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Programme Cover - Sebring 12 Hours 1979
Event: Coca-Cola Twelve Hours of Sebring International Grand Prix of EndranceDate: 17.3.1979
Track: Sebring Airport (USA), 8.369 kmsDistance: 12 hoursAttendance: unknown

Sebring 12 Hours
Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: warm, dry

Entered: 88

Practiced: 84

Started: 72

Finished: unknown

IMSA GTX (GTX) : P:24, ST:20

IMSA GTO (GTO) : P:29, ST:24

IMSA GTU (GTU) : P:31, ST:28
Entry List
Entry List - Sebring 12 Hours 1979
Photos by courtesy of: Enrique Soto (7), Dave Kutz (4), Van K. Zannis III (1), Brady Refenning (1) and Christopher Glatz (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 28/01/2003 Last photo update on this page: 07/02/2013
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00 - Porsche 935/79 #930 990 0029 - Interscope RacingPorsche 935/79 #930 990 0029 - Porsche 930/79; no:699 0040 F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGTX
Interscope Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Danny Ongais (USA)/Ted Field (USA)Result: did not start (Alternate car)
Grid: (2:55.360)
Colours: black (+red/pink)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
0909 - Porsche 935/77A #930 890 0021 - Thunderbird Swap-ShopPorsche 935/77A #930 890 0021 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGTX
Thunderbird Swap-Shop (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Hurley Haywood (USA)/Preston Henn (USA)/Peter Gregg (USA)Result: 26th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 2nd (2:39.912)
Colours: black (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
55 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0957 - Busch Beer RacingPorsche 935 #930 770 0957 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGTX
Busch Beer Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Charles Mendez (USA)/Brian Redman (GB)/Paul Miller (USA)Result: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (2:44.435)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Christopher Glatz and Enrique Soto
66 - Porsche 935/77A #930 890 0024 - Dick Barbour RacingPorsche 935/77A #930 890 0024 - Porsche 930/78; no:698 0035 F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGTX
Dick Barbour Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Dick Barbour (USA)/Rick Mears (USA)Result: 4th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 1st (2:38.038)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
77 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0958 - Heimrath Racing Porsche 935 #930 770 0958 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTX
Heimrath Racing (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ludwig Heimrath (CDN)/"Jamsal" (ES)/Carlos Moran (ES)Result: 65th - did not finish
Grid: 8th (2:50.509)
Colours: yellow (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Enrique Soto
1818 - Porsche 935 JLP-1 #930 890 0037=>JLP-1 - JLP RacingPorsche 935 JLP-1 #930 890 0037=>JLP-1 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTX
JLP Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Paul (USA)/Al Holbert (USA)Result: 24th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 3rd (2:40.190)
Colours: light blue (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/01/2003Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
2828 - Porsche 935 #DMV 470 12CA=>930 770 0960° (AIR) - Desperado RacingPorsche 935 #DMV 470 12CA=>930 770 0960° (AIR) - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGTX
Desperado Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Clif Kearns (USA)/Gianpiero Moretti (I)Result: 63rd - did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid: 11th (2:51.799)
Colours: white (+red/black/yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Van K. Zannis III
3333 - Porsche 911 - Peter WelterPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Peter WelterClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Peter Welter (USA)/Richard Aten (USA)/Jack Refenning (USA)Result: 16th (41 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 49th (3:13.781)
Colours: black (+red/yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/06/2012Photo by courtesy of: Brady Refenning
3838 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 460 9113 - Boricua RacingPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9113 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Boricua Racing (PR)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bonky Fernandez (PR)/Tato Ferrer (PR)/Chiqui Soldevilla (PR)Result: 5th 1st in GTO (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (2:59.306)
Colours: light blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Enrique Soto
4646 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 360 0865 - Mauricio deNarvaezPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0865 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Mauricio deNarvaez (CO)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mauricio DeNarvaez (CO)/Albert Naon (USA)Result: 28th - did not finish
Grid: 12th (2:55.942)
Colours: dark blue (+red/yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Enrique Soto
8989 - Porsche Carrera RSR - Hector HuertaPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Hector Huerta (YV)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Francisco Romero (YV)/Ernesto Soto (YV)Result: 15th (38 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (2:58.344)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: Enrique Soto
9494 - Porsche 935/79 #930 990 0026 - Whittington Bros. RacingPorsche 935/79 #930 990 0026 - Porsche 930/79; no:699 0057 F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGTX
Whittington Bros. Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bill Whittington (USA)/Don Whittington (USA)Result: 42nd - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 6th (2:46.236)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/02/2013Photo by courtesy of: Enrique Soto
No photos available:
00The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935/77A #930 890 0019 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Twin-TurboGTX
Interscope Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ted Field (USA)/Danny Ongais (USA)Result: 35th - did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 5th (2:45.929)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
01The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Roehrig Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dave White (USA)/Robert Overby (USA)Result: 29th (92 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 31st (3:04.552)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
02The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Roehrig Racing-
Rear-engined
Driven by: J. Dana Roehrig (USA)/J. Kurt Roehrig (USA)Result: 33rd (111 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 70th (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
03The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette #Greenwood 001 (Greenwood) - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Motorcito Racing-
Front-engined
Driven by: Tico Almeida (USA)/Rene Rodriguez (USA)/Pepe Romero (USA)
listed, never drove: Motor Hernandez (USA)		Result: 53rd - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 53rd (3:14.959)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
04The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Rick Thompkins (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Rick Thompkins (USA)/Dave Heinz (USA)Result: 57th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 75th (3:32.034)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
06The car is not available on a photoTriumph GT6 # - Triumph GTU
Gary J. Wonzer-
-
Driven by: Gary Wonzer (USA)/George Van Arsdale (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (4:05.417)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
07The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 560 9114 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Morrison'sClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dave Cowart (USA)/Kenper Miller (USA)/David McClain (USA)Result: 14th (34 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd (3:00.963)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
08The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 S #911 030 1263 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Moran Construction (USA)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Terry Wolters (USA)/Bob Buchler (USA)/Nort Northam (USA)Result: 21st (57 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 58th (3:17.269)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
2The car is not available on a photoFerrari 365 GTB/4 #13367 - Ferrari V12 4390 cc N/AGTO
Thunderbird Swap-Shop (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bonnie Henn (USA)/Lyn St. James (USA)/Janet Guthrie (USA)
listed, never drove: Gary Belcher (USA), Doc Bundy (USA)		Result: 17th (45 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 35th (3:06.824)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
3The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 #930 770 0959 - Porsche 930/73; no:677 2809 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc Single-TurboGTX
Dick Barbour Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bob Garretson (USA)/Gary Belcher (USA)/Bob Bondurant (USA)
listed, never drove: Skeeter McKitterick (USA)		Result: 3rd (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (2:50.179)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
4The car is not available on a photoDe Tomaso Pantera #2846 - Ford V8 2v OHV N/AGTO
B. R. Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mark Leuzinger (USA)/Mike Van der Werff (USA)Result: 72nd - did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 73rd (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
8The car is not available on a photoLancia Stratos HF # - Ferrari 2400 cc N/AGTU
Automobiles International (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Anatoly Arutunoff (USA)/José Marina (USA)/Danny Sullivan (USA)Result: 51st - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 57th (3:16.721)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
9The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 #930 770 0910 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2800 cc Twin-TurboGTX
Dick Barbour Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bob Akin (USA)/Rob McFarlin (USA)/Roy Woods (USA)Result: winner - (166.512 kph) - margin: 1 lap
Grid: 9th (2:51.388)
Colours: dark blue (+yellow/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
12The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Ford Smith RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ford Smith (USA)/Jimmy Tumbleston (USA)/Neil Potter (USA)Result: 30th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 76th (3:44.363)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
13The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 #930 670 0180 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Twin-TurboGTX
Hal Shaw Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Hal Shaw, Jr. (USA)/Norm Ridgely (CDN)Result: 6th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (2:57.342)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
14The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Precision School of RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Josele Garza (USA)/Bill McVey (USA)/Glen Cross (USA)
listed, never drove: Robert Taylor (USA)		Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid: 68th (3:25.569)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
15The car is not available on a photoBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW L6 N/AGTO
Bavarian MotorsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Alf Gebhardt (USA)/Bruno Beilcke (D)Result: 71st - did not finish
Grid: 27th (3:02.080)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The car is not available on a photoPorsche 914/6 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Overstreet Racing Ent. (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Darrel Overstreet (USA)/Dwight Mitchell (USA)Result: 62nd - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 32nd (3:05.487)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
17The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTX
Kenneth D. LaGrowClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kenneth LaGrow (USA)/William Boyer (USA)Result: 61st - did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid: 56th (3:16.291)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
21The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro II # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Oftedahl/Shafer Farms (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Carl Shafer (USA)/John Wood (USA)Result: 70th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 26th (3:02.059)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Oftedahl RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Kirill (USA)/Gerry Wellik (USA)/Carl Shafer (USA)Result: 59th - did not finish
Grid: 64th (3:21.880)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoFord Mustang II Cobra # (Kemp) - Ford V8 N/AGTX
Kemp Motoracing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Charlie Kemp (USA)/Kees Nierop (CDN)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 48th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 30th (3:03.590)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoPorsche 914/6 #473 29 24107 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Metal Craft Racing (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Zulkowski (USA)/Gerard Raney (USA)Result: 60th - did not finish
Grid: 47th (3:13.368)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
27The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Miami Auto Racing-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ray Mummery (USA)/Tom Sheehy (USA)/Luis Sereix (USA)Result: 49th - did not finish
Grid: 43rd (3:09.916)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
29The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Monza #001 (Rickets) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Stratagraph (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Billy Hagan (USA)/Hoyt Overbagh (USA)/Ron Reed (USA)Result: 38th - did not finish
Grid: 71st (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
31The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Hiram Cruz-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Hiram Cruz (USA)/Juan Lopez (DR)/Mandy Gonzalez (PR)Result: 54th - did not finish
Grid: 40th (3:09.039)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 S #911 230 1687 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Drolsom Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: George Drolsom (USA)/Mark Greb (USA)/John Maffucci (USA)Result: 52nd - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 65th (3:22.202)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
36The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 #1290486 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Case RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ron Case (USA)/Dave Panaccione (USA)Result: 41st - did not finish
Grid: 46th (3:13.129)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
37The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9083 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Botero Racing Team (CO)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Honorato Espinosa (CO)/Francisco Lopez (CO)/Jorge Cortes (CO)Result: 10th (20 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (3:01.847)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Barrick Motor Racing-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jim Trueman (USA)/John Higgins (USA)/Chip Mead (USA)
listed, never drove: Turner Woddard (USA)		Result: 12th (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 34th (3:06.293)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
40The car is not available on a photoPorsche 914/6 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Performance Specialists-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve Southard (USA)/Earl Roe (USA)Result: 67th - did not finish
Grid: 54th (3:15.848)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
41The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTX
Jones Ind. Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Herb Jones, Jr. (USA)/Dean Hollis (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: 18th (2:59.435)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
43The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTX
Meldeau Tire Stores (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill McDill (USA)/Tom Frank (USA)
listed, never drove: Mike Meldeau (USA)		Result: 36th (121 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (3:01.937)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
44The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
SUD Porsche Racing-
Rear-engined
Driven by: George Van Arsdale (USA)/Kent Murry (USA)Result: 32nd (108 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 52nd (3:14.788)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
47The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Nova # - Chevrolet GTO
Tim Chitwood (USA)-
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Driven by: Tim Chitwood (USA)/Joie Chitwood (USA)Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid: 33rd (3:06.233)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
48The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Fillingham Racing-
Front-engined
Driven by: Sam Fillingham (USA)/Courtney Canfield (USA)/Tim Chitwood (USA)Result: 69th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 50th (3:13.963)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
50The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
R & H Racing (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Rainer Brezinka (CDN)/Gary Hirsch (CDN)/Fritz Hochreuter (CDN)Result: 39th - did not finish
Grid: 48th (3:13.708)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
51The car is not available on a photoPorsche 914/4 # - VW 411E F4 2v OHV N/AGTU
Personalized Porsche (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Robert Kirby (USA)/Wayne Baker (USA)/Tom Winters (USA)Result: 20th (51 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 61st (3:19.375)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
52The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Ours & Hours RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Swanson (USA)/Dick Gauthier (USA)Result: 25th (81 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 63rd (3:20.648)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
53The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTX
Guy F. Thomas (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Guy Thomas (USA)/Milton Moise (USA)/Tom Nehl (USA)Result: 34th (117 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 51st (3:14.405)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
54The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0610 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Montura Ranch Estates (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Tony Garcia (USA)/Juan Montalvo (C)/Alberto Vadia (USA)Result: 8th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (3:00.393)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
56The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro II # (Peerless) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Peerless Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Craig Carter (USA)/Murray Edwards (CDN)/Richard Valentine (USA)Result: 47th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 17th (2:59.369)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The car is not available on a photoDatsun 240Z - Datsun GTU
J. F. Tremblay-
Front-engined
Driven by: John Tremblay (USA)/Bob Lapp (USA)Result: 66th - did not finish
Grid: 62nd (3:20.448)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
58The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9054 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Diego Febles Racing (PR)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Diego Febles (PR)/Phil Currin (USA)Result: 55th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 23rd (3:01.781)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
60The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
E. J. Pruitt & SonsClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Rusty Bond (USA)/Ren Tilton (USA)Result: 11th 1st in GTU (20 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 44th (3:10.538)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
61The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 1146 cc RotaryGTU
Bill BeanClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Bean (USA)/Al Cosentino (USA)/Tom Ashby (USA)Result: 64th - did not finish
Grid: 45th (3:12.093)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
62The car is not available on a photoPorsche 914/6 #914 043 0593 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Koll Motor Sports (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Koll (USA)/Jim Cook (USA)/Dennis Aase (USA)Result: 22nd (57 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (3:00.283)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
66The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Sunset RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jeff Loving (USA)/Richard Small (USA)/Ralph Noseda (USA)Result: 27th - did not finish
Grid: 42nd (3:09.711)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
67The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Quintana Racing (USA)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Manuel Quintana (USA)/Joaquin Balaguer (DR)/Jorge DeCardenas (USA)/Pedro Vazquez (USA)Result: 68th - did not finish
Grid: 66th (3:24.280)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
68The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-3 # - Mazda 2R RotaryGTU
Faza Squadra (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Al Cosentino (USA)/Bill Bean (USA)/Tom Ashby (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (4:21.268)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
69The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Bytzek Automotive (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Horst Kroll (CDN)/Rudy Bartling (CDN)
listed, never drove: Klaus Bytzek (CDN)		Result: 7th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (3:02.634)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
70The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # - Mazda RotaryGTX
Walt Bohren RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Walt Bohren (USA)/James Besmer (USA)Result: 18th (46 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 38th (3:08.610)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
71The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 S #119 30 0434 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Bruce Jennings (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bruce Jennings (USA)/Bob Beasley (USA)Result: 31st - did not finish
Grid: 55th (3:16.189)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
72The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Bill Scott Racing-Z&W (USA)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bill Scott (USA)/Pierre Honegger (USA)Result: 43rd - did not finish
Grid: 37th (3:07.297)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
74The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro II # (Superior) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Raul Garcia (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Raul Garcia (USA)/Manuel Cueto (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (3:38.006)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
75The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
Mike Ramirez-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mike Ramirez (PR)/Manuel Villa (PR)/Luis Gordillo (PR)Result: 40th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 72nd (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
76The car is not available on a photoDatsun 240Z # - Datsun GTU
Associated Speed & Performance-
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Williams (USA)/Wiley Doran (USA)
listed, never drove: Bill Johnson (USA)		Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid: (3:38.566)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
77The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # - Mazda RotaryGTX
Roger T. Mandeville (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Roger Mandeville (USA)/Amos Johnson (USA)/Jim Downing (USA)Result: 13th (26 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 41st (3:09.405)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: unknown
78The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTX
Iggy GonzalezClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ignacio Gonzalez (PR)/Eugenio Matienzo (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (3:06.845)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
79The car is not available on a photoMazda RX-7 # - Mazda RotaryGTU
Sports Ltd. Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Bergstrom (USA)/Brad Frisselle (USA)Result: 56th - did not finish
Grid: 36th (3:06.845)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
81The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
Jones Ind. Racing-
Front-engined
Driven by: Steve Faul (USA)/Herb Jones, Jr. (USA)/Fred Lang (USA)Result: 37th - did not finish
Grid: 59th (3:17.425)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
85The car is not available on a photoPorsche 914/6 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
John E. Hulen (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Hulen (USA)/Ron Coupland (USA)/Bob Speakman (USA)Result: 46th - did not finish
Grid: 39th (3:08.880)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
86The car is not available on a photoFord Pinto # - Ford GTX
Team Ross Racing-
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Ross (USA)/Paul Tavilla (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: (3:53.905)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
87The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet V8 N/AGTO
U-Mo Racing-
Front-engined
Driven by: Mike Williamson (USA)/Wayne Miller (USA)/Charles Gano (USA)
listed, never drove: Earle Moffitt (USA)		Result: did not start
Grid: 69th (3:24.105)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
88The car is not available on a photoAlfa Romeo Alfetta GTV # - Alfa Romeo L4 DOHC N/AGTU
Day Enterprise RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave Yerger (USA)/Dario Orlando (USA)/Del Russo Taylor (USA)Result: 45th - did not finish
Grid: 67th (3:25.549)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
90The car is not available on a photoAMC AMX # - V8 2v OHV N/AGTO
Bob's Speed Products-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Lee (USA)/Rick Kump (USA)
listed, never drove: Glenn Plushanski (USA)		Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid: (3:40.462)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
91The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 0075 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Framm Promotions (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Roger Schramm (USA)/Werner Frank (USA)Result: 19th (47 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (2:59.836)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
92The car is not available on a photoPorsche 934 #930 670 0173 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGTO
Whittington Bros. Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dale Whittington (USA)/R. D. Whittington (USA)/Milt Minter (USA)Result: 44th - did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 13th (2:56.362)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
93The car is not available on a photoPorsche 914/6 #914 043 0188 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTU
M. Rochas Porsche (CDN)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Deacon (CDN)/Reagan Riley (CDN)/Hank Franczak (CDN)Result: 23rd (60 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 60th (3:17.716)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
95The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Monza # (Nelson) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTO
Ozone Industries (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Stephen Bond (USA)/Philip Dann (USA)Result: 58th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 74th (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
97The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 #911 620 0385=>930 670 0175° - Porsche 930/73 F6 2v SOHC TurboGTX
Ricardo Londono (CO)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ricardo Londono (CO)/George Garces/John Gunn (USA)Result: 50th - did not finish
Grid: 10th (2:48.017)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
98The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGTO
Van Every Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Lance Van Every (USA)/Ash Tisdelle (USA)Result: 9th (13 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (3:02.283)
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:
10The car did not arriveAMC SpiritGTX
Levi's Team Highball (USA)-
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Drivers listed: Amos Johnson (USA)/Dennis Shaw (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
24The car did not arriveChevrolet Monza (Mong) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGTX
Graham ShawClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Graham Shaw (USA)/Don Yenko (USA)/Jerry Thompson (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car did not arriveFord Mustang - Ford GTO
Alejandro Cortes-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Alejandro Cortes (USA)/Mike Powell (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
83The car did not arrivePorsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC GTU
Hamilton House Racing-
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Joseph Hamilton (USA)/Rob Hoskins (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Enrique Soto (1)
Additional Photo - Sebring 12 Hours 1979