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Programme Cover - West Palm Beach 3 Hours 1988
Event: Grand Prix of Palm BeachDate: 24.4.1988
Track: South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach (USA), 2.607 kmsDistance: 3 hoursAttendance: 42000

West Palm Beach 3 Hours
Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 34

Practiced: 34

Started: 31

Finished: unknown

IMSA GTP (GTP) : P:20, ST:17

IMSA GTP Lights (Lights) : P:14, ST:14
Entry List
Entry list is not available.
Photos by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman (21), Robert Manley (2) and Mike Sheehan (2)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 21/04/2004 Last photo update on this page: 03/09/2023
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11 - Porsche 962 #HR4 (Holbert-Fabcar) - A J Foyt EnterprisesPorsche 962 #HR4 (Holbert-Fabcar) - Porsche Typ 962/72 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc TurboGTP
A J Foyt Enterprises (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: 22nd - did not finish
Grid: 11th - 12th fastest qualifier
Colours: black/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
33 - Porsche 962 #128 - Brun MotorsportPorsche 962 #128 - Porsche Typ 962/72 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc TurboGTP
Brun Motorsport (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Massimo Sigala (I)/Oscar Larrauri (RA)Result: disqualified (Turbo infringement) (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:01.8410) - 8th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/green/red
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
77 - Ford Mustang Probe (Zakspeed) - Tom Milner RacingFord Mustang Probe # (Zakspeed) - Ford GTP
Tom Milner Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Wood (USA)/R. K. Smith (USA)Result: 23rd - did not finish
Grid: 17th - 18th fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow/white (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
99 - Tiga GT286 Buick #322 - Essex RacingTiga GT286 #322 - Buick V6 3000 cc N/ALights
Essex Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Loring (USA)/Tom Hessert (USA)Result: 8th 1st in Lights (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 31st - 32nd fastest qualifier
Colours: light blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
1010 - Porsche 962 (Fabcar) - Hotchkis Racing IncPorsche 962 # (Fabcar) - Porsche Typ 962/72 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc TurboGTP
Hotchkis Racing Inc (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Hotchkis (USA)/Jim Adams (USA)Result: 7th (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:02.4490) - 13th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue/white (+pink/red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
1414 - Porsche 962 #HR7 (Holbert-Fabcar) - Holbert RacingPorsche 962 #HR7 (Holbert-Fabcar) - Porsche Typ 962/72 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc TurboGTP
Holbert Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chip Robinson (USA)/Derek Bell (GB)Result: 17th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 5th (1:00.9200) - 6th fastest qualifier
Colours: brown/white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
1515 - Porsche 962 #HR2 (Holbert) - Kalagian RacingPorsche 962 #HR2 (Holbert) - Porsche Typ 962/72 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc TurboGTP
Kalagian RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Rothbarth (USA)/Bernard Jourdain (MEX)Result: 6th (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (1:03.2550) - 16th fastest qualifier
Colours: red/white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
1616 - Porsche 962 GTi #DR1 (RLR) - Dyson RacingPorsche 962 GTi #DR1 (RLR) - Porsche Typ 962/72 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc TurboGTP
Dyson Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Price Cobb (USA)/James Weaver (GB)Result: 3rd (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (1:02.8620) - 15th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/dark blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
2222 - Chevrolet Corvette GTP #T8610-HU02 (Lola) - Hendrick MotorsportsChevrolet Corvette GTP #T8610-HU02 (Lola) - Chevrolet 183/Ryan Falconer V6 2v 3000 cc Single-TurboGTP
Hendrick Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Sarel van der Merwe (ZA)Result: 28th - did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 9th (1:02.5640) - 10th fastest qualifier
Colours: black/white/silver (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
2525 - Argo JM19 Buick #113 - Performance TechnologyArgo JM19 #113 - Buick V6 3000 cc N/ALights
Performance Technology (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brent O'Neill (USA)/Bill Wolff (USA)Result: 12th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 26th
Colours: black (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
3131 - March 86G Buick - Momo CorseMarch 86G # - Buick V6 4500 cc N/AGTP
Momo Corse (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
3333 - Spice SE88P Pontiac Firebird GTP #001 - Spice Engineering USASpice SE88P Pontiac Firebird GTP #001 - Pontiac Super Duty V8/90° 2v 4955.55 cc N/AGTP
Spice Engineering USAClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Earl (USA)/Jeff Kline (USA)Result: 4th (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (1:00.2930) - 4th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
4040 - Tiga GT286 Ferrari #341 - Gaston Andrey RacingTiga GT286 #341 - Ferrari 308 V8 3000 cc N/ALights
Gaston Andrey Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Uli Bieri (CDN)/Guido Daccò (I)Result: 11th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th - 28th fastest qualifier
Colours: red/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/09/2023Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman and Mike Sheehan
4242 - Fabcar CL Porsche #FGTP-701=>FEP-001 - Lamas Motor RacingFabcar CL #FGTP-701=>FEP-001 - Porsche Type 901 F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/ALights
Lamas Motor RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: James King (USA)Result: 25th - did not finish
Grid: 29th - 30th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
4343 - Fabcar CL Porsche #FEP-002 - Lamas Motor RacingFabcar CL #FEP-002 - Porsche Type 901 F6 2v SOHC 2993 cc N/ALights
Lamas Motor RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Higgins (USA)/Lorenzo Lamas (USA)Result: 15th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 30th - 31st fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
5555 - Spice SE86CL Pontiac Fiero GTP #PSGTPL2 - Huffaker RacingSpice SE86CL #PSGTPL2 - Pontiac L4 3000 cc N/ALights
Huffaker Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Paul Lewis (USA)/Terry Visger (USA)Result: 29th - did not finish
Grid: 21st - 22nd fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
6161 - Jaguar XJR-9 #TWR-J12C-388 (Advanced) - Castrol Jaguar RacingJaguar XJR-9 #TWR-J12C-388 (Advanced) - Jaguar TWR Jaguar V12/Alan Scott V12/60° 2v 5996 cc N/AGTP
Castrol Jaguar Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jan Lammers (NL)/Davy Jones (USA)Result: 2nd (7s563 behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (1:00.0750) - 3rd fastest qualifier
Colours: white/green (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
6666 - Jaguar XJR-9 #TWR-J12C-188 (Advanced) - Castrol Jaguar RacingJaguar XJR-9 #TWR-J12C-188 (Advanced) - Jaguar TWR Jaguar V12/Alan Scott V12/60° 2v 5996 cc N/AGTP
Castrol Jaguar Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martin Brundle (GB)/John Nielsen (DK)Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid: - 2nd fastest qualifier
Colours: white/green (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
6767 - Porsche 962 #108C (C02) (Chapman) - Busby RacingPorsche 962 #108C (C02) (Chapman) - Porsche Typ 962/72 F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc TurboGTP
Busby Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Mauro Baldi (I)Result: 30th - did not finish
Grid: 10th - 11th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: BF Goodrich
Photo updated: 21/04/2004Photo by courtesy of: Robert Manley
7777 - Ford Mustang Probe (Zakspeed) - Tom Milner RacingFord Mustang Probe # (Zakspeed) - Ford Zakspeed L4 4v 2100 cc TurboGTP
Tom Milner Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: R. K. Smith (USA)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid:
Colours: yellow/white (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
8383 - Nissan GTP ZX-T #88-01 (Chapman) - Electramotive EngineeringNissan GTP ZX-T #88-01 (Chapman) - Nissan VG30 GTP/Electramotive V6/60° 2v 3000 cc 1xGarret TO3GTP
Electramotive Engineering (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Geoff Brabham (AUS)/John Morton (USA)Result: winner - (128.933 kph) - margin: 7s563
Grid: 1st (58.7620)
Colours: blue/red (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Kirk Hoffman
No photos available:
01The car is not available on a photoSpice SE87L #001 - Pontiac L4 3000 cc N/ALights
Spice EngineeringClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Charles Morgan (USA)/Dominic Dobson (USA)Result: 16th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th - 21st fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
09The car is not available on a photoSpice SE88P #003 - Pontiac V6 4500 cc N/AGTP
Ball Bros. RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve Durst (USA)/Mike Brockman (USA)Result: 27th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 8th (1:02.0620) - 9th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
4The car is not available on a photoSpice SE88P #002 - Buick V6/90° 2v 3000 cc N/ALights
S & L Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Scott Schubot (USA)/Linda Ludemann (USA)Result: 18th - did not finish
Grid: 22nd - 23rd fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
8The car is not available on a photoFabcar GTP #001 - Chevrolet /Junior Johnson V8/90° 2v 5867 cc N/AGTP
Fabcar American Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Chip Mead (USA)/Tim McAdam (USA)Result: 5th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:02.6790) - 14th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
19The car is not available on a photoTiga GT286 #342? - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryLights
Essex Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Jacobson (USA)/Justus Reid (USA)Result: 14th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th - 29th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
30The car is not available on a photoMarch 86G # - Buick V6 3000 cc TurboGTP
Momo Corse (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gianpiero Moretti (I)/Michael Roe (IRL)Result: 21st - did not finish
Grid: 16th - 17th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
37The car is not available on a photoSpice SE86CL #PSGTPL1 - Pontiac L4 3000 cc N/ALights
Empire MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Frank Everett (USA)Result: 26th - did not finish
Grid: 26th - 27th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/blue?
Tyres: unknown
52The car is not available on a photoChevrolet Corvette GTP #T8710-HU01 (Lola) - Chevrolet 366 V8 6000 cc N/AGTP
Hendrick MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bobby Rahal (USA)/Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)Result: 13th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 6th (1:01.6670) - 7th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
60The car is not available on a photoJaguar XJR-9 #TWR-J12C-288 (Advanced) - Jaguar TWR Jaguar V12/Alan Scott V12/60° 2v 5996 cc N/AGTP
Castrol Jaguar Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martin Brundle (GB)John Nielsen (DK)Result: 20th - did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 4th (1:00.6080) - 5th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
63The car is not available on a photoArgo JM19 #107 - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryLights
Downing/Atlanta (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Downing (USA)/Howard Katz (USA)Result: 10th (12 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
79The car is not available on a photoSpice SE87L #003 - Pontiac L4 3000 cc N/ALights
Whitehall Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bill Koll (USA)/Skeeter McKitterick (USA)Result: 19th - did not finish
Grid: 18th (1:04.9040) - 19th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
80The car is not available on a photoAlba AR6 #005 - Ferrari 308 V8 3000 cc N/ALights
Gaston Andrey Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martino Finotto (I)/Ruggero Melgrati (I)Result: 9th (11 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd - 25th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
97The car is not available on a photoSpice SE88P #004 - Pontiac L4 3000 cc N/ALights
Whitehall Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Claude Ballot-Léna (F)/Jean-Louis Ricci (F)Result: 24th - did not finish
Grid: 19th - 20th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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More photos from this race:
Photos by: Robert Manley (1) and Kirk Hoffman (1)
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