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Programme Cover - Can-Am Riverside 1968
Event: Eleventh Annual Los Angeles Times Grand PrixDate: 27.10.1968
Track: Riverside International Raceway (USA), 5.271 kmsDistance: 200 milesAttendance: 83000

Can-Am Riverside
Start time: 13:30; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left; Weather: unknown

Entered: 48

Practiced: 40

Started: 35

Classified: 14
Entry List
Entry List - Can-Am Riverside 1968
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 26/06/2002 Last photo update on this page: 21/07/2024
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00 - Burnett Mk.2 Chevrolet - Don L. JensenBurnett Mk.2 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Don L. Jensen (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Don Jensen (USA)Result: did not finish (Rear end failure)
Grid: 28th (1:51.1800)
Colours: poppy (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
11 - Lola T160 Chevrolet #SL160/6 - Autodynamics Corp.Lola T160 #SL160/6 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
Autodynamics Corp. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Sam Posey (USA)
listed, never drove: Brett Lunger (USA)		Result: did not finish (Swallowed injector screen)
Grid: 9th (1:42.6400)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site and Phil Binks
22 - Caldwell D7C Chevrolet #D7/02 - Autodynamics Corp.Caldwell D7 C #D7/02 - Chevrolet V8 5986 cc N/A
Autodynamics Corp. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brett Lunger (USA)
listed, never drove: Sam Posey (USA)		Result: 10th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:50.6700)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
44 - McLaren M8A Chevrolet #M8A/1 - McLaren Cars Ltd.McLaren M8A #M8A/1 - Chevrolet 427 ZL-1/McLaren Engine Division V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
McLaren Cars Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: winner - (184.033 kph) - margin: 35s9000
Grid: 1st (1:38.5100)
Colours: orange
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/11/2014Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks, Curt Anderson and Jim Beers
55 - McLaren M8A Chevrolet #M8A/2 - McLaren Cars Ltd.McLaren M8A #M8A/2 - Chevrolet 427 ZL-1/McLaren Engine Division V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
McLaren Cars Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Denny Hulme (NZ)Result: 5th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (1:38.7200)
Colours: orange
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
66 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #M6A/3 - Roger Penske Racing Ent.McLaren M6B #M6A/3 - Chevrolet /Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
Roger Penske Racing Ent. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mark Donohue (USA)Result: 2nd (35s9000 behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:39.2000)
Colours: dark blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
77 - Lola TS Chevrolet (T160) #SL160/3 - Team Surtees LimitedLola T160 TS #SL160/3 - Chevrolet LS1 Weslake/Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Team Surtees Limited (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Surtees (GB)Result: did not finish (Broken water pump pulley)
Grid: 8th (1:42.6100)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
99 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #50-15 (Trojan) - Ecurie SuisseMcLaren M6B #50-15 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
Ecurie Suisse (CH)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jo Bonnier (S)Result: did not finish (Broken exhaust, battery, gearshift lever)
Grid: 17th (1:46.5700)
Colours: yellow (+white/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
1010 - Lola T160 Chevrolet #SL160/2 - Carl A. Haas Racing Teams, Ltd.Lola T160 #SL160/2 - Chevrolet 427/Bartz V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
Carl A. Haas Racing Teams, Ltd. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chuck Parsons (USA)Result: 11th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:42.1400)
Colours: orange (+white/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/11/2014Photo by courtesy of: Jim Beers
1212 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/103 - Eric HauserLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/103 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6500 cc N/A
Eric Hauser (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Entin (USA)Result: did not finish (Running at the finish)
Grid: 26th (1:50.7800)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/02/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jerry Entin
1616 - Lola T70 Mk.3B Ford #SL75/124 - Geo Follmer Ent.Lola T70 Mk.3B #SL75/124 - Ford 427 V8 7003 cc N/A
Geo Follmer Ent. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Follmer (USA)Result: did not finish (Oil pressure, bearings)
Grid: 22nd (1:49.7300)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
1717 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #50-09 (Trojan) - Hollywood Sports Cars & T/G Racing Co.McLaren M6B #50-09 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5900 cc N/A
Hollywood Sports Cars & T/G Racing Co.Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Titus (USA)Result: 13th (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:43.7300)
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 26/06/2002Photo by courtesy of: Curt Anderson
1818 - Lola T70 Mk.3 GT Chevrolet #SL73/111 - Competition Imports Racing TeamLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/111 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Competition Imports Racing Team (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ed Leslie (USA)Result: did not finish (Bent water pump pulley)
Grid: 27th (1:51.0700)
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 26/07/2015Photo by courtesy of: Christopher Arnold and Phil Binks
2525 - McKee Mk.10 Oldsmobile #Mk7/2=>Mk10/1 - Ralph C. SalyerMcKee Mk.10 #Mk7/2=>Mk10/1 - Oldsmobile V8 6400 cc N/A
Ralph C. Salyer (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charlie Hayes (USA)Result: did not finish (Boiling fuel)
Grid: 13th (1:44.8200)
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/07/2015Photo by courtesy of: Christopher Arnold
2626 - Lola T160 Chevrolet #SL160/5 - Carl A. Haas Racing Teams, Ltd.Lola T160 #SL160/5 - Chevrolet LS1 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Carl A. Haas Racing Teams, Ltd. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Skip Scott (USA)Result: did not finish (Fuel pressure)
Grid: 11th (1:44.1800)
Colours: orange (+white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
3636 - McLaren M6B Ford #50-10 (Trojan) - All American RacersMcLaren M6B #50-10 (Trojan) - Ford /Eagle V8 4330 cc N/A
All American Racers (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Swede Savage (USA)Result: 8th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:45.3200)
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
3737 - Lola T70 Mk.2B Chevrolet #SL71/48 - Sports Racing PacificLola T70 Mk.2 #SL71/48 - Chevrolet /Bartz V8/90° 2v OHV 6183 cc N/A
Sports Racing Pacific (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Hollinger (USA)/Dick Barbour (USA)Result: 14th (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 35th (1:54.5000)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks and Curt Anderson
4141 - McLaren Elva Mark III Chevrolet #M1A-20-09 (Trojan) - Jay HillsMcLaren Elva Mark III #M1A-20-09 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6900 cc N/A
Jay Hills (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jay Hills (USA)Result: did not finish (Brake failure)
Grid: 30th (1:51.6700)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/11/2011Photo by courtesy of: Harvey Lasiter Collection
4343 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #50-14 (Trojan) - R. B. GallowayMcLaren M6B #50-14 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5986 cc N/A
R. B. Galloway (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Richard Galloway (USA)Result: did not finish (Loose wiring)
Grid: 20th (1:47.9900)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/11/2014Photo by courtesy of: Jim Beers
4848 - Lola T160 Ford #SL160/4 - All American RacersLola T160 #SL160/4 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
All American Racers (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dan Gurney (USA)Result: did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 6th (1:41.5400)
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
5252 - McLaren M6B Ford #50-11/12 (Trojan) - Shelby Racing Co.McLaren M6B #50-11/12 (Trojan) - Ford V8 7003 cc N/A
Shelby Racing Co. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Revson (USA)Result: did not finish (Fuel pressure)
Grid: 5th (1:41.3000)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/06/2002Photo by courtesy of: Curt Anderson
6262 - McLaren Elva Mark III Chevrolet (Trojan) - Continental AccessoriesMcLaren Elva Mark II B # (Trojan) - Chevrolet /Bartz V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Continental Accessories (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cannon (CDN)Result: 6th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:45.7400)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/07/2015Photo by courtesy of: Christopher Arnold
6666 - Chaparral 2G Chevrolet #2G001 - Chaparral Cars, Inc.Chaparral 2G #2G001 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
Chaparral Cars, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Hall (USA)Result: 3rd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:39.3100)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 10/11/2014Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks and Jim Beers
7676 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/108 - Webster Racing Ent.Lola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/108 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Webster Racing Ent. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Settember (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken wheel)
Grid: 18th (1:47.0300)
Colours: black (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/07/2015Photo by courtesy of: Christopher Arnold
7777 - Lola T70 Mk.2 Chevrolet #SL71/17 - Automotion of San DiegoLola T70 Mk.2 #SL71/17 - Chevrolet 365 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Automotion of San Diego (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jack Millikan (USA)Result: 12th (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 34th (1:53.7400)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks
9898 - McLaren Elva Mark III Ford (Trojan) - George Eaton RacingMcLaren Elva Mark III # (Trojan) - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 6200 cc N/A
George Eaton Racing (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Eaton (CDN)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 16th (1:45.8600)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site
9999 - Lola T70 Mk.3B Chevrolet #SL73/107 - Mac's Super GlossLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/107 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Mac's Super Gloss (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Young (USA)Result: did not finish (Running at the finish)
Grid: 19th (1:47.5000)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Phil Binks and Curt Anderson
No photos available:
3The car is not available on a photoLola T160 #SL160/1 - Ford /H&M V8 7003 cc N/A
George Bignotti (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not start (Engine)
Grid: (no time)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
11The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M6B #50-03 (Trojan) - Ford V8 6200 cc N/A
Leader Cards Racers (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lothar Motschenbacher (USA)Result: 4th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:49.1100)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
15The car is not available on a photoLola T160 #SL160/8 - Chevrolet LS1 V8/90° 2v OHV 5900 cc N/A
American Racing Motors, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brian O'Neil (USA)Result: did not finish (Hit guardrail, broken wheel)
Grid: 23rd (1:50.1600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The car is not available on a photoLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/110 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6200 cc N/A
Gary M. Wilson (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gary Wilson (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 36th (1:54.7000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
22The car is not available on a photoMcLaren Elva Mark III B # (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5500 cc N/A
Jim Paul Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Paul (USA)Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 33rd (1:53.5100)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
28The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M6B #50-07 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Ecurie Green, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dick Brown (USA)Result: 9th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (1:50.7700)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
33The car is not available on a photoMcLaren Elva Mark III # (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5883 cc N/A
Hillview Bakery SpecialOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: F. P. Wedge Rafferty (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 37th (1:55.5300)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/106 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6330 cc N/A
Warren Burmester (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Drolsom (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 38th (1:59.5200)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
44The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M6A #M6A/1 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
Jerry Hansen (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Hansen (USA)Result: 7th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:44.3500)
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
54The car is not available on a photoLotus 19 # - Ford /H&M V8 4700 cc N/A
Clem H. Abrams (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Clem Abrams (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: 39th (2:01.6400)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: unknown
55The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M6B #50-08 (Trojan) - Chevrolet /Bartz V8/90° 2v OHV 6100 cc N/A
Roger McCaig (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger McCaig (CDN)Result: did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 32nd (1:52.5500)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
64The car is not available on a photoBurnett Mk.3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
Williams & Swanson Chev. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Stan Burnett (USA)Result: did not finish (Blown head gasket, overheating)
Grid: 29th (1:51.3400)
Colours: orange
Tyres: Goodyear
71The car is not available on a photoMcLaren Elva Mark II #M1B-30-03 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ron Herrera (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken shift linkage)
Grid: 31st (1:51.8900)
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:
8The car did not arriveMatich SR3 R # - Repco Brabham/Repco V8 4400 cc N/A
Kent Price (USA)-
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Drivers listed: Bill Eve (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
15The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.3B #SL75/123 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5900 cc N/A
American Racing Motors, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Brian O'Neil (USA)Result: did not arrive (Raced T160)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
20The car did not arriveMcLaren Elva Mark III - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Silver Star Service-James E. Matuska-
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Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
23The car did not arriveFerrari 612 P #0866 - Ferrari V12 4v 6222 cc N/A
Modern Classic Motors (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Chris Amon (NZ)Result: did not arrive
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
24The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/128 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 7003 cc N/A
Robert J. Nagel (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Bob Nagel (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: white (+dark blue)
Tyres: unknown
43The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/120 - Chevrolet 365/Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 5986 cc N/A
R. B. Galloway (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Richard Galloway (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: bronze
Tyres: unknown
45The car did not arriveKing Cobra  T10 # (Len Terry) - Chevrolet /Bill Thomas V8 6588 cc N/A
Airline Auto Sales-
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Drivers listed: Robert Edmison (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
63The car did not arriveLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/104 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Roy Kumnick Tero Corvette (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Roy Kumnick (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: purple (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
75The car did not arriveGenie Mk X B # - Chevrolet V8 5183 cc N/A
Dan Blocker/Bill Campbell (USA)-
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Drivers listed: Ron La Peer (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: black/white
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Jim Beers (2), Phil Binks (2) and Christopher Arnold (1)
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