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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), 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: 09/09/2017
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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 (1:54.682)
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 (1:54.862)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Dave Kutz
22 - BMW 320i Turbo #003 (McLaren) - McLaren North AmericaBMW 320 i Turbo #003 (McLaren) - BMW M12/9/McLaren L4 4v DOHC 1990 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 (1:55.057)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
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 (1:57.057)
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 (1:58.846)
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 (2:00.147)
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 (2:08.955)
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 1990 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Faltz Essen (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)
listed, never drove: Harald Grohs (D)		Result: 3rd (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (2:01.904)
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 (2:03.330)
Colours: red/white (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2017Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz and Jürgen Renardy
1212 - BMW 320i Turbo #002 (McLaren) - McLaren North AmericaBMW 320 i Turbo #002 (McLaren) - BMW M12/7/McLaren L4 4v DOHC 1990 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 (1:58.289)
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 (2:15.399)
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 (2:24.723)
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 (1:58.651)
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: Harald Grohs (D)/Markus Höttinger (A)Result: 31st - did not finish (Stopped on course)
Grid: 14th (2:02.049)
Colours: black/silver
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Dave Kutz
2222 - Porsche Carrera RSR - Jeffrey StephensPorsche 911 Carrera RSR - 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 (2:22.164)
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.Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: François Migault (F)/Lucien Guitteny (F)Result: 11th (22 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 30th (2:12.231)
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 (2:18.603)
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 (1:54.437)
Colours: red (+yellow/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz, John Bohner and Wayne Ellwood
3232 - Porsche 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 (2:11.708)
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: (2:39.674) - 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 (2:10.519)
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 (2:06.817)
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: (2:30.104) - 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 (2:32.936) - 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 2993 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 (2:06.002)
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 (2:14.347)
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 (2:12.281)
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 (2:02.203)
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 (2:18.365)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: Scott Britney
7777 - Porsche 911 S - Bruce JenningsPorsche 911 S # - 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 (2:21.487)
Colours: red (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/12/2002Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
7979 - Porsche Carrera RSR - Rennsport Porsche WorksPorsche 911 Carrera RSR # - 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 (2:11.945)
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 (2:07.975)
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 (2:09.357)
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 (2:27.478)
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 (2:17.945)
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 (1:53.611)
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 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 (2:17.562)
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 (1:58.605)
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 (2:11.916)
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 (2:09.490)
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 (1:55.341)
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 (2:04.694)
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: (2:32.609) - 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 (2:39.214) - 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 (2:07.535)
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 (2:19.282)
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 (2:17.602)
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: (2:37.882) - 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 (2:06.686)
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 (2:47.857) - 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-
-
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 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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