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Programme Cover - Watkins Glen 6 Hours 1976
Event: 6-Hours Trans-Am and The F-5000, The GlenDate: 10.7.1976
Track: Watkins Glen Grand Prix Circuit (USA), 5.435 kmsDistance: 6 hoursAttendance: unknown

Watkins Glen 6 Hours
Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: warm, high 70s

Entered: 40

Practiced: 35

Started: 33

Classified: 17

Group 5 (Gr.5) : P:6, ST:6, CL:6

Group 4 - Grand Touring (GT) : P:7, ST:7, CL:7

Group 2 - Touring (T) : P:2, ST:2, CL:2

Trans-Am (only) (-) : P:19, ST:18, CL:18
Entry List
Entry List - Watkins Glen 6 Hours 1976
Photos by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman (24) and Peter Watson (4)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 26/01/2021 Last photo update on this page: 23/03/2024
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11 - Chevrolet Monza #DeKon 1003 (DeKon) - Michael KeyserChevrolet Monza #DeKon 1003 (DeKon) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5700 cc N/A-
Michael Keyser (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Michael Keyser (USA)/Eddie Wachs (USA)Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid: 5th (2:00.411)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
22 - Porsche 935 #002 - Martini Porsche RacingPorsche 935 #002 - Porsche 930/72 F6 2v SOHC 2856 cc 1xKKKGr.5
Martini Porsche Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)/Jacky Ickx (B)
DNS: Rolf Stommelen (D)		Result: 3rd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 1st (1:55.249)
Colours: white (+red/blue/black)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman and Peter Watson
33 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 560 9112 - Ecurie Escargot Racing TeamPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 560 9112 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A-
Ecurie Escargot Racing Team (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Graves (USA)/Dave Helmick (USA)/John O'Steen (USA)Result: 6th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (2:06.703)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
44 - Porsche 935 #001 - Martini Porsche RacingPorsche 935 #001 - Porsche 930/72 F6 2v SOHC 2856 cc 1xKKKGr.5
Martini Porsche Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Manfred Schurti (FL)
DNS: Jochen Mass (D)		Result: winner - (157.404 kph) - margin: 1 lap
Grid: 2nd (1:55.881)
Colours: white (+red/blue/black)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 26/01/2021Photo by courtesy of: Peter Watson
55 - Porsche Carrera RSR #005 0009 - Racing Consultants/DallesPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #005 0009 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc N/A-
Racing Consultants/Dalles (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Gunn (USA)/Carson Baird (USA)Result: 33rd - did not finish (Accident damage)
Grid: 13th (2:05.632)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
66 - Porsche 934/5 2.8 #930 670 0155 - Martini Porsche RacingPorsche 934/5 #930 670 0155 - Porsche 930/72 F6 2v SOHC 2800 cc TurboGr.5
Martini Porsche Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Leo Kinnunen (FIN)/Toine Hezemans (NL)/Egon Evertz (D)Result: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:57.632)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman and Peter Watson
1010 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW Motorsport GMBHBMW 3.5 CSL #2275982 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3496 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Motorsport GMBH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)Ronnie Peterson (S)
listed, never drove: Albrecht Krebs (D)		Result: 5th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (2:01.655)
Colours: green (+red/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
1111 - BMW 3.5 CSL - BMW Motorsport GMBHBMW 3.5 CSL # - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3500 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Motorsport GMBH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB)/Brian Redman (GB)Result: 32nd - did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 4th (2:00.306)
Colours: white/gold/orange (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
1313 - Chevrolet Monza #Agor (Agor) - Warren Agor RacingChevrolet Monza #Agor (Agor) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/A-
Warren Agor Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Warren Agor (USA)/Maurice Carter (CDN)Result: 24th - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 16th (2:09.330)
Colours: dark blue (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
1414 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0173 - Holbert Racing, Inc.Porsche 934 #930 670 0173 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc TurboGT
Holbert Racing, Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Al Holbert (USA)/Jim Busby (USA)Result: 16th (40 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (2:02.402)
Colours: dark blue/yellow (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
1616 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0174 - Vasek Polak RacingPorsche 934 #930 670 0174 - Porsche 930/71 F6 2v SOHC TurboGT
Vasek Polak Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: George Follmer (USA)
listed, never drove: John Morton (USA)		Result: practiced only (Accident)
Grid: T-car (no time)
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
3636 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0152 - Paul MillerPorsche 934 #930 670 0152 - Porsche 930/71 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc TurboGT
Paul Miller (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Paul Miller (USA)/Kenper Miller (USA)Result: 13th (21 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (2:08.720)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
3939 - Porsche 911 - John B. RacingPorsche 911 # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2700 cc N/AGT
John B. Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Bauer (USA)/Walt Maas (USA)
listed, never drove: Bill Baker (USA)		Result: 10th 1st in GT (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (2:12.161)
Colours: dark blue (+white/red/yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
4242 - VW Scirocco - S.R.A. (Scott Racing Associates)VW Scirocco # - VW L4 1596 cc N/AT
S.R.A. (Scott Racing Associates) (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bill Scott (USA)/Stephen Behr (USA)
DNS: Milt Minter (USA)		Result: 29th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 31st (2:24.290)
Colours: silver (+green/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
5656 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 460 9057 - Bob Hagestad Porsche-AudiPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9057 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A-
Bob Hagestad Porsche-Audi (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bob Hagestad (USA)/Jerry Jolly (USA)Result: 9th (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (2:04.326)
Colours: gold
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
5959 - BMW 3.5 CSL #2275986 - BMW Motorsport GMBHBMW 3.5 CSL #2275986 - BMW M49/3 L6 4v 3500 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Motorsport GMBH (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Peter Gregg (USA)/Hurley Haywood (USA)Result: 4th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (2:01.193)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
7474 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 560 9123 - Heimrath RacingPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 560 9123 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A-
Heimrath Racing (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ludwig Heimrath (CDN)/Jacques Bienvenue (CDN)Result: 7th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 12th (2:05.144)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/03/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
7878 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 427 - Babe's GarageChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A-
Babe's Garage (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Babe Headley (USA)/Sam Feinstein (USA)Result: 12th (21 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (2:13.034)
Colours: dark green (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Steve Erlichman
No photos available:
7The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet 350 V8 5735 cc N/A-
Yankee Silicones, Inc. (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Allan Anderson (USA)/Bernie DeGraff (USA)Result: 27th - did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 28th (2:16.239)
Colours: red/white/blue
Tyres: unknown
16TThe car is not available on a photoPorsche 934 #930 670 0179 - Porsche 930/71 F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc TurboGT
Vasek Polak Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: George Follmer (USA)/John Morton (USA)Result: 11th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (2:01.984)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
22The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet 460 V8 7538 cc N/A-
Long Racing (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Denny Long (USA)/Bill Jobe (USA)Result: 21st - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 22nd (2:14.076)
Colours: yellow/blue
Tyres: unknown
28The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A-
Hager Racing Enterprises (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Joe Pirrotta (USA)/Don Hager (USA)Result: 30th - did not finish (Crankshaft)
Grid: 30th (2:19.688)
Colours: green/white
Tyres: unknown
40The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet 350 V8 5735 cc N/A-
Ralph Manaker, Creative Racing (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: David Kicak (USA)/Ralph Manaker (USA)Result: 31st - did not finish (Piston)
Grid: 34th (2:26.218)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
43The car is not available on a photoVW Scirocco # - VW L4 1596 cc N/AT
S.R.A. (Scott Racing Associates) (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Milt Minter (USA)/Jürgen Barth (D)
DNS: Bill Scott (USA)		Result: 28th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 32nd (2:25.355)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
57The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2700 cc N/AGT
John Jolitte Wood (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bob Grossman (USA)/John Wood (USA)Result: 19th (69 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (2:14.062)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
60The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/A-
John J. Brandt, Jr. (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: John Brandt (USA)/Doug Mills (CDN)Result: 26th - did not finish (Unknown)
Grid: 20th (2:13.385)
Colours: brown/white
Tyres: unknown
72The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0386 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/AGT
Oest/Tillson Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mike Tillson (USA)/Dieter Oest (USA)Result: 14th (29 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (2:14.785)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
75The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A-
Heimrath Racing (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Norm Ridgely (CDN)/Jim Cook (USA)Result: 8th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (2:05.047)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
76The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro I # - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5700 cc N/A-
Arrow Heating Co. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Joe Chamberlain (USA)/Carl Shafer (USA)Result: 22nd (79 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 17th (2:11.828)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
77The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 S #119 30 0434 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2500 cc N/AGT
Bruce Jennings (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bruce Jennings (USA)/Bill Bean (USA)Result: 15th (30 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 33rd (2:25.851)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
79The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A-
Michael Callas (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Michael Callas (USA)/Wiley Doran (USA)/Adrian Gang (USA)Result: 25th - did not finish (Engine failure)
Grid: 24th (2:14.437)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
84The car is not available on a photoFord Mustang #6 (Shelby) - Ford 289 V8 N/A-
Frank Dobias (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Frank Dobias (USA)/Ray Cuomo (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
90The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A-
Rynone Industries (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Thomas Rynone (USA)/Neil Wiernicki (USA)/Michael Wiernicki (USA)Result: 23rd - did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 27th (2:15.206)
Colours: red/white/blue
Tyres: unknown
92The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet 454 V8 7440 cc N/A-
Sherrill Auto Services (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: John Orr (USA)/Craig Carter (USA)Result: 20th (70 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (2:14.378)
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
93The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A-
Little Foreign Car Shop (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Michael Oleyar (USA)/Richard Weiss (USA)Result: 17th (52 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (2:17.592)
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
95The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 0059 - Porsche 911/75 F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/A-
Frostrom and Sons, Sports & Imports (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Robert Frostrom (USA)/John Moore (USA)
DNS: Bill Spreadbury (USA)		Result: 18th (65 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (2:14.720)
Colours: yellow
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:
12The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/A-
Phantom Racing (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Frank Joyce (USA)/Gary Carlin (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue/spectrum
Tyres: unknown
21The car did not arriveChevrolet Monza #DeKon 1002 (DeKon) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/A-
Harry Theodoracopulos (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Harry Theodoracopulos (USA)/Michel Jourdain (MEX)Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
32The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet 427 V8 6997 cc N/A-
Bill Seip (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Seip (USA)/John Cleveland (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveChevrolet Monza #Trueman (Mong) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/A-
Red Roof Inns (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Jim Trueman (USA)/Jerry Thompson (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: white/red
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Steve Erlichman (3) and Peter Watson (1)
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