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Programme Cover - Watkins Glen Grand Prix 1961
Event: 14th Grand Prix Watkins GlenDate: 23.9.1961
Track: Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course (USA), unknown lengthDistance: 40 lapsAttendance: 25000

Watkins Glen Grand Prix
Start time: 16:40; Grid: unknown; Weather: sunny, dry

Entered: 37

Practiced: unknown

Started: 30

Classified: 21

Class B - Modified (BM) : ST:3, CL:2
Class C - Modified (CM) : ST:7, CL:5
Class D - Modified (DM) : ST:8, CL:5
Class E - Modified (EM) : ST:6, CL:5
Class F - Modified (FM) : ST:6, CL:4
Entry List
Entry List - Watkins Glen Grand Prix 1961
Photos by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas (19)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 02/02/2009 Last photo update on this page: 02/02/2009
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11 - Scarab Mk II Chevrolet #002 (Troutman-Barnes) - Meister BrauserScarab Mk II #002 (Troutman-Barnes) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ABM
Meister Brauser (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harry Heuer (USA)Result: 3rd 1st in BM (52s0000 behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
88 - Cooper Monaco T57 Climax #CM/1/61 - Hap SharpCooper Monaco T57 #CM/1/61 - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC N/ADM
Hap Sharp (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hap Sharp (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
2020 - Ferrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59/60 #0746 - John T. BunchFerrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59/60 #0746 - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/ADM
John T. Bunch (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Constantine (USA)Result: winner - (144.036 kph) - margin: 8s0000
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
2929 - Porsche 718 RSK - J. Robert BucherPorsche 718 RSK # - Porsche N/AFM
J. Robert Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: 6th 1st in FM
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
5151 - Sadler - Corvette - Canadian Comstock Racing Team, Chuck RathgabSadler Mk V # - Chevrolet Corvette V8 N/ABM
Canadian Comstock Racing Team, Chuck Rathgab (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Grant Clark (CDN)Result: did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid:
Colours: white (+dark green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
5252 - Lotus 19 Monte Carlo #959 - Canadian Comstock Racing Team, Chuck RathgabLotus 19 Monte Carlo #959 - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC N/ADM
Canadian Comstock Racing Team, Chuck Rathgab (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Ryan (CDN)Result: did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid:
Colours: white (+dark green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
6060 - Maserati Tipo 63 #63010 - Briggs S. CunninghamMaserati Tipo 63 #63010 - Maserati V12/60° 2v OHV N/ADM
Briggs S. Cunningham (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: 2nd (8s0000 behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
6161 - Maserati Tipo 61 #2459 - Briggs S. CunninghamMaserati Tipo 61 #2459 - Maserati no:2459 L4 2v DOHC 2890 cc N/ADM
Briggs S. Cunningham (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: 4th (0 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
6363 - Ferrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59/60 #0770TR - J. Edward HugusFerrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59/60 #0770TR - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/ADM
J. Edward Hugus (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Reed (USA)
listed, never drove: Ed Hugus (USA)		Result: 7th
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
113113 - Porsche 718 RS 61 #070 - Tom PaynePorsche 718 RS 61 #070 - Porsche 1700 cc N/AFM
Tom Payne (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tom Payne (USA)Result: disqualified (Illegal engine)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
140140 - Porsche 718 RS 61 - Robert HolbertPorsche 718 RS 61 # - Porsche N/AEM
Robert Holbert (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Holbert (USA)Result: 5th 1st in EM (1m17s8000 behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
306306 - Cooper Monaco T57 Climax #CM/2/61Cooper Monaco T57 #CM/2/61 - Climax 2500 cc N/ADM
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
No photos available:
4The car is not available on a photoLister #BHL17 - Chevrolet Corvette V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACM
Art Huttinger (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Art Huttinger (USA)Result: did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
5The car is not available on a photoMaserati 200S I #2427 - Maserati L4 1998 cc N/AEM
Thomas Brewer (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Brewer (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
11The car is not available on a photoBocar XP-7 R # - N/ACM
John T. Henderson (USA)-
-
Driven by: John Henderson (USA)Result: 19th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
13The car is not available on a photoARE # - N/AFM
Richard Hayes (USA)-
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Driven by: Richard Hayes (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
26The car is not available on a photoPorsche 718 RS 61 # - Porsche N/AEM
Peter DaCosta (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter DaCosta (USA)Result: 10th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
27The car is not available on a photoPorsche 718 RSK - Porsche N/AFM
Peter DaCosta (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Mayberry (USA)Result: 15th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The car is not available on a photoRutherford Special # - N/ACM
Stewart Rutherford (USA)-
-
Driven by: Stewart Rutherford (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
62The car is not available on a photoMaserati Tipo 60 #2462 - Maserati no:2462 L4 2v DOHC 1890 cc N/AEM
Briggs S. Cunningham (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Briggs Cunningham (USA)Result: 12th
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
65The car is not available on a photoLotus Mark IX # - Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce L4 1290 cc N/AFM
Ecurie Clod, David L. Adams (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Adams (USA)Result: 18th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
67The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 MM # - Chevrolet V8 N/ACM
Arthur Faust (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bud Faust (USA)Result: 14th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
68The car is not available on a photoLister Special # - Buick N/ACM
O & M Racing Team (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Colombosian (USA)Result: 13th 1st in CM (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
70The car is not available on a photoPignatelli # - N/ACM
Lt. L. D. Morrisett, Jr. (USA)-
-
Driven by: L. D. Morrisett (USA)Result: 21st
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
75The car is not available on a photoOsca - Osca N/AEM
John W. Holmes (USA)-
-
Driven by: Tom Fleming (USA)Result: 17th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
86The car is not available on a photoPorsche 718 RS 61 # - Porsche N/AEM
Herb Swan (USA)-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Herb Swan (USA)Result: 8th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
88The car is not available on a photoACI Special # - N/AFM
Bo Miske (USA)-
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Driven by: B. A. Miske (USA)Result: 20th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
281The car is not available on a photoLister # - Chevrolet Corvette V8/90° 2v OHV N/ABM
Bud Gates (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bud Gates (USA)Result: 9th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
290The car is not available on a photoLister # - Jaguar XK L6 2v DOHC N/ACM
(USA)-
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Driven by: Charles Jefferson (USA)Result: 16th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
310The car is not available on a photoFerrari 250 TR Fantuzzi Spyder 59 #0766TR - Ferrari Tipo 128 LM V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/ADM
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Hurt (USA)Result: 11th
Grid:
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:
19The car did not arrivePorsche 718 RSK - Porsche N/AEM
Stanley Avis (USA)-
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Henry Swartz, Jr. (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
33The car did not arrivePorsche 718 RS 60 #060 - Porsche N/AEM
William Wuesthoff (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Wuesthoff (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
38The car did not arriveElva Mk IV - N/AFM
Lewis Flink (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Otto Linton (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
58The car did not arriveFerrari - Ferrari 4900 cc N/ACM
Francis Manahan (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: Francis Manahan (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
59The car did not arriveWarwick GT 350 # - N/ACM
Scuderia Light Blue (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: John Todd (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
64The car did not arriveMaserati - Ferrari N/ACM
James H. Binford (USA)-
-
Drivers listed: James Binford (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
87The car did not arriveLister Costin #BHL133 - Chevrolet Corvette V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACM
Pete Harrison (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Pete Harrison (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown