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Programme Cover - Watkins Glen 6 Hours 1978
Event: World Championship 6-Hours including The Trans-Am and The Can-Am for the SCCA Citicorp Can-Am Challenge, The GlenDate: 8.7.1978
Track: Watkins Glen Grand Prix Circuit (USA), 5.435 kmsDistance: 6 hoursAttendance: 35000

Watkins Glen 6 Hours

World Championship for Makes (round 7)
Trans-Am (round 5)
Start time: 12:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: heavy rain, cloudy, humid

Entered: 63

Practiced: 51

Started: 44

Classified: 19

Group 5 (Gr.5) : P:17, ST:16

Group 4 - Grand Touring (GT) : P:3, ST:3

Trans-Am (only) (-) : P:31, ST:25

Entry List
Entry List - Watkins Glen 6 Hours 1978
Photos by courtesy of: Dave Kutz (30), Jan Hettler (24), Wayne Ellwood (10), Scott Britney (2), Classic and Vintage BMW (1), Jürgen Renardy (1), Larry Schmidt (1) and John Bohner (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 04/11/2002 Last photo update on this page: 26/07/2025
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00 - Porsche 935/77A - Interscope RacingPorsche 935/77A # - Porsche 930/72 F6 2v SOHC Twin-TurboGr.5
Interscope Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Danny Ongais (USA)/Ted Field (USA)Result: 25th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 3rd (1:54.6820)
Colours: black (+red/pink)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Dave Kutz
11 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0913 - Vasek Polak RacingPorsche 935 #930 770 0913 - Porsche 930/72; no:677 2913 F6 2v SOHC TurboGr.5
Vasek Polak Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: George Follmer (USA)/Jacky Ickx (B)
listed, never drove:
Brian Redman (GB)
Result: 26th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 4th (1:54.8620)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Dave Kutz
22 - BMW 320i Turbo #E21-003 (McLaren) - McLaren North AmericaBMW 320 i Turbo #E21-003 (McLaren) - BMW M12/9/McLaren L4 4v DOHC 1991 cc TurboGr.5
McLaren North America (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Ronnie Peterson (S)
listed, never drove:
Brian Redman (GB)
Result: 44th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 5th (1:55.0570)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/07/2025Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Classic and Vintage BMW
33 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0955 - Vasek Polak RacingPorsche 935 #930 770 0955 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGr.5
Vasek Polak Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Janet Guthrie (USA)/Brian Redman (GB)/Hurley Haywood (USA)
DNS:
George Follmer (USA)
Result: 8th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:57.0570)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz and Jan Hettler
66 - Chevrolet Corvette 427 #TF 001 (Protofab) - Pickett RacingChevrolet Corvette C3 #TF 001 (Protofab) - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A-
Pickett Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Greg Pickett (USA)/Tom Gloy (USA)Result: 24th (50 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:58.8460)
Colours: white (+red/orange/yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
77 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0958 - Heimrath RacingPorsche 935 #930 770 0958 - Porsche 930/73 F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGr.5
Heimrath Racing (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Ludwig Heimrath (CDN)/Paul Miller (USA)Result: 15th (27 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (2:00.1470)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Dave Kutz
99 - Chevrolet Corvette 427 - Apple Valley RacingChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A-
Apple Valley Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Huber (USA)/Babe Headley (USA)Result: 14th (26 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (2:08.9550)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
1010 - BMW 320 - BMW Faltz EssenBMW 320 # - BMW M12/7 L4 4v DOHC 1991 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Faltz Essen (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Dieter Quester (A)
listed, never drove:
Harald Grohs (D)
Result: 3rd (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (2:01.9040)
Colours: green/red (+white/blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Larry Schmidt and Dave Kutz
1111 - Chevrolet Monza 350 #DeKon 1014 (DeKon) - Budweiser Racing TeamChevrolet Monza #DeKon 1014 (DeKon) - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/A-
Budweiser Racing Team (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dave Heinz (USA)/Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)
DNS:
David McClain (USA)
Result: 27th (55 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (2:03.3300)
Colours: red/white (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2017Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz and Jürgen Renardy
1212 - BMW 320i Turbo #E21-002 (McLaren) - McLaren North AmericaBMW 320 i Turbo #E21-002 (McLaren) - BMW M12/7/McLaren L4 4v DOHC 1991 cc TurboGr.5
McLaren North America (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)/David Hobbs (GB)Result: 41st - did not finish (Off course)
Grid: 47th (no time)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
1313 - Porsche 935 #930 670 0180 - Hal Shaw RacingPorsche 935 #930 670 0180 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Twin-TurboGr.5
Hal Shaw Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Hal Shaw, Jr. (USA)/Monte Shelton (USA)Result: 4th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:58.2890)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
1717 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0162 - Pallvano CorsePorsche 934 #930 670 0162 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGT
Pallvano Corse (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Angelo Pallavicini (CH)Enzo Calderari (CH)Result: 18th (36 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 33rd (2:15.3990)
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
1818 - Chevrolet Corvette 360 - Free Spirit RacingChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet 360 V8 5899 cc N/A-
Free Spirit RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Kicak (USA)/Bob Young (USA)Result: 36th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 42nd (2:24.7230)
Colours: pink/burgundy
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
1919 - Chevrolet Monza 350 #DeKon 1011 (DeKon) - Chris Cord RacingChevrolet Monza #DeKon 1011 (DeKon) - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/A-
Chris Cord Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chris Cord (USA)/Jim Adams (USA)Result: 5th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 10th (1:58.6510)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
2020 - BMW 320 - BMW Faltz EssenBMW 320 # - BMW M12/7 L4 4v DOHC N/AGr.5
BMW Faltz EssenClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: /Markus Höttinger (A)/Harald Grohs (D)Result: 31st - did not finish (Stopped on course)
Grid: 14th (2:02.0490)
Colours: black/silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Dave Kutz
2222 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0756 - Jeffrey StephensPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 360 0756 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
Jeffrey Stephens (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jeffrey Stephens (USA)/Bob Bergstrom (USA)Result: 30th - did not finish (Electrical)
Grid: 41st (2:22.1640)
Colours: yellow (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
2525 - Ferrari 365 GT4/BB #18139 - Grand Competition Cars, Inc.Ferrari 365 GT4/BB #18139 - Ferrari F12 4400 cc N/A-
Grand Competition Cars, Inc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: François Migault (F)/Lucien Guitteny (F)Result: 11th (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 30th (2:12.2310)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood, Dave Kutz and Jan Hettler
2929 - Chevrolet Monza 350 #001 (Rickets) - Billy J. HaganChevrolet Monza #001 (Rickets) - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/AGT
Billy J. Hagan (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hoyt Overbagh (USA)/Billy Hagan (USA)Result: 12th 1st in GT (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 38th (2:18.6030)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
3030 - Porsche 935/77A #930 890 0011 - GeLo RacingPorsche 935/77A #930 890 0011 - Porsche 930/72; no:698 0021 F6 2v SOHC Twin-TurboGr.5
GeLo Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Toine Hezemans (NL)/John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Peter Gregg (USA)Result: winner - (131.548 kph) - margin: 30s133
Grid: 2nd (1:54.4370)
Colours: red (+yellow/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz, John Bohner and Wayne Ellwood
3232 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9048 - Earle & Akin Racing Assoc.Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9048 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGr.5
Earle & Akin Racing Assoc. (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Steve Griswold (USA)/Bob Akin (USA)Result: 10th (21 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th (2:11.7080)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
4141 - Lancia Stratos - Automotive InternationalLancia Stratos HF # - Ferrari 2400 cc N/A-
Automotive International (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Anatoly Arutunoff (USA)/José Marina (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:39.6740) - 49th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/dark blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
4343 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 427 - Phantom RacingChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A-
Phantom Racing (USA)Closed hardtop bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Frank Joyce (USA)/Gene Bothello (USA)Result: 17th (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th (2:10.5190)
Colours: dark blue (+yellow/orange/green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
4444 - Jaguar XJS - Group 44Jaguar XJS # - Jaguar V12 5342 cc N/A-
Group 44 (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Brian Fuerstenau (USA)/Bob Tullius (USA)Result: 7th (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (2:06.8170)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz and Jan Hettler
5252 - Porsche 914/6 - McCandless AutomotivePorsche 914/6 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
McCandless AutomotiveOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dan Slodowick (USA)/Cliff McCandless (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:30.1040) - 44th fastest qualifier
Colours: light blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
5353 - Datsun 280Z - Fred SchulerDatsun 280Z - Datsun N/A-
Fred SchulerClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Robert Schuler (USA)/David Schuler (USA)Result: 35th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 44th (2:32.9360) - 46th fastest qualifier
Colours: silver/blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
5757 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 560 9122 - Robert Frostrom RacingPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #911 560 9122 - Porsche 911/75 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc N/A-
Robert Frostrom Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Robert Frostrom (USA)/John Wood (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: 18th (2:06.0020)
Colours: yellow/brown (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
6060 - Chevrolet Corvette C3 350 - John J. BrandtChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/A-
John J. Brandt (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Brandt (USA)/Chuck Callas (USA)Result: 23rd - did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 32nd (2:14.3470)
Colours: white/brown/gold
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
6262 - Porsche Carrera RSR - LancerPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
LancerClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Tuck Thomas (USA)/J. Robert Johnson (USA)Result: 43rd - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 31st (2:12.2810)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
7171 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0910 - Otis ChandlerPorsche 935 #930 770 0910 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGr.5
Otis Chandler (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: John Thomas (USA)/Otis Chandler (USA)Result: 6th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (2:02.2030)
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
7474 - Porsche 911 S - Z & W EnterprisesPorsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGT
Z & W Enterprises (USA)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bill Scott (USA)/Pierre Honegger (USA)/David Weir (USA)Result: 39th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 37th (2:18.3650)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: Scott Britney
7777 - Porsche 911 S #119 30 0434 - Bruce JenningsPorsche 911 S #119 30 0434 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
Bruce Jennings (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bruce Jennings (USA)/John O'Steen (USA)Result: 13th (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 40th (2:21.4870)
Colours: red (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
7979 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #004 0002 (John Rulon-Miller) - Rennsport Porsche WorksPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #004 0002 (John Rulon-Miller) - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGr.5
Rennsport Porsche Works (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Michael Callas (USA)/Peter Papke (USA)Result: 16th (28 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (2:11.9450)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz and Wayne Ellwood
8080 - Chevrolet Corvette 454 - Nagel Racing EnterprisesChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 454 V8/90° 2v OHV 7440 cc N/A-
Nagel Racing Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Nick Engels (USA)/Bob Nagel (USA)Result: 37th - did not finish (Broken left rear axle)
Grid: 22nd (2:07.9750)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 23/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
8181 - Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am - Adams AssociatesPontiac Firebird Trans-Am # - Pontiac V8 N/A-
Adams Associates (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Morton (USA)/Pat Bedard (USA)
listed, never drove:
Gene Felton (USA)
Result: 42nd - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 24th (2:09.3570)
Colours: silver (+black)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Dave Kutz
8282 - Chevrolet Camaro Turbo 302 - Solomone RacingChevrolet Camaro # - Chevrolet 302 V8/90° 2v OHV 4949 cc Turbo-
Solomone RacingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Carm Solomone (USA)/Fred Lang (USA)Result: 40th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 43rd (2:27.4780)
Colours: green (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
8888 - Porsche 911 S - Hamilton House RacingPorsche 911 S # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
Hamilton House RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Joseph Hamilton (USA)/Ron Collins (USA)/Chuck Wade (USA)Result: 34th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 36th (2:17.9450)
Colours: yellow (+blue/green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
9090 - Porsche 935/77A #930 890 0024 - Dick Barbour PerformancePorsche 935/77A #930 890 0024 - Porsche 930/78; no:698 0035 F6 2v SOHC Twin-TurboGr.5
Dick Barbour Performance (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Manfred Schurti (FL)/Dick Barbour (USA)Result: 2nd (30s133 behind the winner)
Grid: 1st (1:53.6110)
Colours: red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz and Jan Hettler
9191 - Chevrolet Corvette 350 - Tom's Mechanical EmporiumChevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 # - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/A-
Tom's Mechanical EmporiumOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Roberts (USA)/Paul Schulte (USA)Result: 19th (38 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 34th (2:17.5620)
Colours: maroon/gold
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: Scott Britney
9393 - Porsche 934/5 - Whittington BorthersPorsche 934/5 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC TurboGr.5
Whittington Borthers (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Result: car not used
Colours: yellow/dark blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
9494 - Porsche 935/77A - Whittington BorthersPorsche 935/77A # - Porsche 930/72 F6 2v SOHC TurboGr.5
Whittington Borthers (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Bill Whittington (USA)/Don Whittington (USA)Result: 22nd - did not finish (Radiator)
Grid: 9th (1:58.6050)
Colours: yellow (+black/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz and Wayne Ellwood
9797 - Porsche Carrera RSR - Framm PromotionsPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
Framm Promotions (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Werner Frank (USA)/Roger Schramm (USA)Result: 9th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (2:11.9160)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
9898 - Chevrolet Corvette 427 - Rynone IndustriesChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A-
Rynone Industries (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Thomas Rynone (USA)/Michael Oleyar (USA)Result: 20th (45 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (2:09.4900)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
No photos available:
08The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935/77A - Porsche 930/72 F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGr.5
JLP Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Hurley Haywood (USA)/John Paul (USA)Result: did not start (Engine in warm-up)
Grid: 6th (1:55.3410)
Colours: light blue
Tyres: unknown
4The car is not available on a photoPorsche 935 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Single-TurboGr.5
Vasek Polak Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Hurley Haywood (USA)/John Gunn (USA)
DNS:
Jacky Ickx (B), Janet Guthrie (USA), George Follmer (USA); listed, never drove: Brian Redman (GB)
Result: 33rd - did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 17th (2:04.6940)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
15The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette #Greenwood 010 (Greenwood) - Chevrolet 350 V8 5735 cc N/A-
Motion Marketing (USA)-
Front-engined
Driven by: James Mancuso (USA)/William Coykendall (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:32.6090) - 45th fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
16The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Camaro - Chevrolet 302 V8/90° 2v OHV 4949 cc N/A-
Kassel Auto Parts of SyracuseClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Neil Kassel (USA)/Rex Franklin (USA)Result: 21st (46 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 45th (2:39.2140) - 48th fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
24The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9056 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
Executive Industries (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Tom Frank (USA)/Bruce Leven (USA)Result: 28th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 21st (2:07.5350)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: unknown
51The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet 350 V8 5735 cc N/A-
Thomas Aquilante-
Front-engined
Driven by: Tom Aquilante (USA)/Dave White (USA)
DNS:
Wade White (USA), David Wolpert (USA)
Result: 29th (68 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 39th (2:19.2820)
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
64The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet 427 V8 6997 cc N/A-
Endurance Racing Enterprises, Inc./Auto PartsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Craig Carter (USA)/Bob Baechle (USA)Result: 38th - did not finish (Broken drive train)
Grid: 35th (2:17.6020)
Colours: gold
Tyres: unknown
69The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet 350 V8 5735 cc N/A-
Old Gold Racing-
Front-engined
Driven by: Thomas Fiscus (USA)/Jerry Lancaster (USA)Result: did not qualify
Grid: (2:37.8820) - 47th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/blue/orange
Tyres: unknown
75The car is not available on a photoPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
Norman Ridgely (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Norm Ridgely (CDN)/Jim Cook (USA)Result: did not start
Grid: 19th (2:06.6860)
Colours: orange
Tyres: unknown
92The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette #Greenwood 011 (Greenwood) - Chevrolet 454 V8 7440 cc N/A-
E. F. Miller & Co. and Sherill ARCO-
Front-engined
Driven by: John Orr (USA)/Bill Jobe (USA)
DNS:
Kenper Miller (USA)
Result: 32nd - did not finish (Fuel pressure)
Grid: 46th (2:47.8570) - 50th fastest qualifier
Colours: silver/burgundy (+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:
00The car did not arrivePorsche 935/77A #930 890 0019 - Porsche 930/72; no:699 0040 F6 2v SOHC TurboGr.5
Interscope Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Danny Ongais (USA)/Ted Field (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
5The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 427 V8/90° 2v OHV 6997 cc N/A-
D. B. Racing (CDN)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Bill Adam (CDN)Result: did not arrive
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: unknown
12The car did not arriveChevrolet Monza Turbo #DeKon 1006 (DeKon) - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc Twin-Turbo-
Roy Woods Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Roy Woods (USA)/Jimmy Insolo (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
23The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette C3 # - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/A-
E. F. Miller & Co. and Sherill ARCO (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: John Orr (USA)/Bill Jobe (USA)/Kenper Miller (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: silver/burgundy
Tyres: unknown
28The car did not arrivePorsche 935 #930 770 0960 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC Single-Turbo-
Desperado Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Milt Minter (USA)/Clif Kearns (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: -
Tyres: unknown
39The car did not arrivePorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
Bytzek Automotive (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Klaus Bytzek (CDN)/Rudy Bartling (CDN)Result: did not arrive
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
50The car did not arrivePorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/A-
Jacques Bienvenue (CDN)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Jacques Bienvenue (CDN)/Marcel Talbot (CDN)Result: did not arrive
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
61The car did not arriveMazda RX-3 # - Mazda 2R N/A-
Faza Squadra (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Al Cosentino (USA)/Craig Fisher (CDN)Result: did not arrive
Colours: white/black
Tyres: unknown
66The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette - Chevrolet V8 N/A-
All West Side Racing-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Joe Sheeckel (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: burgundy
Tyres: unknown
70The car did not arriveOldsmobile Cutlass # - N/A-
Chesrown Oldsmobile-
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Drivers listed: Gene Rutherford (USA)/Tom Wallace (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: black/orange/yellow
Tyres: unknown
99The car did not arriveChevrolet Corvette # - Chevrolet 350 V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/A-
The Tune-Up Shop (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Phil Currin (USA)/Cliff Gottlob (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Dave Kutz (3) and Jan Hettler (2)
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