (USA)Result: 14th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:12.210) - 20th fastest qualifier
Colours: orange
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/10/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dick Duncan
2626 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/129 - Carl Haas RacingLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/129 - Chevrolet /Bartz V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Carl Haas Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Skip Scott (USA)Result: 16th (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (1:05.400)
Colours: orange (+white/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes
3333 - Porsche 910 Bergspyder #031 - Otto ZipperPorsche 910 Bergspyder #031 - Porsche 1991 cc N/A
Otto Zipper (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Scooter Patrick (USA)Result: 8th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:08.180)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes
3838 - McLaren Elva Mark II Chevrolet #M1B-30-03 (Trojan) - Ron HerreraMcLaren Elva Mark II #M1B-30-03 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Ron Herrera (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ron Herrera (USA)Result: 15th (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:12.410) - 21st fastest qualifier
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/10/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dick Duncan
6161 - Porsche 906 #104Porsche 906 #104 - Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/A
(USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Milt Minter (USA)Result: 12th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (1:10.890)
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/10/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dick Duncan
6262 - McLaren Elva Mark III Chevrolet (Trojan) - H. S MurphyMcLaren Elva Mark II B # (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
H. S Murphy (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cannon (CDN)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 7th (1:06.100)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
6464 - Burnett Mk.3 Chevrolet - Williams & SwansonBurnett Mk.3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5700 cc N/A
Williams & Swanson (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Stan Burnett (USA)Result: did not finish (Off course)
Grid: 14th (1:08.400)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes
6666 - Chaparral 2G Chevrolet #2G001 - Chaparral CarsChaparral 2G #2G001 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Chaparral Cars (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Hall (USA)Result: 3rd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 1st (1:02.890)
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 17/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes and Bob Moffett
7676 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/108 - Webster RacingLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/108 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Webster Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Settember (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 9th (1:07.720)
Colours: black (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes
7777 - McLaren Elva Mark III Chevrolet (Trojan) - Janke Auto Co.McLaren Elva Mark III # (Trojan) - Chevrolet /Bartz V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Janke Auto Co. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Leonard Janke (USA)Result: 13th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd (1:16.010) - 24th fastest qualifier
Colours: orange
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jim Hayes
9999 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #50-04 (Trojan) - Aztec RacingMcLaren M6B #50-04 (Trojan) - Chevrolet /Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Aztec Racing (MEX)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Moises Solana (MEX)Result: did not finish (Bodywork, steering)
Grid: 8th (1:06.960)
Colours: gold (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and Jim Hayes
No photos available:
8The car is not available on a photoLotus 23 # - Ford Lotus Twin Cam 1840 cc N/A
Ernie GravelleOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ed Leslie (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (1:12.690) - 22nd fastest qualifier
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
12The car is not available on a photoLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/103 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6500 cc N/A
Entin Bros. Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Entin (USA)Result: 6th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:07.820)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
15?The car is not available on a photoMcLaren Elva Mark I # (Trojan) - N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Hocking (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (1:11.940) - 19th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
60The car is not available on a photoPorsche 910 H #031 - Porsche 1991 cc N/A
Otto Zipper (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by:
listed, never drove: Don Wester (USA)		Result: did not start (Dispute over using his own mechanic)
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
71The car is not available on a photoMcLaren Elva Mark II # (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5400 cc N/A
Bob West (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by:
listed, never drove: Bob West (USA)		Result: did not start
Grid: (no time) - 25th fastest qualifier
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
81The car is not available on a photoMcLaren Elva Mark II # (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Jay Hills (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jay Hills (USA)Result: 10th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:08.200)
Colours: silver (+black)
Tyres: unknown
The car is not available on a photoChevron
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Driven by: Chris Stewart (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (no time) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
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:
18The car did not arriveLeGrand Mk.4 # - Alfa Romeo 1600 cc N/A
Kenneth Hazlett-
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Drivers listed: Ken Hazlett (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
36The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.3B #SL73/122? - Ford /Gurney Weslake V8 6200 cc N/A
All American Racers (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Swede Savage (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
37The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.2 #SL71/48 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5960 cc N/A
Sports/Racing Pacific (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: George Hollinger (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
52The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/115 - Ford /Shelby V8 6200 cc N/A
Shelby Racing Co. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Peter Revson (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
75The car did not arrivePlatypus # (Merlyn) - Oldsmobile 3500 cc N/A
Miles Gupton (USA)-
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Drivers listed: Miles Gupton (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
91The car did not arriveMcLaren Elva Mark III #M1A-20-09 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Doug Hooper (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Doug Hooper (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
98The car did not arriveMcLaren Elva Mark III # (Trojan) - Ford /Gurney Weslake V8/90° 2v OHV 5000 cc N/A
George Eaton Racing (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: George Eaton (CDN)Result: did not arrive
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Jim Hayes (7), Bob Moffett (4) and Dick Duncan (1)
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