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Programme Cover - Riverside 3 Hours 1962
Event: The Los Angeles Times presents the 5th annual Grand Prix For Sports CarsDate: 13.10.1962
Track: Riverside International Raceway (USA), 4.184 kmsDistance: 3 hoursAttendance: 39000

Riverside 3 Hours
Non championship race
Start time: 14:00; Grid: Le Mans start; Weather: unknown

Entered: unknown

Practiced: unknown

Started: 38

Finished:

Class C - Modified (CM)
Class D - Modified (DM)
Class E - Modified (EM)
Class F - Modified (FM)
Class G - Modified (GM)
Class H - Modified (HM)
Class A - Production (AP)
Class B - Production (BP)
Class C - Production (CP)
Class D - Production (DP)
Class E - Production (EP)
Class F - Production (FP)
Entry List
Entry List - Riverside 3 Hours 1962
Photos by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald (25)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 09/02/2025 Last photo update on this page: 09/02/2025
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0000 - Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray - Don Steves ChevroletChevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5200 cc N/AAP
Don Steves ChevroletClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave MacDonald (USA)Result: did not finish (Rear end)
Grid: 10th
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
44 - Sunbeam Alpine - Larry Reed, Inc.Sunbeam Alpine - Sunbeam L4 1592 cc N/AFP
Larry Reed, Inc.Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Brabham (AUS)Result: finished, position unknown
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
77 - Genie Mk IV BMC #3 - Art SnyderGenie Mk IV #3 - BMC 1100 cc N/AGM
Art Snyder (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Art Snyder (USA)/Red Faris (USA)Result: 4th 1st in GM
Grid: 7th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
1919 - Porsche 550 RSPorsche 550 RS # - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1500 cc N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Clyde Freeman (USA)/Jay Hills (USA)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 3rd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
2121 - Lotus Eleven Alfa Romeo - Edward F. MackeyLotus Eleven # - Alfa Romeo 1486 cc N/AFM
Edward F. Mackey (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ed Mackey (USA)Result: - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 5th
Colours: aluminium
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
3131 - MGB - Hollywood Sport CarsMG B - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1798 cc N/AXP
Hollywood Sport Cars (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Bucknum (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
5050 - Sunbeam Alpine - Larry ReedSunbeam Alpine - Sunbeam L4 1592 cc N/AFP
Larry ReedOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Miles (GB)Result: 6th
Grid:
Colours: dark green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
6262 - MGA - South Bay Imported CarsMG A # - BMC B series L4 2v OHV 1489 cc N/AFP
South Bay Imported CarsOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Lumkin (USA)
listed, never drove: George Dillaway (USA)		Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
6666 - Lola Mk.1 #BR2 - Dr. William H. MolleLola Mk.1 #BR2 - N/AGM
Dr. William H. Molle (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Molle (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 8th
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
7575 - Porsche 356 Speedster - Miles GuptonPorsche 356 Speedster - Porsche 1596 cc N/AFP
Miles Gupton (USA)Open bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Miles Gupton (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
118118 - MG TD Mk II - Anthony TuttleMG TD Mk II - MG 1500 cc N/AFM
Anthony Tuttle (USA)Cycle-wing open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Tuttle (USA)/Bill Smith (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 6th
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
163163 - Austin-Healey - Jack BreskovichAustin-Healey 100 - BMC A90 L4 2v OHV 2660 cc N/ADM
Jack BreskovichOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Breskovich (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 1st
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
184184 - Porsche 356Porsche 356 - Porsche N/A
-
Rear-engined
Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: light blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
222222 - Mercedes-Benz - Masterson MotorsMercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz 2998 cc N/ADM
Masterson Motors (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Masterson (USA)Result: 1st in DM
Grid: 2nd
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
266266 - MG Special - Carl's AutomotiveMG Special - MG 1760 cc N/AEM
Carl's Automotive (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tony Piedrabuena (RA)Result: 1st in EM
Grid: 4th
Colours: bronze/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
614614 - Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray - Washburn ChevroletChevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5360 cc N/AXP
Washburn Chevrolet (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bondurant (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 9th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/02/2025Photo by courtesy of: Rich MacDonald
No photos available:
1The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 B Super 90 # - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1582 cc N/ACP
Terry Hall (USA)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Terry Hall (USA)Result: 8th
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
3The car is not available on a photoSunbeam Alpine - Sunbeam L4 1592 cc N/AFP
Covina Sports Car-
Front-engined
Driven by: Ted Block (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: unknown
5The car is not available on a photoSunbeam Alpine - Sunbeam L4 1592 cc N/AFP
Lew Spencer Imports, Inc.Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: finished, position unknown
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
8The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5200 cc N/AXP
SS Research & DevelopmentClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jerry Grant (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 11th
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
11The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 1600 Super - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1585 cc N/ADP
Dr. Fay C. Van (USA)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Fay Van (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
13The car is not available on a photoTriumph TR4 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 2138 cc N/AEP
Thos. J. Petersen-
Front-engined
Driven by: Emilo Valsecchi (USA)Result: 10th 1st in EP
Grid:
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
14The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 1600 Normal - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1582 cc N/AFP
Dave Jordan-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dave Jordan (USA)Result: 5th 1st in FP
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
40The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 1600 GS Carrera - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1582 cc N/ABP
Robert G. KirbyOpen bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Robert Kirby (USA)/Alan Johnson (USA)Result: 2nd 1st in BP (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 13th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
55The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 1600 Super Speedster - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1600 cc N/ADP
William H. Nickel (USA)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: William Nickel (USA)Result: 1st in DP
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
56The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C1 # - Chevrolet 4500 cc N/ABP
Baher Chevrolet - R. H. Guldstrand (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dick Guldstrand (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 14th
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
89The car is not available on a photoSunbeam Alpine - Sunbeam L4 1596 cc N/AFP
Ray Pickering-
Front-engined
Driven by: Ray Pickering (USA)Result: 7th
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
98The car is not available on a photoAC Cobra #CSX2002 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4297 cc N/AXP
Shelby American (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Krause (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken halfshaft)
Grid: 12th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
117The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Giulietta - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/ADP
Scuderia MaximaOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by:
listed, never drove: William R. Larson (USA)		Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
119The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5200 cc N/AXP
Mickey Thompson Enterprises (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Doug Hooper (USA)Result: winner - (135.281 kph) - margin: 1 lap
Grid:
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: unknown
127The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C1 - Chevrolet 4640 cc N/ABP
Norman D. SmithOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Norm Smith (USA)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
145The car is not available on a photoMorgan Plus 4 Super Sports # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 2196 cc N/ACP
Lew Spencer Imports Inc. (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Lew Spencer (USA)Result: 3rd 1st in CP
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
330The car is not available on a photoSunbeam Alpine # - Sunbeam L4 1592 cc N/AFP
Hollywood Sport Cars Inc.Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jerry Titus (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: blue
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:
000The presence of the car is unknownChevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5200 cc N/AXP
Don Steves Chevrolet-
-
Drivers listed: Dan Gurney (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
6The presence of the car is unknownChevrolet Corvette C1 - Chevrolet 5340 cc N/AAP
Paul Reinhart-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Paul Reinhart (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
12The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 Super 90 - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1600 cc N/ACP
Competition Auto Repair (USA)-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Ronald J. Bianchi (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
16The presence of the car is unknownAlfa Romeo Giulietta Super - Alfa Romeo L4 2v DOHC 1290 cc N/ADP
Harold Donato-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: George Follmer (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
22The presence of the car is unknownOl'Yaller Mk III # - Buick 6502 cc N/ACM
Max Balchowski-
-
Drivers listed: Alan Johnson (USA)/Charlie Gates (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
24The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 1600 Normal Speedster # - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1600 cc N/AFP
Ron Grable (USA)-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Ron Grable (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
26The presence of the car is unknownJaguar XK120 - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC 3442 cc N/ACP
C & R Foreign Automotive-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Gordon Jones (USA)/Carl Grassman (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
30The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR3 # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 2138 cc N/AEP
Peter J. Mergens (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Peter Mergens (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
49The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 # - Porsche 1582 cc N/AFP
Dennis I. Harrison (USA)-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Dennis Harrison (USA)/Jim Kennedy (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: matador
Tyres: unknown
66The car did not arriveLotus 23 #23-S-37 - Ford 1098 cc N/AGM
Dr. William H. Molle (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Molle (USA)Result: did not arrive (Raced Lola)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
70The presence of the car is unknownDevin C # - Chevrolet Corvair 2400 cc N/ACM
Devin Cars (Distributors)-
-
Drivers listed: Pete Woods (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
74The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 Speedster # - Porsche 1582 cc N/ADP
Rick Muther (USA)-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Rick Muther (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
77The presence of the car is unknownChevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5200 cc N/AXP
Harry Mann Chevrolet-
-
Drivers listed: Jack Breskovich (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
96The presence of the car is unknownMG A Mk II - BMC B series L4 1622 cc N/AFP
Nick Pastor's Imported Cars-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Al Strom (USA)/Gary Pickens (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
101The presence of the car is unknownPorsche 356 1600 Normal # - Porsche F4 2v OHV 1582 cc N/AFP
Nevin Lyon (USA)-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Nevin Lyon (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: persimmon
Tyres: unknown
104The presence of the car is unknownLotus Elite #1122 (Maximar) - Climax FWE 400-15-7615 L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AEP
Warren Hancock (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Warren Hancock (USA)/Frank Monise (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: baby blue
Tyres: unknown
110The presence of the car is unknownLotus Elite #1215 (Maximar) - Climax FWE 400-15-8183 L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AEP
Mike O'Neill (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Mike O'Neill (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
111The presence of the car is unknownMG A - BMC B series L4 1500 cc N/AFP
Fred Plotkin-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Fred Plotkin (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
114The presence of the car is unknownAustin-Healey 3000 Mk II # - BMC C series L6 2v OHV 2912 cc N/ADP
Edward Rowley (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Ed Rowley (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
115The presence of the car is unknownLotus Elite - Climax FWE L4 2v SOHC 1216 cc N/AEP
Suraah Unlimited Foreign Cars Center-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Richard Fountain (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: lime green
Tyres: unknown
120The presence of the car is unknownDaimler SP250 - Daimler 2500 cc N/ABP
Jim Greaves-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jim Greaves (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: cream
Tyres: unknown
171The presence of the car is unknownJaguar - Jaguar 3440 cc N/ACP
Chuck Lofgren-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Chuck Lofgren (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
219The presence of the car is unknownTriumph TR4 # - Triumph L4 2v OHV 2138 cc N/AEP
Auto Works (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Phil Massarella (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
333The presence of the car is unknownGenie Mk IV #4 - BMC 1096 cc N/AGM
David B. Kyte (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Dave Kyte (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: black/gold
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Rich MacDonald (7)
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