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Programme Cover - Silverstone 6 Hours 1980
Event: Silverstone World Championship 6 HoursDate: 11.5.1980
Track: Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit (GB), 4.719 kmsDistance: 6 hoursAttendance: unknown

Silverstone 6 Hours
Start time: 12:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: warm, dry

Entered: 40

Practiced: 31

Started: 26

Classified: 11

Group 6 - Sports +2000 (S+2.0) : P:4, ST:3, CL:2
Group 6 - Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:3, ST:3
Group 5 (Gr.5) : P:13, ST:9, CL:3
Group 4 - Grand Touring (GT) : P:4, ST:4, CL:2
Group 3 - GT Series (ser.GT)
Group 2 - Touring (T) : P:1, ST:1, CL:1
IMSA GTX/GTP (IMSA) : P:4, ST:4, CL:3
Le Mans GTP (GTP) : P:2, ST:2
Entry List
Entry List - Silverstone 6 Hours 1980
Photos by courtesy of: Richard Harman (37), R. J. Colmar (20), Rupert Lowes (3), John Brown (2), Simon Lowes (2) and Enrique Soto (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 11/02/2004 Last photo update on this page: 12/11/2014
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11 - ACR 80 Ford (Lola) - Andre Chevalley RacingACR 80 # (Lola) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS+2.0
Andre Chevalley Racing (CH)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Gaillard (F)/André Chevalley (CH)/François Trisconi (CH)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 2nd (1:24.4900)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
22 - Ibec P6 Ford (Hesketh) - Ian BraceyIbec P6 # (Hesketh) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS+2.0
Ian Bracey (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tiff Needell (GB)/Tony Trimmer (GB)/Ian Bracey (GB)
listed, never drove: David Purley (GB)		Result: did not start (Engine)
Grid: 12th (1:27.8800)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/11/2014Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman, R. J. Colmar and John Brown
55 - Porsche 908/3 #012 - Siegfried BrunnPorsche 908/3 #012 - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 2997 cc N/AS+2.0
Siegfried Brunn (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Siegfried Brunn (D)/Jürgen Barth (D)Result: 2nd (18s0000 behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:27.0100)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 08/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
66 - March-BMW M1 #002a (March) - March RacingBMW March M1 #002a (March) - BMW M88 L6 4v 3497 cc N/AIMSA
March Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Michael Korten (D)/Patrick Neve (B)Result: did not finish (Puncture, suspension)
Grid: 14th (1:29.2000)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and R. J. Colmar
88 - De Cadenet Lola LM Ford #LM-4 (Thompson) - Alain de CadenetDe Cadenet Lola LM #LM-4 (Thompson) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AS+2.0
Alain de Cadenet (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alain De Cadenet (GB)/Desiré Wilson (ZA)Result: winner - (184.430 kph) - margin: 18s0000
Grid: 6th (1:26.1500)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and R. J. Colmar
99 - Gipfast Special Aston Martin #DP/801/H - Ault & Wiborg Ltd.Gipfast D.P.L.M. #DP/801/H - Aston Martin V8 5340 cc N/AGTP
Ault & Wiborg Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Preece (GB)/Simon Phillips (GB)
DNS: Richard Jenvey (GB); listed, never drove: Robin Hamilton (GB), François Duret (GB)		Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 29th (1:47.1600)
Colours: white (+blue/red/gold)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 08/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and Rupert Lowes
1010 - Aston Martin AM V8 #RHAM/001 (Link) - Ault & Wiborg Ltd.Aston Martin AM V8 #RHAM/001 (Link) - Aston Martin V8 5340 cc N/AGTP
Ault & Wiborg Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Hamilton (GB)/Derek Bell (GB)
listed, never drove: Willie Green (GB)		Result: did not finish (Rear axle)
Grid: 24th (1:40.1000)
Colours: white (+blue/red/gold)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and R. J. Colmar
1111 - Ferrari 512 BB #27577 - Rosso Ltd.Ferrari 512 BB/LM #27577 - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/AIMSA
Rosso Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve O'Rourke (GB)/Chris Craft (GB)/Vic Norman (GB)
listed, never drove: Nick Mason (GB)		Result: 7th (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (1:35.2100)
Colours: dark green
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 08/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
1212 - Mazda RX-7 (Holman & Moody) - Z & W Enterprises Racing Inc.Mazda RX-7 # (Holman & Moody) - Mazda 13B 2300 cc RotaryIMSA
Z & W Enterprises Racing Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ernesto Soto (YV)/Pierre Honegger (USA)/Mark Hutchins (USA)Result: 9th (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 22nd (1:39.0800)
Colours: white (+dark blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 08/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Enrique Soto and Richard Harman
1414 - Triumph TR8 Turbo - Janspeed/ADA with the TR RegisterTriumph TR8 Turbo # - Rover V8 3563 cc TurboGr.5
Janspeed/ADA with the TR Register (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Sheldon (GB)/Ian Harrower (GB)Result: did not start
Grid: (no time)
Colours: green
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman, Rupert Lowes and R. J. Colmar
1616 - Porsche 935/77A #930 890 0012 - Vegla Racing TeamPorsche 935/77A #930 890 0012 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2900 cc TurboGr.5
Vegla Racing Team (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dieter Schornstein (D)/Harald Grohs (D)Result: 5th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:27.4600)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/09/2005Photo by courtesy of: Simon Lowes
1818 - Porsche 935 JLP-2 #009 00043 (Kremer) - JLP RacingPorsche 935 JLP-2 #009 00043 (Kremer) - Porsche 930/80 F6 2v SOHC 3200 cc TurboIMSA
JLP Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Paul (USA)/Brian Redman (GB)Result: 3rd 1st in IMSA (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:26.5600)
Colours: light blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and R. J. Colmar
1919 - Porsche 935 K3/80 #000 00011 (Kremer) - Porsche Kremer RacingPorsche 935 K3/80 #000 00011 (Kremer) - Porsche 930/80 F6 2v SOHC 3200 cc TurboGr.5
Porsche Kremer Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Guy Edwards (GB)/John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Axel Plankenhorn (D)Result: did not finish (Piston)
Grid: 1st (1:22.0900)
Colours: orange (+black)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and R. J. Colmar
2020 - Porsche 935 K3 #930 890 0022 (Kremer) - Charles Ivey RacingPorsche 935 K3 #930 890 0022 (Kremer) - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2900 cc TurboGr.5
Charles Ivey Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Pete Lovett (GB)John Cooper (GB)/Dudley Wood (GB)
DNS: Brian Redman (GB)		Result: did not finish (Cylinder head)
Grid: 13th (1:28.4100)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: R. J. Colmar
2222 - Porsche 935 K3 #009 0003 (Kremer) - Weralit Elora TeamPorsche 935 K3 #009 0003 (Kremer) - Porsche 930/76 F6 2v SOHC 2992 cc TurboGr.5
Weralit Elora Team (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Edgar Dören (D)/Gerhard Holup (D)/Jürgen Lässig (D)Result: 6th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:27.6300)
Colours: white (+green/orange)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: R. J. Colmar
2424 - Porsche 911 SC - Malaya Garage Ltd.Porsche 911 SC # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGr.5
Malaya Garage Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Adrian Yates-Smith (GB)/Mike Wilds (GB)/Barrie Williams (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 20th (1:36.1900)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and R. J. Colmar
2929 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0155 - Autofarm Ltd.Porsche 934 #930 670 0155 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2992 cc TurboGT
Autofarm Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Richard Cleare (GB)/Tony Dron (GB)Result: 8th 1st in GT (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:36.9000)
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/11/2014Photo by courtesy of: R. J. Colmar and John Brown
3030 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0172 - Formel Rennsport ClubPorsche 934 #930 670 0172 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc TurboGT
Formel Rennsport Club (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Peter Zbinden (CH)/Edi Kofel (CH)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 19th (1:36.1700)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: R. J. Colmar
3131 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0177 - Christian BussiPorsche 934 #930 670 0177 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc TurboGT
Christian Bussi (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jacques Guérin (F)/Fréderic Alliot (F)/Christian Bussi (F)
listed, never drove: Jean-Pierre Delaunay (F)		Result: 10th (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (1:40.1000)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 08/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
3232 - Morgan Plus 8 #R 8520 - Morris Stapleton London's Morgan AgentsMorgan Plus 8 #R 8520 - Rover V8 3498 cc N/AGT
Morris Stapleton London's Morgan Agents (GB)Closed hardtop bodywork with separated mudguards
Front-engined
Driven by: Richard Down (GB)/Bruce Stapleton (GB)/William Wykeham (GB)Result: did not finish
Grid: 27th (1:41.3000)
Colours: black (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: R. J. Colmar and Simon Lowes
4141 - Osella PA8 BMW #new - Scuderia Torino CorseOsella PA8 #new - BMW M12 L4 2000 cc N/AS2.0
Scuderia Torino Corse (I)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lella Lombardi (I)/Vittorio Brambilla (I)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 5th (1:25.5500)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: R. J. Colmar, Richard Harman and Rupert Lowes
4242 - Lola T297 Ford #T290-HU22 - Dorset Racing AssociatesLola T297 #T290-HU22 - Ford Cosworth BDG L4 4v DOHC 1950 cc N/AS2.0
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nick Faure (GB)/Nick Mason (GB)/Peter Clark (GB)
listed, never drove: Tony Birchenhough (GB)		Result: did not finish (Left rear upright)
Grid: 15th (1:31.2600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: R. J. Colmar
4343 - Vogue SP2 Ford #DM6 - David MercerVogue SP2 #DM6 - Ford Cosworth BDG/Richardson L4 4v DOHC 1975 cc N/AS2.0
David Mercer (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Mercer (GB)/Mike Chittenden (GB)/Richard Jones (GB)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 16th (1:33.0400)
Colours: red/blue/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/01/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
5353 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo (Dallara) - Lancia Corse - ItalyLancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1420 cc KKKGr.5
Lancia Corse - Italy (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)/Eddie Cheever (USA)
DNS: Walter Röhrl (D)		Result: did not finish (Broken wheel, accident)
Grid: 4th (1:25.3800)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 31/01/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
5454 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1005 (Dallara) - Lancia Corse - ItalyLancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1005 (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1420 cc KKKGr.5
Lancia Corse - Italy (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walter Röhrl (D)/Michele Alboreto (I)
DNS: Eddie Cheever (USA); listed, never drove: Riccardo Patrese (I)		Result: 4th 1st in Gr.5 (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:25.0700)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and R. J. Colmar
5555 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1006 (Dallara) - Jolly ClubLancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1006 (Dallara) - Lancia L4 4v DOHC 1420 cc KKKGr.5
Jolly Club (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martino Finotto (I)/Carlo Facetti (I)Result: did not finish (Cracked engine block)
Grid: 10th (1:27.5600)
Colours: green/purple (+silver)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and R. J. Colmar
5858 - BMW 320i - Eggenberger MotorsportBMW 320 # - BMW M10 L4 2v SOHC 1990 cc N/AT
Eggenberger Motorsport (CH)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Enzo Calderari (CH)/Marco Vanoli (CH)Result: 11th 1st in T (38 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (1:45.0200)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 31/01/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
No photos available:
27The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #911 360 1500 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2784 cc N/AGr.5
Tony Wingrove (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Tony Wingrove (GB)/Barry Robinson (GB)
listed, never drove: Gerry Marshall (GB)		Result: did not finish (Flywheel)
Grid: 26th (1:41.2400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
47The car is not available on a photoBMW 320 # - BMW M12/7 L4 4v DOHC 1991 cc N/AGr.5
Willy F Racing Team (DK)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Preben Kristoffersen (DK)/Kurt Simonsen (S)Result: did not start
Grid: 17th (1:34.7600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
50The car is not available on a photoLotus Esprit S1 # (Jenvey) - Ford Cosworth BDG L4 4v DOHC 1975 cc N/AGr.5
Richard Jenvey (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lawrie Hickman (GB)/Richard Jenvey (GB)Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid: 23rd (1:39.2600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
51The car is not available on a photoLotus Esprit S1 # - Ford Cosworth BDG L4 4v DOHC 1973 cc N/AGr.5
Frox Clothing Company Ltd. (GB)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martin Birrane (IRL)/Syd Fox (GB)Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid: 30th (2:03.3100)
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:
4The car did not arrivePorsche 908/80 #936-004 - Porsche 911/78 F6 2v SOHC 2142 cc 2xKKKS+2.0
Martini Racing (D)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Reinhold Jöst (D)/Volkert Merl (D)Result: did not arrive
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
15The car did not arrivePorsche 935 #930 770 0912 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2900 cc TurboGr.5
Christian Bussi (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Christian Bussi (F)/Bernard Salam (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
17The car did not arrivePorsche 935/77A #930 890 0015 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3200 cc TurboGr.5
Meccarillos Racing Team (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Claude Haldi (CH)/Bernard Béguin (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
21The car did not arrivePorsche 935 #930 770 0907 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2900 cc TurboGr.5
Mahlke Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Klaus Böhm (D)/Uwe Köhler (D)/Günther Schneider (D)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car did not arrivePorsche 935 RSR #911 460 9073 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2900 cc N/AGr.5
Erich Schiebler (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Erich Schiebler (D)/Helmut Gaffal (D)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The car did not arrivePorsche 911 Carrera - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2808 cc N/AGr.5
MDN Porsche RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Mark Dorrington Niblett (GB)Tony Lanfranchi (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
33The car did not arrivePorsche 911 Carrera - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/Aser.GT
Franco GasparettiClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Franco Gasparetti (I)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
45The car did not arrivePorsche 935 L1 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1401 cc TurboGr.5
Tuff-Kote Dinol Racing (S)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Jan Lundgardh (S)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
48The car did not arriveBMW 320 Turbo #5258757 - BMW M12/7 L4 4v DOHC 1428 cc KKKGr.5
Team Warsteiner (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Albrecht Krebs (D)/Gerd Reiss (D)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The car did not arrivePorsche 911 Carrera - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2000 cc N/Aser.GT
Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Jean-Marie Dubreuil (F)/Claude Percy (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown