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Programme Cover

Programme Cover - RAC Sports Car Championship Thruxton 1971

Event: Yellow Pages Formula 2 European Championship Race Easter Monday Thruxton			Date: 12.4.1971
Track: Thruxton Circuit (GB), 3.792 kms		Distance: 25 laps	Attendance: unknown
RAC Sports Car Championship Thruxton
RAC Sports Car Championship (round 2)

Start time: 14:50; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 37

Practiced: 19

Started: 18

Classified: 11

Group 7 - Sports Racing +2000 (Gr.7+2.0) : P:1, ST:1, CL:1

Group 6 - Prototype 2000 (P2.0) : P:11, ST:11, CL:5

Group 5 - Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:7, ST:6, CL:5

Entry List

Entry List - RAC Sports Car Championship Thruxton 1971

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4		Porsche 917 K #010 - Porsche 912/10 F12 2v DOHC 4900 cc N/A				Gr.7+2.0
		Jo Siffert (CH)			Closed bodywork
		Jo Siffert (CH)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Jo Siffert (CH)		Result: winner - (172.596 kph) - margin: 26s800 Grid: 1^st (1:16.400)
		Sponsors: SANDEMAN/DAVID PIPER			Colours: dark green
		Sponsors: SANDEMAN/DAVID PIPER			Tyres: unknown


11		Chevron B19 #71-05 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		D.A.R.T. Racing with Castrol (GB)			Open bodywork
		D.A.R.T. Racing with Castrol (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: John Miles (GB)		Result: 2^nd 1^st in P2.0 (26s800 behind the winner) Grid: 2^nd (1:16.600)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


15		Chevron B19 #71-04 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Worcestershire Racing Association (GB)			Open bodywork
		Worcestershire Racing Association (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: John Bamford (GB) DNS: John Burton (GB)		Result: 8^th (2 laps behind the winner) Grid: 8^th (1:22.400)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: orange
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


16		Chevron B19 #71-09 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Central Garage (Mirfield) Ltd. (GB)			Open bodywork
		Central Garage (Mirfield) Ltd. (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: John Lepp (GB)		Result: 3^rd (1m09s400 behind the winner) Grid: 3^rd (1:17.800)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


22		Lola T212 #HU17 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)			Open bodywork
		Scuderia Filipinetti (CH)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Jo Bonnier (S) DNS: Peter Westbury (GB)		Result: 4^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 5^th (1:20.600)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: yellow
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


24		Lola T212 #HU30 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Minilite Ltd. (GB)			Open bodywork
		Minilite Ltd. (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Jeremy Lord (GB)		Result: 5^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 10^th (1:25.800)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: white/blue/black
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


25		Lola T210 #SL210/11 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Ecurie Evergreen/Castrol (GB)			Open bodywork
		Ecurie Evergreen/Castrol (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Alain De Cadenet (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid: 6^th (1:20.800)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


28		Gropa CMC #CH-DBE-53 (Chevron) - Ford Cosworth FVA L4 4v DOHC 1600 cc N/A				P2.0
		Mike Gribben (GB)			-
		Mike Gribben (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Mike Gribben (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid: 13^th (1:28.200)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


31		Huron 4A # - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Roger Enever (GB)			Open bodywork
		Roger Enever (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Roger Enever (GB)		Result: did not finish (Fire damage) Grid: 19^th (no time)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: yellow/brown/white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


32		Daren Mk.3 #71/3/D2 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Martin Raymond (GB)			-
		Martin Raymond (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Martin Raymond (GB)		Result: did not finish (Overheating) Grid: 4^th (1:20.400)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: yellow
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


36		Dulon LD11 P #41/2/71 - Porsche 910 F6 1991 cc N/A				P2.0
		Speed Sports Motobooks (GB)			Open bodywork
		Speed Sports Motobooks (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Martin Ridehalgh (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid: 16^th (1:31.400)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: orange
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


37		Ardua Spyder G6 # - Ford Lotus Twin-Cam L4 4v DOHC 1825 cc N/A				P2.0
		Les Aylott (GB)			-
		Les Aylott (GB)			-
		Driven by: Les Aylott (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid: 12^th (1:26.600)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


39		Chevron B16 #DBE06 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				S2.0
		Intertech Steering Wheels (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Intertech Steering Wheels (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Trevor Twaites (GB)		Result: 9^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 18^th (1:34.600)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: orange
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


42		Chevron B16 #DBE04 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/A				S2.0
		Brian Robinson (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Brian Robinson (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Brian Robinson (GB)		Result: 7^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 9^th (1:24.200)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


44		Chevron B16 #DBE07 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/A				S2.0
		Ken Walker (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Ken Walker (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Ken Walker (GB)		Result: did not finish (Spun, could not restart) Grid: 14^th (1:28.800)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


45		Chevron B16 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/A				S2.0
		Adrian Wilkins (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Adrian Wilkins (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Adrian Wilkins (GB)		Result: 6^th 1^st in S2.0 (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 7^th (1:22.200)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


46		Chevron B8 #CH-DBE-86 - BMW L4 1991 cc N/A				S2.0
		Allen Gibson (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Allen Gibson (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Allen Gibson (GB)		Result: did not start Grid: 15^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


47		Chevron B8 #CH-DBE-71 - BMW M10 L4 1991 cc N/A				S2.0
		Anthony Charnell (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Anthony Charnell (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Tony Charnell (GB)		Result: 11^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 11^th (1:26.200)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue/white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


48		Chevron B8 #CH-DBE-56 - BMW L4 1991 cc N/A				S2.0
		Roy Seddon (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Roy Seddon (GB)			Mid-engined
		Driven by: Roy Seddon (GB)		Result: 12^th (4 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th (1:34.000)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown

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Entered cars that did not arrive:


1		McLaren M8E #80-01 (Trojan) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7600 cc N/A				Gr.7+2.0
		Ecurie Evergreen/Castrol (GB)			Open bodywork
		Ecurie Evergreen/Castrol (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Chris Craft (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: green
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


2		McLaren M8E - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 8000 cc N/A				Gr.7+2.0
		The Paul Watson Race Organisation (GB)			Open bodywork
		The Paul Watson Race Organisation (GB)			Mid-engined
				Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: white/green
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


5		Porsche 917 - Porsche F12 2v DOHC 4900 cc N/A				Gr.7+2.0
		The Paul Watson Race Organisation (GB)			Closed bodywork
		The Paul Watson Race Organisation (GB)			Mid-engined
				Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue/silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


7		Porsche 908/02 # - Porsche Typ 908 F8 2v DOHC 2998 cc N/A				Gr.7+2.0
		Steve Matchett (USA)			Open bodywork
		Steve Matchett (USA)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Steve Matchett (USA)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


8		Ferrari 512 S - Ferrari V12 5000 cc N/A				Gr.7+2.0
		The Paul Watson Race Organisation (GB)			-
		The Paul Watson Race Organisation (GB)			Mid-engined
				Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


12		Chevron B19 #71-05 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		D.A.R.T. Racing with Castrol (GB)			Open bodywork
		D.A.R.T. Racing with Castrol (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Graham Birrell (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


14		Chevron B19 #71-10 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Worcestershire Racing Association (GB)			Open bodywork
		Worcestershire Racing Association (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: John Burton (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: orange
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


18		Chevron B19 #71-03 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Richard Shardlow (GB)			Open bodywork
		Richard Shardlow (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Richard Shardlow (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


20		Chevron B19 - Ford Cosworth BDA L4 4v DOHC 2000 cc N/A				P2.0
		Tony Beeson (GB)			Open bodywork
		Tony Beeson (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Tony Beeson (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


23		Lola T212 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Philips Autoradio (GB)			Open bodywork
		Philips Autoradio (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Guy Edwards (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: yellow/purple
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


26		Lola T210 #SL210/14 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Terry Croker (GB)			Open bodywork
		Terry Croker (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Terry Croker (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


27		Gropa CMC # (Chevron) - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		W.R.A. Engineering (GB)			-
		W.R.A. Engineering (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: George Whitehead (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: purple/orange
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


30		Huron 4A # - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Huron Auto Race Developments (GB)			Open bodywork
		Huron Auto Race Developments (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Shaun Jackson (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


34		Martin BM8 #1 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		Martin Racing Developments (GB)			Open bodywork
		Martin Racing Developments (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Brian Martin (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


35		Taydec Mk.3 # - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				P2.0
		T. R. Clapham (GB)			Open bodywork
		T. R. Clapham (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Malcolm Payne (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: yellow (+blue)
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


40		Chevron B16 # - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1798 cc N/A				S2.0
		Jo Siffert-Chevron Cars (CH)			Closed bodywork
		Jo Siffert-Chevron Cars (CH)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Gérard Larrousse (F)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


41		Chevron B16 #DBE35 - Ford Cosworth FVC L4 4v DOHC 1790 cc N/A				S2.0
		Speed Sports Motobooks (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Speed Sports Motobooks (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Mike Garton (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: yellow
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


50		Chevron B8 #CH-DBE-78 - BMW L4 1991 cc N/A				S2.0
		Graham Lynch (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Graham Lynch (GB)			Mid-engined
		Drivers listed: Graham Lynch (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red/white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown

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