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Programme Cover - Can-Am Laguna Seca 1971
Event: Monterey Castrol Grand Prix Laguna SecaDate: 17.10.1971
Track: Laguna Seca Raceway (USA), 3.058 kmsDistance: 90 lapsAttendance: unknown

Can-Am Laguna Seca
Start time: 14:05; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left; Weather: unknown

Entered: 40

Practiced: 32

Started: 30

Classified: 16
Entry List
Entry List - Can-Am Laguna Seca 1971
Photos by courtesy of: Robert Parker (27), Bob Moffett (16), Robert Burke (4), Fast'n'Blue (2) and Graham L. Smith (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 15/08/2015 Last photo update on this page: 23/03/2023
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00 - Porsche 917 PA #028 - Vasek Polak Racing, Inc.Porsche 917 PA #028 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4998 cc N/A
Vasek Polak Racing, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Milt Minter (USA)Result: 9th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:03.2200)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker and Bob Moffett
11 - Lola T260 Chevrolet #HU1 - Carl Haas Racing Teams, Ltd.Lola T260 #HU1 - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Carl Haas Racing Teams, Ltd. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jackie Stewart (GB)Result: 2nd (9s73 behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (59.7500)
Colours: white (+red/black/silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker, Graham L. Smith and Bob Moffett
55 - McLaren M8F Chevrolet #1 - McLaren Cars Ltd.McLaren M8F #1 - Chevrolet 505 V8/90° 2v OHV 8275 cc N/A
McLaren Cars Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Denny Hulme (NZ)Result: 3rd (33s99 behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (58.8200)
Colours: orange (+dark blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker and Fast'n'Blue
77 - McLaren M8F Chevrolet #2 - McLaren Cars Ltd.McLaren M8F #2 - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
McLaren Cars Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Revson (USA)Result: winner - (175.757 kph) - margin: 9s73
Grid: 1st (58.7800)
Colours: orange (+dark blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker and Bob Moffett
99 - Lola T160 Chevrolet #SL160/7 - William Overhauser RacingLola T160/163 #SL160/7 - Chevrolet 454 V8/90° 2v OHV 7440 cc N/A
William Overhauser Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cordts (CDN)Result: 11th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:04.7600)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
1111 - McLaren M8D Chevrolet #1 - Motschenbacher Racing Ent.McLaren M8D #1 - Chevrolet 494/Motschenbacher V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Motschenbacher Racing Ent. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lothar Motschenbacher (USA)Result: 6th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:01.5900)
Colours: red (+dark blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
1212 - McLaren M8E/D Chevrolet #80-03 (Trojan) - Motschenbacher Racing Ent.McLaren M8E/D #80-03 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Motschenbacher Racing Ent. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chuck Parsons (USA)Result: 10th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:02.9200)
Colours: red (+dark blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker and Bob Moffett
1818 - McLaren M12 Chevrolet (Trojan) - Great Western ChampagneMcLaren M12 # (Trojan) - Chevrolet 465 V8/90° 2v OHV 7620 cc N/A
Great Western Champagne (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gary Wilson (USA)Result: 15th (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:05.1500)
Colours: gold
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
2020 - Porsche 917/10 #002 - Jo SiffertPorsche 917/10 #002 - Porsche 912 (305) F12 2v DOHC 4998 cc N/A
Jo Siffert (CH)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jo Siffert (CH)Result: 5th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:01.4900)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker and Bob Moffett
2424 - Porsche 908/02 #011 - Vasek Polak Racing, Inc.Porsche 908/02 #011 - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 3000 cc N/A
Vasek Polak Racing, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Jordan (USA)Result: did not finish (Running, not classified)
Grid: 20th (1:08.3800)
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
3333 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet (Trojan) - Chuck McConnellMcLaren M6B # (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Chuck McConnell (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chuck McConnell (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 25th (1:10.1400)
Colours: red (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/10/2020Photo by courtesy of: Robert Burke
3838 - BRM P167 Chevrolet #P154-02=>P167-01 - Sid Taylor RacingBRM P167 #P154-02=>P167-01 - Chevrolet 465 V8 7620 cc N/A
Sid Taylor Racing (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brian Redman (GB)Result: 4th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (1:00.7300)
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
4242 - Lola T160 Chevrolet #SL160/9 - Grand Prix Racing & Devel.Lola T160 #SL160/9 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Grand Prix Racing & Devel.Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Oliver Jones (USA)
listed, never drove: Bill Spreadbury (USA)		Result: did not finish (Oil leak, bent suspension)
Grid: 28th (1:11.7400)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 23/10/2020Photo by courtesy of: Robert Burke
4949 - Titanium Ti 22 Mk II Chevrolet #Mk II - Delta Tire CompanyTi-22 Mk II #Mk II - Chevrolet 494 V8 8095 cc N/A
Delta Tire CompanyOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)Result: did not finish (Starter motor)
Grid: 3rd (59.4500)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker and Bob Moffett
5151 - Lola T222 Chevrolet #HU06 - David F. CauseyLola T222 #HU06 - Chevrolet 465 V8/90° 2v OHV 7620 cc N/A
David F. Causey (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Causey (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident, fire)
Grid: 18th (1:06.4500)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
5454 - McLaren M8B Chevrolet #M8B/2 - Auto World, Inc.McLaren M8B #M8B/2 - Chevrolet 465 V8/90° 2v OHV 7620 cc N/A
Auto World, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Adamowicz (USA)Result: 7th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 30th (no time)
Colours: orange/white/black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
5555 - McLaren M8E Chevrolet #80-02 (Trojan) - McCaig RacingMcLaren M8E #80-02 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
McCaig Racing (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger McCaig (CDN)Result: did not finish (Broken starter)
Grid: 16th (1:04.8800)
Colours: orange (+red/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
8181 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #50-09 (Trojan) - Peck & Hills FurnitureMcLaren M6B #50-09 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Peck & Hills Furniture (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jay Hills (USA)Result: 14th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:09.6900)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
8484 - McLaren Elva Mark II Chevrolet (Trojan) - Gary W. BurkeMcLaren Elva Mark III B # (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Gary W. Burke (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gary Burke (USA)Result: did not finish (Loose radiator)
Grid: 26th (1:10.5900)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 23/10/2020Photo by courtesy of: Robert Burke
8787 - Porsche 908/02 #015 - A. G. DeanPorsche 908/02 #015 - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 3000 cc N/A
A. G. Dean (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve Matchett (USA)Result: 13th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:08.5200)
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
8888 - Lola T222 Chevrolet #HU08 - Kazato Racing, Ltd.Lola T222 #HU08 - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Kazato Racing, Ltd. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hiroshi Kazato (J)Result: did not finish (Collision => suspension)
Grid: 12th (1:02.8000)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker and Bob Moffett
101101 - Shadow Mk II Chevrolet #1 - Phoenix Racing Org., Inc.Shadow Mk II #1 - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Phoenix Racing Org., Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jackie Oliver (GB)Result: did not finish (Throttle linkage, brakes)
Grid: 5th (1:00.5000)
Colours: white (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker and Bob Moffett
No photos available:
2The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M8D #M8E-80-10=>M8D/4 - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
American Racing Associates, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vic Elford (GB)Result: did not finish (Starter motor)
Grid: 9th (1:02.3600)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
3The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M8E #80-01 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Bob Brown Racing, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Brown (USA)Result: did not finish (Blown engine)
Grid: 11th (1:02.4600)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: Goodyear
16The car is not available on a photoLola T163 # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Tool Crib Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Cupp (USA)Result: did not finish (Running, not classified)
Grid: 23rd (1:09.5900)
Colours: yellow/red
Tyres: Goodyear
25The car is not available on a photoMcKee Hodges Mk.2 #Mk7/2=>Mk10/1 - Chevrolet 430 V8 7046 cc N/A
Hodges Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Hodges (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken ring and pinion gear)
Grid: 27th (1:10.9000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Firestone
29The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M8E #80-04 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
American Racing Associates (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vic Elford (GB)Result: did not start (Accident in Thursday testing)
Grid:
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
32The car is not available on a photoLola T70 Mk.3B #SL75/122 - Chevrolet 430 V8/90° 2v OHV 7046 cc N/A
Nelli Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vic Nelli (USA)Result: did not start (Suspension)
Grid: (1:16.9500)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M8C #70-10 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 454 V8/90° 2v OHV 7440 cc N/A
Warren Burmester (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Drolsom (USA)Result: 16th (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd (1:09.5100)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Firestone
35The car is not available on a photoLola T160 #SL160/8 - Chevrolet LS1 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Hird Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Danny Hopkins (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (1:17.9000)
Colours: yellow (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
41The car is not available on a photoLola T163 #SL163/19 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Jim Butcher (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jim Butcher (USA)Result: car not used
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
76The car is not available on a photoFerrari 612 P #0866 - Ferrari 304 V12 4v 5000 cc N/A
Ferrari West (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Adams (USA)Result: 8th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:02.4500)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
79The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M6B #50-07=>M12-60-10 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Barrett Racing, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tom Dutton (USA)Result: 12th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (1:06.9700)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
93The car is not available on a photoMcLaren Elva Mark II # (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Ronald Stafford (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ron Stafford (USA)Result: did not finish (Running, not classified)
Grid: 29th (1:12.4500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Firestone
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:
6The car did not arriveMcLaren M12 #M6B-50-12 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Stans Werkstatt (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Stan Szarkowicz (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: unknown
8The car did not arriveMcLaren M8D #M8E/1=>M8D/4 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
A. G. Dean (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Tony Dean (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
14The car did not arriveBRM - BRM 465 V8 7620 cc N/A
B.R.M. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Peter Gethin (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
21The car did not arriveMcLaren Elva Mark III # (Trojan) - Chevrolet 366 V8/90° 2v OHV 5998 cc N/A
Marion WhittingtonOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Marion Whittington (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: orange/yellow
Tyres: unknown
70The car did not arriveGenie - 302 4949 cc N/A
Ray Silva Racing-
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Drivers listed: Wes McNay (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
72The car did not arriveMcLaren Elva Mark III B # - 365 V8 5981 cc N/A
Kauffman Racing Ent. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Harry Kauffman (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: cordova
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Robert Burke (1) and Fast'n'Blue (1)
Additional Photo - Can-Am Laguna Seca 1971 Additional Photo - Can-Am Laguna Seca 1971