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Programme Cover - Trans-Am Championship Laguna Seca -  Two Five Challenge 1971
Event: Monterey Castrol Grand Prix Laguna SecaDate: 16.10.1971
Track: Laguna Seca Raceway (USA), 3.058 kmsDistance: 1 hour 15 minutesAttendance: 11700

Trans-Am Championship Laguna Seca - Two Five Challenge

Trans-Am (round 12)
Start time: 15:55; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 27

Practiced: 26

Started: 25

Classified: 13

Sedan - Under 2.5 Litres (U2.5L) : P:26, ST:25, CL:13

Entry List
Entry List - Trans-Am Championship Laguna Seca -  Two Five Challenge 1971
Photos by courtesy of: Robert Parker (3)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 13/07/2021 Last photo update on this page: 14/07/2021
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2121 - BMW 2002 - Gregory RacingBMW 2002 # - BMW L4 2v SOHC 1998 cc N/AU2.5L
Gregory Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gerry Gregory (USA)Result: did not finish (Lost exhaust system)
Grid: 18th (1:23.910)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/07/2021Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
4646 - Datsun 510 - BRE, Inc.Datsun 510 # - Datsun 1622 cc N/AU2.5L
BRE, Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Morton (USA)Result: winner - (139.836 kph) - margin: 1 lap
Grid: 1st (1:17.690)
Colours: red/white (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/07/2021Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
9595 - Alfa Romeo GTAAlfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA # - Alfa Romeo N/AU2.5L
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Charles Thieriot (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 16th (1:23.430)
Colours: red/green/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/07/2021Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
No photos available:
1The car is not available on a photoToyota Corolla # - Toyota 1588 cc N/AU2.5L
Bavarian Racing Team (USA)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Heinz Eckhardt (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken carburetor)
Grid: 21st (1:26.000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
2The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo 1750 GTV # - Alfa Romeo 1778 cc N/AU2.5L
Wetson Racing (USA)-
-
Driven by: Bert Everett (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken suspension)
Grid: 13th (1:22.790)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
3The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo 1750 GTV # - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC 1778 cc N/AU2.5L
Wetson Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Horst Kwech (AUS)Result: disqualified (Oversized fuel tank) (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (1:18.200)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
4The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo 1750 GTV # - Alfa Romeo 1778 cc N/AU2.5L
Wetson Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harry Theodoracopulos (USA)Result: 4th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:20.710)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
12The car is not available on a photoBMW 2002 TI # - BMW L4 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AU2.5L
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Terry Enk (USA)Result: did not finish (Ignition failure)
Grid: 25th (1:37.770)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
17The car is not available on a photoDatsun # - Datsun N/AU2.5L
(USA)-
-
Driven by: Pat Daily (USA)Result: did not finish (Blown engine)
Grid: 22nd (1:26.470)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18The car is not available on a photoDatsun 510 - Datsun 1622 cc N/AU2.5L
Import Motors (USA)-
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Driven by: Phil Boersig (USA)Result: 13th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:24.820)
Colours: red/white/blue
Tyres: unknown
22The car is not available on a photoAustin Mini Cooper S # - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1293 cc N/AU2.5L
William H. Fox (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Fox (USA)Result: did not finish (Jammed gearbox)
Grid: 26th (no time)
Colours: white/black
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoBMW 2002 TI # - BMW L4 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AU2.5L
Hyde Park BMW (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Carl Fredricks (USA)Result: 3rd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:21.020)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoBMW 2002 # - BMW L4 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AU2.5L
Hyde Park Motors (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Nels Miller (USA)Result: did not finish (Unsufficient distance, running at finish)
Grid: 5th (1:19.940)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
35The car is not available on a photoDatsun 510 # - Datsun 1622 cc N/AU2.5L
BRE (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike Downs (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 3rd (1:19.310)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA # - Alfa Romeo L4 1570 cc N/AU2.5L
David R. Burns (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave Burns (USA)Result: 10th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:23.300)
Colours: white/yellow/orange
Tyres: unknown
45The car is not available on a photoBMW 2002 # - BMW L4 2v SOHC 1985 cc N/AU2.5L
Weber Motors (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Tucknott (USA)Result: 6th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:20.910)
Colours: red/blue
Tyres: unknown
47The car is not available on a photoVolvo 142 # - Volvo 1986 cc N/AU2.5L
Ole Anderson (USA)-
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Driven by: Ole Anderson (USA)Result: 8th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:22.710)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
69The car is not available on a photoBMW 2002 # - BMW L4 2v SOHC 1998 cc N/AU2.5L
Gregory Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Don Pike (USA)Result: 7th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (1:20.060)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: unknown
77The car is not available on a photoOpel Kadett Rallye # - Opel 1900 cc N/AU2.5L
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Pete Mills (USA)Result: 12th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:32.290)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
79The car is not available on a photoVolvo 122 S # - Volvo 1986 cc N/AU2.5L
Import Parts Dist. (USA)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Richard Gordon (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: 19th (1:24.360)
Colours: grey check
Tyres: unknown
83The car is not available on a photoBMW 2002 # - BMW L4 2v SOHC 1989 cc N/AU2.5L
Foreign Cars of Hunterdon (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hans Ziereis (USA)Result: did not finish (Rear suspension)
Grid: 9th (1:20.900)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
93The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA # - Alfa Romeo 1600 cc N/AU2.5L
Shankle Automotive Eng. (USA)-
-
Driven by: Lee Midgley (USA)Result: 5th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:19.810)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
96The car is not available on a photoSaab 96 # - Saab N/AU2.5L
(USA)-
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Driven by: Bob Christiansen (USA)Result: did not finish (Blown engine)
Grid: 23rd (1:27.890)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
97The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA # - Alfa Romeo L4 1570 cc N/AU2.5L
Provenzano Sports-Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Vic Provenzano (USA)Result: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:20.520)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
98The car is not available on a photoDatsun 510 # - Datsun 1595 cc N/AU2.5L
Martin Homes Corp. (USA)-
-
Driven by: Gary Blodgett (USA)Result: 11th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:23.900)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: unknown
99The car is not available on a photoBMW 2002 # - BMW L4 2v SOHC 1990 cc N/AU2.5L
Peter Pan Imports (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Loren St. Lawrence (USA)Result: 9th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:22.950)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
14The car did not arriveDatsun # - Datsun 1600 cc N/AU2.5L
Miller Imports, Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: David Madison (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown