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Programme Cover - Trans-Am Laguna Seca 1979
Event: Sprite Bottlers Monterey Grand Prix Laguna SecaDate: 14.10.1979
Track: Laguna Seca Raceway (USA), 3.058 kmsDistance: unknownAttendance: unknown

Trans-Am Laguna Seca
Trans-Am (round 9)
Start time: unknown; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left; Weather: unknown

Entered: 39

Practiced: unknown

Started: unknown

Finished:

Entry List
Entry List - Trans-Am Laguna Seca 1979
Photos by courtesy of: Bob Moffett (31)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 26/02/2023 Last photo update on this page: 26/02/2023
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22 - Chevrolet Monza Turbo #DeKon 1006 (DeKon) - Roy Woods RacingChevrolet Monza Turbo #DeKon 1006 (DeKon) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV Twin-TurboCat.II
Roy Woods Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Follmer (USA)Result: 37th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 5th
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
66 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 #TF 001 (Protofab) - Pickett RacingChevrolet Corvette C3 Turbo #TF 001 (Protofab) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV TurboCat.II
Pickett Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Greg Pickett (USA)Result: 3rd (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th
Colours: white (+black/red/orange/yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
1212 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 - Round Table RacingChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Round Table Racing (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Matkovich (USA)Result: 21st (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
1313 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0905 - AndialPorsche 935 #930 770 0905 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
Andial (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Randolph Townsend (USA)Result: 7th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th
Colours: yellow (+orange/black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
1616 - Porsche 935/77A #930 890 0025? - Vasek Polak RacingPorsche 935/77A #930 890 0025? - Porsche 930/72; no:698 0033 F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
Vasek Polak Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Roy Woods (USA)Result: 8th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
1818 - Porsche 935 JLP-1 #930 890 0037=>JLP-1 - JLP RacingPorsche 935 JLP-1 #930 890 0037=>JLP-1 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
JLP Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Paul (USA)Result: 32nd - did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 2nd
Colours: light blue (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
2020 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 #RC-1 (Greenwood)Chevrolet Corvette #RC-1 (Greenwood) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV Cat.II
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Larry Stephens (USA)Result: 15th - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 39th
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
2222 - Chevrolet Corvette C3Chevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike Meek (USA)Result: 16th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
2929 - Porsche 935 #935-001 R15? - Vasek Polak RacingPorsche 935 #935-001 R15? - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
Vasek Polak Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Hurley Haywood (USA)Result: 4th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
3232 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 - American GT RacingChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
American GT Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Art Siri, Jr. (USA)Result: 24th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
3333 - Chevrolet Monza #Gallant 001 (Gallant) - Mark PielstickerChevrolet Monza #Gallant 001 (Gallant) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Mark Pielsticker (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mark Pielsticker (USA)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: 20th
Colours: grey
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
3737 - Chevrolet Corvette C3Chevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Lew Larimer (USA)Result: 38th - did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 16th
Colours: black (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
4343 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 - Phantom RacingChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Phantom Racing (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Frank Joyce (USA)Result: 12th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th
Colours: dark blue (+yellow/orange/green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
4444 - Triumph TR8 - Group 44Triumph TR8 # - Rover V8 Cat.I
Group 44 (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Tullius (USA)Result: 11th 1st in Cat.I (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:10.136)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
4646 - Datsun 280Z - Wild Ride RacingDatsun 280Z # - Datsun N/ACat.I
Wild Ride Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Neil Vanni (USA)Result: 25th - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 31st
Colours: black/purple
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
6161 - BMW 320i Turbo #E21-R4-32 (Blakeley) - Jim Busby RacingBMW 320 Turbo #E21-R4-32 (Blakeley) - BMW M12 L4 4v DOHC 1990 cc TurboCat.II
Jim Busby Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jim Busby (USA)Result: 30th - did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 4th
Colours: white/yellow (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
8686 - Porsche 935/77A #930 890 0018 - Bayside Disposal RacingPorsche 935/77A #930 890 0018 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
Bayside Disposal Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Peter Gregg (USA)Result: winner - (162.228 kph) - margin: 36s220
Grid: 1st (1:03.272)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
8888 - Chevrolet Monza #DeKon 100? (DeKon) - Lancer StoresChevrolet Monza #DeKon 100? (DeKon) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.II
Lancer Stores (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tuck Thomas (USA)Result: 9th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th
Colours: yellow (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
9191 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 - FEMSA/KennedyChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
FEMSA/Kennedy (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gene Bothello (USA)Result: 13th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st
Colours: white/red/dark blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
9292 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 RoadsterChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Gary Carlen (USA)Result: 14th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd
Colours: yellow/green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
111111 - Porsche 935 #009 00029 (Porsche) - Bruce CanepaPorsche 935 #009 00029 (Porsche) - Porsche 930/79; no:698 0063 F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
Bruce Canepa (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bruce Canepa (USA)Result: 5th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 10th
Colours: white (+orange/dark blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
No photos available:
0The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro II # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Oftedahl Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Michael Oleyar (USA)Result: 26th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
3The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
(USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave Mock (USA)Result: - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 18th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
11The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Arthur Treacher's-
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul Canary (USA)Result: 17th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
14The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Round Table Racing (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Pete Brallier (USA)Result: 31st (21 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 40th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
17The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Rick Stark Enterprises (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Rick Stark (USA)Result: 23rd (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 37th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
21The car is not available on a photoShelby GT350 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Shutts (USA)Result: 33rd - did not finish (Ignition)
Grid: 42nd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoPorsche 914/6 #473 29 24107 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/ACat.I
Metal Craft Racing (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Zulkowski (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: 33rd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoFord Mustang Boss 302 # - Ford 302 V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
William Maier (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: William Maier (USA)Result: - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 30th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 #930 770 0955 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
Vasek Polak Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Milt Minter (USA)Result: 2nd (36s220 behind the winner)
Grid: 9th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
27The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.II
Automotive Enterprises (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Rich Sloma (USA)Result: 19th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Cat.II
Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Marc Rothman (USA)Result: 27th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 43rd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV Cat.I
-
Front-engined
Driven by: David Arken (USA)Result: 20th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
(USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Rich Colombo (USA)Result: 22nd (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 32nd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
41The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
B.C. Auto Body (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Craine (USA)Result: 35th - did not finish (Ignition)
Grid: 38th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
44AThe car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro Z28 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Eastham (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: 41st
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
56The car is not available on a photoPorsche 914/6 #914 143 0332 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/ACat.I
-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce Sanders (USA)Result: 34th - did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 34th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
65The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Ed Ruiz (USA)Result: 29th - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 28th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
71The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Jeff Weymouth (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
74The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Young (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: 36th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
78The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Babe's Garage (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Babe Headley (USA)Result: 39th - did not finish (Spindel)
Grid: 35th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
80The car is not available on a photoPontiac Firebird Trans-Am # - Pontiac V8 N/ACat.I
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Herb Adams (USA)Result: 36th - did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 46th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
84The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
Knight RealtyClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Geoff Knight (USA)Result: 28th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 44th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
85The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 #930 770 0909 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
Bayside Disposal Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bruce Leven (USA)Result: 6th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
93The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette #Greenwood 011 (Greenwood) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACat.I
E. F. Miller & Co.-
Front-engined
Driven by: Michael Oleyar (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: 45th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
96The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/ACat.I
-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Terry Herman (USA)Result: 18th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th
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:
9The car did not arrivePorsche 934 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
Vasek Polak RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
10The car did not arriveChevrolet Monza Turbo #DeKon 1006 (DeKon) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV Twin-TurboCat.II
Roy Woods (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Roy Woods (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
57The car did not arrivePorsche 935 #930 770 0951 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboCat.II
(USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Monte Shelton (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arrivePorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A
Green Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Larry Green (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveFord Mustang - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV
-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Rainer Neuman (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Bob Moffett (9)
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