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Programme Cover
Programme Cover - FFSA GT Championship Le Mans 1998
Event: Les Coupes d'AutomneDate: 20.9.1998
Track: Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans (F), 4.435 kmsDistance: unknownAttendance: unknown

FFSA GT Championship Le Mans

Start time: 19/9 17:30 and 20/9 15:50; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 46

Practiced: 39

Started: 37

Classified: 29

Group GT2 (GT2) : P:12, ST:11, CL:8

Group GT3 (GT3) : P:11, ST:11, CL:9

Group GT4 (GT4) : P:16, ST:15, CL:12

Entry List
Entry List - FFSA GT Championship Le Mans 1998
Photos by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne (21), Gérard Rouxel (11) and Jean-Michel Lefebvre (8)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 12/08/2002 Last photo update on this page: 24/10/2015
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11 - Porsche 911 GT2 98 - Larbre CompétitionPorsche 993 GT2 # - Porsche F6 2v DOHC TurboGT2
Larbre Compétition (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Patrice Goueslard (F)/Marc Sourd (F)Result: Race 1: winner - (144.502 kph) - margin: 17s4760 ; Race 2: winner - (138.217 kph) - margin: 23s8780
Grid: race 1: 2nd (1:47.5530), race 2: 2nd (1:48.0620)
Colours: black (+red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre
22 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WP0ZZZ99ZWS393002 - SonautoPorsche 993 GT2 R #WP0ZZZ99ZWS393002 - Porsche Typ M64/82 F6 2v DOHC 3600 cc Twin-TurboGT2
Sonauto (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: François Lafon (F)Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)Result: Race 1: 34th - did not finish
Grid: race 1: 1st (1:46.2510), race 2: 3rd (1:48.7620)
Colours: blue/white/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre
33 - VBM 4000 GTC #001 - VBMVBM 4000 GTC #001 - PRV Douvrin/Sodemo V6/90° 2v SOHC 2975 cc 2xGarrettGT2
VBM (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Bornhauser (F)/Olivier Thévenin (F)Result: Race 1: 3rd (20s1080 behind the winner) ; Race 2: did not finish
Grid: race 1: 7th (1:50.8080), race 2: 5th (1:50.4750)
Colours: black
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel and Jean-Michel Lefebvre
44 - Porsche 911 GT2 98 - Alméras FréresPorsche 993 GT2 # - Porsche F6 2v DOHC TurboGT2
Alméras Fréres (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: /Roland Bervillé (F)Result: Race 1: 8th (1m07s8340 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 9th (1m51s6000 behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 11th (1:52.7360), race 2: 7th (1:52.8930)
Colours: black/orange
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel and Laurent Duquesne
77 - Porsche 911 GT2 98 #WP0ZZZ99ZWS393010 - Larbre CompétitionPorsche 993 GT2 R #WP0ZZZ99ZWS393010 - Porsche Typ M64/82 F6 2v DOHC 3600 cc Twin-TurboGT2
Larbre Compétition (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jean-Luc Chéreau (F)/Jean-Pierre Malcher (F)Result: Race 1: 2nd (17s4760 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 2nd (23s8780 behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 10th (1:51.8590), race 2: 1st (1:46.5750)
Colours: white/black/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre and Laurent Duquesne
1717 - Venturi 600 LM - JCB RacingVenturi 600 LM # - PRV V6 TurboGT2
JCB Racing (F)Closed bodywork
-
Driven by: Jean-Claude Basso (F)Result:
Grid: race 1: (2:00.2390)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
1818 - Porsche 911 GT2  - PoulyPorsche 993 GT2 # - Porsche F6 2v DOHC TurboGT2
Pouly (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Aimé Pouly (CH)/Philippe Favre (CH)Result: Race 1: 9th (1m22s5690 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 6th (1m30s3650 behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 14th (1:55.7300), race 2: 4th (1:50.2720)
Colours: yellow/black (+red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre and Gérard Rouxel
2020 - Porsche 911 GT2 97 - Paul Belmondo RacingPorsche 993 GT2 # - Porsche F6 2v DOHC TurboGT2
Paul Belmondo Racing (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Marc Rostan (F)/Francis Werner (F)
listed, never drove:
Jacques Piattier (F)
Result: Race 1: 14th (2m05s0370 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 8th (1m39s8340 behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 6th (1:50.7800), race 2: 14th (1:57.5390)
Colours: yellow (+dark blue)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne and Gérard Rouxel
2222 - Porsche 911 GT2 - Gérard MacQuillanPorsche 993 GT2 # - Porsche F6 2v DOHC TurboGT2
Gérard MacQuillan (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Gérard MacQuillan (GB)/Alec Hammond (GB)Result: Race 1: 27th (3m30s6380 behind the winner) ; Race 2: not classified (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 36th (2:03.1000), race 2: 25th (2:00.3020)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
2323 - Porsche 911 GT2 97 #WP0ZZZ99ZTS394075 - Estoril Racing TeamPorsche 993 GT2 R #WP0ZZZ99ZTS394075 - Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600 cc Twin-TurboGT2
Estoril Racing Team (P)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Manuel Monteiro (P)/Michel Monteiro (P)Result: Race 1: 4th (23s8230 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 3rd (28s7470 behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 3rd (1:49.6960), race 2: 6th (1:52.5730)
Colours: yellow/red/green
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
3434 - Venturi 400 Trophy - Lugdunum RacingVenturi 400 Trophy # - PRV V6 GT3
Lugdunum RacingClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Patrick Lauber (F)/Didier van Straaten (F)Result: Race 1: 12th (1m52s5110 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 12th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 13th (1:55.3630), race 2: 16th (1:57.8550)
Colours: white/yellow
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
4040 - Venturi 400 Trophy - RiversideVenturi 400 Trophy # - PRV V6 GT3
RiversideClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Michel Krine (F)/Thierry Depoix (F)Result: Race 1: 11th (1m43s2620 behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 16th (1:56.4910), race 2: 10th (1:55.5920)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre
4646 - Porsche 996 Supercup - DDOPorsche 996 GT3 Cup # - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT3
DDOClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dominique Dupuy (F)/François Fiat (F)Result: Race 1: 6th 1st in GT3 (47s1370 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 7th (1m36s9650 behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 5th (1:50.3450), race 2: 8th (1:53.3500)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
5050 - Porsche 993 Carrera Cup - WirichsPorsche 993 Cup # - Porsche F6 N/AGT4
WirichsClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Peter Wirichs (D)Result: Race 1: 30th (1 lap behind the winner) ; Race 2: 27th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 26th (1:58.9520), race 2: 26th (2:00.3820)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
5757 - Ferrari F355 - ScapiniFerrari F355 GT # - Ferrari Tipo F129B V8/90° 5v DOHC 3496 cc N/AGT3
Scapini (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Andrea Garbagnati (I)/Stefano Bucci (I)Result: Race 1: 19th (2m33s2250 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 13th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 24th (1:58.7200), race 2: 17th (1:58.2090)
Colours: black
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
5858 - Porsche 996 Supercup - Paul Belmondo RacingPorsche 996 GT3 Cup # - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT3
Paul Belmondo Racing (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Claude-Yves Gosselin (F)Paul Belmondo (F)Result: Race 1: 7th (1m00s9690 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 5th 1st in GT3 (1m25s8130 behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 9th (1:51.8540), race 2: 9th (1:53.8020)
Colours: orange/black
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
6464 - Marcos Mantis Challenge - Furr-BartonMarcos Mantis Challenge # - Ford Quad Cam V8/90° 4v DOHC N/AGT4
Furr-BartonClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Howard Furr-Barton (GB)Result:
Grid: race 1: (2:01.5210)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel
6868 - Ferrari F355 Challenge - GuittenyFerrari F355 Challenge # - Ferrari Tipo F129B V8/90° 5v DOHC 3496 cc N/AGT4
GuittenyClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lucien Guitteny (F)Result: Race 1: 16th (2m28s7430 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 15th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 21st (1:57.6590), race 2: 21st (1:59.4660)
Colours: red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel
6969 - Marcos Mantis Challenge - HaylesMarcos Mantis Challenge # - Ford Quad Cam V8/90° 4v DOHC N/AGT4
HaylesClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kilian Konig (GB)/Curtis Hayles (GB)Result: Race 1: 23rd (3m08s9760 behind the winner) ; Race 2: did not finish
Grid: race 1: 28th (1:59.0480), race 2: 29th (2:01.2040)
Colours: silver
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
7070 - Marcos Mantis Challenge - Brookspeed Racing Ltd.Marcos Mantis Challenge # - Ford Quad Cam V8/90° 4v DOHC N/AGT4
Brookspeed Racing Ltd.Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Neil Cunningham (NZ)/Carl Breeze (GB)Result: Race 1: 15th (2m24s9570 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 14th 1st in GT4 (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 17th (1:56.5340), race 2: 15th (1:57.8450)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
7171 - Renault Spider Trophy - LompechRenault Spider Trophy - Renault GT4
LompechOpen bodywork
-
Driven by: Olivier Martin (F)Result: Race 1: 26th (3m26s2050 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 21st (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 35th (2:03.0350), race 2: 32nd (2:02.3760)
Colours: orange
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
7373 - Marcos Mantis ChallengeMarcos Mantis Challenge # - Ford Quad Cam V8/90° 4v DOHC N/AGT4
(GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Nick Staveley (GB)/Jon Holloway (GB)Result: Race 1: 21st (2m47s8930 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 20th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 19th (1:57.2540), race 2: 27th (2:00.7220)
Colours: dark blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel and Jean-Michel Lefebvre
7474 - Renault Spider Trophy - Team Ren Car CompétitionRenault Spider Trophy - Renault GT4
Team Ren Car CompétitionOpen bodywork
-
Driven by: James Ruffier (F)/Andrea BelichiResult: Race 1: 13th 1st in GT4 (2m00s7030 behind the winner) ; Race 2: did not finish
Grid: race 1: 15th (1:56.2650), race 2: 12th (1:56.4200)
Colours: silver (+red)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel
7575 - Porsche 993 Supercup - Tillie CompétitionPorsche 993 Cup # - Porsche F6 N/AGT3
Tillie CompétitionClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Philippe Tillie (F)Result: Race 1: 18th (2m30s7540 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 17th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 25th (1:58.8570), race 2: 18th (1:58.4380)
Colours: blue/red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
7777 - Marcos Mantis ChallengeMarcos Mantis Challenge # - Ford Quad Cam V8/90° 4v DOHC N/AGT4
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Simon Jackson (GB)/Wally Liles (GB)Result: Race 1: 22nd (2m51s2940 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 18th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 20th (1:57.5860), race 2: 28th (2:01.5040)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Rouxel and Jean-Michel Lefebvre
7878 - Porsche 964 Carrera Cup - Pilotage PassionPorsche 964 Carrera Cup # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGT4
Pilotage PassionClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Erick Rumpler (F)/Eric van de Vyver (F)Result: Race 1: 28th (1 lap behind the winner) ; Race 2: 29th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 33rd (2:02.1820), race 2: 30th (2:01.7260)
Colours: white (+red/black)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
7979 - Porsche 964 Carrera Cup - Pilotage PassionPorsche 964 Carrera Cup # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGT4
Pilotage PassionClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bernard Al Bouy (F)/François Thomas (F)Result: Race 1: 33rd (2 laps behind the winner) ; Race 2: 26th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 39th (2:08.8380), race 2: 37th (2:05.8130)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
8080 - Porsche 993 Carrera Cup - M.A.C. RacingPorsche 993 Cup # - Porsche F6 N/AGT3
M.A.C. Racing (I)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mario Sala (I)/Dario Cerati (I)Result: Race 1: 24th (3m09s7560 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 19th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 29th (2:00.0360), race 2: 22nd (1:59.7550)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne
9494 - Porsche 944 Turbo Cup - PitlinePorsche 944 Turbo Cup # - Porsche TurboGT4
PitlineClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Eric Gallardo (F)/Gérald Garcia (F)Result: Race 1: 31st (1 lap behind the winner) ; Race 2: 25th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 38th (2:08.6340), race 2: 35th (2:05.3100)
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 24/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Laurent Duquesne and Gérard Rouxel
No photos available:
6The car is not available on a photoPorsche 993 GT2 #WP0ZZZ99ZTS393103 - Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600 cc TurboGT2
Michel Nourry (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Michel Nourry (F)/Frédéric Dedours (F)Result: Race 1: 5th (43s5740 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 4th (1m02s7160 behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 4th (1:50.2020), race 2: 11th (1:55.6560)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
21The car is not available on a photoPorsche 993 GT2 R #WP0ZZZ99ZTS393095 - Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600 cc TurboGT2
Simmenauer (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bernard Simmenauer (F)/Patrick Brisset (F)Result: ; Race 2: 10th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 8th (1:51.2220), race 2: 36th (2:05.5570)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
30The car is not available on a photoVenturi 400 Trophy # - PRV V6 GT3
Philippe CharriolClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Philippe Charriol (F)/Frédéric Lajoux (F)Result: Race 1: 10th (1m32s9880 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 11th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 12th (1:53.4450), race 2: 13th (1:56.5450)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
36The car is not available on a photoVenturi 400 Trophy # - PRV V6 GT3
CabanneClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Georges Cabanne (F)Result: Race 1: 17th (2m29s1360 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 23rd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 23rd (1:58.6980), race 2: 19th (1:58.6050)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
41The car is not available on a photoVenturi 400 Trophy # - PRV V6 GT3
RiversideClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Jean-Claude Ruffier (F)/Michel Baudoin (F)Result: Race 1: 25th (3m10s6930 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 28th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 27th (1:58.9940), race 2: 31st (2:02.1380)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
47The car is not available on a photoVenturi 400 Trophy # - PRV V6 GT3
UllmannClosed bodywork
-
Driven by: Philippe Ullmann (F)/Christian Demigneux (F)Result: Race 1: 35th - did not finish ; Race 2: did not finish
Grid: race 1: 18th (1:56.7200), race 2: 23rd (1:59.8070)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
60The car is not available on a photoFerrari F355 Challenge # - Ferrari Tipo F129B V8/90° 5v DOHC 3496 cc N/AGT4
Ditrans (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Michel Mora (F)Result: Race 1: 20th (2m43s3660 behind the winner) ; Race 2: 16th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 22nd (1:57.6780), race 2: 20th (1:58.9250)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
62The car is not available on a photoPorsche 964 Carrera Cup # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGT4
Team SolladierClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Franck Solladier (F)Result: Race 1: 36th - did not finish
Grid: race 1: 31st (2:00.9180), race 2: 24th (2:00.1590)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
65The car is not available on a photoPorsche 964 Carrera Cup # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGT4
Larbre Compétition (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jean-Louis Miloé (F)/Jérôme Miloé (F)Result: Race 1: 32nd (1 lap behind the winner) ; Race 2: 24th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 37th (2:05.0590), race 2: 34th (2:04.3790)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
67The car is not available on a photoPorsche 964 Carrera Cup # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGT4
BrocardClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Philippe Brocard (F)/"Segolen"Result: Race 1: 29th (1 lap behind the winner) ; Race 2: 22nd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: race 1: 34th (2:02.6720), race 2: 33rd (2:02.8470)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
22The car did not arrivePorsche 993 GT2 # - Porsche F6 2v DOHC TurboGT2
GL PK Racing (B)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Paul Kumpen (B)/Stéphane Cohen (B)Result:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
38The car did not arrivePorsche 993 Cup - Porsche F6 N/AGT3
DavyClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Frédéric Davy (F)/Alain Salles (F)Result:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
42The car did not arriveVenturi 400 Trophy - PRV V6 GT3
Ruffier-
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Drivers listed: James Ruffier (F)Result:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
45The car did not arriveVenturi 400 Trophy - PRV V6 GT3
Déglise-
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Drivers listed: Jean-Louis Déglise (F)Result:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
51The car did not arrivePorsche 993 Cup - Porsche F6 N/AGT3
RichardClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Jean-Paul Richard (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)Result:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
55The car did not arrivePorsche 993 Cup - Porsche F6 N/AGT3
MazuéClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Philippe Mazué (F)/Christian Louet (F)Result:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
68The car did not arriveRenault Spider - Renault GT4
Legeay-
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Result:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli