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Programme Cover - Palm Springs - Sports over 1500 cc 1955
Event: Eight Running Palm Springs Road RaceDate: 27.3.1955
Track: Palm Springs (USA), 3.701 kmsDistance: 1 hour 30 minutesAttendance: 20000

Palm Springs - Sports over 1500 cc
Non championship race
Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: unknown

Practiced: unknown

Started: unknown

Finished:

Entry List
Entry List - Palm Springs - Sports over 1500 cc 1955
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 22/02/2007 Last photo update on this page: 06/01/2025
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2020 - Baldwin Mk II Mercury - Ken SimpsonBaldwin Special Mk II # - Mercury 4100 cc N/ACM
Ken Simpson (USA)Cycle-wing open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Pollack (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Bob D'Olivo Tam's Old Race Car Site
8989 - Doretti - Dr. Edward BoydSwallow Doretti # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEP
Dr. Edward Boyd (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hank De Olivera (USA)/Pat Boyd (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: red (+beige)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 06/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Tom Householder Doretti.com
130130 - Jaguar C-type - Harrison EvansJaguar C-type # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACM
Harrison Evans (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harrison Evans (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Frank Youngkin Tam's Old Race Car Site
No photos available:
3The car is not available on a photoFerrari 500 Mondial #0448MD - Ferrari L4 2v DOHC 1985 cc N/AEM
Tony Parravano (USA)-
-
Driven by: Bruce Kessler (USA)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
7The car is not available on a photoAllard J2 # - Cadillac N/ABM
(USA)Cycle-wing open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Bamford (USA)Result: did not finish (Blown tyre)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
29The car is not available on a photoSiata 208S #BS503 (Siata) - 1996 cc N/AEM
Geo. Putnam-
-
Driven by: Geo. PutnamResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoJaguar Special - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACM
Ed WilderOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Edward Wilder (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light/dark
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoAustin-Healey 100 # - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/ADM
Rodney Scholtes (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Rodney Scholtes (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
46The car is not available on a photoMorgensen Special # - 5450 cc N/ABM
R. C. Morgensen (USA)Cycle-wing open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dick Morgensen (USA)Result: 3rd 1st in BM
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
50The car is not available on a photoMG Special R2 # - MG 1466 cc N/AFM
Ken Miles (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Miles (GB)Result: 7th 1st in FM
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
66The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo BAT - Alfa Romeo 1997 cc N/AEM
Al WilliamsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Al WilliamsResult: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
98The car is not available on a photoFerrari 340 America #0032MT - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 4102 cc N/ACM
John Edgar (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: George Metzger (USA)
listed, never drove: Jack McAfee (USA)		Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
147The car is not available on a photoKurtis Kraft # - Buick 5400 cc N/ABM
Bill Murphy (USA)Open bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Murphy (USA)Result: disqualified (Assistance)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
163The car is not available on a photoDarrin Special - 2881 cc s/cCM
Ray Sinatra, Jr.Open bodywork
-
Driven by: Ray Sinatra (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
211The car is not available on a photoFerrari 375 MM #0362AM - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 4500 cc N/ACM
Tony Parravano (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack McAfee (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
2The car did not arriveFerrari 750 Monza Scaglietti Spyder Series I #0510M - Ferrari L4 2v DOHC 2999 cc N/ACM
Phil Hill (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Phil Hill (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
5The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Ned H. Yarter-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Al Cracknell (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
8The presence of the car is unknownAustin-Healey 100 - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/ADP
Robie Robinson (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
14The presence of the car is unknownKurtis Kraft 500 S # - Mercury 4670 cc N/ACM
Alexander Budurin (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Alex Budurin (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The presence of the car is unknownBugatti Type 35 B - Bugatti 2260 cc s/cCM
Bob Estes-
-
Drivers listed: Bob Estes (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
17The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEM
Robert Sawyer-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Robert Sawyer (USA)/Pat Sawyer (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18The presence of the car is unknownJaguar C-type # - Jaguar XK; no:E-1009-8 L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACM
Carlyle Blackwell (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Carlyle Blackwell (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The presence of the car is unknownBellesiles Special # - Mercury 5050 cc N/ABM
Jacques Bellesiles (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Jacques Bellesiles (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
27The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 M - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Skip Bill Conklin (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Skip Conklin (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
38The presence of the car is unknownFrazer Nash Targa Florio #421/200/195 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AEM
Marion Lowe (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: James Lowe (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
40The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 M - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
C. A. Painter-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Skip SwartkyResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
47The presence of the car is unknownKurtis Kraft 500 S # - Lincoln 5290 cc N/ABM
Frank Valdez-
-
Drivers listed: Enrique InglsiaResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
49The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEP
Geo. Dillaway (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bob Drake (USA)/Mary Davis (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
52The presence of the car is unknownJaguar Special - Jaguar 3550 cc N/ACM
Jay Chamberlain-
-
Drivers listed: Jay Chamberlain (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
53The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEM
Bill Knowe (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Knowe (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
54The presence of the car is unknownJaguar C-type #XKC 023 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACM
Jack Douglas (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jack Douglas (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK140 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Warren Wallis-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Warren WallisResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
60The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEP
Jon J. Hodgson-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jon J. HodgsonResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
63The presence of the car is unknownKurtis Kraft 500 K # - Cadillac 5800 cc N/ABM
Tom Benavides (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Ignacio Lozano (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
67The presence of the car is unknownAustin-Healey - BMC 2890 cc N/ADM
Ken Swanson-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Harry MalinResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
68The presence of the car is unknownMG TD - MG XPAG L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEP
Geo. Brayfield-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: George Brayfield (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
77The presence of the car is unknownGruver Special # - 5184 cc N/ABM
J .K. Gruver-
-
Drivers listed: Robert Baker (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
85The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
John McGregor (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: John McGregor (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
87The presence of the car is unknownFord Thunderbird - Ford 4800 cc N/ACP
Charles Short-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Charles Short (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
95The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 2138 cc N/ADM
Bob Oker-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Wm. BinnyResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
97The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 M - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Fred Koepke-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Diane ClarkResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
100The presence of the car is unknownAustin-Healey 100 - BMC A90 L4 2668 cc N/ADP
Alfred E. Allee-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Al Allee (USA)/Kay Allee (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
103The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 M - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Ces Critchlow (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Ces Critchlow (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
106The presence of the car is unknownAlfa Romeo Nardi Coupe - Chevrolet 3890 cc N/ACM
Wm. Rowley-
-
Drivers listed: Merl BashoreResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
108The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 M # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Henry J. Montonen (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Hank Montonen (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
110The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 M # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Herb Jones (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Herb Jones (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
120The presence of the car is unknownAllard J2X #3145 - Cadillac 5400 cc N/ABM
Klaus Bythiner (USA)Cycle-wing open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Klaus Bythiner (USA)/Lilli Bythiner (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: bright red*
Tyres: unknown
124The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEM
Victor L. Tandy-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Vic Tandy (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
135The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK140 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3500 cc N/ACP
Ronald Mayo-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Ronald Mayo (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
138The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Hugh I. Irwin-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Chas. E. Hogan/Margaret HoganResult: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
139The presence of the car is unknownAustin-Healey 100 - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/ADP
Jack Breskovich (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jack Breskovich (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
143The presence of the car is unknownKurtis Kraft 500 X # - Jaguar 3442 cc N/ACM
James Corey-
-
Drivers listed: James Corey (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
145The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEP
Terry P. Cox (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Terry Cox (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
148The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEM
Fayne Board (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Thomas Pierson (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
149The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEM
Nick Pastor (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Ed Kretz (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
153The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 M - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Wm. Leach-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: William Leach (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
154The presence of the car is unknownAllard J2 # - Cadillac 6000 cc N/ABM
Wm. Leach-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: William Leach (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
155The presence of the car is unknownMG TC # - MG XPAG 1299 cc s/cEM
Harold Erb (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Harold Erb (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
157The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Tommy Jamieson (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Tommy Jamieson (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
160The presence of the car is unknownFrancisco Special Mk.I Roadster - 2245 cc N/ADM
Merl Francisco-
-
Drivers listed: Merl Francisco (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
162The presence of the car is unknownDarrin Cad-55 - 5044 cc N/ABM
Maxine Elmer-
-
Drivers listed: Maxine Elmer (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
165The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEP
W. C. O'Bryan-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Al Newton (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
166The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 M # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Bob Dickson (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bob Dickson (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
175The presence of the car is unknownSiata 208S #BS504?? (Siata) - 1996 cc N/AEP
Phil Moore-
-
Drivers listed: Phil Moore (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
184The presence of the car is unknownEliminator Special # - 4999 cc N/ACM
Frank Livingstone-
-
Drivers listed: Paul Parker (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
195The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
Bill Miller (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Miller (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
196The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEP
Colin W. Smith-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Louis Sell (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
202The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR2 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AEP
Paul N. Wenger-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Paul Wenger (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown