Photos of Kudzu DLM

Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona4.2.1996
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/AtlantaKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R 2943 cc RotaryWSC
Downing/Atlanta (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tim McAdam (USA)/Barry Waddell (USA)/Butch Hamlet (USA)/Jim Downing (USA)Result: 3rd
Grid: 10th (1:48.355)
Colours: white (+green/red/dark blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/11/2010Photo by courtesy of: Brian Cleary BCPix.com and Dave Lynn
Sebring 12 Hours44th Annual Exxon Superflo 12 Hours at Sebring presented by Aurora17.3.1996
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/AtlantaKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R 2943 cc RotaryWSC
Downing/Atlanta (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Butch Hamlet (USA)/Barry Waddell (USA)/Jim Downing (USA)Result: 4th
Grid: 10th (1:59.510)
Colours: white (+green/red/dark blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/04/2004Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Prequalifying Le MansEssais Préqualificatifs 24 Heures du Mans28.4.1996
2020 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - MazdaspeedKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R 981 cc RotaryLMP2
Mazdaspeed (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Franck Fréon (F)
listed, never drove:
Jim Downing (USA), Yojiro Terada (J)
Result: 28th
Colours: red/green (+silver/black/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/11/2002Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans16.6.1996
2020 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd.Kudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R 2943 cc RotaryLMP2
Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Franck Fréon (F)/Yojiro Terada (J)/Jim Downing (USA)Result: 25th 1st in LMP2
Grid: 23rd (3:57.336) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: red/green (+silver/black/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
Mosport 3 HoursChrysler Mosport 50025.8.1996
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/AtlantaKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R 2943 cc RotaryWSC
Downing/Atlanta (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Howard Katz (USA)/Jim Downing (USA)Result: 8th
Grid: 7th (1:19.806)
Colours: red/green (+silver/black/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/11/2005Photo by courtesy of: Terry Capps
3 h Daytona6.10.1996
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/AtlantaKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R 2943 cc RotaryWSC
Downing/Atlanta (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Downing (USA)/John Mirro (USA)Result: 9th
Grid: 13th (1:49.729)
Colours: red/green (+silver/black/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/10/2024Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
3 h Daytona6.10.1996
6868 - Kudzu DLM Buick #008 - Downing/AtlantaKudzu DLM #008 - Buick N/AWSC
Downing/Atlanta (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jim Downing (USA)Result: car not used
Colours: blue (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2022Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona2.2.1997
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/Atlanta RacingKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotaryWSC
Downing/Atlanta Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tim McAdam (USA)/Yojiro Terada (J)/Joe Castellano (I)/Jim Downing (USA)
preliminary session only:
Franck Fréon (F), Rich Grupp (USA)
Result: 26th
Grid: 13th (1:48.665)
Colours: red/green (+silver/black/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/03/2009Photo by courtesy of: AMP MAG Patrick Durand
Sebring 12 HoursSuperflo 12 Hours presented by Chrysler15.3.1997
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/Atlanta RacingKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotaryWSC
Downing/Atlanta Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Downing (USA)/Charles Nearburg (USA)/Tim McAdam (USA)Result: 4th
Grid: 11th (1:57.478)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/10/2015Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Road Atlanta 2 HoursNAPA Auto Parts Grand Prix of Atlanta Presented By Royal Purple Motor Oil20.4.1997
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/Atlanta RacingKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotaryWSC
Downing/Atlanta Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Downing (USA)/Tim McAdam (USA)
DNS:
Franck Fréon (F), Howard Katz (USA); listed, never drove: Rich Grupp (USA)
Result: 7th
Grid: 12th (1:14.644)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: John W. Todd
Road Atlanta 2 HoursNAPA Auto Parts Grand Prix of Atlanta Presented By Royal Purple Motor Oil20.4.1997
6868 - Kudzu DLM Buick #008 - Downing/Atlanta RacingKudzu DLM #008 - Buick N/AWSC
Downing/Atlanta Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Howard Katz (USA)/Franck Fréon (F)
DNS:
Jim Downing (USA), Tim McAdam (USA); listed, never drove: Rich Grupp (USA)
Result: 8th
Grid: 16th (1:18.625)
Colours: blue (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/08/2002Photo by courtesy of: John W. Todd
Lime Rock IMSA WSCConnecticut Lottery Presents The Dodge Dealers Grand Prix at Lime Rock26.5.1997
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/Atlanta RacingKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotaryWSC
Downing/Atlanta Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Downing (USA)/Tim McAdam (USA)Result: 13th
Grid: 8th (52.049)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/06/2006Photo by courtesy of: Tom Hildreth Photography
Sebring 2 HoursNAPA Auto Parts Sebring Octoberfest Sebring18.10.1997
6262 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/Atlanta RacingKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotaryWSC
Downing/Atlanta Racing (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Mirro (USA)/Rich Grupp (USA)
DNS:
Paul Debban (USA)
Result: 13th
Grid: 11th (2:07.846) - 13th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 04/07/2006Photo by courtesy of: Dave Lynn
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona1.2.1998
1919 - Kudzu DLM Buick #008 - Davin RacingKudzu DLM #008 - Buick N/ACA
Davin RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Smith (USA)/Mark Montgomery (USA)/Edd Davin (USA)
listed, never drove:
Pascal Dro (F)
Result: 50th
Grid: 23rd (1:50.304)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 02/05/2016Photo by courtesy of: Jim Burroughs
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona1.2.1998
6262 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/Atlanta, Inc.Kudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotaryCA
Downing/Atlanta, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Mirro (USA)/Ralph Thomas (USA)/Douglas Campbell (USA)/Dennis Spencer (USA)/Rich Grupp (USA)Result: 22nd
Grid: 17th (1:48.170)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Sebring 12 HoursThe 46th Annual Superflo 12 Hours at Sebring22.3.1998
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing AtlantaKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotaryWSC
Downing Atlanta (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Pace (USA)/Yojiro Terada (J)/Jim Downing (USA)
listed, never drove:
Rich Grupp (USA)
Result: 41st - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 7th (2:03.402) - 8th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue/white (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Lime Rock IMSA WSCThe Dodge Dealers Grand Prix25.5.1998
6363 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing AtlantaKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotaryWSC
Downing Atlanta (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Howard Katz (USA)/Jim Downing (USA)Result: 7th
Grid: 9th (53.753)
Colours: blue/white (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/06/2006Photo by courtesy of: Tom Hildreth Photography
Watkins Glen 6 HoursFirst Union 6 Hours Watkins Glen23.8.1998
9292 - Kudzu DLM Buick #008 - Denaba RacingKudzu DLM #008 - Buick N/ACA
Denaba RacingOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Smith (USA)/Joaquin DeSoto (USA)Result: 12th
Grid: 16th (1:49.785)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Joel Nans
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona31.1.1999
6262 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Downing/Atlanta, Inc.Kudzu DLM #007 - Mazda RotaryCA
Downing/Atlanta, Inc. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ermano Ronchi (I)/Ben Treadway (USA)/Fabio Montani (I)/Dennis Spencer (USA)
preliminary session only:
Rich Grupp (USA)
Result: 15th
Grid: 22nd (1:51.386)
Colours: blue/white (+orange)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/02/2015Photo by courtesy of: Timothy Crete and Henri Greuter
USRRC Lime RockDodge Dealers Grand Prix31.5.1999
9292 - Kudzu DLM Buick #008 - Executive Auto SportKudzu DLM #008 - Buick N/ACA
Executive Auto SportOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Smith (USA)/Gerry Green (USA)
DNS:
Joaquin DeSoto (USA)
Result: 22nd - did not finish (Mechanical)
Grid: 10th (57.127)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/06/2006Photo by courtesy of: Tom Hildreth Photography
Homestead 250 MilesGrand-American Nextel 250 Homestead-Miami30.4.2000
6262 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Team Spencer MotorsportsKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotarySRII
Team Spencer MotorsportsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rich Grupp (USA)/Dennis Spencer (USA)Result: 12th
Grid: 12th (1:19.131)
Colours: orange/blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/10/2024Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
USRRC Lime RockDodge Dealers Grand Prix29.5.2000
6262 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Team Spencer MotorsportsKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 2R RotarySRII
Team Spencer MotorsportsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rich Grupp (USA)/Dennis Spencer (USA)Result: 10th - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 9th (55.993)
Colours: orange/blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Andrew S. Hartwell ASH Autophotos
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona4.2.2001
6262 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Team Spencer MotorsportsKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 3R RotarySRPII
Team Spencer MotorsportsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rich Grupp (USA)/Ryan Hampton (USA)/Dennis Spencer (USA)Result: 20th
Grid: 20th (1:49.244)
Colours: orange/blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2002Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Watkins Glen 6 HoursSports Car Grand Prix at The Glen19.5.2001
6262 - Kudzu DLM Mazda #007 - Team Spencer MotorsportsKudzu DLM #007 - Mazda 2R RotarySRPII
Team Spencer MotorsportsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rich Grupp (USA)/Ryan Hampton (USA)/Barry Waddell (USA)
listed, never drove:
Dennis Spencer (USA)
Result: 3rd 1st in SRPII
Grid: 11th (2:22.083)
Colours: orange/blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/06/2006Photo by courtesy of: Tom Hildreth Photography
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona3.2.2002
6262 - Kudzu DLM/FW Mazda #2001/007 (Fabworks) - Team Spencer MotorsportsKudzu DLM/FW #2001/007 (Fabworks) - Mazda 3R RotarySRPII
Team Spencer MotorsportsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dennis Spencer (USA)/Barry Waddell (USA)/Ryan Hampton (USA)/Rich Grupp (USA)Result: 29th
Grid: 32nd (1:54.944)
Colours: orange/white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 15/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Andrew S. Hartwell ASH Autophotos and Michael O. Crews
Watkins Glen 6 Hours6 Hours of The Glen23.6.2002
5252 - Kudzu DLM Buick #008 - Powerslide MotorsportsKudzu DLM #008 - Buick V6 4500 cc N/ASRP
Powerslide MotorsportsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Timothy Gaffney (USA)/David Paqua (USA)/Dan Kraus (USA)Result: 29th - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 37th (no time)
Colours: black (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/09/2002Photo by courtesy of: Obin Robinson
Virginia 500 MilesVIR 5001.9.2002
5252 - Kudzu DLM Buick #008 - Powerslide MotorsportsKudzu DLM #008 - Buick V6 4500 cc N/ASRP
Powerslide MotorsportsOpen bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Timothy Gaffney (USA)/Dan Kraus (USA)/David Handy (USA)Result: did not start (Oil pressure)
Grid: 7th (no time)
Colours: black
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/07/2003Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews