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Programme Cover - Watkins Glen Grand Prix 1964
Event: 17th Annual Watkins Glen Sports Car Grand Prix WeekendDate: 28.6.1964
Track: Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course (USA), 3.701 kmsDistance: 200 milesAttendance: 25000

Watkins Glen Grand Prix
Start time: 15:45; Grid: 2-2-2, standing start; Weather: unknown

Entered: 37

Practiced: 30

Started: 30

Classified: 16

Sports Over 2 Litres (O2L) : P:10, ST:10, CL:6

Sports Under 2 Litres (U2L) : P:20, ST:20, CL:10
Entry List
Entry List - Watkins Glen Grand Prix 1964
Photos by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop (11) and Dave Nicholas (3)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 02/03/2015 Last photo update on this page: 01/04/2023
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1212 - Cooper Monaco T61 Chevrolet - Mrs. John F. WintersteenCooper Monaco T61M # - Chevrolet V8 N/AO2L
Mrs. John F. Wintersteen (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Wintersteen (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 12th (1:26.9000)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop
2222 - Ferrari Dino 196 SP #0806Ferrari Dino 196 SP #0806 - Ferrari V6 2000 cc N/AU2L
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tibor von Imrey (H)Result: 9th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (1:31.7000)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop
2929 - Lotus 23B Ford - Bob BucherLotus 23 B # - Ford DOHC 1600 cc N/AU2L
Bob Bucher (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Bucher (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 15th (1:27.6000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
3333 - Shelby Cobra 289 #CSX2189 - Bob JohnsonShelby Cobra #CSX2189 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AO2L
Bob Johnson (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Johnson (USA)Result: 8th (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:26.2000)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop
5555 - Cooper Monaco T61 Ford #CM/6/63 - Comstock Racing TeamCooper Monaco T61M #CM/6/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AO2L
Comstock Racing Team (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ludwig Heimrath (CDN)Result: 4th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 5th (1:24.9000)
Colours: white (+dark blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop
6666 - Chaparral 2A Chevrolet #002 - Chaparral CarsChaparral 2A #002 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4640 cc N/AO2L
Chaparral Cars (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Hall (USA)Result: winner - (155.801 kph) - margin: 1 lap
Grid: 1st (1:20.0000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop
6767 - Chaparral 2A Chevrolet #001 - Chaparral CarsChaparral 2A #001 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4640 cc N/AO2L
Chaparral Cars (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (1:20.4000)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
7171 - Elva Mk VII S Porsche - Oliver C. SchmidtElva Mk VII S # - Porsche 1688 cc N/AU2L
Oliver C. Schmidt (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charlie Hayes (USA)Result: 3rd 1st in U2L (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:25.6000)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
7979 - Cooper Monaco T61 Climax - Capt. Paul HyattCooper Monaco T61 # - Climax 1978 cc N/AU2L
Capt. Paul Hyatt (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Mouat (USA)
listed, never drove: Paul Hyatt (USA)		Result: 12th (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th (1:32.2000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop
8585 - Ferrari 290 MM #0626 - James A. FlynnFerrari 290 MM #0626 - Ferrari V12 3500 cc N/AO2L
James A. Flynn (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: James Flynn (USA)Result: 15th (23 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 32nd (1:48.8000)
Colours: dark blue (+white/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop
9898 - Shelby Cobra 289 #CSX2431 - Shelby American, Inc.Shelby Cobra #CSX2431 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Miles (GB)Result: 5th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th (1:24.3000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 02/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Lathrop
No photos available:
2The car is not available on a photoLola Mk.1 #BR30 - Cosworth 1594 cc N/AU2L
M. R. J. Wyllie (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: M. R. J. Wyllie (USA)Result: did not finish (Sticking throttle)
Grid: 20th (1:29.0000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
7The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII S # - Porsche 1688 cc N/AU2L
Competition Motors, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Joe Buzzetta (USA)Result: did not finish (Shift lever)
Grid: 31st (1:48.7000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
9The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII S # - Ford 1600 cc N/AU2L
George F. Wintersteen (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Goetz (USA)Result: did not finish (Fuel leak)
Grid: 30th (1:37.0000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
11The car is not available on a photoPorsche RS - Porsche 1700 cc N/AU2L
Uwe M. Buehl (USA)-
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Driven by: Uwe Buehl (USA)Result: 16th (45 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (1:32.4000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The car is not available on a photoGenie Mk VIII #5 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5360 cc N/AO2L
Bud Gates (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bud Gates (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 19th (1:28.5000)
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
17The car is not available on a photoGenie Mk VIII #3 - Ford Mustang V8/90° 2v OHV 4700 cc N/AO2L
Ed Lowther (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ed Lowther (USA)Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 6th (1:25.1000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
18The car is not available on a photoLotus 23 # - Alfa Romeo 1600 cc N/AU2L
GRT Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Goth (USA)Result: 11th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (1:33.2000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The car is not available on a photoDenmacher I # - Porsche 1600 cc N/AU2L
Suburban Racing Team (USA)-
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Driven by: John Dennis (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 21st (1:29.5000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - Ford 1600 cc N/AU2L
Alderman Automotive (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: George Alderman (USA)Result: did not finish (Throwing oil)
Grid: 17th (1:28.1000)
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
24The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - Ford 1600 cc N/AU2L
Alan M. Friedland (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alan Friedland (USA)Result: did not finish (Water leak)
Grid: 22nd (1:30.4000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
25The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII S # - Ford N/AU2L
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Don Wolf (USA)Result: did not finish (Water leak, broken line)
Grid: 18th (1:28.2000)
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
37The car is not available on a photoBrabham BT5 #SC-1-63 - Ford Twin-Cam/Cosworth L4 DOHC 1594 cc N/AU2L
High Perfomance Cars, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Peter Sachs (USA)Result: 13th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:26.3000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
57The car is not available on a photoPorsche 718 RS 61 # - Porsche 1700 cc N/AU2L
Chas. T. Kurtz, III (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Kurtz (USA)Result: 10th (9 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (1:30.8000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
76The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII S # - Porsche 1688 cc N/AU2L
Oliver C. Schmidt (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Don Wester (USA)Result: 6th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:26.9000)
Colours: yellow?
Tyres: unknown
77The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII S # - Porsche 1700 cc N/AU2L
Edw. P. Weschler, III (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Wuesthoff (USA)Result: did not finish (Valve)
Grid: 11th (1:26.7000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
81The car is not available on a photoKelly Special #001 - Porsche 1688 cc N/AU2L
Bata Shoe Co. of Canada (CDN)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ray Parsons (USA)
listed, never drove: Wayne Kelly (CDN)		Result: 14th (20 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (1:30.5000)
Colours: turquoise
Tyres: unknown
82The car is not available on a photoLotus 23 B # - Ford N/AU2L
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Wick Williams (USA)Result: did not finish (Plugs)
Grid: 10th (1:26.4000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
96The car is not available on a photoCooper King Cobra #CM/3/63 - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/AO2L
Shelby American, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Skip Scott (USA)Result: did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 3rd (1:24.1000)
Colours: metallic blue
Tyres: unknown
97The car is not available on a photoLotus 23 # - Climax 1600 cc N/AU2L
Shelby American, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Morton (USA)Result: 7th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:27.1000)
Colours: lighter
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:
14The car did not arriveScavenger Mk V - 5500 cc N/AO2L
Max Beimler - Monza Motors (CDN)-
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Drivers listed: Max Beimler (CDN)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
21The car did not arriveGenie Mk VIII # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 4600 cc N/AO2L
Sow Enterprises, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Floyd Aaskov (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car did not arriveFerrari - Ferrari 1992 cc N/AU2L
Tibor Szabo (USA)-
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Drivers listed: Charlie Rainville (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
28The car did not arriveLotus 23 # - Porsche 1600 cc N/AU2L
Skip Barber (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Skip Barber (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
39The car did not arriveChaparral 1 - V8 6000 cc N/AO2L
Gary M. Wilson (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Gary Wilson (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
74The car did not arriveElva Mk VII # - Porsche 1688 cc N/AU2L
Oliver C. Schmidt (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Ralph Trieschmann (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
75The car did not arriveElva Mk VII S # - Porsche 1688 cc N/AU2L
Oliver C. Schmidt (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Bob Markley (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Ron Lathrop (1)
Additional Photo - Watkins Glen Grand Prix 1964