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Event: FIA WSPC - Fuji Film Cup SuzukaDate: 8.4.1990
Track: Suzuka Circuit (J), 5.859 kmsDistance: 480 kilometresAttendance: 25000

World Sports Prototype Championship Suzuka
Start time: unknown; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right; Weather: overcast, cool

Entered: 37

Practiced: 37

Started: 34

Classified: 21

Group C1 (C1) : P:36, ST:34, CL:21
Entry List
Entry list is not available.
Photos by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata (24), Thierry Birrer (6) and Nissan Motorsport (4)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 14/08/2015 Last photo update on this page: 27/05/2017
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11 - Mercedes-Benz C11 #01 (DPS) - Team Sauber MercedesMercedes-Benz C11 #01 (DPS) - Mercedes-Benz M119 V8/90° 4v 4973 cc 2xKKKC1
Team Sauber Mercedes (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)/Mauro Baldi (I)Result: practiced only (Accident in practice)
Grid: T-car (1:48.7320) (3 fastest qualifier)
Colours: silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
22 - Mercedes-Benz C9 #88-C9-06 - Team Sauber MercedesMercedes-Benz C9 #88-C9-06 - Mercedes-Benz M119 V8/90° 4v 4973 cc 2xKKKC1
Team Sauber Mercedes (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)/Karl Wendlinger (A)
DNS: Mauro Baldi (I); listed, never drove: Heinz-Harald Frentzen (D)		Result: 2nd (42s3330 behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:50.6230) - 5th fastest qualifier
Colours: silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
33 - Jaguar XJR-11 #189 (Advanced) - Silk Cut JaguarJaguar XJR-11 #189 (Advanced) - Jaguar Sport JV6 V6 3500 cc Twin-TurboC1
Silk Cut Jaguar (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martin Brundle (GB)/Alain Ferté (F)Result: did not finish (Oil pump)
Grid: 8th (1:51.0460) - 9th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/violet
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Nissan Motorsport
44 - Jaguar XJR-11 #289 (Advanced) - Silk Cut JaguarJaguar XJR-11 #289 (Advanced) - Jaguar Sport JV6 V6 3500 cc Twin-TurboC1
Silk Cut Jaguar (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jan Lammers (NL)/Andy Wallace (GB)Result: did not finish (Oil pump, turbo)
Grid: 7th (1:50.8990) - 8th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/violet
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
77 - Porsche 962 C #149=>012 - Joest Porsche RacingPorsche 962 C #149=>012 - Porsche Typ 935/82 F6 4v DOHC 3164 cc Twin-TurboC1
Joest Porsche Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Frank Jelinski (D)
listed, never drove: Jonathan Palmer (GB), Henri Pescarolo (F)		Result: did not finish (Pit fire)
Grid: 10th (1:51.5550) - 11th fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
88 - Porsche 962 C #156=>014 - Joest Porsche RacingPorsche 962 C #156=>014 - Porsche Typ 935/82 F6 4v DOHC 3164 cc 2xKKKC1
Joest Porsche Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jonathan Palmer (GB)/Henri Pescarolo (F)
listed, never drove: Frank Jelinski (D), Bob Wollek (F)		Result: 11th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:53.9060) - 16th fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
99 - Porsche 962 C #129 (Joest) - Joest Porsche RacingPorsche 962 C #129 (Joest) - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Joest Porsche Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Stanley Dickens (S)/"John Winter" (D)Result: 16th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:55.7470) - 24th fastest qualifier
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
1010 - Porsche 962 CK6 #CK6/05-2 (Kremer) - Porsche Kremer RacingPorsche 962 CK6 #CK6/05-2 (Kremer) - Porsche F6 4xOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Porsche Kremer Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernd Schneider (D)/Hideki Okada (J)Result: 13th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th (1:58.1160) - 29th fastest qualifier
Colours: red (+black)
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
1414 - Porsche 962 C GTi #RLR 200 (RLR) - Richard Lloyd RacingPorsche 962 C GTi #RLR 200 (RLR) - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Richard Lloyd Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Manuel Reuter (D)/Luis Pérez-Sala (E)Result: 15th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (1:54.1650) - 17th fastest qualifier
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
1515 - Porsche 962 C #007BM (Thompson) - Brun MotorsportPorsche 962 C #007BM (Thompson) - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Brun Motorsport (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Oscar Larrauri (RA)/Harald Huysman (B)Result: 6th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:53.1130) - 13th fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow/blue
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
1717 - Porsche 962 C GTi #106B (RLR) - Brun Motorsport (Trust Racing Team)Porsche 962 C GTi #106B (RLR) - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Brun Motorsport (Trust Racing Team) (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Fouché (ZA)/Steven Andskar (S)Result: 7th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (1:55.5630) - 22nd fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue/black/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
1919 - Porsche 962 C #TS/01C (Schuppan) - Team Davey (Omron Racing Team)Porsche 962 C #TS/01C (Schuppan) - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Team Davey (Omron Racing Team) (AUS)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Eje Elgh (S)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)Result: 9th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (1:55.1630) - 21st fastest qualifier
Colours: blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
2121 - Spice SE90C Ford #016 - Spice EngineeringSpice SE90C #016 - Ford Cosworth DFR V8 3500 cc N/AC1
Spice Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernard Jourdain (MEX)/Eliseo Salazar (RCH)Result: 18th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (1:54.6990) - 18th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Birrer
2222 - Spice SE90C Ford #011 - Spice EngineeringSpice SE90C #011 - Ford Cosworth DFR V8 3500 cc N/AC1
Spice Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tim Harvey (GB)Bruno Giacomelli (I)
listed, never drove: Wayne Taylor (ZA)		Result: did not finish (Fuel leak)
Grid: 19th (1:55.0710) - 20th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
2323 - Nissan R90CP #R89-02 (Lola) - Nissan Motorsports InternationalNissan R90CP #R89-02 (Lola) - Nissan VRH35Z V8/90° 4v DOHC 3496 cc 2xIHIC1
Nissan Motorsports International (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kazuyoshi Hoshino (J)/Andrew Gilbert-Scott (GB)
listed, never drove: Toshio Suzuki (J)		Result: did not finish (Spin)
Grid: 5th (1:50.7510) - 6th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue/white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
2424 - Nissan R89C (Lola T89/10) #01 (Lola) - Nissan Motorsports InternationalNissan R89C #01 (Lola) - Nissan VRH35Z V8/90° 4v DOHC 3496 cc 2xIHIC1
Nissan Motorsports International (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Masahiro Hasemi (J)/Anders Olofsson (S)Result: 3rd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:51.4900) - 10th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue/white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
2525 - Nissan R89C (Lola T89/10) #03 (Lola) - Nissan Motorsports Int'l. (Cabin Racing Team/Team Le Mans)Nissan R89C #03 (Lola) - Nissan VRH35Z V8/90° 4v DOHC 3496 cc 2xIHIC1
Nissan Motorsports Int'l. (Cabin Racing Team/Team Le Mans) (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Takao Wada (J)/Kenny Acheson (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 18th (1:55.0520) - 19th fastest qualifier
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 27/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Nissan Motorsport and Osam Kuwata
2626 - Porsche 962 C #901 (Thompson) - Obermaier Primagaz RacingPorsche 962 C #901 (Thompson) - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Obermaier Primagaz Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Jürgen Oppermann (D)/Harald Grohs (D)
listed, never drove: Jürgen Lässig (D)		Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 22nd (1:55.6530) - 23rd fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Nissan Motorsport
2828 - Spice SE89C Ford #101 - Chamberlain EngineeringSpice SE89C #101 - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8/90° 3500 cc N/AC1
Chamberlain Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Fermin Velez (E)Cor Euser (NL)Result: did not qualify (Refuelling at illegal place)
Grid: (1:56.0340) - 25th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Birrer
2929 - British Barn BB90 Ford (Tom's) - Chamberlain Engineering (British Barn Racing Team)British Barn BB90R # (Tom's) - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8 3500 cc N/AC1
Chamberlain Engineering (British Barn Racing Team) (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tsunehisa Asai (J)/Jiro Yoneyama (J)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 32nd (2:02.7250) - 34th fastest qualifier
Colours: gold
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 14/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Birrer
3030 - Spice SE90C Ford #008 - GP MotorsportSpice SE90C #008 - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8 3500 cc N/AC1
GP Motorsport (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Philippe de Henning (F)Result: 21st (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 33rd (2:07.8000) - 35th fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow (+red/black)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Birrer and Osam Kuwata
3535 - ALD C289 Ford #1 - Louis DescartesALD C289 #1 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300 cc N/AC1
Louis Descartes (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: François Migault (F)/Louis Descartes (F)
listed, never drove: Alain Serpaggi (F)		Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 34th (2:07.8590) - 36th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+yellow/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 14/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Birrer
3636 - Toyota 90C-V #02 - Toyota Team Tom'sToyota 90C-V #02 - Toyota R36V V8/90° 4v DOHC 3576 cc 2xToyota CT26-RTC1
Toyota Team Tom's (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Geoff Lees (GB)/Hitoshi Ogawa (J)Result: 4th (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 1st (1:48.7160)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
3737 - Toyota 90C-V #04 - Toyota Team Tom'sToyota 90C-V #04 - Toyota R32V V8/90° 4v DOHC 3169 cc 2xToyota CT26-RTC1
Toyota Team Tom's (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Aguri Suzuki (J)/Johnny Dumfries (GB)Result: 20th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (1:50.8320) - 7th fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow/white (+black)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
3838 - Toyota 90C-V #01 - Toyota Team Tom's (SARD)Toyota 90C-V #01 - Toyota R36V V8/90° 4v DOHC 3576 cc 2xToyota CT26-RTC1
Toyota Team Tom's (SARD) (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roland Ratzenberger (A)/Pierre-Henri Raphanel (F)Result: did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid: 3rd (1:48.7880) - 4th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Osam Kuwata
4040 - Spice SE89C Ford #004 - The Berkeley Team LondonSpice SE89C #004 - Ford Cosworth DFZ V8/90° 4v DOHC 3494 cc N/AC1
The Berkeley Team London (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ranieri Randaccio (I)/Stefano Sebastiani (I)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 30th (2:01.3550) - 32nd fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Thierry Birrer
No photos available:
1TThe car is not available on a photoMercedes-Benz C9 #88-C9-05 - Mercedes-Benz M119 V8/90° 4v 4973 cc 2xKKKC1
Team Sauber Mercedes (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)/Mauro Baldi (I)
DNS: Karl Wendlinger (A)		Result: winner - (176.034 kph) - margin: 42s3330
Grid: 2nd (1:48.7320)
Colours: silver
Tyres: Goodyear
11The car is not available on a photoPorsche 962 C #134 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Porsche Kremer Racing (Advan Alpha Nova) (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kunimitsu Takahashi (J)/Kazuo Mogi (J)Result: 5th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:52.3470) - 12th fastest qualifier
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Yokohama
12The car is not available on a photoPorsche 962 C #147 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Courage Competition (Alpha Racing) (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Will Hoy (GB)/Kenji Takahashi (J)Result: 14th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (1:56.6590) - 27th fastest qualifier
Colours: black
Tyres: Goodyear
13The car is not available on a photoCougar C24S #5 - Porsche Type 935/83 F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin KKK K27C1
Courage Competition (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pascal Fabre (F)/Lionel Robert (F)Result: 12th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:56.2100) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
16The car is not available on a photoPorsche 962 C #150 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Brun Motorsport (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jésus Pareja (E)/Walter Brun (CH)Result: did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 26th (1:57.9880) - 28th fastest qualifier
Colours: dark blue/white/orange/red
Tyres: Yokohama
20The car is not available on a photoPorsche 962 C #138.001 (Schuppan) - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Team Davey (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tim Lee-Davey (GB)/Alfonso Toledano (MEX)Result: 17th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 31st (2:02.7190) - 33rd fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
27The car is not available on a photoPorsche 962 C #902 (Thompson) - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Obermaier Primagaz Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Otto Altenbach (D)/Jürgen Lässig (D)
listed, never drove: Harald Grohs (D)		Result: disqualified (Underweight) (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (1:58.2690) - 30th fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear
32The car is not available on a photoPorsche 962 C #CK6/04=>001K (Kremer) - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Konrad Motorsport (A)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Franz Konrad (A)/Jean-Louis Ricci (F)
listed, never drove: Walter Lechner (A)		Result: 19th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (2:00.9650) - 31st fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
34The car is not available on a photoPorsche 962 C #154 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Equipe Almeras Fréres (The Alpha Racing) (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tiff Needell (GB)/Derek Bell (GB)
listed, never drove: Costas Los (GR)		Result: 8th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:53.8270) - 15th fastest qualifier
Colours: black
Tyres: Yokohama
39The car is not available on a photoPorsche 962 C #151 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2994 cc Twin-TurboC1
Swiss Team Salamin (Form A Racing) (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Akihiko Nakaya (J)/Volker Weidler (D)Result: 10th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:53.7000) - 14th fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Bridgestone
41The car is not available on a photoAlba AR20 #001 - Subaru /Motori Moderni F12 DOHC 3500 cc N/AC1
Alba Formula Team (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)/Marco Brand (I)Result: did not start
Grid: (2:15.5380) - 37th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
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Photos by: Osam Kuwata (3) and Nissan Motorsport (1)
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