Laguna Seca IMSA WSC 1997 - Photo Gallery

URD WSC96 # - BMW N/A

URD-Rennwagenbau-USA, Inc.

Open bodywork

URD-Rennwagenbau-USA, Inc.

Mid-engined

Driven by: Bill Auberlen (USA)/Perry McCarthy (GB)

Result: 11^th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11^th (1:21.2770)

Sponsors: unknown

Colours: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Programme Cover

Event: FIA Grand Touring Championship at Laguna Seca		Date: 26.10.1997
Track: Laguna Seca Raceway (USA), 3.602 kms	Distance: 1 hour 45 minutes	Attendance: unknown
Laguna Seca IMSA WSC
International Motor Sport Association (round 11) International Motor Sport Association (round 11)

Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: warm, dry

Entered: 25

Practiced: 21

Started: 21

Finished: unknown

SportsCar WSC (WSC) : P:21, ST:21

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: Bob Moffett (19)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 15/02/2023 Last photo update on this page: 15/02/2023


1	Riley & Scott Mk III #004 - Oldsmobile V8 N/A			WSC
	Doyle Racing/Riley & Scott (USA)		Open bodywork
	Doyle Racing/Riley & Scott (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Wayne Taylor (ZA)/Eric van de Poele (B)	Result: 3^rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 20^th (no time)
	Sponsors: DANKA/TOSHIBA		Colours: red/white/blue (+yellow)
	Sponsors: DANKA/TOSHIBA		Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 15/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


3	Ferrari 333 SP #003 - Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997 cc N/A			WSC
	Dibos Racing (PE)		Open bodywork
	Dibos Racing (PE)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Eliseo Salazar (RCH)/Fermin Velez (E) listed, never drove: Eduardo Dibos (PE)	Result: 4^th (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 3^rd (1:18.2740)
	Sponsors: ROYALE PURPLE		Colours: red (+black)
	Sponsors: ROYALE PURPLE		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


16	Riley & Scott Mk III #002 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 5000 cc N/A			WSC
	Dyson Racing (USA)		Open bodywork
	Dyson Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)/James Weaver (GB) listed, never drove: Butch Leitzinger (USA), Rob Dyson (USA), John Paul, Jr. (USA)	Result: 7^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 5^th (1:18.6360)
	Sponsors: unknown		Colours: white/dark blue (+yellow/red)
	Sponsors: unknown		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


20	Riley & Scott Mk III #001 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 5000 cc N/A			WSC
	Dyson Racing (USA)		Open bodywork
	Dyson Racing (USA)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: John Paul, Jr. (USA)/Butch Leitzinger (USA) listed, never drove: Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA), James Weaver (GB)	Result: winner - (155.579 kph) - margin: 21s7250 Grid: 4^th (1:18.4640)
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Colours: white/dark blue (+yellow/red)
	Sponsors: GOODYEAR		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


21	Riley & Scott Mk III #003 - Chevrolet V8 N/A			WSC
	Target 24 Racing Team (I)		Open bodywork
	Target 24 Racing Team (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Andrea Chiesa (CH)/Alex Caffi (I) DNS: Fabio Montani (I)	Result: 6^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 7^th (1:19.6300)
	Sponsors: Starlight		Colours: white/blue
	Sponsors: Starlight		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 15/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


27	Ferrari 333 SP #016 (Michelotto) - Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997 cc N/A			WSC
	Moretti Racing (I)		Open bodywork
	Moretti Racing (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Fredy Lienhard (CH)/Didier Theys (B) listed, never drove: Gianpiero Moretti (I)	Result: 5^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 2^nd (1:17.9800)
	Sponsors: LISTA		Colours: red (+blue)
	Sponsors: LISTA		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 15/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


30	Ferrari 333 SP #010 (Dallara) - Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997 cc N/A			WSC
	Moretti Racing (I)		Open bodywork
	Moretti Racing (I)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Antônio Hermann (BR)/Andrea Montermini (I)	Result: 2^nd (21s7250 behind the winner) Grid: 1^st (1:17.3110)
	Sponsors: momo/Playpiso/MOKART		Colours: red (+yellow)
	Sponsors: momo/Playpiso/MOKART		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 15/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


43	Ferrari 333 SP #004b (Dallara) - Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997 cc N/A			WSC
	Central Arkansas Racing Services, Inc.		Open bodywork
	Central Arkansas Racing Services, Inc.		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Rob Morgan (USA)/Dean Hall (USA)	Result: 10^th (5 laps behind the winner) Grid: 6^th (1:19.3160)
	Sponsors: ACXIOM/ALTA/ROYALE PURPLE		Colours: red (+black)
	Sponsors: ACXIOM/ALTA/ROYALE PURPLE		Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett


88	Riley & Scott Mk III #007 - Chevrolet V8 N/A			WSC
	MSI Racing		Open bodywork
	MSI Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Ross Bentley (CDN)/Jeff Jones (USA)	Result: 20^th - did not finish (Engine) Grid: 10^th (1:21.0440)
	Sponsors: unknown		Colours: black/red (+yellow)
	Sponsors: unknown		Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 15/02/2023	Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett

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