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Programme Cover - Can-Am Road America 1973
Event: Road America Can-AmDate: 26.8.1973
Track: Road America, Elkhart Lake (USA), 6.437 kmsDistance: 100 milesAttendance: unknown

Can-Am Road America
Start time: 15:30; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right; Weather: unknown

Entered: 34

Practiced: 26

Started: 16

Classified: 11
Entry List
Entry List - Can-Am Road America 1973
Photos by courtesy of: Steve Grehn (33), Graham L. Smith (23) and Tom Rothers (2)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 25/04/2010 Last photo update on this page: 26/03/2023
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00 - Porsche 917/10 TC #018 - Vasek Polak Racing, Inc.Porsche 917/10 TC #018 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 5000 cc Turbo
Vasek Polak Racing, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jody Scheckter (ZA)Result: 2nd (28s300 behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (2:00.799)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Tom Rothers, Steve Grehn and Graham L. Smith
22 - McLaren M8E Chevrolet Turbo #80-02 (Trojan) - Kansas Racing AssociationMcLaren M8E #80-02 (Trojan) - Chevrolet /Crowe V8/90° 2v OHV 7600 cc Turbo
Kansas Racing Association (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gary Wilson (USA)Result: 7th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (2:13.615)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn and Graham L. Smith
66 - Porsche 917/30 TC #003 - Penske Racing, Inc.Porsche 917/30 TC #003 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 5000 cc Turbo
Penske Racing, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mark Donohue (USA)Result: winner - (183.499 kph) - margin: 28s300
Grid: 1st (1:57.518)
Colours: dark blue/yellow (+red/silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn and Graham L. Smith
88 - McLaren M8F Chevrolet #M8D/3 - U.S. Racing - Herb CaplanMcLaren M8F #M8D/3 - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
U.S. Racing - Herb Caplan (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Scooter Patrick (USA)Result: 4th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (2:08.750)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn and Graham L. Smith
1111 - McLaren M8F Chevrolet #7-72 (Trojan) - Motschenbacher Racing Ent.McLaren M8F #7-72 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 494/Motschenbacher V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Motschenbacher Racing Ent. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)Result: did not start (Overheating in Sprint)
Grid: 8th (2:10.919)
Colours: red (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn
1313 - McLaren M8FP Chevrolet #5-72 (Trojan) - Warren Agor Racing Ent., Inc.McLaren M8F P #5-72 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 494/Motschenbacher V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Warren Agor Racing Ent., Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Warren Agor (USA)Result: 8th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (2:19.871)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Steve Grehn
1414 - Lola T260 Chevrolet #HU2 - Racing SpecialtiesLola T260 #HU2 - Chevrolet 464 V8/90° 2v OHV 7604 cc N/A
Racing Specialties (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tom Heyser (USA)
DNS: John Gunn (USA)		Result: 10th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (2:15.715)
Colours: purple (+gold/silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Steve Grehn
1616 - Porsche 917/10 TC #003 - Rinzler Motoracing Royal CrownPorsche 917/10 TC #003 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 5400 cc Turbo
Rinzler Motoracing Royal Crown (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Follmer (USA)Result: 3rd (37s400 behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (2:01.102)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn
1717 - Lola T260 Chevrolet #HU1 - Nagel RacingLola T260 #HU1 - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Nagel Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Nagel (USA)Result: 6th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (2:14.417)
Colours: blue (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn and Graham L. Smith
2323 - Porsche 917/10 TC #005 - Rinzler Motoracing Royal CrownPorsche 917/10 TC #005 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 5400 cc Turbo
Rinzler Motoracing Royal Crown (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kemp (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken wheel)
Grid: 4th (2:04.298)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn and Graham L. Smith
3434 - McLaren M8R Chevrolet #70-10 (Trojan) - Burmester RacingMcLaren M8 R #70-10 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 494 V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Burmester Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tom Dutton (USA)Result: did not finish (Rear suspension)
Grid: 13th (2:13.851)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
4545 - Costello SP7 Oldsmobile #CR10-SP7 (Rawlson) - Ennerdale RacingCostello SP7 #CR10-SP7 (Rawlson) - Oldsmobile 271 V8 4441 cc N/A
Ennerdale Racing (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Saville-Peck (CDN)Result: 11th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (no time)
Colours: blue (+gold/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Steve Grehn
4747 - McLaren M8E Chevrolet #unnumbered (Motschenbacher) - Blue Magic Corp.McLaren M8E #unnumbered (Motschenbacher) - Chevrolet 494/Motschenbacher V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Blue Magic Corp. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ed Felter (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 12th (2:13.765)
Colours: blue/red/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn
5757 - McLaren M6A Chevrolet - Lodestar EnterprisesMcLaren M6A # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A
Lodestar Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Causey (USA)Result: did not start (Clutch in Sprint)
Grid: 18th (2:17.807)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn
5959 - Porsche 917/10 TC #007 - Brumos Porsche AudiPorsche 917/10 TC #007 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 5000 cc Turbo
Brumos Porsche Audi (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hurley Haywood (USA)Result: did not finish (Puncture)
Grid: 5th (2:06.327)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn and Graham L. Smith
7373 - McLaren M20 Chevrolet #3=>1 - Roy Woods Racing, Inc.McLaren M20 #3=>1 - Chevrolet 496 V8/90° 2v OHV 8125 cc N/A
Roy Woods Racing, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)Result: did not start (DNS Sprint)
Grid: 22nd (no time)
Colours: black (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn
7474 - Lola T220 Chevrolet #SL220/2 - Kampo EnterprisesLola T220 #SL220/2 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/A
Kampo Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dan Kampo (USA)Result: did not start (Fuel pump in Sprint)
Grid: 25th (no time)
Colours: red (+silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Tom Rothers
9191 - McLaren M6B Chevrolet #50-10 (Trojan) - R-S Racing Ent.McLaren M6B #50-10 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 432 V8/90° 2v OHV 7079 cc N/A
R-S Racing Ent. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jigger SiroisResult: did not finish (Puncture)
Grid: 24th (no time)
Colours: dark blue (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
9797 - McLaren M8F Chevrolet #2 - Commander Motor HomesMcLaren M8F #2 - Chevrolet /Crowe V8/90° 2v OHV 7600 cc N/A
Commander Motor Homes (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Brown (USA)Result: 5th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (2:09.360)
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 25/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn
9898 - McLaren M8F Chevrolet #9-72 (Trojan) - Commander Motor HomesMcLaren M8F #9-72 (Trojan) - Chevrolet /Crowe V8/90° 2v OHV 7600 cc N/A
Commander Motor Homes (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Danny Hopkins (USA)Result: 9th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 10th (2:12.609)
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Steve Grehn
101101 - Shadow DN2 Chevrolet #DN2-1A - Don NicholsShadow DN2 #DN2-1A - Chevrolet /Chaparral V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Don Nichols (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: James Hunt (GB)
listed, never drove: Jackie Oliver (GB)		Result: did not start (Fuel metering unit gasket)
Grid: 14th (2:14.190)
Colours: black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Steve Grehn
102102 - Shadow DN2 Chevrolet Turbo #DN2-2A - Don NicholsShadow DN2 #DN2-2A - Chevrolet /Chaparral V8/90° 2v OHV 8100 cc Turbo
Don Nichols (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jackie Oliver (GB)
listed, never drove: James Hunt (GB)		Result: did not start (Engine in Sprint)
Grid: 21st (no time)
Colours: black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Steve Grehn
No photos available:
3The car is not available on a photoPorsche 917/10 #917-028 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 5400 cc N/A
Vasek Polak Racing, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve Durst (USA)Result: did not start (Oil pressure in Sprint)
Grid: 9th (2:12.578)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
9The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M8D #M8E-80-10=>M8D/4 - Chevrolet 465 V8/90° 2v OHV 7620 cc N/A
W,. Overhauser Racing, Ltd. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cordts (CDN)Result: did not start (Engine)
Grid: 23rd (no time)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
41The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M8C # (Trojan) - Chevrolet 454/Chaparral V8/90° 2v OHV 7440 cc N/A
Jim Butcher Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dick Durant (USA)
listed, never drove: Jim Butcher (USA)		Result: did not start (Accident in Sprint)
Grid: 19th (2:18.045)
Colours: turquoise (+black)
Tyres: unknown
64The car is not available on a photoMcLaren M8C # (Trojan) - Chevrolet 454 V8/90° 2v OHV 7440 cc N/A
Peckham Engineering (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Peckham (USA)Result: did not start (DNS Sprint)
Grid: 16th (2:15.266)
Colours: red (+black)
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:
4The car did not arrivePorsche 917/10 TC #006 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 5000 cc Turbo
Hans Wiedmer (D)-
-
Drivers listed: Hans Wiedmer (D)Result: did not arrive
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
5The car did not arrivePorsche 917/10 TC #015 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 5000 cc Turbo
Willi Kauhsen Racing Team (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Willi Kauhsen (D)Result: did not arrive
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
7The car did not arrivePorsche 917/30 TC #002 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 5400 cc Turbo
Penske Racing, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: dark blue/yellow (+red/silver)
Tyres: Goodyear
15The car did not arriveMcLaren M8C #70-03 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc Turbo
William Wonder, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: William Wonder (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: maroon
Tyres: unknown
20The car did not arriveLola T165 #SL165/24 - Chevrolet 435 V8/90° 2v OHV 7128 cc N/A
Group 7 Race Developments, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue/yellow
Tyres: unknown
30The car did not arriveMcLaren M8F P #8-72 (Trojan) - Chevrolet 494/King V8/90° 2v OHV 8095 cc N/A
Midwest Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Frank Kahlich (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
51The car did not arriveMcLaren M8F #unnumbered - Chevrolet 461 V8/90° 2v OHV 7551 cc N/A
Pete Sherman Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Pete Sherman (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
96The car did not arriveMcLaren M8F #9-72 (Trojan) - Chevrolet /Crowe V8/90° 2v OHV 7600 cc N/A
Commander Motor Homes (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Danny Hopkins (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: white
Tyres: Firestone
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Graham L. Smith (6) and Steve Grehn (6)
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