Complete Archive of Zerex Special

Grand Prix Riverside 200 MilesThe Los Angeles Times presents the 5th annual Grand Prix For Sports Cars Riverside14.10.1962
6The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/AO2L
Updraught Enterprises, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:35.0000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
USAC Road Racing Championship Laguna SecaPacific Grand Prix at Laguna Seca21.10.1962
6The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/AO2L
Updraught Enterprises (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: winner - Heat 1: 2nd ; Heat 2: 2nd
Grid: 1st (1:13.0000)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
GP Puerto RicoGrand Prix de Puerto Rico11.11.1962
7The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/AS+2.0
Roger Penske (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 1st
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA National Marlboro - Classes: CM+EM+FM+GM7.4.1963
66 - Zerex Special Climax #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Mecom Racing TeamZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC N/ADM>CM
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 1st
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas
SCCA National Cumberland [CM+DM+EM+FM]11th Annual Cumberland Sports Car Races12.5.1963
6The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2500 cc N/ADM
John Mecom (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:11.0000)
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
USRRC PensacolaSports Car Races Pensacola26.5.1963
66 - Zerex Special Climax #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - John MecomZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/AO2L
John Mecom (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)/Hap Sharp (USA)Result: did not finish (Oil pressure)
Grid: 1st (2:06.8000)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/03/2023Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith
Player's 200 MosportPlayer's 200 For The Player's Trophy1.6.1963
66 - Zerex Special Climax #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Mecom Racing TeamZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2500 cc N/AS+2.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: 4th - Heat 1: 4th ; Heat 2: 4th
Grid: 29th (no time)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 15/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: David W. Stanley
SCCA National Road America - Classes: CM+DM+EM+FMJune Sprints Road America23.6.1963
6The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/ADM
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 2nd
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Guards Trophy Brands Hatch6.8.1963
12The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/ASP3.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 4th (1:47.4000) - 3rd fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Riverside 200 Miles6th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars13.10.1963
66 - Zerex Special Climax #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Mecom Racing TeamZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/AO2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 5th (1:34.1000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site
Laguna Seca 200 MilesMonterey Pacific Grand Prix at Laguna Seca20.10.1963
1616 - Zerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Mecom Racing TeamZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/AO2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roger Penske (USA)Result: did not start (Raced Cooper)
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
Nassau Trophy Race10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks8.12.1963
5555 - Zerex Special Climax #F1/16/61 (Cooper)Zerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: 41st - did not finish
Grid:
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Francois Arseneault collection
USRRC PensacolaU.S.R.R.C. Sports Car Races Pensacola5.4.1964
31The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2000 cc N/AU2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cannon (CDN)Result: did not finish (Oil line)
Grid: 5th (2:06.5000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Oulton Park TrophyNational Spring Meeting Oulton Park11.4.1964
9The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/AS3.0
Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd. (NZ)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: did not finish (Oil pressure)
Grid: 3rd (1:47.0000)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
Aintree 200 Meeting - Sports18.4.1964
89The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/AS3.0
Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd. (NZ)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:58.4000)
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
Silverstone International - Sports Cars16th Annual International Trophy2.5.1964
41The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Climax FPF L4 2v DOHC 2751 cc N/AS3.0
B. McLaren Motor Racing (NZ)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:38.2000)
Colours: dark
Tyres: Dunlop
Player's 200 MosportPlayer's 200 For The Player's Cup6.6.1964
4747 - Zerex Special Oldsmobile #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Bruce McLaren Racing Ltd.Zerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Oldsmobile /Traco V8 3500 cc N/AS+2.0
Bruce McLaren Racing Ltd. (NZ)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: winner - Heat 1: winner ; Heat 2: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:33.1000)
Colours: dark blue (+silver)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Gerry Brown
Guards Trophy Brands HatchBrands Hatch International Guards Trophy Meeting, August Bank Holiday3.8.1964
11The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Oldsmobile /Traco V8 3915 cc N/ASP+2.0
Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd. (NZ)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:41.2000)
Colours: dark (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Tourist Trophy29th R.A.C. International Tourist Trophy Race including Senior Service Trophy29.8.1964
22 - Zerex Special Oldsmobile #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Bruce McLarenZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Oldsmobile /Traco V8 3900 cc N/ASR/P+1.6
Bruce McLaren (NZ)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bruce McLaren (NZ)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 1st (1:23.2000)
Colours: dark (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/07/2017Photo by courtesy of: Evan Gamblin
SCCA National Seguin [CM+DM+EM+FM+GM+HM+AP+BP+CP+DP]14.3.1965
The car is not available on a photoZerex Special # (Cooper) - V8 N/ACM
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Morgan (USA)Result: 1st in CM
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Stuttgart7th Annual Grand Prairie Grand Prix at Stuttgart25.4.1965
The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - V8 N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Morgan (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Governor's Trophy12th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks3.12.1965
39The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Oldsmobile V8 N/AS+5.0
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Morgan (USA)Result: 6th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Nassau Trophy Race12th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks5.12.1965
39The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Oldsmobile V8 N/AS+5.0
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Morgan (USA)Result: 9th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA Regional Green Valley [CM+DM+EM+FM+AP+BP]13.2.1966
The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - V8 N/ACM
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Morgan (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA National Stuttgart [Main]8th Annual Grand Prairie Grand Prix at Stuttgart17.4.1966
The presence of the car is unknownZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - V8 N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Dave Morgan (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Governor's Trophy & Nassau Tourist Trophy13th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks2.12.1966
39The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Oldsmobile V8 N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Morgan (USA)Result: 41st - did not finish
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Nassau Classic Race13th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks3.12.1966
39The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Oldsmobile V8 N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Morgan (USA)Result: 7th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Nassau Trophy Race13th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks4.12.1966
39The car is not available on a photoZerex Special #F1/16/61 (Cooper) - Oldsmobile V8 N/AS+5.0
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dave Morgan (USA)Result: 11th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown