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Programme Cover - Can-Am Road America 1970
Event: Road America Can-Am ChampionshipDate: 30.8.1970
Track: Road America, Elkhart Lake (USA), 6.437 kmsDistance: 200 milesAttendance: 48000

Can-Am Road America
Start time: 14:05; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right; Weather: unknown

Entered: 41

Practiced: 34

Started: 31

Classified: 12
Entry List
Entry List - Can-Am Road America 1970
Photos by courtesy of: Paul Thompson (33), Ken Graser (18) and Steve Frederick (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 13/08/2007 Last photo update on this page: 21/03/2023
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33 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #50-10 (Trojan) - Bob Brown Racing Inc.McLaren M6B #50-10 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 465 V8/90° 2v OHV 7620 cc N/A
Bob Brown Racing Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Brown (USA)Result: 6th - did not finish (Collision damage, puncture)
Grid: 12th (2:21.200)
Colours: dark blue (+silver)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
55 - McLaren M8D Chevrolet #1 - McLaren Cars Ltd.McLaren M8D #1 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 7600 cc N/A
McLaren Cars Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Denny Hulme (NZ)Result: did not finish (DQ: illegal push start)
Grid: 1st (2:10.600)
Colours: orange (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
77 - McLaren M8D Chevrolet #3 - McLaren Cars Ltd.McLaren M8D #3 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 7600 cc N/A
McLaren Cars Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Gethin (GB)Result: winner - (168.997 kph) - margin: 1 lap
Grid: 6th (2:17.900)
Colours: orange (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
88 - Porsche 908/02 #011 - A. G. DeanPorsche 908/02 K #011 - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 3000 cc N/A
A. G. Dean (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Dean (GB)Result: 5th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (2:20.000)
Colours: yellow (+red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
1010 - Lola T160/3 Chevrolet #SL160/9 - Douglas Shierson RacingLola T160/163 #SL160/9 - Chevrolet 365 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Douglas Shierson Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chuck Parsons (USA)Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 9th (2:20.600)
Colours: dark blue (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
1111 - McLaren M8B Chevrolet #M8A/2 - Motschenbacher Racing Ent.McLaren M8B #M8A/2 - Chevrolet 460/Motschenbacher V8/90° 2v OHV 7600 cc N/A
Motschenbacher Racing Ent. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lothar Motschenbacher (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 3rd (2:12.300)
Colours: red (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
1414 - McLaren M12 Chevrolet #60-04 (Trojan) - Canadian Can-Am RacingMcLaren M12 #60-04 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Canadian Can-Am Racing (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Graeme Lawrence (NZ)Result: 8th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (2:27.900)
Colours: gold/purple
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
1515 - Ford G7A #J10 - Agapiou Bros. RacingFord G7 A #J10 - Ford 429 V8 7000 cc N/A
Agapiou Bros. Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cannon (CDN)Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 29th (2:49.600)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
1717 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #50-14 (Trojan) - Glenn Racing Ltd.McLaren M6B #50-14 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 429 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Glenn Racing Ltd. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ron Goldleaf (USA)Result: 10th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (2:49.300)
Colours: bronze
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
1919 - Lola T163 Chevrolet #SL163/19 - Wilson RacingLola T163 #SL163/19 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Wilson Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gary Wilson (USA)Result: 4th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (2:18.100)
Colours: red (+blue/silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
2020 - Ferrari 512 S #1006 - NARTFerrari 512 S Spyder #1006 - Ferrari 512 V12/60° 4v 4994 cc N/A
NART (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)Result: 7th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (2:31.400)
Colours: red (+blue/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
2121 - Lola T160 Chevrolet #SL160/2 - Smith Oeser RacingLola T160 #SL160/2 - Chevrolet 427/Chaparral V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Smith Oeser Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bondurant (USA)Result: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (2:17.900)
Colours: blue (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
2424 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Ford #SL73/128 - Nagel RacingLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/128 - Ford 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Nagel Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Nagel (USA)Result: did not finish (Clutch failure)
Grid: 22nd (2:35.000)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
2626 - Lola T220 Chevrolet #SL220/1 - Carl A. Haas Racing Teams, Inc.Lola T220 #SL220/1 - Chevrolet 494/Foltz V8/90° 2v OHV 8100 cc N/A
Carl A. Haas Racing Teams, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Revson (USA)Result: did not finish (Puncture, broken drive shaft)
Grid: 2nd (2:11.400)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
3232 - Lola T70 Mk.3B Chevrolet #SL75/122 - Nelli RacingLola T70 Mk.3B #SL75/122 - Chevrolet 448 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Nelli Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vic Elford (GB)Result: did not finish (Broken water hose)
Grid: 10th (2:20.600)
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
3333 - McKee Mk.6B Oldsmobile #Mk6B6 - F & H RacingMcKee Mk.6 B #Mk6B6 - Oldsmobile 425 V8 6965 cc N/A
F & H Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chuck Frederick (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 23rd (2:35.800)
Colours: white/red/light blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/05/2014Photo by courtesy of: Steve Frederick
3434 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/106 - Warren BurmesterLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/106 - Chevrolet 380 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Warren Burmester (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Drolsom (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken fan belt)
Grid: 24th (2:44.100)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Ken Graser and Paul Thompson
3737 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #50-17 (Trojan) - Cliff ApelMcLaren M6B #50-17 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 6000 cc N/A
Cliff Apel (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Clif Apel (USA)Result: 11th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (2:39.100)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
4444 - Lola T165 Chevrolet #SL165/23 - Jerry HansenLola T165 #SL165/23 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Jerry Hansen (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Hansen (USA)Result: did not finish (Puncture)
Grid: 15th (2:24.000)
Colours: orange (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
5151 - Lola T163 Chevrolet #SL163/18 - David F. CauseyLola T163 #SL163/18 - Chevrolet 427/Chaparral V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
David F. Causey (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Causey (USA)Result: 3rd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (2:27.700)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
5454 - McLaren M8B Chevrolet #M8B/2 - Autoworld Inc.McLaren M8B #M8B/2 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Autoworld Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Oscar Koveleski (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 13th (2:22.300)
Colours: orange
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
5555 - McLaren M8C Chevrolet #70-03 (Trojan) - McCaig Racing Ent. Ltd.McLaren M8C #70-03 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
McCaig Racing Ent. Ltd. (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger McCaig (CDN)Result: did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 14th (2:24.900)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
7171 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/129 - Tom SwindellLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/129 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Tom Swindell (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tom Swindell (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 27th (2:47.800)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
7373 - McLaren M12 Chevrolet #60-05 (Trojan) - T. G. Racing TireMcLaren M12 #60-05 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 465/Chaparral V8/90° 2v OHV 7600 cc N/A
T. G. Racing Tire (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 4th (2:15.800)
Colours: blue/lime green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
8181 - Lola T163 Chevrolet #SL163/16 - Racing Associates Inc.Lola T163 #SL163/16 - Chevrolet 427/Chaparral V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Racing Associates Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dick Durant (USA)Result: 9th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (2:21.000)
Colours: orange (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson and Ken Graser
9191 - Lola T160 Chevrolet #SL160/4 - O. A. ThornsjoLola T160 #SL160/4 - Chevrolet 368/Chaparral V8/90° 2v OHV 6030 cc N/A
O. A. Thornsjo (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Orly Thornsjo (USA)Result: 12th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (2:26.200)
Colours: red (+grey/silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
9797 - Lola T70 Mk.3 Chevrolet #SL73/126 - Richard KantrudLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/126 - Chevrolet 440 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Richard Kantrud (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dick Kantrud (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 21st (2:33.300)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
9898 - BRM P154 Chevrolet #01 - British Racing MotorsBRM P154 #01 - Chevrolet 465/BRM V8 7600 cc N/A
British Racing Motors (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Eaton (CDN)Result: did not start (Overheating in practice)
Grid: (2:23.500)
Colours: white (+red/green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Paul Thompson
No photos available:
9The car is not available on a photoLola T160/163 #SL160/7 - Chrysler 426/Chaparral V8 6986 cc N/A
Overhauser Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Ron Grable (USA)Result: car not used
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
13The car is not available on a photoWolverine LD65 #LD65-01 - Chevrolet 380 V8 N/A
Place Motor Supply (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: James Place (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (2:38.000)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
18The car is not available on a photoLola T70 Mk.3 #SL73/114 - Chevrolet 429 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
Jerry Rosbach (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jerry Rosbach (USA)Result: did not finish (Running, not classified)
Grid: 31st (no time)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
27The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M6B #50-15 (Trojan) - Ford 427 V8 7000 cc N/A
Midwest Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Frank Kahlich (USA)Result: did not finish (Ignition)
Grid: 30th (3:04.200)
Colours: orange (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
47The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M6B #M6A/3 - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/A
JNO Racing Enterprises Ltd. (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gordon Dewar (CDN)Result: did not start (Oil pressure)
Grid: (2:31.200)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
70The car is not available on a photoRattenbury Mk.4B #1001 (Genie) - Oldsmobile V8 N/A
Mike Barbour (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Barbour (CDN)Result: did not finish (Running, not classified)
Grid: 28th (2:56.000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
79The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M6B #50-07a (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Barrett Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tom Dutton (USA)Result: did not finish (Oil pump failure)
Grid: 18th (2:28.700)
Colours: green
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:
1The car did not arriveShadow Mk I #No.701 (AVS) - Chevrolet 396 V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Nichols Advanced Vehicle Systems (USA)-
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Drivers listed: Vic Elford (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
25The car did not arriveMcKee Mk.10 #Mk7/2=>Mk10/1 - Chevrolet 427 V8 6997 cc N/A
Hodges Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jerry Hodges (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
28The car did not arriveBurnett Mk.4 # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Stan Burnett (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Stan Burnett (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: green/white
Tyres: unknown
74The car did not arriveMcLaren M12 #60-07 (Trojan) - Ford 427 V8 7003 cc N/A
Dick Smith & Geo. Harm (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Dick Smith (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: yellow (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
77The car did not arriveMcLaren Elva Mark III # (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7440 cc N/A
Janke Auto Co. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Leonard Janke (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
92The car did not arriveMcLaren Elva Mark II B # (Trojan) - Chevrolet 365 V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
David P. Hurley (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: David Hurley (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Paul Thompson (4) and Ken Graser (1)
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