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US National Races 1956


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 14.1.1956 6 h Torrey Pines USA 70 59 30
2 15.1.1956 Torrey Pines [FP+GP+HP] USA   37 32
3 15.1.1956 Torrey Pines [CP+DP+EP+UR+FIII] USA   30 18
4 15.1.1956 Torrey Pines [Ladies] USA   6 6
5 15.1.1956 1 h Torrey Pines [FM+GM+HM] USA   22 15
6 15.1.1956 1 h Torrey Pines [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   24 15
7 25.2.1956 Palm Springs [Ladies] USA   11 11
8 26.2.1956 Palm Springs [FP+GP] USA   25 20
9 26.2.1956 Palm Springs [DP+EP+FP] USA   16 11
10 26.2.1956 Palm Springs [CP+DP] USA   18 16
11 26.2.1956 Palm Springs [FM+GM+HM] USA   33 17
12 26.2.1956 Palm Springs [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   20 14
13 26.2.1956 SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [FP+GP] USA      
14 26.2.1956 SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [DP+EP] USA     9
15 26.2.1956 SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [CP/DP+Modified] USA     11
16 26.2.1956 SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [All Classes] USA     14
17 26.2.1956 Mansfield [Modified+CP+300SL] USA     13
18 26.2.1956 Mansfield [DP+EP+FP] USA     9
19 26.2.1956 Mansfield [MG+VW+FIII] USA     11
20 26.2.1956 Mansfield [Unlimited] USA     23
21 4.3.1956 Willow Springs [Production 1.5] USA      
22 4.3.1956 Willow Springs [Production +1.5] USA      
23 4.3.1956 Willow Springs [S1.5] USA      
24 4.3.1956 Willow Springs [Formula Libre] USA      
25 4.3.1956 Willow Springs [S+1.5] USA   17  
26 11.3.1956 Phoenix USA      
27 17.3.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 1.3] USA   26 22
28 17.3.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 2.0] USA   32 24
29 17.3.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0] USA   26 21
30 17.3.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [Ladies] USA   16 16
31 17.3.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [FM+GM+HM] USA   22 18
32 17.3.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   19 16
34 18.3.1956 Consolation Santa Barbara USA   26 20
35 18.3.1956 Santa Barbara [FP+GP] USA   36 29
36 18.3.1956 Santa Barbara [CP+DP+EP] USA   31 24
37 18.3.1956 Santa Barbara [FM+GM+HM] USA   20 15
38 18.3.1956 Santa Barbara [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   19 16
39 18.3.1956 Novice Stockton [MG] USA      
40 18.3.1956 Novice Stockton [S1.5] USA      
41 18.3.1956 Novice Stockton [S+1.5] USA      
42 18.3.1956 Stockton [DP+EP+FP+FIII] USA      
43 18.3.1956 Stockton [FM+GM+HM] USA      
44 18.3.1956 Stockton [CP] USA      
45 18.3.1956 Stockton [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA      
46 29.4.1956 Preliminary Dodge City [GM+HM+EP+FP+GP] USA   27 18
47 29.4.1956 Preliminary Dodge City [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP] USA   33 26
48 29.4.1956 SCCA Regional Dodge City [GM+HM+EP+FP+GP] USA   20 13
49 29.4.1956 SCCA Regional Dodge City [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP] USA     19
50 6.5.1956 Mansfield [Novice] USA   15 15
51 6.5.1956 Mansfield [GP+VW+HM+FIII] USA      
52 6.5.1956 Mansfield [BM+CM+DM+EM+CP+300SL] USA     14
53 6.5.1956 Mansfield [DP+EP+FP] USA     13
54 6.5.1956 Mansfield [Unlimited] USA     23
55 6.5.1956 Wilcox USA      
56 13.5.1956 Preliminary Smartt Field [Novice] USA     20
57 13.5.1956 Preliminary Smartt Field [S1.5] USA     16
58 13.5.1956 Preliminary Smartt Field [EM+FM+DP+EP+FP+GP] USA     21
59 13.5.1956 Preliminary Smartt Field [BM+CM+DM+CP] USA     16
60 13.5.1956 Preliminary Smartt Field [Ladies] USA     5
61 13.5.1956 Smartt Field [S1.5] USA   19 17
62 13.5.1956 Smartt Field [S+1.5] USA     23
63 19.5.1956 Preliminary Bakersfield [Stock 1.5] USA   20 19
64 19.5.1956 Preliminary Bakersfield [Production 1.5] USA   11 9
65 19.5.1956 Preliminary Bakersfield [Stock +1.5] USA   25 24
66 19.5.1956 Preliminary Bakersfield [Production +1.5] USA   16 16
67 19.5.1956 Preliminary Bakersfield [Ladies] USA   12 11
68 19.5.1956 Preliminary Bakersfield [FM+GM+HM] USA   27 21
69 19.5.1956 Preliminary Bakersfield [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   19 15
70 20.5.1956 Consolation Bakersfield USA   21 15
71 20.5.1956 Bakersfield [Production 1.5] USA   22 21
72 20.5.1956 Bakersfield [Production +1.5] USA   27 23
73 20.5.1956 Bakersfield [FM+GM+HM] USA   31 19
74 20.5.1956 Bakersfield [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   24 17
75 20.5.1956 SCCA Regional Milwaukee [FP+GP] USA     32
76 20.5.1956 SCCA Regional Milwaukee [CP+DP+EP] USA     19
77 20.5.1956 SCCA Regional Milwaukee [FM+GM+HM+FP+GP] USA     27
78 20.5.1956 SCCA Regional Milwaukee [BM+CM+DM+EM+CP+DP+EP] USA     20
79 20.5.1956 Santa Rosa [Sedan+MG] USA     27
80 20.5.1956 Santa Rosa [Novice 1.5] USA     17
81 20.5.1956 Santa Rosa [Novice +1.5] USA   35 26
82 20.5.1956 Santa Rosa [DP+EP+FP] USA   45 40
83 20.5.1956 Santa Rosa [FM+GM+HM] USA     18
84 20.5.1956 Santa Rosa [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA     21
85 10.6.1956 Preliminary Lawrenceville [GM+HM+EP+FP+GP] USA   48 45
86 10.6.1956 Preliminary Lawrenceville [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP] USA     45
87 10.6.1956 Preliminary Lawrenceville [Ladies] USA     10
88 10.6.1956 Lawrenceville [GM+HM+EP+FP+GP] USA     33
89 10.6.1956 Lawrenceville [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP] USA     27
90 10.6.1956 Kingdon USA      
91 23.6.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.3] USA   25 19
92 23.6.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.5] USA   24 21
93 23.6.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Production 2.7] USA   35 29
94 23.6.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Production +2.7] USA   25 20
95 23.6.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Ladies] USA   15 13
96 23.6.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Modified 1.3] USA   25 20
97 23.6.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Modified 1.5] USA   22 15
98 23.6.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Modified +1.5] USA   23 22
99 24.6.1956 Consolation Pomona USA   24 16
100 24.6.1956 Pomona [DP+EP+FP] USA   43 35
101 24.6.1956 Pomona [CP+DP+EP+FP] USA   36 28
102 24.6.1956 Pomona [FM+GM+HM] USA   32 21
103 24.6.1956 Pomona [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   23 17
104 24.6.1956 Salt Lake [S1.5] USA      
105 24.6.1956 Salt Lake [S+1.5] USA      
106 29.6.1956 1 h Thompson [S1.5] USA   22  
107 29.6.1956 1 h Thompson [Production +1.5] USA   18  
108 29.6.1956 1 h Thompson [Modified +1.5] USA   13  
109 30.6.1956 Thompson [GP] USA      
110 30.6.1956 Thompson [FP] USA      
111 30.6.1956 Thompson [EP] USA      
112 30.6.1956 Thompson [DP] USA      
113 30.6.1956 Thompson [CP] USA      
114 30.6.1956 Thompson [EM+FM] USA      
115 30.6.1956 Thompson [GM+HM] USA      
116 30.6.1956 Thompson [CM+DM] USA      
117 30.6.1956 Thompson [UR] USA      
118 1.7.1956 MGCC Milwaukee [MG] USA      
119 1.7.1956 MGCC Milwaukee [Production +1.5] USA      
120 1.7.1956 MGCC Milwaukee [S1..5] USA      
121 1.7.1956 MGCC Milwaukee [Modified +1.5] USA      
122 1.7.1956 Preliminary Buchanan Field [Sedan+Coupe 1.5] USA     12
123 1.7.1956 Preliminary Buchanan Field [Production MG] USA     15
124 1.7.1956 Preliminary Buchanan Field [Novice 1.5] USA     19
125 1.7.1956 Preliminary Buchanan Field [Novice +1.5] USA     16
126 1.7.1956 Buchanan Field [DP+EP+FP] USA     28
127 1.7.1956 Buchanan Field [FM+GM+HM] USA     15
128 1.7.1956 Buchanan Field [CP] USA     6
129 1.7.1956 Buchanan Field [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA     17
130 1.7.1956 Courtland [GM+HM+FP+GP] USA      
131 1.7.1956 Courtland [Production MG] USA      
132 1.7.1956 Courtland [CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP+EP] USA      
133 1.7.1956 Courtland [Ladies] USA      
134 1.7.1956 Courtland [All] USA      
135 8.7.1956 Preliminary Santa Maria USA   25 20
136 8.7.1956 Preliminary Santa Maria [Novice 1.5] USA   4 3
137 8.7.1956 Preliminary Santa Maria [Novice +1.5] USA   15 12
138 8.7.1956 Preliminary Santa Maria [Ladies] USA   5 4
139 8.7.1956 Santa Maria [Production] USA   29 26
140 8.7.1956 Santa Maria [FM+GM+HM] USA   19 15
141 8.7.1956 Santa Maria [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   17 13
142 14.7.1956 Preliminary Bonelli USA      
143 14.7.1956 Preliminary Bonelli [FP] USA      
144 14.7.1956 Preliminary Bonelli [CP+DP+EP] USA      
145 14.7.1956 Preliminary Bonelli [Modified] USA      
146 14.7.1956 Bonelli [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA      
147 14.7.1956 Bonelli [FM+GM+HM] USA      
148 21.7.1956 SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [EP+FP] USA      
149 21.7.1956 SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [FP+GP] USA      
150 21.7.1956 SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [GM+HM] USA      
151 21.7.1956 SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [EM+FM] USA      
152 21.7.1956 Preliminary San Diego [FP] USA   26 24
153 21.7.1956 Preliminary San Diego [CP+DP+EP] USA   40 36
153 21.7.1956 Preliminary San Diego [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   17 15
154 21.7.1956 Preliminary San Diego [FM+GM+HM] USA   13 11
155 22.7.1956 Consolation San Diego [S1.5] USA   15 11
156 22.7.1956 Consolation San Diego [S+1.5/FIII/FL] USA   31 27
157 22.7.1956 San Diego [S1.5] USA   27 20
158 22.7.1956 San Diego [Ladies] USA   11 11
159 22.7.1956 San Diego [S+1.5] USA   34 30
160 5.8.1956 Preliminary Mansfield USA      
161 5.8.1956 Mansfield [Production] USA      
162 5.8.1956 Mansfield [Unlimited] USA      
163 11.8.1956 Gardena [Production 1.5] USA      
164 11.8.1956 Gardena [Production +1.5] USA      
165 11.8.1956 Gardena [Modified] USA      
166 11.8.1956 Gardena [Modified 1.5] USA   8  
167 11.8.1956 Gardena [Modified +1.5] USA   7  
168 18.8.1956 Preliminary Paramount Ranch [FP+HP] USA   24 19
169 18.8.1956 Preliminary Paramount Ranch [CP+DP+EP] USA   21 20
170 18.8.1956 Preliminary Paramount Ranch [FM+GM+HM] USA   29 22
171 18.8.1956 Preliminary Paramount Ranch [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   14 11
172 19.8.1956 Consolation Paramount Ranch [S1.5] USA   14 12
173 19.8.1956 Consolation Paramount Ranch [S+1.5] USA   16 10
174 19.8.1956 Paramount Ranch [S1.5] USA   40 27
175 19.8.1956 Paramount Ranch [Ladies] USA   6 6
176 19.8.1956 Paramount Ranch [S+1.5] USA   32 22
177 19.8.1956 Arcata [FP+GP] USA     10
178 19.8.1956 Arcata [MG] USA     17
179 19.8.1956 Arcata [Novice FM+GM+HM] USA     15
180 19.8.1956 Arcata [Novice CM+DM+EM] USA     17
181 19.8.1956 Arcata [EP+FP] USA     12
182 19.8.1956 Arcata [FM+GM+HM] USA     14
183 19.8.1956 Arcata [CP+DP] USA     10
184 19.8.1956 Arcata [CM+DM+EM] USA     14
185 19.8.1956 Montgomery [GP] USA     14
186 19.8.1956 Montgomery [FM+GM+HM] USA     12
187 19.8.1956 Montgomery [EP+FP] USA     17
188 19.8.1956 Montgomery [CM+DM+EM] USA     11
189 19.8.1956 Montgomery [CP] USA     10
190 19.8.1956 Montgomery [DP] USA     13
191 19.8.1956 Montgomery [BM+UR] USA     3
192 19.8.1956 Montgomery [Ladies Handicap] USA     4
193 19.8.1956 Montgomery [Sports] USA     16
194 19.8.1956 Marlboro [MG race 1] USA 16    
195 19.8.1956 Marlboro [MG race 2] USA 2    
196 19.8.1956 Marlboro [MG race 3] USA 8    
197 19.8.1956 Marlboro [MG race 4] USA 15    
198 19.8.1956 Marlboro [MG race 5] USA 7    
199 19.8.1956 Marlboro [MG race 6] USA 7    
200 19.8.1956 Marlboro [MG race 7] USA 11    
201 19.8.1956 Marlboro [MG race 8] USA 6    
202 19.8.1956 Salinas USA      
203 1.9.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 1.3] USA   19 16
204 1.9.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 1.5] USA   25 22
205 1.9.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 2.0] USA   22 18
206 1.9.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0] USA   29 24
207 1.9.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [FM+GM+HM+FIII] USA   39 25
208 1.9.1956 Preliminary Santa Barbara [BM+CM+DM+EM+UR] USA   22 18
209 2.9.1956 Consolation Santa Barbara [FP+GP] USA   31 25
210 2.9.1956 Consolation Santa Barbara [CP+DP+EP] USA   35 29
211 2.9.1956 Consolation Santa Barbara [Modified+FIII] USA   16 10
212 2.9.1956 Santa Barbara [S1.5] USA   40 29
213 2.9.1956 Santa Barbara [Ladies] USA   16 14
214 2.9.1956 Santa Barbara [S+1.5] USA   35 26
215 23.9.1956 San Luis Obispo [Race 1] USA   13 10
216 23.9.1956 San Luis Obispo [Race 2] USA   11 11
217 30.9.1956 Sacramento [MG] USA     12
218 30.9.1956 Sacramento [FP+GP] USA     10
219 30.9.1956 Sacramento [CP+DP+EP] USA     15
220 30.9.1956 Sacramento [FM+GM+HM] USA     21
221 30.9.1956 Sacramento [BM+CM+DM+FM] USA   26 18
222 6.10.1956 Chester [Race 2] USA      
223 6.10.1956 Chester [Race 4] USA      
224 6.10.1956 Smartt Field [Novice] USA   6 5
225 7.10.1956 Smartt Field [S1.5] USA   22 19
226 7.10.1956 Smartt Field [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   12 9
227 7.10.1956 Smartt Field [HM] USA   8 8
228 7.10.1956 Smartt Field [CP+DP+EP] USA   30 22
229 7.10.1956 Smartt Field [S1.5] USA   26 20
230 7.10.1956 Smartt Field [S+1.5] USA      
231 7.10.1956 Thompson [GM+HM] USA      
232 7.10.1956 Thompson USA      
233 7.10.1956 Thompson USA      
234 7.10.1956 Thompson [CP] USA      
235 14.10.1956 Louisiana USA      
236 20.10.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.3] USA   28 24
237 20.10.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.5] USA   23 16
238 20.10.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Production 2.0] USA   22 17
239 20.10.1956 Preliminary Pomona [Production +2.0] USA   34 30
240 20.10.1956 Preliminary Pomona [FM+GM+HM] USA   40 30
241 20.10.1956 Preliminary Pomona [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   18 16
242 21.10.1956 Consolation Pomona [Production 1.5] USA   29 24
243 21.10.1956 Consolation Pomona [Production +1.5] USA   34 24
244 21.10.1956 Consolation Pomona [Modified+FL] USA   14 12
245 21.10.1956 Pomona [S1.5] USA   42 20
246 21.10.1956 Pomona [Ladies+Sedan] USA   23 18
247 21.10.1956 Pomona [S+1.5] USA   33 23
248 28.10.1956 Thompson USA      
249 28.10.1956 Willow Springs [Production 1.5] USA      
250 28.10.1956 Willow Springs [Production +1.5] USA      
251 28.10.1956 Willow Springs [Modified 1.5] USA      
252 28.10.1956 Willow Springs [Modified +1.5] USA      
253 28.10.1956 Gainesville [Ladies] USA      
254 28.10.1956 Gainesville [Novice] USA      
255 28.10.1956 Gainesville [FP+GP+HP] USA      
256 28.10.1956 Gainesville [CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP+EP] USA      
257 28.10.1956 Gainesville [All] USA      
258 18.11.1956 Paramount Ranch [FP+GP] USA   27 21
259 18.11.1956 Paramount Ranch [CP+DP+EP+FIII] USA   31 20
260 18.11.1956 Paramount Ranch [FM+GM+HM] USA   21 15
261 18.11.1956 Paramount Ranch [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA   16 10
262 25.11.1956 Preliminary Mansfield [Novice] USA      
263 25.11.1956 Preliminary Mansfield [Corvette] USA      
264 25.11.1956 Preliminary Mansfield [GP] USA      
265 25.11.1956 Preliminary Mansfield [FP] USA      
266 25.11.1956 Mansfield [FM+GM+HM] USA      
267 25.11.1956 Preliminary Mansfield [DP+EP] USA      
268 25.11.1956 Preliminary Mansfield [BP+CP+300SL] USA      
269 25.11.1956 Mansfield [BM+CM+DM+EM] USA      
270 25.11.1956 Mansfield [Production 3.0] USA      
271 25.11.1956 Mansfield [BM+CM+300SL+UR] USA      
301   Marlboro USA      

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US National Races Round: 1

6 h Torrey Pines

7th Torrey Pines Road Races (Six Hour Endurance Race),Torrey Pines Date: 14.1.1956

Practiced:70(BM - 4, CM - 6, DM - 4, EM - 3, FM - 11, CP - 1, DP - 6, EP - 7, FP - 17)
Started:59(BM - 4, CM - 6, DM - 3, EM - 3, FM - 9, GM - 2, HM - 7, CP - 0, DP - 5, EP - 6, FP - 14)
Classified:30(BM - 2, CM - 1, DM - 1, EM - 1, FM - 3, GM - 2, HM - 4, CP - 0, DP - 3, EP - 4, FP - 9)

Circuit length: Race distance: 656,130 km Winner's average speed: 109,194 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 36 Jerry Austin (USA)
Sherwood Johnston (USA) - DNP
Jaguar D-type XKD 527 Jerry Austin 151 6:00:30,000 1. CM
2. 88 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Jack McAfee 148 6:01:07,000 1. FM
3. 127 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder W. R. Turner 147 6:01:16,000 2. FM
4. 61 Bill Pringle (USA)
Roy Jackson-Moore (USA)
DNS - Stirling Moss (GB)
Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 W. B. Pringle 146 6:02:20,000 1. DM
5. 93 T. A. Wilcox (USA)
Ak Miller (USA)
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL J. B. Wilcox 144 6:02:39,000 1. DP
6. 98 Harry Jones (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL John C. Edgar 138 6:01:22,000 2. DP
7. 121 Jim Peterson (USA)
Ned Yarter (USA)
Arnolt - Bristol 138 6:01:46,000 1. EP
8. 55 Ed Freutel (USA)
Frank Monise (USA)
Lotus Mark VI Climax Ed Freutel, Jr. 132 6:00:56,000 1. GM
9. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA)
Harry Hanford (USA)
MGA Jim Parkinson 132 6:01:06,000 1. FP
10. 167 Ken Swanson (USA)
Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)
MGA Ken Swanson 132 6:02:06,000 2. FP
11. 171 Don Roberts (USA)
Jean Oddous (USA)
Porsche 356 Speedster Donald Q. Roberts 131 6:00:54,000 3. FP
12. 135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac Ennals Ives, Jr. 131 6:01:15,000 1. BM
13. 247 Harry Bonenberger (USA)
Paul Wenger (USA)
Triumph TR2 Harry Bonenberger 129 6:01:20,000 2. EP
14. 100 Richard Eastman (USA)
Gregg D'Nelly (USA)
Austin-Healey 100 Richard Eastman 129 6:01:21,000 3. DP
15. 181 François Crouzet (F) D.B. Le Mans Panhard Harry Kite 128 6:00:32,000 1. HM
16. 132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA)
Jerry Richards (USA)
MG TC 128 6:03:30,000 4. FP
17. 26 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF J. E. Lumkin 128 6:04:30,000 5. FP
18. 53 Jack Brumby (USA)
Robert Sawyer (USA)
Ferrari 166 MM Jack Brumby 127 6:00:39,000 1. EM
19. 41 Jerry Conroe (USA)
Ray Howard (USA)
Porsche 356 Super Speedster Jerry G. F. Conroe 125 6:01:14,000 6. FP
20. 89 Edward Boyd (USA)
Hank De Olivera (USA)
MG TD Special Dr. Edward Boyd 124 6:01:29,000 3. FM
21. 169 John Porter (USA) Aardvark Panhard Aardvark Menagerie 124 6:01:40,000 2. HM
22. 254 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard Jack Douglas 122 6:00:33,000 3. HM
23. 84 Bob Patterson (USA) Crosley Hotshot Dr. R. M. Patterson 122 6:03:00,000 4. HM
24. 106 Gordon Cooper (USA)
Gordon Cerswell (USA)
Porsche 356 Coupe Gordon Cooper 119 6:01:31,000 7. FP
25. 24 Ed Barker (USA)
George Dillaway (USA)
Porsche 356 Super Speedster Ed Barker 116 6:00:58,000 8. FP
26. 34 Edward Brandreth (USA)
Mark Brunner (USA)
Peter Bundy (USA)
Triumph TR2 Ed Brandreth 104 6:01:11,000 3. EP
27. 46 Dick Morgensen (USA)
Boyd Hough (USA)
Morgensen Special R. C. Morgensen 93 6:00:49,000 2. BM
28. 00 George Buchanan (USA)
Jay Chamberlain (USA)
Lotus Mark IX Scuderia Excelsior 90 6:00:40,000 2. GM
29. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Ed Savin 89 6:01:19,000 4. EP
30. 237 Sam Taylor (USA)
Bob Piercy (USA)
MG TD Mk II 86 6:01:04,000 9. FP
Did not finish:
22 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TF 1500 Richards Shipman 0 Broken axle FP
6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy Exhaust pipe BM
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Scuderia Adelante Dropped valve FP
13 Paul Berry (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Paul Berry Accident EP
25 Cy Yedor (USA) Osca MT4 Cy Yedor Cam followers FM
39 Robert Will (USA) MG TD Robert Will Broken rod FP
43 Ray Pickering (USA)
Bill Doushkess (USA)
MG TD Ray Pickering Ring trouble FM
51 Fred Woodward (USA)
Harold Erb (USA)
Jaguar Special Fred Woodward Oil pan broken CM
63 Sherwood Johnston (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 522 Charles H. Hornburg, Jr. DQ: Crumpled fender CM
69 Hayes Trukke (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Hayes Trukke Accident EP
70 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 Pearce W. Woods Rod bearings CM
75 Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus Mark IX Rex Huddleston Accident FM
76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Moretti Ernie McAfee Rear hub broken HM
81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Oil pan broken FP
82 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0438MD Manning Post Thrown rod EM
85 Pete Lovely (USA) Maserati 150S 1655 Tony Parravano Broken valve FM
96 John McLaughlin (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Bill D. Thomas Broken cam FM
110 William Bell (USA) Osca Le Mans Harry Allen Chapman Broken spindle FM
112 Stan Mullin (USA)
Henry Manney (USA)
D.B. - Panhard Stan Mullin DQ: Pistop to reset timing before first 45 minutes HM
130 Mel Curland (CDN) Austin-Healey 100 Mel Curland Broken fuel line DM
139 William Darnold (USA) Jaguar XK120C Wm. H. Darnold Unknown CM
142 James Mills (USA) Austin-Healey 100 John Williamson Blown engine DP
149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 Nick Pastor Oil leak DM
172 Eric Hauser (USA)
Max Balchowsky (USA)
Powell Bu-Ford Special Gladys Powell Did not complete 3 hours BM
173 Richard Seage (USA)
Frank Varnum (USA)
Triumph TR2 Dick Seage Broken connecting rod EM
176 Terry Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Terry Hall Accident DP
188 Jack Duff (USA) Panhard Special Jack Duff Distributor HM
265 Lou Brero (USA) MG TC Lewis Spencer Clutch FP
285 Lou Brero (USA) Ferrari 4.4 Spyder Tony Parravano DQ: pushed start CM
Did not start:
5 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special Norris "Dusty" Miller Broken axle in practice FM
7 Dave Radinsky (USA) Abarth Fiat Broken crankshaft in practice
17 James Orr (USA) Ermini James Orr Drove another car GM
35 Ralph Phillips (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ralph E. Phillips Accident in practice CP
37 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Wells E. A. Forde Late arrival DP
49 George Dillaway (USA) Triumph TR2 Geo. Dilloway Scratched EP
57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster W. R. Turner FP
86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Dale Johnson FP
87 Art Wilcox (USA) MG TD Art Wilcox Car not ready FP
111 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 John Von Neumann Accident in practice FM
185 Masten Gregory (USA) Maserati 300S Tony Parravano Late arrival DM
In entry list:
18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. Business in LA CM
121 Jim Mourning (USA) Arnolt - Bristol John Williamson EP
165 Harrison Evans (USA) MG TF 1500 James Harris FP

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US National Races Round: 2

Torrey Pines [FP+GP+HP]

7th Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 1 - Production Cars up to 1500 cc), Torrey Pines Date: 15.1.1956

Started:37(FP - 33, GP - 3, HP - 1)
Classified:32(FP - 29, GP - 2, HP - 1)

Circuit length: Race distance: 52,143 km Winner's average speed: 99,345 km/h Attendance: 35000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 57 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster W. R. Turner 12 0:31:52,000 1. FP
2. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Dale Johnson 12 0:32:08,000 2. FP
3. 15 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Michael McCroskey 12 0:32:14,000 3. FP
4. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MGA 12 0:32:21,000 4. FP
5. 41 Jerry Conroe (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Jerry Conroe 12 0:32:25,000 5. FP
6. 167 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA Ken Swanson 12 0:32:44,000 6. FP
7. 104 Ed Tomerlin (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Ed Tomerlin 12 0:33:03,000 7. FP
8. 109 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Robert Donner, Jr. 12 0:33:28,000 8. FP
9. 105 Ed Barker (USA) MG TF 1500 Geo. Dillaway 12 0:33:44,000 9. FP
10. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Lewis A. Bracker 12 0:33:46,000 10. FP
11. 22 Richard Shipman (USA) MG TF 1500 Richard Shipman 12 0:34:31,000 11. FP
12. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD S. L. Sinclair 12 0:34:34,000 12. FP
13. 133 Don Royer (USA) MGA Don Royer 11 0:31:55,000 13. FP
14. 116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF Chuck Schroeder 11 0:32:37,000 14. FP
15. 30 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD Mk II Bruce Turner 11 0:32:41,000 15. FP
16. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC Donald Brauer 11 0:32:42,000 16. FP
17. 118 Paul J. Miller (USA) MG TD Paul J. Miller, Jr. 11 0:33:14,000 17. FP
18. 71 Ron Pearson (USA) Volvo Gene Klein 11 0:33:34,000 18. FP
19. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Singer SM1500 Leon Miller 11 0:33:36,000 19. FP
20. 78 Jack Greenaway (USA) MG TF Jack Greenaway 11 0:33:47,000 20. FP
21. 115 Frank Aldhous (USA) Renault 4CV Frank Aldhous 11 0:33:54,000 1. HP
22. 45 Don Gilluley (USA) MG TC Donald J. Gilluley 11 0:34:02,000 21. FP
23. 23 Harold Treichler (USA) DKW Sonderklasse Harold Treichler 11 0:34:50,000 1. GP
24. 20 Douglas Smith (USA) Borgward Isabella Douglas Smith 10 0:32:15,000 22. FP
25. 355 Jim Peterson (USA) Panhard Dyna Jim Peterson 10 0:32:38,000 2. GP
26. 32 Nixon Jay (USA) MG TF Nixon Jay 10 0:33:06,000 23. FP
27. 203 Anthony West (USA) MG TD Anthony K. West 10 0:33:18,000 24. FP
28. 140 Lyle Hardy (USA) Hillman Husky Lille L. Hardy 10 0:33:48,000 25. FP
29. 31 A. Henry Alcouloumre (USA) Volkswagen A. Henry Alcouloumre 10 0:34:03,000 26. FP
30. 128 James Kauer (USA) Volkswagen James Kauer 10 0:34:51,000 27. FP
31. 52 Lewis Robeson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Lewis Robeson 8 0:33:07,000 28. FP
32. 122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer SM1500 John Martin 8 0:34:52,000 29. FP
Did not finish:
38 Thomas Baker (USA) MG TD Thomas Baker DNF FP
39 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TD Robert Will DNF FP
108 François Crouzet (F) Panhard Sedan William Boone DNF GP
146 Jack Kader (USA) Hillman Husky DNF FP
174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Super Dr. Dennis Shillam DNF FP
In entry list:
8 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TF Steve Dredge FP
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Scuderia Adelante FP
24 Bob Drake (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Ed Barker FP
26 John Snider (USA) MG TF J. E. Lumkin FP
43 Bill Doushkess (USA) MG TD Ray Pickering FP
60 William Boone (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Richard Boone FP
67 Bob Anderson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe Bob Anderson FP
81 Don Miller (USA) MG TD Walt Stone FP
87 Bill Dredge (USA) MG TD Art Wilcox FP
94 Gerald Shephard (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe Gerald Shephard FP
106 Gordon Cerswell (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Gordon Cooper FP
107 Thomas Sampson (USA) MG TF 1500 Thomas Chas. Sampson FP
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Coupe Stan Bucklein GP
117 Gerald Hively (USA) MG TD Mk II Gerald Hively FP
119 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC Robert Chamberlain FP
131 Harry Hanford (USA) MGA Jim Parkinson FP
132 Jerry Richards (USA) MG TC Duane Feuerhelm FP
137 Robert Williams (USA) MG TD J. D. Blaisdell FP
165 Harrison Evans (USA) MG TF 1500 James Harris FP
171 Jean Oddous (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Donald Q. Roberts FP
200 Martin Hosch (USA) Morris Minor Daniel I. Walker GP
217 William R. French (USA) Volkswagen William R. French FP
237 Damon Dougan (USA) MG TD Sam Taylor FP
265 Ralph Peterson (USA) MG TC Lewis J. Spencer FP
303 Walt Collins (USA) MG Magnette Walt F. Collins FP

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US National Races Round: 3

Torrey Pines [CP+DP+EP+UR+FIII]

7th Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 2 - Production Cars over 1500 cc, Formule Libre and Formula III), Torrey Pines Date: 15.1.1956

Started:30(CP - 9, DP - 9, EP - 7, UR - 2, FIII - 3)
Classified:18(CP - 5, DP - 7, EP - 4, UR - 0, FIII - 2)

Circuit length: Race distance: 56,488 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 35000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Rudy Cleye 13 0:31:31,000 1. DP
2. 93 Ak Miller (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL J. Wilcox 13 0:31:43,000 2. DP
3. 83 Jim Peterson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jim Peterson 13 0:32:26,000 1. CP
4. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Ces Critchlow 13 0:32:34,000 2. CP
5. 98 Harry Jones (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL John Edgar 13 0:32:47,000 3. DP
6. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M Hugh Irwin, Jr. 13 0:33:27,000 3. CP
7. 13 Bob Willett (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Paul Berry 13 0:33:33,000 1. EP
8. 129 Noble Bishop (USA) Triumph TR2 Noble S. Bishop 12 0:31:35,000 2. EP
9. 313 Attila de Lado (USA) Jaguar XK120 Allila George de Lado 12 0:31:42,000 4. CP
10. 37 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Wells E. A. Forde 12 0:32:05,000 4. DP
11. 72 Gerald Hively (USA) Jaguar XK120 Gerald D. Hively 12 0:32:17,000 5. CP
12. 247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Triumph TR2 Harry J. Bonenberger 12 0:32:58,000 3. EP
13. 100 Gregg D'Nelly (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Richard Eastman 12 0:33:05,000 5. DP
14. 177 Howard Ebersole (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Howard H. Ebersole 12 0:33:09,000 6. DP
15. 77 Larry Hall (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Larry Hall 12 0:33:12,000 7. DP
16. 62 Bill Watkins (USA) Triumph TR2 William Watkins 12 0:33:26,000 4. EP
17. 212 Stuart Dane (USA) Dane - Triumph Stuart Dane 11 0:31:46,000 1. FIII
18. 183 Shay Rompell (USA) JAP Mk VII Shay Rompell 11 0:31:50,000 2. FIII
Disqualified:
16 Bruce Kessler (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Lance Reventlow 13 0:31:19,000/Took off helmet just after the finish DP
Did not finish:
4 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 Rear end EP
19 Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Jack & Bruce Parkhouse Overheating, clutch CP
21 Bill Freedman, Jr. (USA) Jaguar Bill Freedman, Jr. Accident CP
47 Wally Edwards (USA) Edwards Special Wally Edwards Accident damage UR
66 Terry Hall (USA) Talbot Lago Terry Hall Out of fuel UR
69 Hayes Trukke (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Hayes O. Trukke Accident EP
79 Warren Frinchaboy (USA) Triumph TR3 Eugene Koop DNF EP
80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 James Matthews Clutch CP
99 Tony Williamson (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Tony Williamson Bent rod DP
101 Harry Morrow (USA) JAP Harry Morrow Thrown rod FIII
350 Rick Lambie (USA) Jaguar XK120 Rick Lambie Accident CP
In entry list:
3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Cooper Mk IX Bruce Kessler FIII
11 Edwin W. Loftus (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Edwin W. Loftus EP
27 Skip Conklin (USA)
Bob Piercy (USA)
AC Ace Frank Pauli EP
34 Mark Brunner (USA)
Peter Bundy (USA)
Triumph TR2 Edward J. Brandreth, Jr. EP
35 Jack Robinson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ralph E. Phillips CP
40 Dan Brown (USA) Glass Special Dan Brown FIII
42 John D. Herceg (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Dr. John D. Herceg CP
49 Bob Drake (USA) Triumph TR2 Geo. Dilloway EP
59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Ed Savin EP
93 T. A. Wilcox (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL J. B. Wilcox DP
95 Martin Hosch (USA) Jaguar XK120 Martin W. Hosch CP
121 Jim Mourning (USA) Arnolt - Bristol John Williamson EP
136 Warren Frinchaboy (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL A. F. Settember DP
142 James Mills (USA) Austin-Healey 100 John Williamson DP
143 Terry Cox (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Terry G. Cox CP
147 John Robinson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Frank Cleaver CP
148 Frank Cleaver (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John Robinson CP
157 Gordon Cooper (USA) Alfa Romeo Nardi Gordon Cooper UR
161 Jack R. Straten (USA) Triumph TR2 Jack R. Straten EP
176 Terry Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Terry Hall DP
195 Larry Hall (USA) MG Midget Ford V8-60 Larry E. Hall UR

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US National Races Round: 4

Torrey Pines [Ladies]

7th Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 3 - Ladies Race), Torrey Pines Date: 15.1.1956

Started:6(C - 1, D - 0, E - 2, F - 3, G - 0)
Classified:6(C - 1, D - 0, E - 2, F - 3, G - 0)

Circuit length: Race distance: 26,071 km Winner's average speed: 97,768 km/h Attendance: 35000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 10 Pat Sawyer (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Robt. Sawyer 6 0:15:59,000 1. E
2. 134 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 6 0:16:04,000 1. C
3. 129 Mary Bishop (USA) Triumph TR2 Noble S. Bishop 6 0:16:55,000 2. E
4. 67 Janet Anderson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe Bob Anderson 6 0:16:58,000 1. F
5. 97 Linda Scott (USA) MG TD William Scott 6 0:17:23,000 2. F
6. 133 Eunice Turner (USA) MGA Don Royer 6 0:18:59,000 3. F
In entry list:
00 Myra Buchanan (USA) Lotus Mark IX Scuderia Excelsior G
43 Ruth Doushkess (USA) MG TD Ray Pickering F
49 Mary Davis (USA) Triumph TR2 Geo. Dillaway E
80 Sue Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 James Matthews C
105 Mary Davis (USA) MG TF 1500 Geo. Dillaway F
137 Jeanne Williams (USA) MG TD J. D. Blaisdell F
149 Pat Sawyer (USA) Triumph TR2 Nick Pastor D
173 Maxine Fain (USA) Triumph TR2 Dick Seage E
237 Norah Taylor (USA) MG TD Sam Taylor F

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US National Races Round: 5

1 h Torrey Pines [FM+GM+HM]

7th Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 4 - Modified Cars up to 1500 cc), Torrey Pines Date: 15.1.1956

Started:22(FM - 14, GM - 4, HM - 4)
Classified:15(FM - 11, GM - 3, HM - 1)

Circuit length: Race distance: 112,976 km Winner's average speed: 112,815 km/h Attendance: 35000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John Von Neumann 26 0:59:55,000 1. FM
2. 87 Pete Lovely (USA) Cooper - Porsche Pete Lovely 26 1:00:11,000 2. FM
3. 88 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Jack McAfee 26 1:01:00,000 3. FM
4. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Aardvark Menagerie 25 0:59:56,000 4. FM
5. 96 John McLaughlin (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Bill Thomas 25 0:59:57,000 5. FM
6. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dr. Troy McHenry 25 1:00:15,000 6. FM
7. 179 Bob Path (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan LeMay 24 0:59:59,000 7. FM
8. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Eschrich Special Dr. William Eschrich 24 1:00:49,000 8. FM
9. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI Climax Edward C. Freutel, Jr. 24 1:06:05,000 1. GM
10. 14 John Timanus (USA) MG TC Special John T. Timanus 23 1:02:08,000 9. FM
11. 89 Hank De Oliveira (USA) MG TD Special Dr. Edward Boyd 22 1:00:58,000 10. FM
12. 769 Robert Holbrook (USA) Aardvark Aardvark Menagerie 21 1:00:42,000 1. HM
13. 97 William Scott (USA) MG TD William Scott 21 1:01:03,000 11. FM
14. 29 Ben Brown (USA) Abarth - Osca Temple H. Buell 17 1:00:50,000 2. GM
15. 91 Harvey Mayer (USA) Devin - Panhard Harvey Mayer 11 1:01:02,000 3. GM
Did not finish:
17 James Orr (USA) Ermini James A. Orr Accident GM
44 Clarence Raville (USA) MG TC Special Clarence Raville Unknown FM
65 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard Jack Wilder Accident HM
75 Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus Mark IX Rex Huddleston Lost exhaust pipe FM
112 Stan Mullin (USA) D.B. - Panhard Stan Mullin Out of oil HM
123 Warren Frinchaboy (USA) MG Special Warren Frinchaboy Clutch FM
181 François Crouzet (F) D.B. Le Mans Panhard Harry A. Kite Clutch HM
Did not start:
85 Ed Crawford (USA)
Pete Lovely (USA)
Maserati 150S 1655 Tony Parravano FM
110 William Bell (USA) Osca Le Mans Harry Chapman FM
In entry list:
00 George Buchanan (USA) Lotus Mark IX Scuderia Excelsior GM
5 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special Norris "Dusty" Miller FM
25 Cy Yedor (USA) Osca MT4 Cy Yedor FM
28 Louis Fortier (USA) Crosley - Fiat Dr. H. C. Burgraff HM
84 Tony Long (USA) Crosley Hotshot Dr. R. M. Patterson HM
90 C. Burgrae (USA) Burgraf Special G. H. Schillreff GM
111 John McLaughlin (USA) Porsche 550 John Von Neumann FM
127 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder W. R. Turner FM
145 Marion Playan (USA) Playan Special Marion J. Playan FM
188 F. E. Parker (USA) Panhard Special Jack Duff HM
206 Jimmy Williams (USA) F.W. Special Jimmy Williams FM
254 Jack Douglas (USA) Devin - Panhard Jack Douglas HM

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US National Races Round: 6

1 h Torrey Pines [BM+CM+DM+EM]

7th Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 5 - Modified Cars over 1500 cc), Torrey Pines Date: 15.1.1956

Started:24(BM - 6, CM - 9, DM - 3, EM - 3, FM - 3)
Classified:15(BM - 3, CM - 5, DM - 2, EM - 3, FM - 2)

Circuit length: Race distance: 114,103 km Winner's average speed: 112,976 km/h Attendance: 35000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 185 Masten Gregory (USA) Maserati 300S 3058 Tony Parravano 27 1:02:20,000 1. DM
2. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0546LM William Doheny 27 1:03:10,000 1. CM
3. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John Von Neumann 27 1:04:28,000 1. FM
4. 63 Sherwood Johnston (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 522 Charles H. Hornburg, Jr. 26 1:02:21,000 2. CM
5. 138 Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman-Barnes Mercury Special Troutman - Barnes 26 1:02:56,000 3. CM
6. 169 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Aardvark Menagerie 26 1:03:44,000 2. FM
7. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special Fred Woodward 26 1:04:29,000 4. CM
8. 120 Klaus Bythiner (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac Klaus F. J. Bythiner 25 1:04:19,000 1. BM
9. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. 25 1:04:51,000 5. CM
10. 53 Jack Brumby (USA) Ferrari 166 MM Jack Brumby 24 1:03:42,000 1. EM
11. 10 Robert Sawyer (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Robert Sawyer 24 1:05:00,000 2. EM
12. 68 Earl Grafton (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Earl D. Grafton 23 1:03:08,000 2. DM
13. 154 William Leach (USA) Allard J2 Cadillac William Reach 23 1:04:50,000 2. BM
14. 64 Richard Connors (USA) Mercury Special Richard Connors 21 1:04:46,000 3. BM
15. 124 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Jim Firestone 17 1:04:30,000 3. EM
Did not finish:
1 Tom Bamford (USA) Allard - Cadillac Tom Bamford Main bearings out BM
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0582M John Von Neumann Overheating DM
6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy Span out BM
54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 023 Jack Douglas Accident CM
92 Gerald Carpenter (USA) Home Built Fiberglass Mercury Gerald Carpenter Black flagged: too slow CM
96 Bill Thomas (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Bill Thomas Trouble FM
102 William Rowley (USA) Nardi Coupe Chevrolet William Rowley Universal or differential CM
172 Eric Hauser (USA) Powell Bu-Ford Special Gladys Powell Accident BM
197 Thomas W. Jones Kurtis - Mercury T. W. Jones Unknown CM
Did not start:
36 Jerry Austin (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 527 Jerry Austin CM
61 Bill Pringle (USA)
Roy Jackson-Moore (USA)
Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 W. B. Pringle DM
70 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 Pearce W. Woods CM
82 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0438MD Manning J. Post EM
130 Mel Curland (CDN) Austin-Healey 100 Mel Curland DM
285 Lou Brero (USA) Ferrari 4.4 Spyder Tony Parravano CM
In entry list:
46 Boyd Hough (USA) Morgensen Special R. C. Morgensen BM
58 Rex McLaughlin (USA) Mercury Special Rex James McLaughlin CM
74 Chamberlain Kurtis - Cadillac Manning Post BM
135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac Ennals Ives, Jr. BM
139 William Darnold (USA) Jaguar XK120C Wm. H. Darnold CM
149 Bill Knowe (USA)
Ed Kretz (USA)
Triumph TR2 Nick Pastor DM
173 Frank Varnum (USA) Triumph TR2 Dick Seage EM
218 Harry Steele (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Harry Steele DM

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US National Races Round: 7

Palm Springs [Ladies]

10th Running Palm Springs Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Ladies Race), Palm Springs Airport Date: 25.2.1956

Started:11(C - 1, D - 2, E - 2, F - 5, G - 1)
Classified:11(C - 1, D - 2, E - 2, F - 5, G - 1)

Circuit length: 2,865 km Race distance: 17,188 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 149 Janet Anderson (USA) Triumph TR2 Nick Pastor 6 0:10:25,400 1. D
2. 00 Myra Buchanan (USA) Lotus Mark IX 6 0:10:26,000 1. G
3. 97 Linda Scott (USA) MG TD William A. Scott 6 0:10:27,000 1. F
4. 223 Helen DeOlivera (USA) Triumph TR3 Henry DeOlivera 6 0:10:34,900 1. E
5. 74 Barbara Dettman (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster J. R. Dettman 6 0:11:22,400 2. F
6. 193 Ethel McCord (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Samuel McCord 6 0:11:49,400 1. C
7. 184 Janet Lake (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Janet Lake 6 0:11:57,400 2. D
8. 214 Carmela Martin (USA) MG TF 1500 Dr. Karl Brigandi 6 0:11:59,400 3. F
9. 93 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 Betty J. Shutes 6 0:12:10,400 4. F
10. 58 Mickey Trukke (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Hayes Trukke 6 0:12:20,400 2. E
11. 8 Betty Boutell (USA) Porsche 356 C. Elizabeth Boutell 5 0:11:15,400 5. F
In entry list:
162 Pat Davis (USA) MG TD Pat Davis G
204 Ruth Taylor (USA) Triumph TR2 Ted Hunter E

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US National Races Round: 8

Palm Springs [FP+GP]

10th Running Palm Springs Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Production Sports Cars under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Airport Date: 26.2.1956

Started:25(FP - 10, GP - 15)
Classified:20(FP - 7, GP - 13)

Circuit length: 2,865 km Race distance: 28,646 km Winner's average speed: 101,678 km/h Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA P. G. Gough 10 0:17:08,400 1. FP
2. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MGA Jim Parkinson 10 0:17:21,000 2. FP
3. 167 Harry Hanford (USA) MGA Ken Swanson 10 0:17:22,000 3. FP
4. 191 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Lewis A. Bracker 10 0:17:32,000 4. FP
5. 52 Lewis Robeson (USA) Porsche 356 Lewis P. Robeson 10 0:17:32,000 5. FP
6. 74 Jay Dettman (USA) Porsche 356 J. R. Dettman 10 0:17:43,000 6. FP
7. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Sanford L. Sinclair 10 0:18:08,000 1. GP
8. 116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF Charles L. Schroeder 10 0:18:10,000 2. GP
9. 153 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC Robert Chamberlain 10 0:18:11,000 3. GP
10. 132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC D. Feuerhelm 10 0:18:12,000 4. GP
11. 28 Walter Garlick (USA) Porsche 356 Walter A. Garlick 10 0:18:41,000 5. GP
12. 155 Virgil D. Carlin (USA) MG TF Frank Lohrum 10 0:18:42,000 7. FP
13. 129 John Lawrence (USA) MG TD Mk II John W. Lawrence 10 0:18:43,000 6. GP
14. 60 George Lachman (USA) MG TD Georges A. Lachman 9 0:17:13,000 7. GP
15. 168 Pete Vanlaw (USA) MG TD Pete Vanlaw 9 0:17:15,000 8. GP
16. 72 Jack Greenaway (USA) MG TF Jack Greenaway 9 0:17:19,000 9. GP
17. 183 Barry Hyndman (USA) MG TD Barry Hyndman 9 0:17:23,000 10. GP
18. 203 Anthony West (USA) MG TD Anthony West 9 0:17:40,000 11. GP
19. 43 William Benck (USA) MG TD Dow W. Benck 9 0:17:59,000 12. GP
20. 189 Gail Pike (USA) MG TD Gale H. Pike 9 0:18:13,000 13. GP
Disqualified:
104 Ed Tomerlin (USA) Porsche 356 Ed Tomerlin 0:17:20,000/Non-production muffler FP
Did not finish:
20 Ted Ury (USA) MG TD Gail A. Ury Blown engine GP
62 Thomas Baker (USA) MG TD Thomas F. Baker Connecting rod broken GP
93 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 Betty J. Shutes Clutch FP
122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer John R. Martin Tyre pressure FP
Did not start:
160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF Robert E. Brigham Thrown rod GP

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US National Races Round: 9

Palm Springs [DP+EP+FP]

10th Running Palm Springs Sports Car Races (Race 5 - Production Sports Cars in Class E), Palm Springs Airport Date: 26.2.1956

Started:16(DP - 6, EP - 6, FP - 4)
Classified:11(DP - 4, EP - 4, FP - 3)

Circuit length: 2,865 km Race distance: 28,646 km Winner's average speed: 105,412 km/h Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 92 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Skip Hudson 10 0:16:23,400 1. FP
2. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Dale Johnson 10 0:16:26,000 2. FP
3. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Robert E. Oker 10 0:16:36,000 1. EP
4. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 1600S Lewis A. Bracker 10 0:17:06,000 2. EP
5. 90 Dick Chartier (USA) Austin-Healey Rich Chartier 10 0:17:29,000 1. DP
6. 100 Richard Eastman (USA) Austin-Healey Gregg D'Nelly 10 0:17:30,000 2. DP
7. 202 Ross Romprey (USA) Austin-Healey Ross E. Romprey 10 0:17:34,000 3. DP
8. 58 Hayes Trukke (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Hayes O. Trukke 10 0:17:51,000 3. EP
9. 164 Larry Hall (USA) Austin-Healey Larry Hall 10 0:17:57,000 4. DP
10. 31 Len Pierotti (USA) Triumph TR2 Len Pierotti 10 0:18:01,000 4. EP
11. 57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster W. R. Turner 9 0:16:33,000 3. FP
Did not finish:
13 Leon Pitman (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Leon S. Pitman Bent A frame bracket hangers, starter DP
211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Richie Ginther Brakes FP
223 Henry DeOlivera (USA) Triumph TR3 Henry DeOlivera Water pump EP
225 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey Roy Jackson-Moore Blown tyre DP
247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Triumph TR2 Harry J. Bonenberger Rod bearing EP
In entry list:
79 Warren Frinchaboy (USA) Triumph TR3 Warren Frinchaboy EP
204 Ted Hunter (USA) Triumph TR2 Ten Hunter EP

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US National Races Round: 10

Palm Springs [CP+DP]

10th Running Palm Springs Sports Car Races (Race 7 - Production Sports Cars in Classes B and C), Palm Springs Airport Date: 26.2.1956

Started:18(CP - 14, DP - 4)
Classified:16(CP - 13, DP - 3)

Circuit length: 2,865 km Race distance: 28,646 km Winner's average speed: 107,504 km/h Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Rudy W. Cleye 10 0:15:58,000 1. DP
2. 136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Anthony F. Settember 10 0:15:58,500 2. DP
3. 163 Bill Freedman (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bill Freedman 10 0:16:17,000 1. CP
4. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Ces Critchlow 10 0:16:18,000 2. CP
5. 135 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:16:24,000 3. CP
6. 170 Bill Kinner (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Ecurie von Rennik 10 0:16:27,000 4. CP
7. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bob Dickson 10 0:16:31,000 5. CP
8. 193 Samuel McCord (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Samuel McCord 10 0:16:47,000 6. CP
9. 78 Harry Jones (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL John C. Edgar 10 0:16:57,500 3. DP
10. 123 William Hanssen (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC William M. Hanssen 10 0:17:10,000 7. CP
11. 143 Terry Cox (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Edward N. Burns 10 0:17:10,000 8. CP
12. 194 Gail Pike (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Gale H. Pike 10 0:17:12,000 9. CP
13. 181 Bob Path (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Alan Le May 10 0:17:15,000 10. CP
14. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Bob Weller 10 0:17:22,000 11. CP
15. 128 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Gerald Aarons 9 0:16:05,000 12. CP
16. 226 Cameron Hall (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Cameron B. Hall 9 0:16:13,000 13. CP
Did not finish:
34 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Wells E. A. Forde Black flagged: not in impound area after spin DP
67 Howard Campbell (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Howard Campbell Overheating CP
In entry list:
83 Jim Peterson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jim Peterson CP

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US National Races Round: 11

Palm Springs [FM+GM+HM]

10th Running Palm Springs Sports Car Races (Race 8 - Modified Sports Cars in Classes F, G and H), Palm Springs Airport Date: 26.2.1956

Started:33(FM - 18, GM - 7, HM - 8)
Classified:17(FM - 8, GM - 4, HM - 5)

Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 152,083 km Winner's average speed: 116,034 km/h Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Albert T. Hosking 35 1:18:47,700 1. FM
2. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 35 1:18:52,200 2. FM
3. 88 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder John Edgar 35 1:18:58,400 3. FM
4. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Menagerie Aardvark 34 1:20:51,000 4. FM
5. 152 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Mark IX Jay Chamberlain 33 1:19:32,000 1. GM
6. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI Climax Edward C. Freutel, Jr. 32 1:19:30,000 2. GM
7. 75 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder W. R. Turner 32 1:19:41,000 5. FM
8. 5 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 32 1:20:37,000 6. FM
9. 00 George Buchanan (USA) Lotus 31 1:19:01,000 3. GM
10. 23 John Timanus (USA) MG TC Special John T. Timanus 30 1:19:37,000 7. FM
11. 188 Jack Duff (USA) Panhard Special Jack S. Duff 29 1:19:42,000 1. HM
12. 97 William Scott (USA) MG TD William A. Scott 29 1:20:32,000 8. FM
13. 171 Ben Brown (USA) Abarth Ben B. Brown 27 1:20:57,000 4. GM
14. 42 John P. Young (USA) Young Special Dr. John P. Young 27 1:19:02,000 2. HM
15. 157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Crosley Special Thomas N. Jamieson 25 1:20:39,000 3. HM
16. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert K. Holbrook 24 1:19:36,000 4. HM
17. 37 Don Miller (USA) Crosley Special C. K. Enoch 19 1:20:55,000 5. HM
Did not finish:
1 William Bell (USA) Osca Le Mans Harry A. Chapman Accident FM
2 Phil Hill (USA) Porsche 550 John von Neumann Shifting fork bent FM
4 Clarence Raville (USA) MG TC Clarence A. Raville Oil leak FM
17 Bob Gillespie (USA) Ermini Roadster James A. Orr Water leak GM
30 Tracy Bird (USA) Crosley Roadster Special Chalmers Hall Ignition & broken header pipe HM
45 Paul Winters (USA) Halliday - Renault Dr. Paul Winters DNF HM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Dr. Troy L. McHenry Accident FM
85 Carroll Shelby (USA) Maserati 150S 1655 Tony Parravano Gearbox FM
89 Edward Boyd (USA) MG TD Special Dr. Edward A. Boyd Oil leak GM
108 Cy Yedor (USA) Porsche 550 Albert T. Hosking Clutch FM
117 Chick Leson (USA) Osca MT4 Chick Leson Oil leak FM
159 William Eschrich (USA) Eschrich Special Dr. W. F. Eschrish Losing oil FM
179 Bob Path (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan Le May Transmission FM
214 Karl Brigandi (USA) MG TF 1500 Dr. Karl Brigandi Rod bearing inserts FM
222 Jerry Richards (USA) Richards Special Gerald Richards Spun out GM
242 Manuel Betes (USA) Crosley Special Dick Siefried, Sr. Valve HM
In entry list:
11 John von Neumann (USA) Porsche 550 John von Neumann FM
91 Harvey Mayer (USA) Devin - Panhard Harvey M. Mayer GM
96 Bill Thomas (USA) Porsche 550 Bill D. Thomas FM
145 Marion Playan (USA) Playan Special Marion J. Playan FM
176 Ernie McAfee (USA) Moretti William Doheny HM

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US National Races Round: 12

Palm Springs [BM+CM+DM+EM]

10th Running Palm Springs Sports Car Races (Race 10 - Modified Sports Cars in Classes B, C, D and E), Palm Springs Airport Date: 26.2.1956

Started:20(BM - 4, CM - 9, DM - 3, EM - 2, FM - 2)
Classified:14(BM - 2, CM - 6, DM - 3, EM - 2, FM - 1)

Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 152,083 km Winner's average speed: 122,310 km/h Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 185 Carroll Shelby (USA) Ferrari 410 Sport 0592CM Tony Parravano 35 1:14:34,300 1. CM
2. 98 Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 857 S 0588M John Edgar 35 1:15:24,000 2. CM
3. 47 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy 35 1:15:27,000 1. BM
4. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 34 1:15:05,000 1. DM
5. 63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 522 Charles H. Hornburg, Jr. 34 1:16:14,000 3. CM
6. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 33 1:15:44,000 1. FM
7. 151 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special Fred Woodward 32 1:15:01,000 4. CM
8. 64 Fred Knoop (USA) Austin-Healey Fred Knoop 31 1:15:13,000 2. DM
9. 9 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0004M Frank Arciero 31 1:15:36,000 1. EM
10. 46 Dick Morgensen (USA) Morgensen Special R. C. Morgensen 31 1:15:40,800 2. BM
11. 125 Cy Yedor (USA) Bristol Special Jose Rosan, Jr. 30 1:14:44,000 2. EM
12. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 023 Jack Douglas 30 1:14:57,000 5. CM
13. 154 William Leach (USA) Allard J2 H. Douglas Baney 30 1:16:14,000 3. BM
14. 149 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Nick Pastor 3. DM
Did not finish:
14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis 500S A. A. Budurin Burned piston CM
40 Bob Smith (USA) Kurtis 500S Bob Smith Blacked-flagged: not senior driver BM
70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Doretti - Buick Max Balchowsky Fan belt BM
111 Tom Bamford (USA) Ferrari 340 MM 0350AM James E. Chapman Oil leak CM
118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Albert T. Hosking DNF FM
700 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 Pearce Woods Shock absorbers failure CM
Did not start:
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0582M John von Neumann DM
61 Bill Pringle (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 P. G. Pringle DM
76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0546LM William Doheny CM
133 Jerry Austin (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 527 Jerry Austin Accident in practice CM
172 Dabney Collins (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Temple H. Buell Magneto drive in practice DM
In entry list:
35 Frank Valdez (USA) Kurtis - Lincoln Ray Crawford BM
51 Bob Weller (USA) MG TC V8-60 Bob Weller DM
134 Ken Mace (USA) Wildfire - Cadillac Ken Mace BM

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US National Races Round: 13

SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [FP+GP]

Florida Region Races (Race 1 - Production under 1500 cc), Punta Gorda, Florida Date: 26.2.1956


Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 74,030 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 44 Jan Brundage (USA) Porsche 356 1300 20 1. GP
2. 19 Clyde Eagleton (USA) Porsche 356 1500 1. FP/P
3. 11 Al DuPree (USA) MGA 1. FP
4. 8 Ray Culp (USA) Porsche 356 2. FP/P
5. 15 Bill Browning (USA) Porsche 356 3. FP/P
6. 111 Claude Haycraft (USA) MG TF 1500 2. FP
7. 4 David Cunningham (USA) Porsche 356 4. FP/P
8. 5 John Hoffman (USA) VW 1. VW
9. 88 Art Ferguson (USA)
Bill Bencker (USA)
VW 2. VW
10. 73 Buz Collins (USA) VW 3. VW

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US National Races Round: 14

SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [DP+EP]

Florida Region Races (Race 2 - Production D & E less 300 SL), Punta Gorda, Florida Date: 26.2.1956

Classified:9(DP - 4, EP - 5)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 74,030 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Duncan Forlong (USA) AC Ace 20 1. EP
2. 22 Samuel Crooks (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
3. 41 David Dukes (USA) Morgan TR2 2. EP
4. 34 John Floyd (USA) Triumph TR2 3. EP
5. 14 Buel Kinne (USA) Porsche 356 1600 4. EP
6. 118 Pete Mills (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
7. 20 Wayne Hoffman (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
8. 40 Gene Beach (USA) Doretti 5. EP
9. 26 Malcolm Putty (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DP

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US National Races Round: 15

SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [CP/DP+Modified]

Florida Region Races (Race 3 - Production C and 300 SL, Class H Modified, Other Modified), Punta Gorda, Florida Date: 26.2.1956

Classified:11(MOD - 6, HM - 1, CP/DP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 74,030 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 7 Mike Marshall (USA) Porsche 550 20 1. MOD
2. 100 George Arents (USA) Siata 208CS Ferrari CS069 2. MOD
3. 92 Wilfred Gray (USA) Allard 3. MOD
4. 9 Windy Morton (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 1. CP/DP
5. 1 Joe Sheppard (USA) Lotus 4. MOD
6. 16 Art Habersin (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 2. CP/DP
7. 85 Malcolm Wilmott (USA) Jaguar Mod. 5. MOD
8. 777 Charles Brecht (USA) Crosley 1. HM
9. 30 Jack Hendricks (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 3. CP/DP
10. 17 Thomas P. Waring (USA) Ford Thunderbird 4. CP/DP
11. 57 Bill Dunn (USA) MG TC s/c 6. MOD

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US National Races Round: 16

SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [All Classes]

Florida Region Races (Race 4 - All Classes - Production and Modified), Punta Gorda, Florida Date: 26.2.1956

Classified:14(MOD - 4, CP/DP - 2, DP - 1, EP - 3, FP - 2, GP>FP - 1, VW>FP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 129,552 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 7 Mike Marshall (USA) Porsche 550 35 1. MOD
2. 9 Windy Morton (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 1. CP/DP
3. 85 Malcolm Wilmott (USA) Jaguar Modified 2. MOD
4. 92 Wilfred Gray (USA) Allard - Cadillac 3. MOD
5. 12 Jack Ryan (USA) Porsche 356 1600 1. EP
6. 41 David Dukes (USA) Morgan TR2 2. EP
7. 14 Howard Fowler (USA) Porsche 356 1500 1. FP
8. 3 Bob Williams (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. CP/DP
9. 44 Jan Brundage (USA) Porsche 356 1300 2. GP>FP
10. 34 John Floyd (USA) Triumph TR2 3. EP
11. 8 Ray Culp (USA) Porsche 356 1500 3. FP
12. 77 Charles Brecht (USA) Crosley Special 4. MOD
13. 5 John Hoffman (USA) VW 4. VW>FP
14. 21 David Rawls (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP

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US National Races Round: 17

Mansfield [Modified+CP+300SL]

San Jacinto Region, Mansfield Races of 1956 (Race 1 - All Modified Cars, C Production and 300 SL's), Mansfield, LA. Date: 26.2.1956

Classified:13(BM - 1, CM - 2, DM - 1, EM - 1, FM - 2, GM - 1, HM - 1, CP - 4, DP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 57,936 km Winner's average speed: 121,827 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 13 Charles Brown (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 541 Charlie Brown 15 1. CM
2. 68 Lorin McMullen (USA) Ferrari 166 MM/53 3.0 0262M 1. DM
3. 2 Ray Laveley (USA) Jaguar C-type 2. CM
4. 9 Norman Scott (USA) Maserati 1. EM
5. 27 Dave Brown (USA) Jaguar XK140 1. CP
6. 33 Curtis Attaway (USA) Jaguar XK140 2. CP
7. 77 James Cook (USA) Porsche 550 1. FM
8. 40 Gene Spaulding (USA) Lotus 1. GM
9. 37 Bill Fritts (USA) Jaguar XK140 3. CP
10. 21 P. Proctor (USA) Jaguar XK140 4. CP
11. 24 Bill Betts (USA) Giaur 1. HM
12. 10 W. J. Banes (USA) Ford Thunderbird 1. BM
13. 16 Ham Prestridge (USA) MG Special 2. FM

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US National Races Round: 18

Mansfield [DP+EP+FP]

San Jacinto Region, Mansfield Races of 1956 (Race 2 - Production D, E & F), Mansfield, LA. Date: 26.2.1956

Classified:9(DP - 3, EP - 1, FP - 5)

Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 57,936 km Winner's average speed: 110,884 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 4 Dave Tallaksen (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 15 1. FP
2. 22 Jerry Morton (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
3. 38 Fred Woodhead (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
4. 12 William D. Hopkins (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
5. 1 D. C. McCann (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP
6. 15 C. F. Schuessler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 4. FP
7. 5 Robt. Weaver (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
8. 18 A. E. Doe (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 5. FP
9. 41 Wayne Lash (USA) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1. EP

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US National Races Round: 19

Mansfield [MG+VW+FIII]

San Jacinto Region, Mansfield Races of 1956 (Race 3 - Production MG's and VW's plus Formula III), Mansfield, LA. Date: 26.2.1956

Classified:11(FIII - 2, MG - 6, VW - 3)

Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 105,251 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 6 Harvey Beeler (USA) Kieft 10 1. FIII
2. 50 Ernie Miller (USA) Effyh 2. FIII
3. 29 Dave Tallaksen (USA) MG TF 1. MG
4. 8 Gil Galbraith (USA) MG TD 2. MG
5. 42 James Fargarson (USA) MG TD 3. MG
6. 34 Bob Gilbert (USA) MG TD 4. MG
7. 14 W. C. Potter (USA) MG TD 5. MG
8. 79 B. H. Bauer (USA) MG TD 6. MG
9. 25 Marvin Moar (USA) VW 1. VW
10. 44 Bernie Hernstein (USA) VW 2. VW
11. 62 Don Eberwine (USA) VW 3. VW
Did not finish:
- Bates Russell (USA) MG DNF MG

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US National Races Round: 20

Mansfield [Unlimited]

San Jacinto Region, Mansfield Races of 1956 (Race 4 - All Modified and Production), Mansfield, LA. Date: 26.2.1956

Classified:23(BM - 0, CM - 1, DM - 1, EM - 1, FM - 2, GM - 2, HM - 1, CP - 3, DP - 3, EP - 2, FP - 3, GP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 96,561 km Winner's average speed: 119,574 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 13 Harold Fenner (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 541 Charlie Brown 25 1. CM
2. 68 Lorin McMullen (USA) Ferrari 166 MM/53 3.0 0262M 1. DM
3. 40 Gene Spaulding (USA) Lotus 1. GM
4. 77 James Cook (USA) Porsche 550 1. FM
5. 11 Roy Cherryholmes (USA) Lotus 2. GM
6. 38 Fred Woodhead (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
7. 9 Norman Scott (USA) Maserati 1. EM
8. 12 William D. Hopkins (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
9. 30 Val Scoggie (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 2. FM
10. 22 Jerry Morton (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 1. FP
11. 15 C. F. Schuessler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
12. 1 D. C. McCann (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP
13. 24 Bill Betts (USA) Giaur 1. HM
14. 5 Robt. Weaver (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
15. 41 Wayne Lash (USA) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1. EP
16. 8 Gil Galbraith (USA) MG TD 1. GP
17. 14 W. C. Potter (USA) MG TD 2. GP
18. 79 B. H. Bauer (USA) MG TD 3. GP
19. 34 Bob Gilbert (USA) MG TD 4. GP
20. 3 Louis Heuss (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
21. 37 Bill Fritts (USA) Jaguar XK140 1. CP
22. 21 P. Proctor (USA) Jaguar XK140 2. CP
23. 27 Dave Brown (USA) Jaguar XK140 3. CP

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US National Races Round: 21

Willow Springs [Production 1.5]

RRR Pro Races, Willow Springs Road Course, California Date: 4.3.1956


Circuit length: 4,023 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:John PetersNo. Porsche 356 Super Coupe2:9 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Peters (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe 0:20:00,000
2. - Dan Santelio (USA) MG TF 1500
3. - Jack Draper (USA) MGA
4. - Floyd Burt (USA) MG TC
5. - James Carson (USA) MG TD

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US National Races Round: 22

Willow Springs [Production +1.5]

RRR Pro Races, Willow Springs Road Course, California Date: 4.3.1956


Circuit length: 4,023 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:Grady WilliamsNo. Jaguar XK120 M2:2 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Grady Williams (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 0:20:00,000
2. - Robert Kutler (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC
3. - Henry Banks (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC
4. - Rod Boyter (USA) Triumph TR2
5. - Frenchie Driscoll (USA) Triumph TR3

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US National Races Round: 23

Willow Springs [S1.5]

RRR Pro Races, Willow Springs Road Course, California Date: 4.3.1956


Circuit length: 4,023 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:Hal MinyardNo. Offy Special1:59 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Hal Minyard (USA) Offy Special Whitey Theusen 0:45:00,000
2. - Bill Thomas (USA) MG Special
3. - Ralph Phillips (USA) MG Special
4. - Bob Norton (USA) Volkswagen Special
5. - John Peters (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe
Did not start:
- Joe Playan (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Accident in practice

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US National Races Round: 24

Willow Springs [Formula Libre]

RRR Pro Races, Willow Springs Road Course, California Date: 4.3.1956


Circuit length: 4,023 km Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:Jacques BellesilesNo. Bellesiles Special Mercury2:5 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jacques Bellesiles (USA) Bellesiles Special Mercury
2. - Ray Crawford (USA) Kurtis - Lincoln
3. - Pat O'Connor (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0448MD Henry Maag
4. - Gene Curtis (USA) Maserati Grand Prix
5. - Gill Ives Special
Did not finish:
1 Jimmy Bryan (USA) Maserati 300S 3058 Henry Maag DNF

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US National Races Round: 25

Willow Springs [S+1.5]

RRR Pro Races, Willow Springs Road Course, California Date: 4.3.1956

Started:17

Circuit length: 4,023 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:Jimmy BryanNo. 1Maserati 300S1:50,5 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 1 Jimmy Bryan (USA) Maserati 300S 3058 Henry Maag 0:45:00,000 12.
2. - Jacques Bellesiles (USA) Bellesiles Special Mercury 5.
3. - Pat O'Connor (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0448MD Henry Maag 7.
4. - Ray Crawford (USA) Kurtis - Lincoln
5. - George Beavis (USA) Jaguar Special

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US National Races Round: 26

Phoenix

100-Mile Road Race, Phoenix Date: 11.3.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
- Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Not known if ran
- Whitey Thueson (USA) MG Special Not known if ran
- Ralph Phillips (USA) MG Special Not known if ran
- Joe Playan (USA) MG Special Not known if ran
- George Beavis (USA) Offenhauser Special Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 27

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 1.3]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 2 - Production under 1300 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 17.3.1956

Started:26(FP - 25, GP - 1)
Classified:22(FP - 22, GP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 49,568 km Winner's average speed: 101,067 km/h Attendance: 7000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 14 0:29:25,000 1. FP
2. 62 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF 14 0:30:14,000 2. FP
3. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF 14 0:30:33,000 3. FP
4. 36 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Mk II 14 0:30:41,000 4. FP
5. 116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF 14 0:31:02,000 5. FP
6. 153 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC 14 0:31:18,000 6. FP
7. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD 14 0:31:32,000 7. FP
8. 68 Pete Vanlaw (USA) MG TD 14 0:31:33,000 8. FP
9. 118 Paul J. Miller (USA) MG TD 13 0:29:27,000 9. FP
10. 22 Bob Rhein (USA) MG TD 13 0:29:29,000 10. FP
11. 185 Bob Wilson (USA) MG TF 13 0:29:33,000 11. FP
12. 60 George Lachman (USA) MG TD 13 0:29:40,000 12. FP
13. 211 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF 13 0:29:41,000 13. FP
14. 52 William Benck (USA) MG TD 13 0:30:11,000 14. FP
15. 85 Gordon Hanson (USA) MG TD 13 0:30:13,000 15. FP
16. 63 Irving Silverstein (USA) MG TD 13 0:30:38,000 16. FP
17. 127 Edward Selover (USA) MG TD 13 0:30:52,000 17. FP
18. 10 George Trevitt (USA) MG TD 13 0:30:53,000 18. FP
19. 69 Tom Yearian (USA) MG TD 13 0:31:12,000 19. FP
20. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 12 0:29:35,000 20. FP
21. 100 Ken Hawk (USA) MG TD 12 0:30:32,000 21. FP
129 John Lawrence (USA) MG TD Mk II FP
Disqualified:
141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD 14 0:29:58,000/Non-production FP
Did not finish:
15 Jim Peterson (USA) Panhard Dyna Fuel line GP
145 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC Wheel FP
203 Anthony West (USA) MG TD Oil pressure FP

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US National Races Round: 28

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 2.0]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 3 - Production 1300-2000 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 17.3.1956

Started:32(EP - 15, FP - 17)
Classified:24(EP - 11, FP - 13)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 53,108 km Winner's average speed: 105,734 km/h Attendance: 7000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 444 Dick Hayward (USA) Siata 208S Fiat BS526 15 0:30:08,200 1. EP
2. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 15 0:30:18,000 2. EP
3. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 15 0:31:03,000 3. EP
4. 174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 1600 15 0:31:04,000 4. EP
5. 32 Noble Bishop (USA) Triumph TR2 15 0:31:06,000 5. EP
6. 16 Andre Geslin (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 15 0:31:33,000 6. EP
7. 105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 15 0:31:34,000 1. FP
8. 109 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 356 15 0:31:56,000 2. FP
9. 97 Thayer Peck (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 15 0:31:59,000 3. FP
10. 57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 14 0:30:36,000 4. FP
11. 28 Morry Stillwell (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 14 0:31:00,000 5. FP
12. 88 Robert Magruder (USA) Triumph TR2 14 0:31:03,000 7. EP
13. 7 Dan Levitt (USA) Morgan Plus 4 14 0:31:18,000 8. EP
14. 8 Joe Puckett (USA) Triumph TR2 14 0:31:20,000 9. EP
15. 1 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 14 0:31:36,000 6. FP
16. 84 Bill Doushkess (USA) MG TF 1500 13 0:30:11,000 7. FP
17. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Singer SM1500 13 0:30:18,000 8. FP
18. 228 Taylor Gaugh (USA) Porsche 356 1600 13 0:30:27,000 10. EP
19. 110 Worth Welch (USA) MG TF 1500 13 0:30:29,000 9. FP
20. 107 Robert Bratton (USA) MG TF 1500 13 0:30:32,000 10. FP
21. 96 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 13 0:30:39,000 11. FP
22. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TF 1500 13 0:31:02,000 12. FP
23. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 1600 13 0:31:46,000 11. EP
24. 122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer SM1500 12 0:31:15,000 13. FP
Did not finish:
24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Bent shift lever FP
31 John Lavell (USA) Triumph TR2 Engine EP
35 Dan Hogan (USA) MGA Blown piston FP
40 Bert Mouron (USA) Siata Shift linkage
43 Edward Brandreth (USA) Triumph TR2 Hood EP
77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA Out of fuel FP
177 Ronald Hart (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Blacked-flagged by mistake
204 Don Hunter (USA) Triumph TR2 Burnt out rod EP

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US National Races Round: 29

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 4 - Production over 2000 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 17.3.1956

Started:26(CP - 16, DP - 10)
Classified:21(CP - 11, DP - 10)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 53,108 km Winner's average speed: 108,792 km/h Attendance: 7000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 15 0:29:15,000 1. DP
2. 136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 15 0:29:43,000 2. DP
3. 163 Bill Freedman (USA) Jaguar 15 0:29:53,000 1. CP
4. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 15 0:29:54,000 2. CP
5. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 15 0:29:58,000 3. CP
6. 51 Bill Sturgis (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 15 0:30:46,000 3. DP
7. 128 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 15 0:31:14,000 4. DP
8. 67 Howard Campbell (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 14 0:29:20,000 4. CP
9. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 14 0:29:28,000 5. CP
10. 90 Dick Chartier (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 14 0:29:32,000 5. DP
11. 45 Richard Eastman (USA) Austin-Healey 14 0:29:41,000 6. DP
12. 275 Troy Edwards (USA) Jaguar XK120 14 0:29:56,000 6. CP
13. 37 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 14 0:30:10,000 7. DP
14. 148 John Robinson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 14 0:30:39,000 7. CP
15. 66 Gerry Felnagle (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 14 0:30:40,000 8. CP
16. 117 Jim Kadin (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 14 0:30:41,000 8. DP
17. 83 Stuart Hirsh (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 14 0:30:42,000 9. CP
18. 186 Tom Wilson (USA) Austin-Healey 14 0:30:43,000 9. DP
19. 226 Cameron Hall (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 13 0:29:19,000 10. CP
20. 171 Earl Burdick (USA) Austin-Healey 13 0:29:52,000 10. DP
21. 193 Raymond Allen (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 7 0:30:36,000 11. CP
Did not finish:
27 Skip Conklin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Throttle linkage disconnected CP
43 Al Eurengy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Starter CP
108 Harry Givins (USA) Jaguar XK140 Overheating CP
121 Ed Boughton (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Shifting CP
139 Samuel McCord (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Clutch CP

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US National Races Round: 30

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Ladies]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 5 - Ladies Race), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 17.3.1956

Started:16(C - 2, D - 3, E - 3, F - 8)
Classified:16(C - 2, D - 3, E - 3, F - 8)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 24,784 km Winner's average speed: 101,389 km/h Attendance: 7000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 149 Pat Sawyer (USA) Triumph TR2 7 0:14:40,000 1. D
2. 124 Janet Anderson (USA) Triumph TR2 7 0:14:57,000 1. E
3. 105 Mary Davis (USA) MG TF 1500 7 0:15:56,000 1. F
4. 19 Jackie Glorfeld (USA) Morgan Plus 4 7 0:15:58,000 2. E
5. 108 Carol Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 7 0:16:01,000 1. C
6. 32 Mary Bishop (USA) Triumph TR2 7 0:16:12,000 3. E
7. 66 Donna Felnagle (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 7 0:16:45,000 2. C
8. 28 Elda Stillwell (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 7 0:16:47,000 2. F
9. 96 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 7 0:16:50,000 3. F
10. 84 Ruth Doushkess (USA) MG TF 7 0:16:53,000 4. F
11. 229 Ruth Cornwall (USA) Austin-Healey 6 0:14:47,000 2. D
12. 95 Ginny Sims (USA) MG TD 6 0:14:51,000 5. F
13. 237 Norah Taylor (USA) MG TD 6 0:14:52,000 6. F
14. 119 Janet Lake (USA) Austin-Healey 6 0:14:53,000 3. D
15. 82 Sunnie McBride (USA) MG TF 6 0:15:10,000 7. F
16. 17 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Borgward 6 0:15:39,000 8. F

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US National Races Round: 31

Preliminary Santa Barbara [FM+GM+HM]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 6 - Modified under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 17.3.1956

Started:22(FM - 13, GM - 5, HM - 4)
Classified:18(FM - 10, GM - 5, HM - 3)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 60,189 km Winner's average speed: 117,160 km/h Attendance: 7000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 176 Ernie McAfee (USA) Osca MT4 1500 Harry Chapman 17 0:30:49,000 1. FM
2. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 17 0:30:53,000 2. FM
3. 152 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Mark IX 17 0:30:59,000 1. GM
4. 179 Bob Path (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser 17 0:32:23,000 3. FM
5. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 17 0:32:25,000 4. FM
6. 25 Cy Yedor (USA) Osca MT4 17 0:32:40,000 5. FM
7. 58 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 16 0:31:20,000 6. FM
8. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI 16 0:31:52,000 2. GM
9. 14 John Timanus (USA) MG TC Special 16 0:32:37,000 7. FM
10. 188 Jack Duff (USA) Panhard Special 15 0:31:57,000 1. HM
11. 92 Manuel Betes (USA) Betes - Panhard 15 0:32:01,000 3. GM
12. 142 Don Miller (USA) Seifried Special 15 0:32:02,000 2. HM
13. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nicholas - Panhard 14 0:31:59,000 4. GM
14. 48 Frank Monise (USA) MG Special 14 0:32:03,000 8. FM
15. 111 Hal Landaker (USA) Fiat Harley Davidson 14 0:32:13,000 5. GM
16. 89 James Wilson (USA) MG TD Mk II 13 0:31:02,000 9. FM
17. 47 C. K. Enoch (USA) Crosley 11 0:31:44,000 3. HM
18. 222 Jo Goss (USA) Goss Special MG 10 0:32:37,000 10. FM
Did not finish:
75 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Accident FM
157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Crosley Special Clutch HM
159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus - Porsche DNF FM
244 Clarence Raville (USA) Raville Special Lost wheel FM

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US National Races Round: 32

Preliminary Santa Barbara [BM+CM+DM+EM]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 7 - Modified over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 17.3.1956

Started:19(BM - 4, CM - 8, DM - 5, EM - 2)
Classified:16(BM - 3, CM - 7, DM - 4, EM - 2)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 60,189 km Winner's average speed: 120,379 km/h Attendance: 7000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0546LM Bil Doheny 17 0:30:01,000 1. CM
2. 170 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 17 0:30:06,000 2. CM
3. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 17 0:30:43,000 1. DM
4. 138 Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman Barnes 17 0:30:56,000 3. CM
5. 6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 17 0:31:04,000 1. BM
6. 41 William Darnold (USA) Jaguar C-type 16 0:30:35,000 4. CM
7. 87 Bob Smith (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac 16 0:30:38,000 2. BM
8. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 16 0:30:50,000 2. DM
9. 46 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0004M 16 0:31:12,000 1. EM
10. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar XK120C XKC 007 16 0:31:22,000 5. CM
11. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 16 0:31:41,000 3. DM
12. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar XK120 MC 15 0:30:07,000 6. CM
13. 42 William Phillips (USA) Mercury Special 14 0:31:01,000 7. CM
14. 70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Doretti - Buick 14 0:31:33,000 3. BM
15. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Triumph TR2 14 0:31:34,000 2. EM
16. 149 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 13 0:30:40,000 4. DM
Did not finish:
20 Dick Nash (USA) MG TF V8 60 Timing gear
49 Bill Johnson (USA) Velocia Falcon Broken cam and crank
172 Eric Hauser (USA) Victress Throttle BM

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US National Races Round: 34

Consolation Santa Barbara

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 7A - Consolation Race), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 18.3.1956

Started:26(BM - 1, CM - 2, FM - 7, CP - 4, EP - 3, FP - 8, GP - 1)
Classified:20(BM - 1, CM - 2, FM - 6, CP - 2, EP - 1, FP - 7, GP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 42,487 km Winner's average speed: 107,987 km/h Attendance: 33000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 29 William Hanssen (USA) Baldwin Special 12 0:23:48,000 1. CM
2. 244 Clarence Raville (USA) MG TC Special 12 0:23:59,000 1. FM
3. 27 Skip Conklin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 12 0:24:26,000 2. CP
4. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 12 0:24:27,000 2. FM
5. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 12 0:24:34,000 3. FP
6. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 12 0:24:45,000 4. FP
7. 26 Bud Hand (USA) MG Special 12 0:25:02,000 5. FM
8. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus - Porsche 12 0:25:12,000 6. FM
9. 172 Francis Powell (USA) Victress Buford 12 0:25:39,000 1. BM
10. 40 Bert Mouron (USA) Siata 208S BS... 12 0:25:45,000 1. EP
11. 129 John Lawrence (USA) MG TD Mk II 11 0:23:54,000 7. FP
12. 42 Mehelic Mercury Special 11 0:24:25,000 3. CM
13. 34 Bob Pattison (USA) MG Special 11 0:24:35,000 8. FM
14. 30 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD 11 0:25:31,000 9. FP
15. 177 Ronald Hart (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 11 0:25:55,000 10. FP
16. 121 Ed Boughton (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 0:24:17,000 4. CP
17. 15 Jim Peterson (USA) Panhard Dyna 10 0:25:05,000 1. GP
18. 222 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) Goss Special MG 10 0:25:57,000 11. FM
19. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC 9 0:25:22,000 12. FP
20. 220 Eugene Clark (USA) MG TD 3 0:24:02,000 13. FP
Disqualified:
53 Al Eurengy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 12 0:24:44,000/Non-production CP
Did not finish:
35 Dan Hogan (USA) MGA DNF FP
43 Edward Brandreth (USA) Triumph TR2 Oil leak EP
75 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Accident damage FM
139 Samuel McCord (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Frozen plug CP
204 Don Hunter (USA) Triumph TR2 Lost front wheel EP

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US National Races Round: 35

Santa Barbara [FP+GP]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 8 - Production under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 18.3.1956

Started:36(EP - 4, FP - 32, GP - 0)
Classified:29(EP - 3, FP - 26, GP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 53,108 km Winner's average speed: 103,642 km/h Attendance: 33000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 15 0:30:45,000 1. FP
2. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 15 0:31:18,000 2. FP
3. 7 Dan Levitt (USA) Morgan Plus 4 15 0:32:00,000 1. EP
4. 129 John Lawrence (USA) MG TD Mk II 15 0:32:29,000 3. FP
5. 62 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF 15 0:32:34,000 4. FP
6. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF 15 0:32:35,000 5. FP
7. 228 Taylor Gaugh (USA) Porsche 356 1600 15 0:32:39,000 2. EP
8. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 1600 15 0:32:47,000 3. EP
9. 1 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 15 0:33:08,000 6. FP
10. 36 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Mk II 14 0:30:48,000 7. FP
11. 84 Bill Doushkess (USA) MG TF 14 0:30:52,000 8. FP
12. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD 14 0:30:53,000 9. FP
13. 116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF 14 0:31:10,000 10. FP
14. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 14 0:31:11,000 11. FP
15. 211 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF 14 0:31:40,000 12. FP
16. 22 Bob Rhein (USA) MG TD 14 0:31:56,000 13. FP
17. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Singer SM1500 14 0:31:57,000 14. FP
18. 110 Worth Welch (USA) MG TF 14 0:32:11,000 15. FP
19. 96 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 14 0:32:30,000 16. FP
20. 68 Pete Vanlaw (USA) MG TD 14 0:32:31,000 17. FP
21. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TF 1500 14 0:32:36,000 18. FP
22. 85 Gordon Hanson (USA) MG TD 14 0:32:41,000 19. FP
23. 10 George Trevitt (USA) MG TD 14 0:32:53,000 20. FP
24. 63 Irving Silverstein (USA) MG TD 14 0:33:07,000 21. FP
25. 69 Tom Yearian (USA) MG TD 13 0:31:11,000 22. FP
26. 185 Bob Wilson (USA) MG TF 13 0:31:30,000 23. FP
27. 100 C. Anderson (USA) MG TD 12 0:32:03,000 24. FP
28. 107 Robert Bratton (USA) MG TF 1500 12 0:32:33,000 25. FP
29. 122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer SM1500 11 0:32:02,000 26. FP
Disqualified:
153 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC 15 0:32:31,000/Non-production FP
Did not finish:
8 Joe Puckett (USA) Triumph TR2 Accident EP
24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Accident FP
52 William Benck (USA) MG TD DNF FP
60 George Lachman (USA) MG TD Accident FP
118 Paul J. Miller (USA) MG TD Accident FP
127 Edward Selover (USA) MG TD Accident FP

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US National Races Round: 36

Santa Barbara [CP+DP+EP]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 9 - Production over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 18.3.1956

Started:31(CP - 10, DP - 9, EP - 7, FP - 5)
Classified:24(CP - 10, DP - 4, EP - 7, FP - 3)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 56,649 km Winner's average speed: 108,470 km/h Attendance: 33000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 16 0:31:20,000 1. DP
2. 163 Bill Freedman (USA) Jaguar 16 0:31:21,000 1. CP
3. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 16 0:31:46,000 1. EP
4. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 16 0:31:47,000 2. CP
5. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 16 0:31:57,000 3. CP
6. 444 Dick Hayward (USA) Siata 208S Fiat BS526 16 0:31:58,000 2. EP
7. 27 Skip Conklin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 16 0:32:37,000 4. CP
8. 174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 1600 16 0:32:46,000 3. EP
9. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 16 0:32:57,000 4. EP
10. 32 Noble Bishop (USA) Triumph TR2 16 0:33:03,000 5. EP
11. 90 Dick Chartier (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 16 0:33:05,000 2. DP
12. 275 Troy Edwards (USA) Jaguar XK120 15 0:31:24,000 5. CP
13. 67 Howard Campbell (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 15 0:31:25,000 6. CP
14. 109 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 356 15 0:31:53,000 1. FP
15. 97 Thayer Peck (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 15 0:32:05,000 2. FP
16. 28 Morry Stillwell (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 15 0:32:29,000 3. FP
17. 186 Tom Wilson (USA) Austin-Healey 15 0:32:30,000 3. DP
18. 16 Andre Geslin (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 15 0:32:43,000 6. EP
19. 83 Stuart Hirsh (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 15 0:32:45,000 7. CP
20. 88 Robert Magruder (USA) Triumph TR2 15 0:32:45,200 7. EP
21. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 15 0:33:35,000 8. CP
22. 226 Cameron Hall (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 14 0:31:55,000 9. CP
23. 171 Earl Burdick (USA) Austin-Healey 14 0:32:11,000 4. DP
24. 148 John Robinson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 12 0:33:10,000 10. CP
Did not finish:
37 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Black-flagged DP
45 Richard Eastman (USA) Austin-Healey Axle DP
57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Driver fatigue FP
105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 Decided to stop and watch the race FP
117 Howard Lang (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Black-flagged DP
128 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey Brakes DP
136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Distributor DP

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US National Races Round: 37

Santa Barbara [FM+GM+HM]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 10 - Modified under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 18.3.1956

Started:20(FM - 12, GM - 5, HM - 3)
Classified:15(FM - 9, GM - 4, HM - 2)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 106,217 km Winner's average speed: 115,068 km/h Attendance: 33000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 176 Ernie McAfee (USA) Osca MT4 1500 Harry Chapman 30 0:55:18,000 1. FM
2. 25 Cy Yedor (USA) Osca MT4 29 0:55:21,000 2. FM
3. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 29 0:55:26,000 3. FM
4. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 29 0:56:07,000 4. FM
5. 48 Frank Monise (USA) MG Special 29 0:57:07,000 5. FM
6. 58 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 28 0:55:47,000 6. FM
7. 244 Clarence Raville (USA) MG TC Special 27 0:55:22,000 7. FM
8. 188 Jack Duff (USA) Panhard Special 27 0:56:22,000 1. HM
9. 14 John Timanus (USA) MG TC Special 27 0:56:28,000 8. FM
10. 92 Manuel Betes (USA) Betes Special Panhard 27 0:56:36,000 1. GM
11. 89 James Wilson (USA) MG TD Mk II 24 0:56:19,000 9. FM
12. 152 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Mark IX 23 0:56:56,000 2. GM
13. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nicholas - Panhard 22 0:55:55,000 3. GM
14. 111 Hal Landaker (USA) Fiat Harley Davidson 18 0:56:40,000 4. GM
15. 47 C. K. Enoch (USA) Crosley 17 0:55:42,000 2. HM
Did not finish:
50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann Steering arm broken FM
55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI No compression GM
142 Don Miller (USA) Seifried Special DNF HM
179 Bob Path (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan LeMay Overheating FM
222 M. Richards (USA) Goss Special MG Clutch FM

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US National Races Round: 38

Santa Barbara [BM+CM+DM+EM]

5th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 12 - Modified over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Course Date: 18.3.1956

Started:19(BM - 4, CM - 7, DM - 4, EM - 2, FM - 2)
Classified:16(BM - 4, CM - 5, DM - 4, EM - 1, FM - 2)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 120,379 km Winner's average speed: 120,379 km/h Attendance: 33000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0546LM Bil Doheny 34 1:00:00,000 1. CM
2. 6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 34 1:00:40,000 1. BM
3. 138 Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman Barnes 33 1:00:02,000 2. CM
4. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 33 1:01:35,000 1. DM
5. 87 Bob Smith (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac 32 1:00:23,000 2. BM
6. 41 William Darnold (USA) Jaguar C-type 32 1:00:32,000 3. CM
7. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 32 1:00:48,000 2. DM
8. 70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Doretti - Buick 32 1:01:11,000 3. BM
9. 169 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 32 1:01:48,000 1. FM
10. 29 William Hanssen (USA) Baldwin Special 31 1:00:35,000 4. CM
11. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 31 1:00:56,000 3. DM
12. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar XK120 MC 31 1:01:39,000 5. CM
13. 149 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 30 1:00:15,000 4. DM
14. 172 Eric Hauser (USA) Victress Buford 30 1:02:03,000 4. BM
15. 25 Cy Yedor (USA) Osca MT4 29 1:00:45,000 2. FM
16. 46 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0004M 25 1:00:37,000 1. EM
Did not finish:
18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar XK120C XKC 007 Clutch CM
124 Jim Firestone (USA) Triumph TR2 Rocker arm broken EM
170 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 Transmission CM
Did not start:
80 Dabney Collins (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M

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US National Races Round: 39

Novice Stockton [MG]

4th Stockton Sports Car Races (Novice Race - Production MG under 1500 cc), Stockton Date: 18.3.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 12000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Teton Corp (USA) MG TF 11 1. GP
2. - Buzz Washburn (USA) MG TF 1. FP
3. - Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD

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US National Races Round: 40

Novice Stockton [S1.5]

4th Stockton Sports Car Races (Novice Race - Modified under 1500 cc), Stockton Date: 18.3.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 12000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus 15 1. FM
2. - Eric de Reynier (USA) Porsche 2. FM
3. - Norm McNamara (USA) Porsche 3. FM
- Calvin Paige (USA) Panhard 1. HM
- Gordon Runbland (USA) MG TD 1. GM
125 Jerry Barden (USA) Osca MT4 1127 Jerry Barden 2. GM

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US National Races Round: 41

Novice Stockton [S+1.5]

4th Stockton Sports Car Races (Novice Race - Modified over 1500 cc), Stockton Date: 18.3.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 12000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Steers (USA) Ford Glasspar 15 1. CM
2. - Roger Sherman (USA) Ford Special 2. CM
3. - Andy Nielsen (USA) Jaguar C-type 3. CM
- Kelton Steele (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DM

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US National Races Round: 42

Stockton [DP+EP+FP+FIII]

4th Stockton Sports Car Races (Production 1400-3000 cc and Formula III), Stockton Date: 18.3.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 12000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 15 1. FP
2. - George Snively (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
3. - Scott Baxter (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 1. EP

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US National Races Round: 43

Stockton [FM+GM+HM]

4th Stockton Sports Car Races (Pixie Woods Cup - Modified under 1500 cc for Senior Drivers), Stockton Date: 18.3.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: 120,701 km Winner's average speed: 116,356 km/h Attendance: 12000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder John von Neumann 33 1:03:22,000 1. FM
2. - Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 32 2. FM
3. - Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus FM
- Calvin Paige (USA) Panhard 1. HM
- Peter Talbot (USA) VW Special 1. GM
- Jack Duncan (USA) MG Special FM
Disqualified:
- Sam Weiss (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 33 Car pushed to finish line FM

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US National Races Round: 44

Stockton [CP]

4th Stockton Sports Car Races (Production over 3000 cc), Stockton Date: 18.3.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 12000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Cloyd Gray (USA) Jaguar 1. CP
2. - Ray Seher (USA) Jaguar 2. CP
3. - Robert Nix (USA) Jaguar 3. CP

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US National Races Round: 45

Stockton [BM+CM+DM+EM]

4th Stockton Sports Car Races (Stockton Lion's Club Trophy - Modified over 1500 cc for Senior Drivers), Stockton Date: 18.3.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: 120,701 km Winner's average speed: 123,276 km/h Attendance: 12000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 857 S John Edgar 33 0:59:37,300 1. CM
2. - Jerry Austin (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 527 32 2. CM
3. - John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0582M John von Neumann 1. DM
- Marion Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica Mk II 421/200/183 1. EM
- Barry Wagner (USA) Tatum Special 1. BM

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US National Races Round: 46

Preliminary Dodge City [GM+HM+EP+FP+GP]

The Cowboy Capital Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Bat Masterson Trophy - Production Cars under 2000 cc and Modified Cars under 1300 cc), Dodge City, Kansas Date: 29.4.1956

Started:27
Classified:18(GM - 3, HM - 2, EP - 2, FP - 5, GP - 6)

Circuit length: Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 28 Jack Connolly (USA) Cooper - Climax 10 1. GM
2. 22 Loyal Katskee (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 1. FP
3. 18 Fay Myers (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
4. 60 Bill Petty (USA) Osca Special 2. GM
5. 47 Warren K. Boynton (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. GM
6. 9 Ed Walsh (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
7. 33 Bill Ong (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 3. FP
8. 53 John Rowe (USA) Porsche 356 4. FP
9. 71 Art Bunker (USA) Porsche 356 1300 1. GP
10. 13 John Goans (USA) MG TD 2. GP
11. 23 W. Mack Barlow (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
12. 41 Eugene De Penaloza (USA) MG TD Mk II 3. GP
13. 49 Arthur B. Shuldberg (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 4. GP
14. 63 John T. Weber (USA) Porsche 356 1300 5. GP
15. 54 Tom Corcoran (USA) MGA 5. FP
16. 89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Moretti Special 1. HM
17. 42 William De Penaloza (USA) MG TD 6. GP
18. 46 Phillip Miller (USA) Moretti 2. HM

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US National Races Round: 47

Preliminary Dodge City [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP]

The Cowboy Capital Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Boat Hill Trophy - Production Cars over 2000 cc and Modified Cars over 1300 cc), Dodge City, Kansas Date: 29.4.1956

Started:33
Classified:26(BM - 2, CM - 1, DM - 3, EM - 3, FM - 2, CP - 9, DP - 6)

Circuit length: Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Carroll Shelby (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 10 0:25:37,600 1. DM 6.
2. 6 Dale Duncan (USA) Ferrari 4.5 1. CM 4.
3. 34 Dan Collins (USA) Ferrari 1. EM
4. 19 Roy Heath (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 1. CP 11.
5. 37 Clyde Robbins (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DP 9.
6. 8 Jack Hinkle (USA) Kurtis - Offenhauser 1. FM 19.
7. 40 Ed Votaw (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP
8. 5 Roy Cherryholmes (USA) Osca 2000 2004 2. EM
9. 32 E. C. Massaglia (USA) Jaguar 2. CP
10. 12 Loyal Katskee (USA) Jaguar 3. CP
11. 16 Windy Morton (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Temple Buell 2. DM 7.
12. 80 Jack Clifford (USA) Jaguar 4. CP
13. 4 Walt Gray (USA) Allard - Packard 1. BM 2.
14. 3 David Biggs (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 3. DP 8.
15. 30 Karl Kopplin (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3603 3. DM
16. 26 Paul L. Packard (USA) Jaguar 5. CP
17. 24 Bob Simons (USA) Ford Thunderbird 6. CP
18. 1 James Aheam (USA) Jaguar 7. CP
19. 51 Warren Flickinger (USA) Ford Thunderbird 8. CP
20. 59 John L. Rydjord (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 3. EM
21. 88 Richard Clark (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DP
22. 35 Cy Dieter (USA) Austin-Healey 5. DP
23. 77 Jim Grove (USA) Austin-Healey 6. DP
24. 87 R. W. Johnson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 9. CP
25. 137 T. A. Peach (USA) Ford Thunderbird 2. BM 3.
26. 11 E. H. Rowley (USA) Rowley Special MG 2. FM
Did not finish:
13 Woody Woodward (USA) Austin-Healey Clutch
Other starters:
- xxx Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
- Lampkin Jaguar 10.
- Johnson Jaguar 12.
0 John Kilborn (USA) Ferrari 4.5 5.
2 Dabney Collins (USA) Ferrari 4.5 Temple Buell 1.

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US National Races Round: 48

SCCA Regional Dodge City [GM+HM+EP+FP+GP]

The Cowboy Capital Sports Car Races (Race 3 - 60 Miles Production Cars under 2000 cc and Modified Cars under 1300 cc), Dodge City, Kansas Date: 29.4.1956

Started:20
Classified:13(GM - 3, HM - 1, EP - 2, FP - 2, GP - 5)

Circuit length: Race distance: 96,561 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 28 Jack Connolly (USA) Cooper - Climax 25 1. GM
2. 9 Ed Walsh (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 25 1. FP
3. 60 L. M. Grimm (USA) Osca Special 25 2. GM
4. 18 Fay Myers (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
5. 117 Wolf Porsche 356 2. FP
6. 89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Moretti Special 1. HM
7. 49 Arthur B. Shuldberg (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sport 1. GP
8. 99 Tom Newcomer (USA) MG TF 2. GP
9. 71 Art Bunker (USA) Porsche 356 1300 3. GP
10. 41 Eugene De Penaloza (USA) MG TD Mk II 4. GP
11. 48 R. W. Aylward (USA) MG Mod. 3. GM
12. 38 Walter McCray (USA) MG TD 5. GP
13. 23 W. Mack Barlow (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP

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US National Races Round: 49

SCCA Regional Dodge City [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP]

The Cowboy Capital Sports Car Races (Race 4 - 100 Miles Production Cars over 2000 cc and Modified Cars over 1300 cc), Dodge City, Kansas Date: 29.4.1956

Classified:19(BM - 1, CM - 3, DM - 3, EM - 2, FM - 1, CP - 3, DP - 6)

Circuit length: Race distance: 160,934 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Carroll Shelby (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 35 1. DM
2. 16 Masten Gregory (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Temple Buell 2. DM
3. 0 John Kilborn (USA) Ferrari 4.5 1. CM
4. 2 Dabney Collins (USA) Ferrari 4.5 Temple Buell 2. CM
5. 34 Dan Collins (USA) Ferrari 1. EM
6. 37 Clyde Robbins (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DP
7. 40 R. W. Johnson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP
8. 87 Ed Votaw (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 1. CP
9. 4 Walt Gray (USA) Allard - Packard 1. BM
10. 3 David Biggs (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 3. DP
11. 35 Cy Dieter (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DP
12. 80 Riddelle Gregory (USA) Jaguar 2. CP
13. 77 Jim Grove (USA) Austin-Healey 5. DP
14. 88 Richard Clark (USA) Austin-Healey 6. DP
15. 111 B. D. Super (USA) Jaguar 3. CP
16. 30 Karl Kopplin (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3603 3. DM
17. 59 L. K. Schmit (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 2. EM
18. 11 E. H. Rowley (USA) Rowley Special MG 1. FM
19. 6 Dale Duncan (USA) Ferrari 4.5 A. V. Dayton 3. CM
Did not finish:
8 Jack Hinkle (USA) Kurtis - Offenhauser Blown piston FM
Did not start:
- Lorin McMullen (USA) Ferrari 166 MM/53 3.0 0262M

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US National Races Round: 50

Mansfield [Novice]

Mansfield Race (Novice Race), Mansfield, LA. Date: 6.5.1956

Started:15
Classified:15(CP - 2, DP - 3, EP - 3, FP - 1, GP - 6)

Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 19,312 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 16 Bob Stonedale (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 5 1. CP
2. 7 Dusty Rhodes (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DP
3. 9 Paul K. Wabnig (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP
4. 77 George R. Thompson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 3. DP
5. 72 Jack T. Faulkenberry (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
6. 4 R. Rowe (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
7. 35 Rae Cordaro (USA) Porsche 356 1. FP
8. 37 Sy Weisenger (USA) Jaguar XK120 2. CP
9. 34 Tudor Mansfield (USA) Triumph TR2 3. EP
10. 42 James Fargarson (USA) MG TD 1. GP
11. 47 Harry Washburn (USA) VW 2. GP
12. 38 Charles Fillmore (USA) VW 3. GP
13. 46 Stu Chism (ISA) VW 4. GP
14. 45 Richard Peters (USA) MG TD 5. GP
15. 19 Val J. Sterle (USA) MG TD 6. GP

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US National Races Round: 51

Mansfield [GP+VW+HM+FIII]

Mansfield Race (Race 1 - Class G Production, VW, Class H Modified and Formula III), Mansfield, LA. Date: 6.5.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Bill Betts (USA) Giaur 10 1. HM
2. 29 Gordon Wright (USA) Siata 2. HM

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US National Races Round: 52

Mansfield [BM+CM+DM+EM+CP+300SL]

Mansfield Race (Race 2 - Classes B, C, D & E Modified, Class C Production and 300 SL), Mansfield, LA. Date: 6.5.1956

Classified:14(BM - 0, CM - 1, DM - 0, EM - 1, FM - 2, GM - 2, CP - 5, DP - 3)

Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 57,936 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 3 Harold Fenner (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 541 15 1. CM
2. 29 Jack Connally (USA) Cooper 1. GM
3. 25 Norman Scott (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 1. FM
4. 40 Gene Spaulding (USA) Lotus 2. GM
5. 32 Jim Hall (USA) Osca 2. FM
6. 10 Curtis Attaway (USA) Jaguar XK140 1. CP
7. 50 Dave Brown (USA) Jaguar XK120 2. CP
8. 16 Bob Stonedale (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 3. CP
9. 9 Paul K. Wabnig (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DP
10. 77 George R. Thompson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP
11. 14 James L. Kent (USA) Jaguar XK140 4. CP
12. 2 D. C. McCann (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 3. DP
13. 37 Sy Weisenger (USA) Jaguar XK120 5. CP
14. 22 T. D. Johnston (USA) Siata - Ferrari 1. EM
Did not start:
- Jim Leech (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Piston

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US National Races Round: 53

Mansfield [DP+EP+FP]

Mansfield Race (Race 3 - Production D, E & F), Mansfield, LA. Date: 6.5.1956

Classified:13(DP - 2, EP - 6, FP - 5)

Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 57,936 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 5 Jerry Morton (USA) Porsche 356 15 1. FP
2. 1 J. Rusty Wright (USA) Porsche 356 2. FP
3. 48 William D. Hopkins (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 1. DP
4. 20 Frank Hervey, Jr. (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
5. 36 Bill Smith (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
6. 72 Jack T. Faulkenberry (USA) Triumph TR2 3. EP
7. 71 Bill Hughes (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 3. FP
8. 24 John Churchill (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
9. 35 Rae Cordaro (USA) Porsche 356 4. FP
10. 8 Louis Heuss (USA) Triumph TR2 4. EP
11. 4 R. Rowe (USA) Triumph TR2 5. EP
12. 43 Roy Keisling (USA) Porsche 356 5. FP
13. 34 Tudor Mansfield (USA) Triumph TR2 6. EP

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US National Races Round: 54

Mansfield [Unlimited]

Mansfield Race (Race 4 - All Modified and Production), Mansfield, LA. Date: 6.5.1956

Classified:23(BM - 1, CM - 0, DM - 0, EM - 0, FM - 1, GM - 1, HM - 1, CP - 3, DP - 2, EP - 3, FP - 3, GP - 2, VW - 6)

Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 77,249 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 25 Norman Scott (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 20 1. FM
2. 50 Dave Brown (USA) Jaguar XK120 1. CP
3. 16 Bob Stonedale (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 2. CP
4. 77 George R. Thompson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DP
5. 5 Jerry Morton (USA) Porsche 356 1. FP
6. 35 Rae Cordaro (USA) Porsche 356 2. FP
7. 8 Louis Heuss (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
8. 48 William D. Hopkins (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 1. DP
9. 40 Gene Spaulding (USA) Lotus 1. GM
10. 36 Bill Smith (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
11. 71 Bill Hughes (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 3. FP
12. 4 R. Rowe (USA) Triumph TR2 3. EP
13. 12 Bill Betts (USA) Giaur 1. HM
14. 37 Sy Weisinger (USA) Jaguar XK120 3. CP
15. 42 James Fargarson (USA) MG TD 1. GP
16. 47 Harry Washburn (USA) VW 1. VW
17. 18 Paul Hill (USA) VW 2. VW
18. 15 Marvin Moar (USA) VW 3. VW
19. 46 Stu Chism (ISA) VW 4. VW
20. 30 William R. Shank (USA) VW 5. VW
21. 44 Dave Tallaksen (USA) VW 6. VW
22. 45 Richard Peters (USA) MG TD 2. GP
23. 33 William D. Howard (USA) Invicta 1. BM

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US National Races Round: 55

Wilcox

2nd Annual Sports Car Races, Wilcox Date: 6.5.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice

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US National Races Round: 56

Preliminary Smartt Field [Novice]

Smartt Field Races (Race 1 - Novice), Smartt Field Date: 13.5.1956

Classified:20(HM - 2, CP - 7, DP - 4, EP - 1, FP - 2, GP - 4)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 333 Frank Rand (USA) Porsche 356 1500S 0:20:00,000 1. FP
2. - Charles Plevak (USA) Jaguar XK140 1. CP
3. - Bob Spooner (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
- Homer Gosnell (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
- Charles Trumper (USA) 1. GP
- David Mays (USA) 1. HM
- Howard Grosse (USA) 2. GP
- Devol Ernst (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
- Norman Goelzer (USA) Crosley Hotshot 2. HM
- Richard Cahill (USA) 2. CP
- Vaughan Morrill (USA) MGA 2. FP
- Murl Nevins (USA) MG TF 3. GP
- Mack Yates (USA) 3. CP
- J. Zimmerman (USA) 3. DP
- Lindburgh 4. DP
- Donald Johann (USA) MG TD 4. GP
- Alan McCoy (USA) 4. CP
- Jack Henrick (USA) Jaguar 5. CP
- Bill Haverstick (USA) 6. CP
- Charles Aikens (USA) 7. CP

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US National Races Round: 57

Preliminary Smartt Field [S1.5]

Smartt Field Races (Race 2 - Production & Modified under 1500 cc), Smartt Field Date: 13.5.1956

Classified:16(GM - 3, HM - 3, GP - 10)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jacob Smith (USA) Cooper Mk III 1. GM
2. - John Mays (USA) Fibersport 1. HM
3. - Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 1. GP
- Frank Beich (USA) 2. GP
- William Baker (USA) Fibersport 2. GM
- Sandy MacArthur (USA) Giaur Mille Miglia 2. HM
- John Howell (USA) Fibersport 3. GM
- William Andrews (USA) MG TC 3. GP
- Norman Goelzer (USA) Crosley Hotshot 3. HM
- Art Bunker (USA) 4. GP
- Murl Nevins (USA) MG TF 5. GP
- Alan Ross (USA) MG TC 6. GP
- Bob Spooner (USA) 7. GP
- Pete de Penaloza (USA) MG TD 8. GP
- Tom Rainey (USA) MG TD 9. GP
- Donald Johann (USA) MG TD 10. GP

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US National Races Round: 58

Preliminary Smartt Field [EM+FM+DP+EP+FP+GP]

Smartt Field Races (Race 2-X - E & F Modified and D, E, F, G Production), Smartt Field Date: 13.5.1956

Classified:21(EM - 1, FM - 2, DP - 5, EP - 6, FP - 6, GP - 1)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 6 Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0612MDTR 0:30:00,000 1. EM
2. - Jack Hinkle (USA) Kurtis 1500 1. FM
3. - Jim Grove (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
- Luke Stear (USA) 1. EP
- Bill Ong (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1. GP
333 Frank Rand (USA) Porsche 356 1500S 1. FP
- William Jordan (USA) 2. EP
- James Johnston (USA) Osca MT4 2. FM
- C. Roberts (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP
- Ed Walsh (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
- Devol Ernst (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
- Richard Vogel (USA) Morgan Plus 4 3. EP
- Chuck Rickert (USA) Porsche 356 Super 3. FP
- C. D. Williams (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 4. DP
- Chuck Leighton (USA) MGA 4. FP
- Frank Campbell (USA) 4. EP
- Ben Chesney (USA) Triumph TR2 5. EP
- W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 5. DP
- Vaughan Morrill (USA) MGA 5. FP
- K. C. Carroll (USA) 6. EP
- S. Hollander (USA) 6. FP

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US National Races Round: 59

Preliminary Smartt Field [BM+CM+DM+CP]

Smartt Field Races (Race 3 - B, C & D Modified and C Production), Smartt Field Date: 13.5.1956

Classified:16(BM - 2, CM - 3, DM - 3, CP - 8)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 914 Jack Ensley (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 538 Jack Ensley 1. CM
2. - David Biggs (USA) Ferrari 2.7 1. DM
3. - Duke Knowlton (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 1. CP
4. - John Kilborn (USA) Ferrari 4.5 2. CM
- John A. Hill (USA) Allard J2 1. BM
- Harry Woodnorth (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 2. DM
- Charles Byford (USA) Allard K3 2. BM
- Jack Henrick (USA) Jaguar 2. CP
- Al Vigne (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 3. CP
- Fred Lawrence (USA) Austin-Healey s/c 3. CM
- Karl Kopplin (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3603 3. DM
- Leo Howard (USA) 4. CP
- Charles Plevak (USA) Jaguar XK140 5. CP
- Jim Grove (USA) Ford Thunderbird ? 6. CP
- Roy Fleischman (USA) 7. CP
- Richard Cahill (USA) 8. CP

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US National Races Round: 60

Preliminary Smartt Field [Ladies]

Smartt Field Races (Race 4 - Ladies), Smartt Field Date: 13.5.1956

Classified:5

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Mildred Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 0:15:00,000 DP
2. - Pat Smith (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster
3. - Alice Reifeiss (USA) MGA
4. - Gladys James (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster
5. 914 Joan Ellis (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 538 Jack Ensley

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US National Races Round: 61

Smartt Field [S1.5]

Smartt Field Races (Race 5 - Production & Modified under 1500 cc), Smartt Field Date: 13.5.1956

Started:19(FM - 2, GM - 3, HM - 3, FP - 5, GP - 6)
Classified:17(FM - 2, GM - 2, HM - 2, FP - 5, GP - 6)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jack Hinkle (USA) Kurtis 1500 0:40:00,000 1. FM
2. 333 Frank Rand (USA) Porsche 356 1500S 1. FP
3. - Chuck Rickert (USA) Porsche 356 Super 2. FP
4. - Ed Walsh (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP
5. - James Johnston (USA) Osca MT4 2. FM
6. - Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 1. GP
7. - Chuck Leighton (USA) MGA 4. FP
8. - William Andrews (USA) MG TC 2. GP
9. - Vaughan Morrill (USA) MGA 5. FP
10. - Sandy MacArthur (USA) Giaur Mille Miglia 1. HM
11. - Alan Ross (USA) MG TC 3. GP
12. - Murl Nevins (USA) MG TF 4. GP
13. - Donald Johann (USA) MG TD 5. GP
14. - Tom Rainey (USA) MG TD 6. GP
15. - William Baker (USA) Fibersport 1. GM
16. - Norman Goelzer (USA) Crosley Hotshot 2. HM
17. - John Howell (USA) Fibersport 2. GM
Did not finish:
- John Mays (USA) Fibersport DNF HM
- Jacob Smith (USA) Cooper Mk III DNF GM

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US National Races Round: 62

Smartt Field [S+1.5]

Smartt Field Races (Race 6 - Production & Modified over 1500 cc), Smartt Field Date: 13.5.1956

Classified:23(BM - 3, CM - 4, DM - 2, EM>DM - 1, CP - 5, DP - 5, EP - 3)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Charles Hassan (USA) Ferrari 0:40:00,000 1. EM>DM
2. 914 Jack Ensley (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 538 Jack Ensley 1. CM
3. - John Kilborn (USA) Ferrari 4.5 2. CM
4. - Chuck Leighton (USA) Jaguar XK120 Silverstone 660741 (LT-3) 3. CM
5. - Karl Kopplin (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3603 2. DM
6. - Roger Bear (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0390MM 3. DM
7. - Raymond Mason (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 1. CP
8. - Duke Knowlton (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 2. CP
9. - C. Roberts (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DP
10. - Jim Grove (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
11. - Richard Vogel (USA) Morgan Plus 4 1. EP
12. - Don Horn (USA) Kurtis - Oldsmobile 1. BM
13. - John A. Hill (USA) Allard J2 2. BM
14. - Devol Ernst (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
15. - C. D. Williams (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 4. DP
16. - Ben Chesney (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
17. - Homer Gosnell (USA) Triumph TR2 3. EP
18. - W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 5. DP
19. - Roy Fleishmann (USA) Jaguar XK120 3. CP
20. - Jack Henrick (USA) Jaguar 4. CP
21. - Fred Lawrence (USA) Austin-Healey s/c 4. CM
22. - Charles Byford (USA) Allard K3 3. BM
23. - Al Vigne (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 5. CP
Did not finish:
6 Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0612MDTR DNF EM>DM

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US National Races Round: 63

Preliminary Bakersfield [Stock 1.5]

Bakersfield Races (Race 2 - Strictly Stock under 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 19.5.1956

Started:20(FP - 14, FP/1.3 - 6)
Classified:19(FP - 13, FP/1.3 - 6)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 25,910 km Winner's average speed: 110,079 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 81 Jay Hills (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster 7 0:14:08,000 1. FP
2. 39 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 7 0:14:15,000 2. FP
3. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 7 0:14:23,000 3. FP
4. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 7 0:14:25,000 4. FP
5. 104 David Smith (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 7 0:14:26,000 5. FP
6. 28 Morry Stillwell (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 7 0:14:28,000 6. FP
7. 57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 7 0:14:55,000 7. FP
8. 102 Charles Beaumont (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 7 0:15:02,000 8. FP
9. 100 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 7 0:15:13,000 9. FP
10. 116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF 1250 7 0:15:40,000 1. FP/1.3
11. 93 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 7 0:15:51,000 10. FP
12. 36 Salem Spitz (USA) MGA 7 0:15:59,000 11. FP
13. 22 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TD 7 0:16:04,000 12. FP
14. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD 1250 7 0:16:09,000 2. FP/1.3
15. 195 Larry Hall (USA) MGA 7 0:16:11,000 13. FP
16. 85 Jerome Whitelock (USA) MG TD 1250 6 0:14:12,000 3. FP/1.3
17. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC 1250 6 0:14:14,000 4. FP/1.3
18. 98 Robert Surlock (USA) MG TD 1250 6 0:14:31,000 5. FP/1.3
19. 14 Alan Walker (USA) MG TF 1250 6 0:14:36,000 6. FP/1.3
Did not finish:
32 Aaron Baker (USA) MG TF Blown water hose FP

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US National Races Round: 64

Preliminary Bakersfield [Production 1.5]

Bakersfield Races (Race 3 - Modified Production under 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 19.5.1956

Started:11(FP - 5, FP/1.3 - 5, GP - 1)
Classified:9(FP - 5, FP/1.3 - 3, GP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 25,910 km Winner's average speed: 109,596 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 267 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 7 0:14:10,000 1. FP
2. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 7 0:14:12,000 2. FP
3. 39 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 7 0:14:13,000 3. FP
4. 193 Clarke Whitney (USA) MG TC 7 0:14:30,000 4. FP
5. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 7 0:15:03,000 5. FP
6. 226 John Snider (USA) MG TF 1250 7 0:15:07,000 1. FP/1.3
7. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 1250 7 0:15:08,000 2. FP/1.3
8. 31 Tom Yearian (USA) MG TD 1250 7 0:15:54,000 3. FP/1.3
9. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nichols - Panhard 6 0:14:29,000 1. GP
Did not finish:
132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC Electrics FP/1.3
160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF Fuel leak FP/1.3

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US National Races Round: 65

Preliminary Bakersfield [Stock +1.5]

Bakersfield Races (Race 4 - Strictly Stock over 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 19.5.1956

Started:25(CP - 9, DP - 8, EP - 8)
Classified:24(CP - 8, DP - 8, EP - 8)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 29,612 km Winner's average speed: 120,218 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 8 0:14:48,000 1. DP
2. 136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 8 0:14:52,000 2. DP
3. 38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 8 0:15:46,000 3. DP
4. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 8 0:15:49,000 1. CP
5. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 8 0:15:51,000 2. CP
6. 88 Ralph Peterson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 8 0:15:55,000 3. CP
7. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 1600 8 0:15:56,000 1. EP
8. 82 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 8 0:16:05,000 4. DP
9. 117 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S BS521?? 8 0:16:18,000 2. EP
10. 225 Gerald Thompson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 8 0:16:21,000 5. DP
11. 16 Jean Geslin (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 1600 8 0:16:26,000 3. EP
12. 1 Richard Kimberly (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 8 0:16:46,000 4. CP
13. 128 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 8 0:16:47,000 5. CP
14. 231 John Lance (USA) Austin-Healey 8 0:16:49,000 6. DP
15. 84 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 1600 7 0:14:50,000 4. EP
16. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 7 0:14:56,000 5. EP
17. 7 Dan Levitt (USA) Morgan Plus 4 7 0:15:08,000 6. EP
18. 110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) Triumph TR3 7 0:15:09,000 7. EP
19. 277 Howard Bare (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 7 0:15:13,000 6. CP
20. 41 Jerry Conroe (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 1600 7 0:15:16,000 8. EP
21. 148 John Robinson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 7 0:15:31,000 7. CP
22. 23 Jo Mehelic (USA) Austin-Healey 7 0:15:32,000 7. DP
23. 67 Howard Campbell (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 7 0:15:34,000 8. CP
24. 196 Colin Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 7 0:15:44,000 8. DP
Did not finish:
108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Overheating CP

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US National Races Round: 66

Preliminary Bakersfield [Production +1.5]

Bakersfield Races (Race 5 - Modified Production over 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 19.5.1956

Started:16(CP - 5, DP - 7, EP - 4)
Classified:16(CP - 5, DP - 7, EP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 29,612 km Winner's average speed: 121,184 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 8 0:14:40,000 1. DP
2. 106 Bill Pollack (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 8 0:14:40,500 1. CP
3. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 8 0:14:41,000 2. DP
4. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 8 0:15:01,000 2. CP
5. 163 Bill Freedman (USA) Jaguar XK120 8 0:15:02,000 3. CP
6. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 8 0:15:27,000 1. EP
7. 185 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 8 0:15:32,000 4. CP
8. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 8 0:15:49,000 3. DP
9. 38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 8 0:16:17,000 4. DP
10. 204 Ted Hunter (USA) Triumph TR2 8 0:16:35,000 2. EP
11. 58 Hayes Trukke (USA) Morgan Plus 4 8 0:16:36,000 3. EP
12. 13 Alan Ladas (USA) Austin-Healey 7 0:14:44,000 5. DP
13. 68 Earl Grafton (USA) Austin-Healey 7 0:14:55,000 6. DP
14. 222 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 7 0:15:20,000 7. DP
15. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Triumph TR2 7 0:15:24,000 4. EP
16. 147 Frank Cleaver (USA) Jaguar XK120 7 0:15:40,000 5. CP

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US National Races Round: 67

Preliminary Bakersfield [Ladies]

Bakersfield Races (Race 6 - Women's Race), Bakersfield Date: 19.5.1956

Started:12(B - 1, C - 2, D - 2, E - 4, F - 2, G - 0, H - 1)
Classified:11(B - 0, C - 2, D - 2, E - 4, F - 2, G - 0, H - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 225 Mary Davis (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 6 0:12:11,000 1. D
2. 146 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 Super 6 0:12:21,000 1. E
3. 108 Carol Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 6 0:12:32,000 1. C
4. 28 Elda Stillwell (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 6 0:13:19,000 1. F
5. 19 Jackie Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 6 0:13:20,000 2. E
6. 95 Ginny Sims (USA) Triumph TR3 6 0:13:23,000 3. E
7. 110 Patricia Alcazar (USA) Triumph TR3 6 0:13:24,000 4. E
8. 93 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 6 0:13:29,000 2. F
9. 21 Joan Fischal (USA) Allard Palm Beach 6 0:13:45,000 2. D
10. 66 Charlotte Jennings (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:14:00,000 2. C
11. 52 Mary Bishop (USA) Crosley 6 0:14:03,000 1. H
Did not finish:
168 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Cadillac Lincoln Plugs fouled B

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US National Races Round: 68

Preliminary Bakersfield [FM+GM+HM]

Bakersfield Races (Race 7 - Modified under 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 19.5.1956

Started:27(FM - 16, GM - 5, HM - 6)
Classified:21(FM - 14, GM - 3, HM - 4)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 62,925 km Winner's average speed: 127,138 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 17 0:29:39,000 1. FM
2. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 17 0:01:08,000 2. FM
3. 152 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Mark IX 17 0:01:38,000 1. GM
4. 241 William Darnold (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 16 0:00:10,000 3. FM
5. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus - Porsche 16 0:00:28,000 4. FM
6. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 16 0:00:32,000 5. FM
7. 8 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 16 0:01:16,000 6. FM
8. 30 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 16 0:01:29,000 7. FM
9. 109 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 16 0:01:40,000 8. FM
10. 161 Charles Willis (USA) Lotus Mark IX Climax 16 0:01:42,000 2. GM
11. 26 Bud Hand (USA) MG TD Special 15 0:00:26,000 9. FM
12. 75 Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus Mark IX 15 0:00:37,000 10. FM
13. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 15 0:02:00,000 11. FM
14. 73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Special 14 0:00:29,000 3. GM
15. 72 Don Miller (USA) Seifried Special 14 0:00:30,000 1. HM
16. 52 C. K. Enoch (USA) Crosley 14 0:00:56,000 2. HM
17. 89 Hank DeOlivera (USA) MG TD Special 14 0:01:25,000 12. FM
18. 61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard 13 0:00:31,000 3. HM
19. 60 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard 13 0:01:51,000 4. HM
20. 179 Bob Path (USA) Lotus - Offenhauser 12 0:02:18,000 13. FM
21. 134 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special 8 0:01:58,000 14. FM
Did not finish:
34 Bob Pattison (USA) Randolph Special MG Transmission FM
47 John Biehl (USA) J.R.B. Moretti Radiator leak HM
55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI Fuel pump GM
74 Wilford Wagner (USA) Crosley Special Overheating HM
92 Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard Burned piston GM
118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Electrics FM

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US National Races Round: 69

Preliminary Bakersfield [BM+CM+DM+EM]

Bakersfield Races (Race 9 - Modified over 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 19.5.1956

Started:19(BM - 4, CM - 8, DM - 6, EM - 1)
Classified:15(BM - 3, CM - 7, DM - 4, EM - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 66,627 km Winner's average speed: 129,069 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 15 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 Clem Atwaters 18 0:30:57,000 1. CM
2. 10 Jerry Austin (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 527 18 0:31:05,000 2. CM
3. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 860 Monza 0604M John von Neumann 18 0:31:10,000 3. CM
4. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 18 0:31:33,000 4. CM
5. 70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Doretti - Buick 17 0:31:32,000 1. BM
6. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 17 0:31:36,000 1. DM
7. 172 Eric Hauser (USA) Powell Buford 17 0:31:38,000 2. BM
8. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 17 0:31:47,000 5. CM
9. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 007 17 0:32:12,000 6. CM
10. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 17 0:32:13,000 2. DM
11. 125 Bill Louden (USA) Ferrari MM 17 0:32:38,000 1. EM
12. 64 Richard Connors (USA) Allard - Cadillac 17 0:32:03,000 3. BM
13. 222 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 15 0:32:13,000 3. DM
14. 170 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 14 0:31:21,000 7. CM
15. 111 Dick Nash (USA) MG TF V8 60 10 0:31:24,000 4. DM
Did not finish:
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 DNF DM
20 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin DNF DM
42 William Phillips (USA) Mercury Special DNF CM
83 Bob Smith (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac DNF BM

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US National Races Round: 70

Consolation Bakersfield

Bakersfield Races (Race 10 - Conoslation Race), Bakersfield Date: 20.5.1956

Started:21(B - 1, C - 2, D - 4, E - 5, F - 6, G - 1, H - 2)
Classified:15(B - 0, C - 1, D - 3, E - 4, F - 5, G - 1, H - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 59,570 km Winner's average speed: 110,562 km/h Attendance: 10000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI 10 0:20:05,000 1. G
2. 134 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special 10 0:20:17,000 1. F
3. 231 John Lance (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:20:18,000 1. D
4. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 10 0:20:19,000 1. E
5. 84 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:20:30,000 2. E
6. 23 Jo Mehelic (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:21:00,000 2. D
7. 110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) Triumph TR3 10 0:21:01,000 3. E
8. 41 Jerry Conroe (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:21:10,000 4. E
9. 132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC 10 0:21:24,000 2. F
10. 196 Colin Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:21:31,000 3. D
11. 108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:21:50,000 1. C
12. 60 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard 9 0:21:23,000 1. H
13. 14 Alan Walker (USA) MG TF 8 0:20:20,000 3. F
14. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF 8 0:22:03,000 4. F
15. 34 Bob Pattison (USA) Randolph Special MG 6 0:20:37,000 5. F
Did not finish:
20 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin Clutch D
47 John Biehl (USA) J.R.B. Moretti Overheating H
67 Howard Campbell (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Freeze plug broken C
78 Vincent Evans (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Rod E
118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Valve F
168 John Richardson (USA) Allard - Lincoln Spun out B

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US National Races Round: 71

Bakersfield [Production 1.5]

Bakersfield Races (Race 11 - Stock and Modified Production under 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 20.5.1956

Started:22(FP - 13, FP/1.3 - 8, GP - 1)
Classified:21(FP - 13, FP/1.3 - 7, GP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 37,015 km Winner's average speed: 113,298 km/h Attendance: 10000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 10 0:19:35,000 1. FP
2. 39 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 10 0:19:36,000 2. FP
3. 267 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 10 0:19:57,000 3. FP
4. 57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:20:03,000 4. FP
5. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:20:20,000 5. FP
6. 193 Clarke Whitney (USA) MG TC 10 0:20:21,000 6. FP
7. 81 Jay Hills (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster 10 0:20:43,000 7. FP
8. 104 David Smith (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10 0:20:49,000 8. FP
9. 132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC 1300 10 0:21:12,000 1. FP/1.3
10. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD 1255 10 0:21:27,000 2. FP/1.3
11. 226 John Snider (USA) MG TF 1250 9 0:19:38,000 3. FP/1.3
12. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 1250 9 0:19:39,000 4. FP/1.3
13. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC 1250 9 0:19:43,000 5. FP/1.3
14. 36 Salem Spitz (USA) MGA 9 0:19:49,000 9. FP
15. 100 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 9 0:20:04,000 10. FP
16. 116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF 1250 9 0:20:04,000 6. FP/1.3
17. 195 Larry Hall (USA) MGA 9 0:20:22,000 11. FP
18. 93 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 9 0:20:34,000 12. FP
19. 31 Tom Yearian (USA) MG TD 1282 9 0:20:40,000 7. FP/1.3
20. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nichols - Panhard 9 0:21:32,000 1. GP
21. 22 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TD 8 0:21:18,000 13. FP
Did not finish:
85 Jerome Whitelock (USA) MG TD Spark plug or bent rod FP/1.3

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US National Races Round: 72

Bakersfield [Production +1.5]

Bakersfield Races (Race 12 - Stock and Modified Production over 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 20.5.1956

Started:27(CP - 9, DP - 9, EP - 9)
Classified:23(CP - 6, DP - 8, EP - 9)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 37,015 km Winner's average speed: 118,770 km/h Attendance: 10000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:18:41,000 1. DP
2. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 0:18:48,000 1. CP
3. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 10 0:18:59,000 2. DP
4. 224 John Lumkin (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:19:08,000 3. DP
5. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 0:19:10,000 2. CP
6. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 10 0:19:11,000 1. EP
7. 38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:19:12,000 4. DP
8. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 10 0:19:24,000 5. DP
9. 82 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:19:26,000 6. DP
10. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 1600 10 0:19:40,000 2. EP
11. 88 Ralph Peterson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 10 0:19:50,000 3. CP
12. 16 Jean Geslin (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 1600 10 0:19:56,000 3. EP
13. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:20:00,000 4. CP
14. 277 Howard Bare (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 10 0:20:07,000 5. CP
15. 146 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 Super 10 0:20:10,000 4. EP
16. 58 Hayes Trukke (USA) Morgan Plus 4 10 0:20:11,000 5. EP
17. 204 Ted Hunter (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:20:12,000 6. EP
18. 13 Alan Ladas (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:20:26,000 7. DP
19. 124 Dick Seagle (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:20:33,000 7. EP
20. 117 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S BS521?? 10 8. EP
21. 110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) Triumph TR3 9 0:18:52,000 9. EP
22. 68 Earl Grafton (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:19:15,000 8. DP
23. 1 Richard Kimberly (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 9 0:20:21,000 6. CP
Did not finish:
12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Rear end DP
106 Bill Pollack (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Fuel pump CP
128 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Brakes CP
185 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Clutch CP
Did not start:
- Dick Hayward (USA) Siata 208S BS526

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US National Races Round: 73

Bakersfield [FM+GM+HM]

Bakersfield Races (Race 13 - Modified under 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 20.5.1956

Started:31(FM - 22, GM - 5, HM - 4)
Classified:19(FM - 14, GM - 2, HM - 3)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 188,776 km Winner's average speed: 121,827 km/h Attendance: 10000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 51 1:30:19,000 1. FM
2. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 50 1:30:19,000 2. FM
3. 241 William Darnold (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 50 1:30:54,000 3. FM
4. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus - Porsche 50 1:32:03,000 4. FM
5. 30 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 49 1:30:21,000 5. FM
6. 152 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Mark IX 48 1:31:10,000 1. GM
7. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI 47 1:31:23,000 2. GM
8. 81 Jay Hills (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 46 1:32:11,000 6. FM
9. 104 David Smith (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 45 1:30:42,000 7. FM
10. 89 Edward Boyd (USA) MG TD Special 43 1:31:03,000 8. FM
11. 72 Don Miller (USA) Seifried Special 43 1:31:07,000 1. HM
12. 52 C. K. Enoch (USA) Crosley 43 1:31:14,000 2. HM
13. 267 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 42 1:31:02,000 9. FM
14. 100 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 42 1:31:16,000 10. FM
15. 109 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 42 1:31:51,000 11. FM
16. 116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF 42 1:32:28,000 12. FM
17. 36 Salem Spitz (USA) MGA 38 1:31:27,000 13. FM
18. 60 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard 33 1:31:52,000 3. HM
19. 26 Alan Kerns (USA) MG TD Special 28 1:30:53,000 14. FM
Did not finish:
8 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special Plug trouble FM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Fuel line FM
61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard Oil leak HM
73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Special Clutch GM
75 Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus Mark IX Oil leak FM
92 Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard DNF GM
126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC Wheel, tyre FM
132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC Water leak FM
134 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special Lost wheel FM
161 Charles Willis (USA) Lotus Mark IX Climax Blown piston GM
193 Clarke Whitney (USA) MG TC Overheating, oil pressure FM
226 John Snider (USA) MG TF Decided to watch the race FM

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US National Races Round: 74

Bakersfield [BM+CM+DM+EM]

Bakersfield Races (Race 15 - Modified over 1500 cc), Bakersfield Date: 20.5.1956

Started:24(BM - 3, CM - 7, DM - 8, EM - 4, FM - 2)
Classified:17(BM - 3, CM - 5, DM - 4, EM - 3, FM - 2)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 188,776 km Winner's average speed: 128,426 km/h Attendance: 10000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 170 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 51 1:28:15,000 1. CM
2. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 860 Monza 0604M John von Neumann 51 1:28:53,000 2. CM
3. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 51 1:29:12,000 3. CM
4. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 51 1:29:13,000 1. FM
5. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 50 1:28:16,000 2. FM
6. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 50 1:29:42,000 4. CM
7. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 007 47 1:28:39,000 5. CM
8. 125 Bill Louden (USA) Ferrari MM 47 1:28:46,000 1. EM
9. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 47 1:29:05,000 2. EM
10. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 47 1:30:01,000 1. DM
11. 172 Francis Powell (USA)
Eric Hauser (USA)
Powell Buford 46 1:28:29,000 1. BM
12. 70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Doretti - Buick 46 1:29:05,000 2. BM
13. 225 Gerald Thompson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 46 1:30:05,000 2. DM
14. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 45 1:29:14,000 3. DM
15. 41 Jerry Conroe (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 42 1:28:19,000 3. EM
16. 23 Jo Mehelic (USA) Austin-Healey 40 1:29:32,000 4. DM
17. 64 Richard Connors (USA) Allard - Cadillac 32 1:28:53,000 3. BM
Did not finish:
10 Jerry Austin (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 527 Gearbox CM
15 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 Clem Atwaters Gearbox CM
19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Blown head gasket EM
20 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin Clutch DM
111 Dick Nash (USA) MG TF V8 60 Clutch DM
222 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey Oil temperature DM
231 John Lance (USA) Austin-Healey Engine DM
Did not start:
130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans DM
168 John Richardson (USA) Allard - Lincoln Accident in practice

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US National Races Round: 75

SCCA Regional Milwaukee [FP+GP]

Third Annual Wisconsin Grand Prix (Race 1 - Production under 1500cc), Milwaukee State Fair Park, Wisconsin Date: 20.5.1956

Classified:32(FP - 11, GP - 21)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 48,280 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 15000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 26 Carl Haas (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 15 1. FP
2. 141 Bob Ballenger (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
3. 78 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1. GP
4. 62 Pete Bunn (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP
5. 12 Harold Kihn (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 4. FP
6. 181 Bob Goldich (USA) MGA 5. FP
7. 85 George van de Sande (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe 6. FP
8. 39 Walter Schacht (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 7. FP
9. 28 Burdette Martin (USA) MG TD 2. GP
10. 59 H. Schuette (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 8. FP
11. 74 J. Viele (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 9. FP
12. 21 Sterling Albert (USA) MG TC 3. GP
13. 27 Alan Ross (USA) MG TC 4. GP
14. 91 Carl Schmidt (USA) Porsche 356 1300 5. GP
15. 204 J. C. Kilburn (USA) MG TC 6. GP
16. 100 Keith Bryan (USA) MG TD 7. GP
17. 19 David Viall (USA) MG TD 8. GP
18. 63 Howard Grosse (USA) MG TF 9. GP
19. 71 J. Welch (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 10. FP
20. 32 Dewey Brohaugh (USA) MG TF 10. GP
21. 97 Bud Seaverns (USA) VW 11. GP
22. 38 A. Anderson (USA) MGA 11. FP
23. 8 George Whalen (USA) MG TD 12. GP
24. 84 Oliver Schmidt (USA) VW 13. GP
25. 47 Bollet Porsche 356 1300 14. GP
26. 79 Robert J. Clark (USA) VW 15. GP
27. 33 Charles Angelroth (USA) Renault 16. GP
28. 411 Thomas MG TD 17. GP
29. 77 Kellogg Huntington (USA) MG TD 18. GP
30. 203 Charles Brantingham (USA) MG TD 19. GP
31. 200 Howard Peters (USA) MG TD 20. GP
32. 22 Ralph Rehberg (USA) MG TD 21. GP

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US National Races Round: 76

SCCA Regional Milwaukee [CP+DP+EP]

Third Annual Wisconsin Grand Prix (Race 2 - Production over 1500cc), Milwaukee State Fair Park, Wisconsin Date: 20.5.1956

Classified:19(CP - 6, DP - 3, EP - 10)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 48,280 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 15000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Jim Jeffords (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 15 1. CP
2. 24 Charles Plevak (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 2. CP
3. 222 Roy Fleishmann (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 3. CP
4. 117 Howard Quick (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 4. CP
5. 114 Dan Fowler (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
6. 17 Richard Vogel (USA) Morgan 2. EP
7. 711 Augie Pabst (USA) Triumph TR2 3. EP
8. 41 Walter Smejkal (USA) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 4. EP
9. 96 Lester Dobkins (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
10. 42 Guilbert Dybvad (USA) Triumph TR2 5. EP
11. 6 R. Weaver (USA) Triumph TR2 6. EP
12. 10 J. R. Brandt (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
13. 34 Ralph Loucks (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 7. EP
14. 37 Bill Humphrey (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
15. 44 Bill Tannhaeuser (USA) Ford Thunderbird 5. CP
16. 57 L. Valdez (USA) Triumph TR2 8. EP
17. 121 William Mannigel (USA) Triumph TR2 9. EP
18. 666 G. Wilson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6. CP
19. 49 William Jordan (USA) AC Ace 10. EP

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US National Races Round: 77

SCCA Regional Milwaukee [FM+GM+HM+FP+GP]

Third Annual Wisconsin Grand Prix (Race 3 - Modified and Production under 1500cc), Milwaukee State Fair Park, Wisconsin Date: 20.5.1956

Classified:27(FM - 3, GM - 2, HM - 6, FP - 5, GP - 11)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 80,467 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 15000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 48 Fred Vetter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 04 25 1. FM
2. 141 Bob Ballenger (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 1. FP
3. 78 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1. GP
4. 62 Pete Bunn (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
5. 93 Bud Seaverns (USA) Kieft 1. GM
6. 109 Paul Gougelman (USA) D.B. - Panhard Dyna 1. HM
7. 181 Bob Goldich (USA) MGA 3. FP
8. 89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Giaur - Moretti 2. HM
9. 16 Herman Behm (USA) Stanguellini - Mercury 3. HM
10. 12 Harold Kihn (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 4. FP
11. 8 George Whalen (USA) MG TD 2. GP
12. 85 George van de Sande (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe 5. FP
13. 27 Alan Ross (USA) MG TC 3. GP
14. 100 Keith Bryan (USA) MG TD 4. GP
15. 19 David Viall (USA) MG TD 5. GP
16. 204 J. C. Kilburn (USA) MG TC 6. GP
17. 38 A. Anderson (USA) MGA 2. FM
18. 32 Dewey Brohaugh (USA) MG TF 7. GP
19. 53 Dana Burgess (USA) MG TD 2. GM
20. 4 Clem Futterer (USA) Siata 4. HM
21. 203 Charles Brantingham (USA) MG TD 8. GP
22. 411 James W. Ash (USA) Porsche 356 1300 9. GP
23. 13 John Brooks (USA) Bandini 5. HM
24. 95 Oliver Schmidt (USA) Crosley Special 6. HM
25. 28 Burdette Martin (USA) MG TC 10. GP
26. 2 E. S. Meredith (USA) MG TC s/c 3. FM
27. 63 Howard Grosse (USA) MG TF 11. GP

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US National Races Round: 78

SCCA Regional Milwaukee [BM+CM+DM+EM+CP+DP+EP]

Third Annual Wisconsin Grand Prix (Race 4 - Modified and Production over 1500cc), Milwaukee State Fair Park, Wisconsin Date: 20.5.1956

Classified:20(BM - 5, CM - 2, DM - 2, EM - 2, CP - 4, DP - 1, EP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 96,561 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 15000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 66 Phil Stewart (USA) Maserati 300S 3052 30 1. DM
2. 14 Jack Ensley (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 538 Jack Ensley 1. CM
3. 7 Ted Boynton (USA) Maserati A6GCS 1. EM
4. 1 Jim Jeffords (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 2. CM
5. 3 Don Skogmo (USA) Allard J2X Chrysler 1. BM
6. 18 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DM
7. 24 Charles Plevak (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 1. CP
8. 117 Howard Quick (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 2. CP
9. 666 G. Wilson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 3. CP
10. 49 William Jordan (USA) AC Ace 1. EP
11. 99 Glenn Glendening (USA) Comet C3 2. BM
12. 114 Dan Fowler (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
13. 96 W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
14. 98 Andy Rosenberger (USA) Nash-Healey Le Mans 3. BM
15. 222 Roy Fleischman (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 4. CP
16. 17 Richard Vogel (USA) Morgan 3. EP
17. 56 Hal Ullrich (USA) Excalibur - Jaguar Brooks Stevens 4. BM
18. 30 Jack Baker (USA) Cadillac Special 5. BM
19. 43 Ben Burbo (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 2. EM
20. 57 L. Valdez (USA) Triumph TR2 4. EP

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US National Races Round: 79

Santa Rosa [Sedan+MG]

San Fransico Region, 2nd Annual Rose Festival Sports Car Road Races (Race 1 & 2 - Production Sedans & Production MG to 1500 cc), Santa Rosa Course Date: 20.5.1956

Classified:27(FP - 2, GP - 14, FS>FP - 1, GS - 9, HS - 1)

Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 109,275 km/h Attendance: 13500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 66 Jim Hughes (USA) MGA Kjell Qvale 8 0:21:54,800 1. FP
2. 127 John Stevenson (USA) MG TF 1500 2. FP
3. 150 Gordon Rundblad (USA) MG TD 1. GP
4. 132 George McKeever (USA) MG TD 2. GP
5. 81 Pliney Johnson (USA) MG TF 3. GP
6. 67 Roger Mace (USA) Borgward 3. FS>FP
7. 22 Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD TD 17896 4. GP
8. 152 Fraser Sibbald (USA) MG TD 5. GP
9. 33 Gordon Wilson (USA) MG TD 6. GP
10. 32 Bob Potter (USA) MG TF 7. GP
11. 59 Fred Biven (USA) MG TD 8. GP
12. 115 Ben Thrall (USA) MG TD 9. GP
13. 30 Robert Cox (USA) MG TD 10. GP
14. 103 Lou Brero, Jr. (USA) MG TD 11. GP
15. 80 Robert Lutz (USA) MG TD 12. GP
16. 140 Charlotte Duncan (USA) MG TF 13. GP
17. 49 Lendal Gray (USA) MG TD 14. GP
19 Wes Gustafson (USA) Simca 1. GS
147 Bryce Whitmore (USA) Panhard 1. HS
90 Jim Wiltshire (USA) Ford Anglia 2. GS
164 Bradford McNutt (USA) DKW 3. GS
37 Charles Lohman (USA) VW Ghia 4. GS
106 Betty Joseph (USA) Simca 5. GS
96 Robert Peck (USA) VW 6. GS
118 Laurald Stebbins (USA) VW 7. GS
69 Lawrence Hagin (USA) Ford Anglia 8. GS
147 John Barnes (USA) VW 9. GS

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US National Races Round: 80

Santa Rosa [Novice 1.5]

San Fransico Region, 2nd Annual Rose Festival Sports Car Road Races (Race 3 - Modified under 1500 cc - Novice), Santa Rosa Course Date: 20.5.1956

Classified:17(FM - 8, GM - 5, HM - 4)

Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 117,514 km/h Attendance: 13500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 92 Norm McNamara (USA) Porsche 356 8 0:21:00,000 1. FM
2. 7 Leo Bourke (USA) Cooper - Climax Reno Racing Team 1. GM
3. 36 Randall Cowherd (USA) Porsche 356 2. FM
4. 135 Ernest Spitzer (USA) Porsche 3. FM
5. 127 John Stevenson (USA) MG TF 1500 4. FM
6. 104 Norm Soutar (USA) Porsche 356 5. FM
7. 66 Phil Robertson (USA) MGA Kjell Qvale 6. FM
8. 47 Calvin Paige (USA) Devin - Panhard 1. HM
9. 114 Jens Hansen (USA) Porsche 356 7. FM
10. 158 Lester Hartman (USA) MG TF 1500 8. FM
11. 59 Fred Biven (USA) MG TD 2. GM
12. 103 Lou Brero, Jr. (USA) MG TD 3. GM
13. 147 Bryce Whitmore (USA) Panhard 2. HM
14. 49 Lendal Gray (USA) MG TD 4. GM
15. 138 Wallace Thomas (USA) VW Special 5. GM
16. 56 Joseph Graves (USA) JG Special 3. HM
17. 60 Dave Skilling (USA) Crosley Special 4. HM
Did not finish:
125 Jerry Barden (USA) Osca MT4 1127 Jerry Barden Intake air blocked by rags GM

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US National Races Round: 81

Santa Rosa [Novice +1.5]

San Fransico Region, 2nd Annual Rose Festival Sports Car Road Races (Race 4 - Modified over 1500 cc - Novice), Santa Rosa Course Date: 20.5.1956

Started:35
Classified:26(CM - 8, DM - 13, EM - 5)

Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 117,514 km/h Attendance: 13500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 83 Robert Nix (USA) Jaguar 8 0:20:07,300 1. CM
2. 45 A. K. Nielsen (USA) Jaguar 2. CM
3. 143 John Armanino (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DM
4. 142 Jack Loughridge (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 3. CM
5. 190 Daryl Wilkinson (USA) Jaguar 4. CM
6. 105 George Heaney (USA) Jaguar 5. CM
7. 144 George Snively (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DM
8. 128 Robert Parsons (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DM
9. 136 Emil Pardee (USA) Porsche 356 1600 1. EM
10. 89 Elof Carlson (USA) Jaguar 6. CM
11. 86 Brett Morehouse (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DM
12. 126 Andrew Hambor (USA) Austin-Healey 5. DM
13. 43 Jim Speckens (USA) Austin-Healey 6. DM
14. 23 John Hutchinson (USA) Jaguar 7. CM
15. 119 Robert Goetz (USA) Austin-Healey 7. DM
16. 28 Sam Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 8. DM
17. 74 Larry Rogers (USA) Austin-Healey 9. DM
18. 29 Al Laws (USA) Jaguar 8. CM
19. 65 Ed Page (USA) Austin-Healey 10. DM
20. 31 Dick Chilingarian (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EM
21. 113 Pete von Drell (USA) Triumph TR3 3. EM
22. 129 Claude Hileman (USA) Austin-Healey 11. DM
23. 63 Jerry Mason (USA) Austin-Healey 12. DM
24. 171 Richard C. Anderson (USA) Porsche 356 1600 4. EM
25. 122 James Curtin (USA) Austin-Healey 13. DM
26. 57 Jere Curry (USA) Porsche 356 1600 5. EM

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US National Races Round: 82

Santa Rosa [DP+EP+FP]

San Fransico Region, 2nd Annual Rose Festival Sports Car Road Races (Race 5 - Production 1400 to 3000 cc), Santa Rosa Course Date: 20.5.1956

Started:45
Classified:40(DP - 13, EP - 18, FP - 9)

Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed: 121,988 km/h Attendance: 13500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 27 Bill Sturgis (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 8 0:19:32,600 1. DP
2. 117 Chick Leson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP
3. 114 George Snively (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
4. 86 Brett Morehouse (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DP
5. 48 Scott Baxter (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 1. EP
6. 20 Don Dickey (USA) Porsche 356A 1500 Carrera GS Coupe GS 55485 1. FP
7. 57 Jere Curry (USA) Porsche 356 1600 2. EP
8. 119 Robert Goetz (USA) Austin-Healey 5. DP
9. 136 Emil Pardee (USA) Porsche 356 1600 3. EP
10. 122 James Curtin (USA) Austin-Healey 6. DP
11. 28 Sam Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 7. DP
12. 88 Bob Cole (USA) Triumph TR3 4. EP
13. 188 Robert Magruder (USA) Triumph TR2 5. EP
14. 92 Norm McNamara (USA) Porsche 356 2. FP
15. 75 Leo Clouse (USA) Triumph TR2 6. EP
16. 52 Austin Davis (USA) Triumph TR3 7. EP
17. 74 Larry Rogers (USA) Austin-Healey 8. DP
18. 102 Jack Woodard (USA) Porsche 356 1600 8. EP
19. 58 Bud Morris (USA) Triumph TR2 9. EP
20. 129 Claude Hileman (USA) Austin-Healey 9. DP
21. 63 Jerry Mason (USA) Austin-Healey 10. DP
22. 113 Pete von Drell (USA) Triumph TR3 10. EP
23. 65 Ed Page (USA) Austin-Healey 11. DP
24. 95 Clifford Ricker (USA) Triumph TR2 11. EP
25. 104 Norm Soutar (USA) Porsche 356 3. FP
26. 66 Jim Hughes (USA) MGA Kjell Qvale 4. FP
27. 174 Al Freudenberg (USA) Triumph TR2 12. EP
28. 141 Robert Burns (USA) Porsche 356 5. FP
29. 78 Ted Conrad (USA) Porsche 356 6. FP
30. 79 Morton Gray (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 12. DP
31. 31 Dick Chilingarian (USA) Triumph TR2 13. EP
32. 36 Randall Cowherd (USA) Porsche 356 7. FP
33. 200 Bill Snell (USA) Triumph TR3 14. EP
34. 114 Jens Hansen (USA) Porsche 356 8. FP
35. 98 John Bernhart (USA) Triumph TR3 15. EP
36. 171 Richard C. Anderson (USA) Porsche 356 1600 16. EP
37. 133 Dick Newhall (USA) Austin-Healey 13. DP
38. 21 Steve Holman (USA) Triumph TR2 17. EP
39. 13 O. N. Ellman (USA) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 18. EP
40. 77 Giver Crenshaw (USA) Porsche 356 9. FP

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US National Races Round: 83

Santa Rosa [FM+GM+HM]

San Fransico Region, 2nd Annual Rose Festival Sports Car Road Races (Race 6 - Modified under 1500 cc - Senior), Santa Rosa Course Date: 20.5.1956

Classified:18(FM - 8, GM - 7, HM - 3)

Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: 125,529 km Winner's average speed: 128,426 km/h Attendance: 13500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Sam Weiss (USA) Porsche 550 25 0:58:12,600 1. FM
2. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 2. FM
3. 12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 3. FM
4. 6 John Fox (USA) Cooper T39 Climax 1. GM
5. 7 Harry Banta (USA) Cooper - Climax Reno Racing Team 2. GM
6. 51 Russell May (USA) Porsche Special 4. FM
7. 5 Eric de Reynier (USA) Porsche 550 5. FM
8. 100 George Buchanan (USA) Lotus 3. GM
9. 155 Peter Talbot (USA) VW Special 4. GM
10. 66 Jim Hughes (USA) MGA Kjell Qvale 6. FM
11. 77 Giver Crenshaw (USA) Porsche 356 7. FM
12. 47 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard 1. HM
13. 22 Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD TD 17896 5. GM
14. 158 Dennis Riley (USA) MG TF 1500 8. FM
15. 33 Gordon Wilson (USA) MG TD 6. GM
16. 152 Fraser Sibbald (USA) MG TD 7. GM
17. 35 John P. Young (USA) Young Special 2. HM
18. 18 Vale Wright (USA) Renault 3. HM

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US National Races Round: 84

Santa Rosa [BM+CM+DM+EM]

San Fransico Region, 2nd Annual Rose Festival Sports Car Road Races (Race 7 & 8 - Production over 3000 cc & Modified over 1500 cc - Senior), Santa Rosa Course Date: 20.5.1956

Classified:21(BM - 3, CM - 2, DM - 6, EM - 2, FM - 3, CP>CM - 5)

Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: 125,529 km Winner's average speed: 134,863 km/h Attendance: 13500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 44 John Barneson (USA) Hagemann Special Chrysler 25 0:56:13,300 1. BM
2. 108 Lou Brero (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac 25 0:56:13,300 2. BM
3. 55 Sam Weiss (USA) Porsche 550 1. FM
4. 99 Bob Gillespie (USA) Maserati 1. CM
5. 4 Jack Graham (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 112 Jack Graham 1. DM
6. 12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 2. FM
7. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 3. FM
8. 64 Fred Knoop (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3610 2. DM
9. 131 George Swift (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 3. DM
10. 39 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash 1. EM
11. 42 Mick Marston (USA) Austin-Healey Special 4. DM
12. 54 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 5. DM
13. 85 Jack Tanner (USA) Austin-Healey 6. DM
14. 34 Cloyd Gray (USA) Jaguar 2. CP>CM
15. 105 Ray Seher (USA) Jaguar XKC 017 3. CP>CM
16. 70 Fred Block (USA) Jaguar 4. CP>CM
17. 23 Al Coppel (USA) Jaguar 5. CP>CM
18. 111 Bob Cole (USA) Triumph TR3 2. EM
19. 68 Jim Woods (USA) Jaguar 6. CP>CM
20. 120 Fritz Warren (USA) Warren Special 3. BM
21. 87 Gordon Vann (USA) Vann Special 7. CM

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US National Races Round: 85

Preliminary Lawrenceville [GM+HM+EP+FP+GP]

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Production under 2000 cc and Modified under 1300 cc), Lawrenceville, Illinois Date: 10.6.1956

Started:48
Classified:45(GM - 4, HM - 10, EP - 12, FP/P - 4, FP - 2, GP - 13)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
17 Jake Smith (USA) Cooper 12 1. GM
711 Luke Stear (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 12 1. EP
41 John Mays (USA) FiberSport 1. HM
78 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1. GP
114 Charles Pugsley (USA) MG TF 1500 1. FP
333 Frank Rand (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 1. FP/P
9 Ed Walsh (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP/P
11 David Dukes (USA) Morgan 2. EP
53 Richard Ross (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2. GP
56 Charles Glore (USA) HRG 2. FP
85 Jack Kisner (USA) Osca MT4 2. GM
109 Paul Gougelman (USA) D.B. 2. HM
0 Chuck Rickert (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP/P
39 William Jordan (USA) AC Ace 3. EP
57 George Lamberson (USA) Crosley Special 3. HM
63 George Whalen (USA) MG TD 3. GP
93 Bill Bowman (USA) Kieft 3. GM
24 Bruce Townsend (USA) TXP C-4 4. HM
26 Alan Ross (USA) MG TC 4. GP
60 Frank Campbell (USA) AC Ace 4. EP
131 W. T. Bosworth (USA) MG TC 4. GM
147 Don Hawthorne (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 4. FP/P
3 Eugene De Penaloza (USA) MG TD Mk II 5. GP
42 J. Robert Schroeder (USA) Nardi - BMW 5. HM
97 Homer Gosnell (USA) Triumph TR2 5. EP
89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Giaur Mille Miglia 6. HM
101 George Tipsword (USA) MG TD 6. GP
110 R. C. Buchanan (USA) Triumph TR2 6. EP
35 Louis Laflin (USA) MG TD 7. GP
46 David Mays (USA) FiberSport 7. HM
227 Ben Chesney (USA) Triumph TR2 7. EP
43 Roy Geoghegan (USA) Porsche 356 8. GP
99 Ed Kopper (USA) Crosley Special 8. HM
444 Arch James (USA) Porsche 356 1600 8. EP
16 Dean Martin (USA) Triumph TR3 9. EP
44 John Wessale (USA) MG TD 9. GP
107 Charles Angenroth (USA) Renault 4CV 9. HM
1 Ned Norris (USA) Crosley Super 10. HM
5 John Stinger (USA) AC Ace 10. EP
31 James Abbott (USA) Porsche 356 10. GP
45 Paul Meyers (USA) Triumph TR2 10. EP
112 Thomas Dorste (USA) MG TC 11. GP
79 Bill Tannhaeuser (USA) Doretti Swallow 12. EP
144 Derr Andrlik (USA) MG TD 12. GP
19 R. W. Clifford (USA) MG TC 13. GP
Disqualified:
204 J. C. Kilburn (USA) MG TC GP
Did not finish:
- John Brooks (USA) DNF HM
18 Bernard Moeller (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe DNF FP/P

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US National Races Round: 86

Preliminary Lawrenceville [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP]

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Production over 2000 cc and Modified over 1300 cc), Lawrenceville, Illinois Date: 10.6.1956

Classified:45(BM - 2, CM - 4, DM - 2, EM - 6, FM - 5, CP - 13, DP/300SL - 3, DP - 10)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
27 Ernie Erickson (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 503 Ernest Erickson 12 1. CM
37 Clyde Robbins (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 12 1. DP/300SL
66 Phil Stewart (USA) Maserati 300S 3052 12 1. DM
71 Raymond Mason (USA) Jaguar XK140 12 1. CP
117 John Moore (USA) Kurtis 12 1. BM
6 Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0612MDTR 1. EM
20 Don Davis (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
69 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 1. FM
7 Ted Boynton (USA) Maserati A6GCS 2. EM
10 John Kilborn (USA) Ferrari 4.5 2. CM
25 John W. Baxter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP/300SL
48 Fred Vetter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 04 2. FM
70 Roger Bear (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0390MM 2. DM
98 Andy Rosenberger (USA) Nash-Healey 2. BM
221 Roy Fleischman (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 2. CP
777 Jim Grove (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
00 H. Grosse (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 3. CP
15 Gordon Wing (USA) Volkswagen 3. FM
74 David Biggs (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 3. DP/300SL
96 W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
115 James Johnston (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 3. EM
191 Richard Lyeth (USA) Ferrari 375 MM 3. CM
14 Jack Ensley (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 538 Jack Ensley 4. CM
23 James Winchell (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DP
75 John Quackenbush (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 4. EM
102 Al Vigne (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 4. CP
142 James Mautz (USA) Volkswagen 4. FM
62 Risen Austin-Healey 5. DP
137 Frank Bott (USA) Osca MT4 5. FM
170 Robert Donnelly (USA) Jaguar XK120 5. CP
999 Tom Fox (USA) Ferrari 1.9 5. EM
13 Jerry Fleischner (USA) Jaguar XK120 6. CP
54 Charles Fisher (USA) Austin-Healey 6. DP
411 Ben Burbo (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 6. EM
28 Richard Booth (USA) Austin-Healey 7. DP
33 Bud Bridewell (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 7. CP
4 Duke Knowlton (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 8. CP
52 Frank Isaacson (USA) Austin-Healey 8. DP
84 Bob Levey (USA) Austin-Healey 9. DP
124 Charles Plevak (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 9. CP
47 Devol Ernst (USA) Austin-Healey 10. DP
80 Alan Smith (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10. CP
666 William Wilson (USA) Jaguar XK120 11. CP
116 David Deuble (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 12. CP
244 Wilbur Straney (USA) Ford Thunderbird 13. CP

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US National Races Round: 87

Preliminary Lawrenceville [Ladies]

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Ladies), Lawrenceville, Illinois Date: 10.6.1956

Classified:10(+1500 - 5, 1500 - 5)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
- Hope Stewart (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 5 1. +1500
- Audrey King (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 2. +1500
- Joan Ellis (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 3. +1500
- Mildred Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 4. +1500
45 Toodie Meyers (USA) Triumph TR2 5. +1500
- Pat Smith (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 1. 1500
- Margaret Kisner (USA) Osca MT4 2. 1500
- Natalie Seaverns (USA) Kieft 3. 1500
- Kay Mautz (USA) MG TD 4. 1500
- Marydee Degner (USA) MG TD 5. 1500

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US National Races Round: 88

Lawrenceville [GM+HM+EP+FP+GP]

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Production under 2000 cc and Modified under 1300 cc), Lawrenceville, Illinois Date: 10.6.1956

Classified:33(GM - 4, HM - 6, EP - 10, FP/P - 3, FP - 2, GP - 8)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
17 Jake Smith (USA) Cooper 20 1. GM
711 Luke Stear (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 20 1. EP
0 Chuck Rickert (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 1. FP/P
41 John Mays (USA) FiberSport 1. HM
78 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1. GP
150 Karl Kopplin (USA) MGA 1. FP
9 Ed Walsh (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP/P
11 David Dukes (USA) Morgan 2. EP
24 Bruce Townsend (USA) TXP C-4 2. HM
53 Richard Ross (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2. GP
85 Jack Kisner (USA) Osca MT4 2. GM
114 Charles Pugsley (USA) MG TF 1500 2. FP
26 Alan Ross (USA) MG TC 3. GP
39 William Jordan (USA) AC Ace 3. EP
40 Lloyd Barton (USA) Porsche Special 3. GM
63 George Whalen (USA) MG TD 3. GP
89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Giaur Mille Miglia 3. HM
333 Frank Rand (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP/P
57 George Lamberson (USA) Crosley Special 4. HM
110 R. C. Buchanan (USA) Triumph TR2 4. EP
131 W. T. Bosworth (USA) MG TC 4. GM
3 Eugene De Penaloza (USA) MG TD Mk II 5. GP
42 J. Robert Schroeder (USA) Nardi - BMW 5. HM
97 Homer Gosnell (USA) Triumph TR2 5. EP
46 David Mays (USA) FiberSport 6. HM
101 George Tipsword (USA) MG TD 6. GP
227 Monty Roberts (USA) Triumph TR2 6. EP
44 John Wessale (USA) MG TD 7. GP
60 Frank Campbell (USA) AC Ace 7. EP
45 Paul Meyers (USA) Triumph TR2 8. EP
204 J. C. Kilburn (USA) MG TC 8. GP
16 Dean Martin (USA) Triumph TR3 9. EP
79 Bill Tannhaeuser (USA) Doretti Swallow 10. EP

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US National Races Round: 89

Lawrenceville [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP]

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 5 - Production over 2000 cc and Modified over 1300 cc), Lawrenceville, Illinois Date: 10.6.1956

Classified:27(BM - 2, CM - 4, DM - 1, EM - 4, FM - 3, CP - 6, DP/300SL - 3, DP - 4)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
00 Don Davis (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 30 1. CP
27 Ernie Erickson (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 503 Ernest Erickson 30 1. CM
37 Clyde Robbins (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 30 1. DP/300SL
66 Phil Stewart (USA) Maserati 300S 3052 30 1. DM
170 Robert Donnelly (USA) Jaguar XK120 30 1. CP
6 Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0612MDTR 1. EM
69 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 1. FM
98 Andy Rosenberger (USA) Nash-Healey 1. BM
777 Jim Grove (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
10 John Kilborn (USA) Ferrari 4.5 2. CM
23 James Winchell (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
74 David Biggs (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP/300SL
75 John Quackenbush (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 2. EM
117 John Moore (USA) Kurtis 2. BM
137 Frank Bott (USA) Osca MT4 2. FM
7 Ted Boynton (USA) Maserati A6GCS 3. EM
25 John W. Baxter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 3. DP/300SL
47 Devol Ernst (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
48 Fred Vetter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 04 3. FM
102 Al Vigne (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 3. CP
191 Richard Lyeth (USA) Ferrari 375 MM 3. CM
14 Jack Ensley (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 538 Jack Ensley 4. CM
71 Raymond Mason (USA) Jaguar XK140 4. CP
84 Bob Levey (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DP
115 James Johnston (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 4. EM
124 Charles Plevak (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 5. CP
221 Roy Fleischman (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6. CP
Did not finish:
55 Hal Ullrich (USA) Excalibur DNF BM

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US National Races Round: 90

Kingdon

RRR Sports Car and Grand Prix Pro Road Races (Sports Car Pro Race), Kingdon Road Racing Course Date: 10.6.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
- Jack Duncan (USA) MG Special Not known if ran
- Lemoin Frey (USA) Mercury Special Chuck Tatum Not known if ran
- Chuck Tatum (USA) Austin-Healey - GMC Chuck Tatum Not known if ran S+1.5
- Chuck Tatum (USA) MG TF Not known if ran S1.5
- Jacques Bellesiles (USA) Bellesiles Special Mercury Not known if ran
- Joe Lubin (USA) Aston Martin DB3S
- Marion Playan (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Not known if ran
- Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 Not known if ran
- Chuck Taylor (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran
- Frank Chisholm (USA) Chrysler 6 Not known if ran FL
- George Beavis (USA) Offenhauser Special Not known if ran
- Jack Redona (USA) Volkswagen Special Not known if ran
- Dick Trunkey (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran
- Jack Bowering (USA) MG 1500 Not known if ran
- Mike Anderson (USA) Ford Industrial Special Mike Anderson Not known if ran
- David Maxson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
- David Maxson (USA) Maserati GP FL
- John Peters (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 91

Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.3]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Preliminary Race 1 - Production under 1300 cc), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 23.6.1956

Started:25(FP - 25)
Classified:19(FP - 19)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 22,000 km Winner's average speed: 66,000 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 11 0:20:00,000 1. FP
2. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 11 0:20:00,400 2. FP
3. 62 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF 11 0:20:26,000 3. FP
4. 81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD 11 0:20:27,000 4. FP
5. 93 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Mk II 11 0:20:34,000 5. FP
6. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD Mk II 11 0:21:04,000 6. FP
7. 207 John Reed (USA) MG TD 11 0:21:19,000 7. FP
8. 128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD 11 0:21:20,000 8. FP
9. 155 Frank Lohrum (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 11 0:21:29,000 9. FP
10. 116 Clif Bowers (USA) MG TF 11 0:21:30,000 10. FP
11. 28 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC 11 0:21:31,000 11. FP
12. 220 Eugene Clark (USA) MG TD 11 0:21:35,000 12. FP
13. 72 Gordon Hanson (USA) MG TD 11 0:21:36,000 13. FP
14. 171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF 11 0:21:40,000 14. FP
15. 98 John Alf (USA) MG TD 11 0:21:48,000 15. FP
16. 52 William Benck (USA) MG TD 11 0:21:50,000 16. FP
17. 53 Art White (USA) MG TD 10 0:20:20,000 17. FP
18. 127 Edward Selover (USA) MG TD 10 0:20:26,000 18. FP
19. 203 Anthony West (USA) MG TD 10 0:20:35,000 19. FP
Did not finish:
14 Alan Walker (USA) MG TF Engine FP
118 Paul J. Miller (USA) MG TD Rod FP
129 Karl Weimer (USA) MG TD Rod FP
141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Accident FP
154 John Bagley (USA) MG TD Rod FP
226 John Snider (USA) MG TF Accident FP

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US National Races Round: 92

Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.5]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Preliminary Race 2 - Production 1300 to 1500 cc), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 23.6.1956

Started:24(FP - 24)
Classified:21(FP - 21)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 40,073 km Winner's average speed: 113,716 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 12 0:20:22,000 1. FP
2. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 12 0:20:24,000 2. FP
3. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 12 0:20:27,000 3. FP
4. 180 Jay Hills (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 12 0:21:00,000 4. FP
5. 176 Terry Hall (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 12 0:21:02,000 5. FP
6. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MGA 12 0:21:03,000 6. FP
7. 105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 12 0:21:28,000 7. FP
8. 170 John Dixon (USA) MGA 12 0:22:00,000 8. FP
9. 165 Cameron Cooper (USA) MGA 12 0:22:05,000 9. FP
10. 82 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 11 0:20:23,000 10. FP
11. 175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 11 0:20:40,000 11. FP
12. 161 Mel Curland (CDN) MGA 11 0:20:43,000 12. FP
13. 57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 11 0:20:46,000 13. FP
14. 178 Jim Chaffee (USA) MG TF 1500 11 0:21:07,000 14. FP
15. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TF 1500 11 0:21:09,000 15. FP
16. 120 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA 11 0:21:14,000 16. FP
17. 193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 11 0:21:29,000 17. FP
18. 177 Ronald Hart (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 11 0:21:38,000 18. FP
19. 122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer 11 0:21:39,000 19. FP
20. 20 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America 11 0:21:46,000 20. FP
21. 115 Thomas Sampson (USA) MG TF 1500 11 0:21:48,000 21. FP
Did not finish:
36 Salem Spitz (USA) MGA Blown tyre FP
84 Bill Doushkess (USA) MG TF 1500 Thrown rod FP
144 Bill Dredge (USA) Singer Black flagged: leaking fuel FP

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US National Races Round: 93

Preliminary Pomona [Production 2.7]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Preliminary Race 3 - Production 1500 to 2700 cc), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 23.6.1956

Started:35(DP - 13, EP - 22)
Classified:29(DP - 12, EP - 17)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 115,873 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 79 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 12 0:20:00,000 1. DP
2. 96 Dan Gurney (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 12 0:00:01,000 1. EP
3. 25 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 12 0:00:15,000 2. DP
4. 331 Richard Shipman (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708 12 0:00:16,000 3. DP
5. 90 Dick Chartier (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 12 0:00:40,000 4. DP
6. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 12 0:00:49,000 2. EP
7. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 12 0:00:58,000 3. EP
8. 252 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 12 0:01:00,000 4. EP
9. 444 Dick Hayward (USA) Siata 208S BS526 12 0:01:01,000 5. EP
10. 174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 12 0:01:03,000 6. EP
11. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan 12 0:01:14,000 7. EP
12. 67 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S BS521?? 12 0:01:15,000 8. EP
13. 191 Robert Wilson (USA) Austin-Healey 12 0:01:22,000 5. DP
14. 58 Hayes Trukke (USA) Morgan Plus 4 12 0:01:36,000 9. EP
15. 196 Colin Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 12 0:01:37,000 6. DP
16. 192 Tom Wilson (USA) Austin-Healey 12 0:01:39,000 7. DP
17. 199 Tracy Bird (USA) Porsche 356 1600 11 0:00:11,000 10. EP
18. 168 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 11 0:00:12,000 8. DP
19. 68 Vincent Evans (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 11 0:00:30,000 11. EP
20. 200 Vic Bell (USA) Austin-Healey 11 0:00:44,000 9. DP
21. 60 Thomas Hart (USA) Austin-Healey 11 0:00:59,000 10. DP
22. 31 James Benson (USA) Triumph TR2 11 0:01:04,000 12. EP
23. 162 George Ramberg (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:00:09,000 11. DP
24. 48 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10 0:00:10,000 13. EP
25. 125 Robert Snow (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:00:17,000 14. EP
26. 146 Erwin Henry (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:00:54,000 12. DP
27. 247 Arthur Seflin (USA) Porsche 356 1600 10 0:01:02,000 15. EP
28. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:01:42,000 16. EP
29. 23 Harvey Mayer (USA) Triumph TR3 9 0:01:41,000 17. EP
Did not finish:
19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 DNF EP
22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S DNF DP
27 Dan Levitt (USA) Morgan Rocker arm & push rod EP
46 Jean Geslin (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Oil pressure EP
59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Broken tie rod EP
110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) Triumph TR3 Oil pressure EP

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US National Races Round: 94

Preliminary Pomona [Production +2.7]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Preliminary Race 4 - Production over 2700 cc), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 23.6.1956

Started:25(CP - 18, DP - 7)
Classified:20(CP - 14, DP - 6)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 41,843 km Winner's average speed: 120,459 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 225 Bob Drake (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 13 0:20:50,000 1. DP
2. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 13 0:00:00,500 2. DP
3. 136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 13 0:00:28,000 3. DP
4. 83 Jim Peterson (USA) Jaguar XK120 MC 13 0:00:39,000 1. CP
5. 106 Bill Pollack (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 13 0:00:52,000 2. CP
6. 38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 13 0:01:16,000 4. DP
7. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 13 0:01:30,000 3. CP
8. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 13 0:01:33,000 4. CP
9. 137 John Colombero (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 13 0:01:38,000 5. DP
10. 88 Ralph Peterson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 12 0:00:07,000 5. CP
11. 277 Howard Bare (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 12 0:00:26,000 6. CP
12. 78 Harry Jones (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 12 0:00:27,000 6. DP
13. 39 Robert Will (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 12 0:00:53,000 7. CP
14. 249 Stuart Hirsh (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 12 0:01:04,000 8. CP
15. 108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 12 0:01:15,000 9. CP
16. 147 Frank Cleaver (USA) Jaguar XK120 12 0:01:17,000 10. CP
17. 347 Joe Catron (USA) Jaguar XK120 12 0:01:21,000 11. CP
18. 35 Ralph Phillips (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 11 0:00:16,000 12. CP
19. 64 Hap Richardson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 11 0:00:50,000 13. CP
20. 183 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 9 0:00:59,000 14. CP
Did not finish:
5 Richard McClure (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Overheating CP
10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Valve DP
80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 Oil pressure CP
148 John Robinson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Clutch CP
182 Cliff Rackohn (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Black flagged CP

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US National Races Round: 95

Preliminary Pomona [Ladies]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Preliminary Race 5 - Ladies' Race), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 23.6.1956

Started:15(C - 1, D - 5, E - 5, F - 3, G - 0, H - 1)
Classified:13(C - 1, D - 4, E - 4, F - 3, G - 0, H - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 112,493 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 225 Mary Davis (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 11 0:18:55,000 1. D
2. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 11 0:18:57,000 1. E
3. 97 Linda Scott (USA) MG TD 11 0:19:24,000 1. F
4. 108 Carol Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 11 0:20:18,000 1. C
5. 95 Ginny Sims (USA) Triumph TR3 11 0:20:21,000 2. E
6. 231 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:18:56,000 2. D
7. 200 Joan Fischall (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:19:01,000 3. D
8. 196 Ada Cochrane (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 10 0:19:09,000 4. D
9. 193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 10 0:19:20,000 2. F
10. 19 Jackie Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 10 0:19:21,000 3. E
11. 190 Ethel Wilson (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:19:32,000 4. E
12. 164 Mary Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 10 0:19:34,000 1. H
13. 237 Norah Taylor (USA) MG TD Mk II 9 0:20:08,000 3. F
Did not finish:
110 Patricia Alcazar (USA) Triumph TR3 Engine E
167 Jinx Peters (USA) Austin-Healey Water leak D

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US National Races Round: 96

Preliminary Pomona [Modified 1.3]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Preliminary Race 6 - Modified under 1300 cc), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 23.6.1956

Started:25
Classified:20(FM - 5, GM - 8, HM - 7)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 41,843 km Winner's average speed: 123,598 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 152 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Mark IX 13 0:20:19,000 1. GM
2. 261 Charles Willis (USA) Lotus Mark IX 13 0:20:19,500 2. GM
3. 16 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper - Climax 13 0:20:26,000 3. GM
4. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI 13 0:20:56,000 4. GM
5. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nicholas - Panhard 12 0:20:31,000 5. GM
6. 142 Don Miller (USA) Crosley Special 12 0:20:44,000 1. HM
7. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF 12 0:20:45,000 1. FM
8. 89 Edward Boyd (USA) MG TD Special 12 0:20:56,000 2. FM
9. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 12 0:21:11,000 3. FM
10. 164 Noble Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 12 0:21:12,000 2. HM
11. 75 Arden Stevens (USA) D.B. - Panhard 12 0:21:30,000 6. GM
12. 65 Jack Wilder (USA) Nicholas - Panhard 12 0:21:37,000 3. HM
13. 333 David Smith (USA) Moretti Berlinetta 12 0:21:41,000 4. HM
14. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special 12 0:21:59,000 5. HM
15. 87 Jack Greenaway (USA) MG TF 12 0:22:02,000 4. FM
16. 61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard 12 0:22:11,000 6. HM
17. 166 James Wilson (USA) MG TD Mk II 11 0:20:35,000 5. FM
18. 111 Hal Landaker (USA) Fiat Harley Davidson 11 0:21:09,000 7. GM
19. 157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Simca - Crosley 10 0:21:57,000 7. HM
20. 92 Manuel Betes (USA) Betes & Sief. Special 3 0:21:13,000 8. GM
Did not finish:
15 Jim Peterson (USA) Panhard Overheating
73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Valve
74 Malcolm Morett (USA) Crosley Oil pressure
158 Walt Peterson (USA) Crosley Broken crank
163 G. H. Shillreff (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Broken oil line

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US National Races Round: 97

Preliminary Pomona [Modified 1.5]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Preliminary Race 6A - Modified 1300 to 1500 cc), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 23.6.1956

Started:22(FM - 22)
Classified:15(FM - 15)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 41,843 km Winner's average speed: 126,173 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 13 0:19:55,000 1. FM
2. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 13 0:19:55,500 2. FM
3. 244 Clarence Raville (USA) MG TC Special 13 0:21:16,000 3. FM
4. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 13 0:21:21,000 4. FM
5. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 13 0:21:23,000 5. FM
6. 109 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 12 0:20:31,000 6. FM
7. 26 Alan Kerns (USA) MG TD 12 0:21:20,000 7. FM
8. 97 William Scott (USA) MG TD 12 0:21:24,000 8. FM
9. 34 Bob Pattison (USA) Randolph Special 12 0:21:26,000 9. FM
10. 132 R. W. Oswalt (USA) MG Special 12 0:21:29,000 10. FM
11. 41 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII 11 0:20:12,000 11. FM
12. 153 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC 11 0:20:16,000 12. FM
13. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus Mark IX 11 0:21:13,000 13. FM
14. 107 Robert Bratton (USA) MG TF 11 0:21:22,000 14. FM
15. 8 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 9 0:21:31,000 15. FM
Did not finish:
7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Osca Clutch FM
30 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Accident FM
42 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special Overheating FM
54 Frank Monise (USA) MG Special Rod bearing FM
63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Lotus Mark IX Accident FM
117 Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Wrong gearing FM
119 Robert Plass (USA) MG Special Fouled out FM

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US National Races Round: 98

Preliminary Pomona [Modified +1.5]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Preliminary Race 9 - Modified over 1500 cc), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 23.6.1956

Started:23(BM - 4, CM - 4, DM - 10, EM - 5)
Classified:22(BM - 4, CM - 4, DM - 9, EM - 5)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 45,062 km Winner's average speed: 127,943 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 14 0:21:08,000 1. BM
2. 138 Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman Barnes Special 14 0:21:31,000 1. CM
3. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 3.0 0438MD 14 0:21:43,000 1. DM
4. 150 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 14 0:21:44,000 2. CM
5. 133 Jerry Austin (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 527 14 0:21:45,000 3. CM
6. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 14 2. DM
7. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 14 4. CM
8. 49 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0004M 13 1. EM
9. 21 Hal Dolden (USA) Sparks Bonney 13 2. BM
10. 149 Bob Oker (USA) Triumph TR2 13 3. DM
11. 135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard J2X 13 3. BM
12. 1 William Bell (USA) Osca 13 2. EM
13. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 13 4. DM
14. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 13 5. DM
15. 102 Richard Eastman (USA) Austin-Healey 13 6. DM
16. 100 Al Allee (USA) Austin-Healey 12 7. DM
17. 173 Dick Seagle (USA) Triumph TR2 12 3. EM
18. 359 William Binney (USA) Doretti - Triumph 12 4. EM
19. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 12 5. EM
20. 172 Eric Hauser (USA) Victress Buford 12 4. BM
21. 112 Dick Nash (USA) MG TF 9 8. DM
22. 303 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin 7 9. DM
Did not finish:
231 Joe DeBlanco (USA) Austin-Healey Clutch DM

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US National Races Round: 99

Consolation Pomona

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Race 1 - Consolation Race), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 24.6.1956

Started:24(C - 3, D - 3, E - 4, F - 11, G - 2, H - 1)
Classified:16(C - 2, D - 2, E - 2, F - 8, G - 1, H - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 113,620 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Osca MT4 12 0:20:24,000 1. F
2. 30 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 12 0:20:32,000 2. F
3. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 12 0:21:04,000 1. E
4. 22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 12 0:21:06,000 1. D
5. 10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 12 0:21:08,000 2. D
6. 68 Vincent Evans (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 12 0:21:15,000 2. E
7. 92 Manuel Betes (USA) Betes & Sief. Special 12 0:21:19,000 1. G
8. 5 Ned Yarter (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 12 0:21:32,000 1. C
9. 117 Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG 12 0:21:51,000 3. F
10. 80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 12 0:21:55,000 2. C
11. 193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 11 0:20:33,000 4. F
12. 226 John Snider (USA) MG TF 11 0:20:34,000 5. F
13. 61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard 11 0:20:35,000 1. H
14. 36 Salem Spitz (USA) MGA 11 0:20:40,000 6. F
15. 166 James Wilson (USA) MG TD Mk II 11 0:21:20,000 7. F
16. 14 Alan Walker (USA) MGA 7 0:21:23,000 8. F
Did not finish:
27 Dan Levitt (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Oil pressure E
42 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special Broken lifter F
59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Oil pressure E
63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Lotus Mark IX Fuel pump F
111 Hal Landaker (USA) Fiat Harley Davidson Overheating G
118 Paul J. Miller (USA) MG TD Rod bearing F
182 Cliff Rackohn (USA) Jaguar XK120 M DNF C
303 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin Distributor D

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US National Races Round: 100

Pomona [DP+EP+FP]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Race 2 - Production under $3000), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 24.6.1956

Started:43(DP - 5, EP - 7, FP - 31)
Classified:35(DP - 2, EP - 5, FP - 28)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 57,936 km Winner's average speed: 114,022 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan 18 0:30:28,000 1. EP
2. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 18 0:30:45,000 1. FP
3. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 18 0:30:52,000 2. FP
4. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 18 0:31:02,000 2. EP
5. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MGA 18 0:31:07,000 3. FP
6. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 18 0:31:23,000 3. EP
7. 105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 18 0:31:54,000 4. FP
8. 170 John Dixon (USA) MGA 18 0:32:09,000 5. FP
9. 23 Henry DeOlivera (USA) Triumph TR3 17 0:30:35,000 4. EP
10. 165 Cameron Cooper (USA) MGA 17 0:30:57,000 6. FP
11. 161 Mel Curland (CDN) MGA 17 0:30:59,000 7. FP
12. 175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 17 0:31:01,000 8. FP
13. 191 Robert Wilson (USA) Austin-Healey 17 0:31:03,000 1. DP
14. 62 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF 17 0:31:04,000 9. FP
15. 207 John Lawrence (USA) MG TD 17 0:31:06,000 10. FP
16. 125 Robert Snow (USA) Triumph TR2 17 0:31:14,000 5. EP
17. 120 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA 17 0:31:16,000 11. FP
18. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TF 1500 17 0:31:27,000 12. FP
19. 178 Jim Chaffee (USA) MG TF 17 0:31:35,000 13. FP
20. 93 Rusty Oddous (USA) MG TD Mk II 17 0:31:41,000 14. FP
21. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD Mk II 17 0:31:42,000 15. FP
22. 28 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC 17 0:31:43,000 16. FP
23. 81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD 17 0:32:01,000 17. FP
24. 162 George Ramberg (USA) Austin-Healey 17 0:32:08,000 2. DP
25. 128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD 17 0:32:10,000 18. FP
26. 220 Eugene Clark (USA) MG TD 16 0:30:38,000 19. FP
27. 122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer 16 0:30:44,000 20. FP
28. 177 Ronald Hart (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 16 0:30:49,000 21. FP
29. 20 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America 16 0:31:13,000 22. FP
30. 98 John Alf (USA) MG TD 16 0:31:17,000 23. FP
31. 171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF 16 0:31:25,000 24. FP
32. 116 Clif Bowers (USA) MG TF 16 0:31:44,000 25. FP
33. 127 Edward Selover (USA) MG TD 16 0:31:53,000 26. FP
34. 203 Anthony West (USA) MG TD 16 0:31:55,000 27. FP
35. 53 Art White (USA) MG TD 15 0:31:36,000 28. FP
Did not finish:
31 James Benson (USA) Triumph TR2 Accident EP
52 William Benck (USA) MG TD Gearbox FP
58 Hayes Trukke (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Rocker arm EP
60 Thomas Hart (USA) Austin-Healey Fuel line DP
115 Thomas Sampson (USA) MG TF Seized piston FP
146 Gil Henry (USA) Austin-Healey Gearbox DP
151 Leon Miller (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder Winshield shattered FP
168 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey Burned plugs DP

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US National Races Round: 101

Pomona [CP+DP+EP+FP]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Race 4 - Production over $3000), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 24.6.1956

Started:36(CP - 11, DP - 10, EP - 10, FP - 5)
Classified:28(CP - 9, DP - 7, EP - 7, FP - 5)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 61,155 km Winner's average speed: 121,988 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 225 Bob Drake (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 19 0:30:06,000 1. DP
2. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 19 0:30:07,000 2. DP
3. 83 Jim Peterson (USA) Jaguar XK120 MC 19 0:30:28,000 1. CP
4. 106 Bill Pollack (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 19 0:30:48,000 2. CP
5. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 19 0:31:10,000 3. CP
6. 96 Dan Gurney (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 19 0:31:16,000 1. EP
7. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 19 0:31:40,000 4. CP
8. 331 Richard Shipman (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708 18 0:30:17,000 3. DP
9. 25 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 18 0:30:23,000 4. DP
10. 444 Dick Hayward (USA) Siata 208S BS526 18 0:30:31,000 2. EP
11. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 18 0:30:32,000 1. FP
12. 88 Ralph Peterson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 18 0:30:41,000 5. CP
13. 90 Dick Chartier (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 18 0:30:42,000 5. DP
14. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 18 0:30:43,000 3. EP
15. 252 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 18 0:30:44,000 4. EP
16. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 18 0:30:45,000 2. FP
17. 180 Jay Hills (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 18 0:30:51,000 3. FP
18. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 18 0:30:56,000 5. EP
19. 67 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S BS521?? 18 0:31:04,000 6. EP
20. 39 Robert Will (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 18 0:31:11,000 6. CP
21. 277 Howard Bare (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 18 0:31:12,000 7. CP
22. 22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 18 0:31:21,000 6. DP
23. 249 Stuart Hirsh (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 18 0:31:39,000 8. CP
24. 82 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 17 0:30:46,000 4. FP
25. 176 Terry Hall (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 17 0:31:02,000 5. FP
26. 200 Vic Bell (USA) Austin-Healey 17 0:31:17,000 7. DP
27. 64 Hap Richardson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 16 0:30:12,000 9. CP
28. 48 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 14 0:30:49,000 7. EP
Did not finish:
38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Accident DP
68 Vincent Evans (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Accident EP
79 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey DNF DP
108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC DNF CP
136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Oil pressure, brakes DP
174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Out of fuel EP
199 Tracy Bird (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Overheating EP
347 Joe Catron (USA) Jaguar XK120 Oil pressure CP

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US National Races Round: 102

Pomona [FM+GM+HM]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Race 5 - Modified under 1500 cc), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 24.6.1956

Started:32(FM - 21, GM - 7, HM - 4)
Classified:21(FM - 12, GM - 5, HM - 4)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 128,748 km Winner's average speed: 127,138 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 40 1:00:45,000 1. FM
2. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 40 1:00:46,000 2. FM
3. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 39 1:01:13,000 3. FM
4. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus Mark IX 39 1:01:40,000 4. FM
5. 261 Charles Willis (USA) Lotus Mark IX 39 1:02:07,000 1. GM
6. 109 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 38 1:01:42,000 5. FM
7. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI 38 1:01:59,000 2. GM
8. 16 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper - Climax 38 1:02:10,000 3. GM
9. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF 36 1:02:19,000 6. FM
10. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nicholas - Panhard 36 1:02:23,000 4. GM
11. 97 William Scott (USA) MG TD 35 1:00:47,000 7. FM
12. 153 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC 35 1:02:06,000 8. FM
13. 89 Edward Boyd (USA) MG TD Special 35 1:02:11,000 9. FM
14. 142 Don Miller (USA) Crosley Special 35 1:02:25,000 1. HM
15. 41 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII 34 1:02:05,000 10. FM
16. 65 Jack Wilder (USA) Nicholas - Panhard 34 1:02:24,000 2. HM
17. 75 Arden Stevens (USA) D.B. - Panhard 33 1:01:26,000 5. GM
18. 164 Noble Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 33 1:01:27,000 3. HM
19. 107 Robert Bratton (USA) MG TF 32 1:01:08,000 11. FM
20. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 30 1:01:05,000 12. FM
21. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special 28 1:01:25,000 4. HM
Did not finish:
7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Osca Water pump FM
18 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special DNF FM
30 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Accident FM
34 Bob Pattison (USA) Randolph Special Engine FM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Clutch FM
87 Jack Greenaway (USA) MG TF Blown engine FM
92 Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard Oil leak GM
117 Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Oil pump FM
132 R. W. Oswalt (USA) MG Special Valve FM
152 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Mark IX Broken throttle linkage GM
244 Clarence Raville (USA) MG TC Special DNF FM

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US National Races Round: 103

Pomona [BM+CM+DM+EM]

First Running Los Angeles County Fair Grounds Pomona Road Races (Race 7 - Modified over 1500 cc), Pomona Fair Grounds Date: 24.6.1956

Started:23(BM - 4, CM - 4, DM - 8, EM - 5, FM - 2)
Classified:17(BM - 3, CM - 2, DM - 7, EM - 4, FM - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 131,966 km Winner's average speed: 131,001 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 41 1:00:25,000 1. BM
2. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 41 1:00:48,000 1. DM
3. 150 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 41 1:00:57,000 1. CM
4. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 41 1:01:04,000 1. FM
5. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 3.0 0438MD 41 1:01:22,000 2. DM
6. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 40 1:01:58,000 2. CM
7. 21 Michael Kingsley (USA) Sparks Bonney 39 1:01:40,000 2. BM
8. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 38 1:01:03,000 3. DM
9. 135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard J2X 38 1:01:05,000 3. BM
10. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 38 1:01:07,000 4. DM
11. 102 Richard Eastman (USA) Austin-Healey 37 1:02:01,000 5. DM
12. 49 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0004M 36 1:01:02,000 1. EM
13. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 36 1:01:35,000 2. EM
14. 22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 35 1:00:45,000 6. DM
15. 359 William Binney (USA) Doretti - Triumph 34 1:00:50,000 3. EM
16. 100 Al Allee (USA)
Harold Erb (USA)
Austin-Healey 32 1:01:06,000 7. DM
17. 173 Dick Seagle (USA) Triumph TR2 29 1:00:46,000 4. EM
Did not finish:
1 William Bell (USA) Osca Overheating EM
133 Jerry Austin (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 527 Engine CM
138 Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman Barnes Special Oil leak CM
149 Bob Oker (USA) Triumph TR2 Engine DM
172 Francis Powell (USA)
Eric Hauser (USA)
Victress Buford DNF BM
211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Nose bleed FM

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US National Races Round: 104

Salt Lake [S1.5]

Salt Lake Race (Modified under 1500 cc), Salt Lake City Date: 24.6.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 93,825 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Donald Berlin (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder
2. - Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder
3. - Harry Banta (USA) Cooper - Climax

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US National Races Round: 105

Salt Lake [S+1.5]

Salt Lake Race (Modified over 1500 cc), Salt Lake City Date: 24.6.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 102,998 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 44 John Barneson (USA) Hagemann Special Chrysler 1. BM
2. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531
3. - Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder
Other starters:
- Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S

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US National Races Round: 106

1 h Thompson [S1.5]

Thompson Raceway (1 Hour Endurance Race I - Under 1500cc Modified & Production Cars), Thompson Raceway Date: 29.6.1956

Started:22

Circuit length: 2,414 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 24 Paul Sagan (USA) Porsche 550 45 FM+GM
2. 87 William Klinck (USA) Lotus Mark VI
3. 52 John Clapp (USA) Porsche 356 Super FP
4. 21 Ray Saidel (USA) Jomar Mk I Ford MKV 1. FM+GM
28 Tom Kerr (USA) Alfa Romeo 1. FP
Did not finish:
17 Len Bastrup (USA) Lotus Mark IX 18 DNF FM+GM
Other starters:
- Allenburg Abarth
- Grier Porsche
57 David Findlay (USA) VW FP+GP
61 Bob Grossman (USA) Porsche 550 FM+GM
82 Bob Holbert (USA) MG TC FP+GP
83 Bill Schade (USA) MG TD FP+GP
84 Joseph Fennelly (USA) VW FP+GP
In entry list:
8 George Hussey (USA) MG TD Not known if ran FP+GP
20 Don Quackenbush (USA) MG TD Not known if ran FP+GP
22 Ray Saidel (USA) Jomar Not known if ran FM+GM
29 John Briggs (USA) Porsche 356 America Not known if ran FP
35 Robert Davidson (USA) MG TD Not known if ran FP+GP
43 John B. Mull (USA) D.B. Not known if ran FM+GM
66 Fred Wolf (USA) MG TD Not known if ran FP+GP
68 Dowd Bandini Not known if ran FM+GM
69 Tom Magowan (USA) MG TD Not known if ran FP+GP
75 John Norwood (USA) Renault Spyder Not known if ran FM+GM
76 Walt Kern (USA) Siata 300BC Fiat ST427BC?? Not known if ran FM+GM
79 Herbert Oatley (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran FP+GP

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US National Races Round: 107

1 h Thompson [Production +1.5]

Thompson Raceway (1 Hour Endurance Race II - Over 1500cc Production Cars), Thompson Raceway Date: 29.6.1956

Started:18

Circuit length: 2,414 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 6 Art Simmons (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 43 CP/DP/EP
2. 71 Bill Fleming (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DP
3. 16 Ed Droesch (USA) Jaguar XK120 M CP
4. 42 Evelyn Mull (USA) AC Ace Bristol BEX 154 EP
5. 49 George Constantine (USA) Jaguar XK120 M CP
Other starters:
14 Vin Sardi (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC CP
32 Gaston Andrey (CH)
Lawrence Young (USA)
Morgan Plus 4 CP/DP/EP
In entry list:
2 Richard Lerner (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Not known if ran CP/DP/EP
19 Emil Bulck (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Not known if ran DP
31 Henry Bostder (USA) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Not known if ran EP
37 Alan Markelson (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Not known if ran EP
46 James Jackson (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran CP/DP/EP
47 MacKenzie Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
48 H. Slovac (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP/DP/EP
64 H. Cussin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran CP/DP/EP
70 Cunningham Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
74 John Norwood (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Not known if ran EP
91 J. Lane (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran CP/DP/EP

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US National Races Round: 108

1 h Thompson [Modified +1.5]

Thompson Raceway (1 Hour Endurance Race III - Over 1500cc Modified Cars), Thompson Raceway Date: 29.6.1956

Started:13

Circuit length: 2,414 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 3 David Michaels (USA) Bandini - Offenhauser 46 1. Unl.
2. 15 Richard Perrin (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 1. CM
3. 33 Fred Procter (USA) Maserati 1. EM
4. 73 Tony Palmer-Morewood (GB) Ferrari 500 Mondial
Other starters:
9 John Meyer (USA) Meyer Special
12 William Wonder (USA) Frazer Nash Mille Miglia 421/100/124
38 Joe Giubardo (USA) Austin-Healey Special
60 Bob Grossman (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC CP
62 John Plaisted (USA) Cheetah UR
65 H. Pitt Kinsolving (USA) Cisitalia Monoposto
246 Jordan King (USA) Allard J2X BM
In entry list:
23 Paul Ceresole (USA) Kieft - Bristol Not known if ran
36 Frank Adams (CDN) Frazer Nash Not known if ran
44 John B. Mull (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3802 Not known if ran
50 Don Forbes (USA) Austin Motto Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 109

Thompson [GP]

Thompson Raceway (Race 1 - Class G Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 30.6.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
8 George Hussey (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
20 Don Quackenbush (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
27 Gus Ehrman (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
35 Robert Davidson (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
56 Henry Willard (USA) MG TC Not known if ran GP
67 David Muir (USA) MG TC Not known if ran GP
69 Tom Magowan (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
78 Charles Callanan (USA) MG TC Not known if ran GP
82 Bob Holbert (USA) MG TC Not known if ran GP
83 Bill Schade (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP

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US National Races Round: 110

Thompson [FP]

Thompson Raceway (Race 2 - Class F Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 30.6.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
28 Tom Kerr (USA) Alfa Romeo Not known if ran FP
29 John Briggs (USA) Porsche 356 America Not known if ran FP
30 Freddie Barrette (USA) Porsche 356 America Not known if ran FP
39 Herbert Barrows (USA) Porsche 356 America Not known if ran FP
52 John Clapp (USA) Porsche 356 Super Not known if ran FP
53 Edwin Sprigg (USA) Alfa Romeo Not known if ran FP
79 Herbert Oatley (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran FP
96 Warren James (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 111

Thompson [EP]

Thompson Raceway (Race 3 - Class E Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 30.6.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
25 Bill Whittemore (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Not known if ran EP
26 F. Waggenhofer (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Not known if ran EP
31 Henry Bostder (USA) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Not known if ran EP
32 Lawrence Young (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Not known if ran EP
37 Alan Markelson (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Not known if ran EP
42 Evelyn Mull (USA) AC Ace Bristol BEX 154 Not known if ran EP
70 Charles Cunningham (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
74 John Norwood (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Not known if ran EP
146 F. McDonald (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Not known if ran EP

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US National Races Round: 112

Thompson [DP]

Thompson Raceway (Race 4 - Class D Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 30.6.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
2 Richard Lerner (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Not known if ran DP
19 Emil Bulck (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Not known if ran DP
45 Gilbert Geitner (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Not known if ran DP
51 Elisha Walker (USA) Aston Martin DB2/4 Not known if ran DP
54 Ernest Weil (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
63 John Colgate (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Not known if ran DP
64 Gussin Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
71 Bill Fleming (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Not known if ran DP

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US National Races Round: 113

Thompson [CP]

Thompson Raceway (Race 5 - Class C Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 30.6.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
5 Austin Chevrolet Corvette Not known if ran CP
14 Vin Sardi (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
16 Ed Droesch (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
18 Jordan King (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
41 Huggler Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
47 MacKenzie Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
48 Harvey L. Lavac (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
49 George Constantine (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
55 Bob Rubin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
60 Bob Grossman (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
72 J. Caruso (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
80 Harry Carter (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
86 C. Olson, Jr. (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 114

Thompson [EM+FM]

Thompson Raceway (Race 6 - Classes E and F Modified), Thompson Raceway Date: 30.6.1956


Circuit length: 2,414 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 24 Paul Sagan (USA) Porsche 550 EM+FM
2. 73 Tony Palmer-Morewood (GB) Ferrari 500 Mondial EM+FM
3 David Michaels (USA) Bandini - Offenhauser EM+FM
In entry list:
23 Paul Ceresole (USA) Kieft - Bristol Not known if ran EM+FM
33 Fred Procter (USA) Maserati Not known if ran EM+FM
68 Dowd Bandini Not known if ran EM+FM
85 Keene Annis (USA) Siata 208S BS501 Not known if ran EM+FM
87 William Klinck (USA) Lotus Mark.VI Not known if ran EM+FM

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US National Races Round: 115

Thompson [GM+HM]

Thompson Raceway (Race 7 - Classes G and H Modified), Thompson Raceway Date: 30.6.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
17 Len Bastrup (USA) Lotus Mark.IX Not known if ran GM+HM
21 Ray Saidel (USA) Jomar Mk I Ford MKV Not known if ran GM+HM
22 Ray Saidel (USA) Jomar Not known if ran GM+HM
34 Robert Pote (USA) Crosley Not known if ran GM+HM
43 John B. Mull (USA) D.B. Not known if ran GM+HM
58 Charles Rutan (USA) VW Special Not known if ran GM+HM
75 John Norwood (USA) Renault Spyder Not known if ran GM+HM

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US National Races Round: 116

Thompson [CM+DM]

Thompson Raceway (Race 8 - Classes C and D Modified), Thompson Raceway Date: 30.6.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
10 Preston Gray (USA) Ferrari 340 Mexico Not known if ran CM+DM
15 Richard Perrin (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Not known if ran CM+DM
44 John B. Mull (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3802 Not known if ran DM
47 MacKenzie Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CM+DM
50 J. Forbes (USA) Austin Motto Not known if ran CM+DM
114 Jack Crusoe (USA) Jaguar C-type Not known if ran CM+DM

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US National Races Round: 117

Thompson [UR]

Thompson Raceway (Race 9 - Unrestricted), Thompson Raceway Date: 30.6.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
7 Phil Cade (USA) Maserati V8RI Chrysler 4501 Not known if ran UR
9 John Meyer (USA) Meyer Special Not known if ran UR
11 George Weaver (USA) Maserati Not known if ran UR
62 John Plaisted (USA) Cheetah Not known if ran UR
65 H. Pitt Kinsolving (USA) Cisitalia Monoposto Not known if ran UR
81 Richard Hagy (USA) Cooper Not known if ran UR
246 Jordan King (USA) Allard J2X Not known if ran UR

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US National Races Round: 118

MGCC Milwaukee [MG]

Great Lakes Sports Car Races, MG Car Club (Race 1), Milwaukee State Fair Park Date: 1.7.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: 43,452 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Sterling Albert (USA) MG TC
2. - David Viall (USA) MG TD
3. - Keith Bryan (USA) MG TD
4. - J. C. Kilburn (USA) MG TC
5. - Walt Meyer (USA) MG TD

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US National Races Round: 119

MGCC Milwaukee [Production +1.5]

Great Lakes Sports Car Races, MG Car Club (Race 2), Milwaukee State Fair Park Date: 1.7.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: 43,452 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Howard Quick (USA) Jaguar 1. CP
2. - Larry Kahl (USA) Jaguar 2. CP
3. - Ed Krause (USA) Jaguar 3. CP
4. - Rick Fuller (USA) Jaguar 4. CP
5. - Roy Fleishmann (USA) Jaguar 5. CP
6. - Bud Seaverns (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 6. CP
- Richard Vogel (USA) Morgan 1. EP
- Clarence Graham (USA) Lancia Spyder 1. DP
- Augie Pabst (USA) Triumph TR3 2. EP
- Ken Neill (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
- Jack Wiegert (USA) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 3. EP
- Robert Wynn (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP

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US National Races Round: 120

MGCC Milwaukee [S1..5]

Great Lakes Sports Car Races, MG Car Club (Race 3 - Production & Modified under 1500 cc), Milwaukee State Fair Park Date: 1.7.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: 43,452 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Fred Vetter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 04 1. FM
2. - Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1. GM
3. - Harold Kihn (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 1. FP
4. - Ray Olson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
5. - François Crouzet (F) Panhard Dyna 1. HM
6. - Don Morehouse (USA) MG TF 3. FP
- David Viall (USA) MG TD 1. GP
- Keith Bryan (USA) MG TD 2. GP
- Bob Major (USA) Bandini 2. HM
- Carl Schmidt (USA) Volkswagen 2. GM
- Ron Letellier (USA) Siata 300BC Fiat ST... 2. FM
- George Cheyne (USA) MG TF 3. GP
- Oliver Schmidt (USA) Crosley Special 3. HM
- Robert J. Clark (USA) Alfa Romeo 3. GM

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US National Races Round: 121

MGCC Milwaukee [Modified +1.5]

Great Lakes Sports Car Races, MG Car Club (Race 4), Milwaukee State Fair Park Date: 1.7.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: 72,420 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bob Goldich (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 1. EM
2. - Glenn Glendening (USA) Comet C3 1. BM
3. - Robert Louden (USA) Nash-Healey 2. BM
4. - Berkeley Charvoz (USA) Allard 3. BM
5. - Howard Quick (USA) Jaguar
6. - Richard Vogel (USA) Morgan

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US National Races Round: 122

Preliminary Buchanan Field [Sedan+Coupe 1.5]

Buchanan Field Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Production Sedan under 1500 cc & Production Coupe under 1300 cc), Buchanan Field Date: 1.7.1956

Classified:12(FS - 4, GP/GS - 7, HS - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 118 Wes Gustafson (USA) Simca 1. GP/GS
2. 117 Lawrence Berger (USA) Alfa Romeo 2. GP/GS
3. 74 Ron Pearson (USA) Volvo 1. FS
4. 67 William Allen (USA) Borgward 2. FS
5. 114 Bradford McNutt (USA) DKW 3. GP/GS
6. 96 Robert Peck (USA) Porsche 356 4. GP/GS
7. 32 Bob Potter (USA) Borgward 3. FS
8. 43 Carl Ganschow (USA) Sunbeam Rapier 4. FS
9. 17 James Orr (USA) Simca 5. GP/GS
10. 79 Bill Wood (USA) Panhard 1. HS
11. 69 Lawrence Hagin (USA) Ford Anglia 6. GP/GS
12. 110 Betty Joseph (USA) Simca 7. GP/GS

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US National Races Round: 123

Preliminary Buchanan Field [Production MG]

Buchanan Field Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Production MG under 1500 cc - Novice & Senior), Buchanan Field Date: 1.7.1956

Classified:15(FP - 5, GP - 10)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 113,298 km/h

Fastest lap:Jack DaltonNo. 40MGA1:56 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 40 Jack Dalton (USA) MGA 15 0:29:35,200 1. FP
2. 66 Jim Hughes (USA) MGA 2. FP
3. 126 James Curtin (USA) MGA 3. FP
4. 81 Pliney Johnston (USA) MG TF 1. GP
5. 158 Lester Hartman (USA) MG TF 1500 4. FP
6. 147 Jerry von Behrens (USA) MG TD 2. GP
7. 132 Skip Dabney (USA) MG TF 1500 5. FP
8. 22 Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD TD 17896 3. GP
9. 33 Gordon Wilson (USA) MG TD 4. GP
10. 150 Gordon Rundblad (USA) MG TD 5. GP
11. 52 Fraser Sibbald (USA) MG TD 6. GP
12. 49 Lendal Gray (USA) MG TD 7. GP
13. 135 H. E. Peterson (USA) MG TC 8. GP
14. 84 Irving Schlosser (USA) MG TD 9. GP
15. 57 Marshall Swope (USA) MG TD 10. GP

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US National Races Round: 124

Preliminary Buchanan Field [Novice 1.5]

Buchanan Field Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Modified Cars under 1500 cc - Junior), Buchanan Field Date: 1.7.1956

Classified:19(FM - 8, GM - 9, HM - 2)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 117,804 km/h

Fastest lap:Ray IngallsNo. 27Porsche Special1:49,9 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 27 Ray Ingalls (USA) Porsche Special 20 0:37:46,200 1. FM
2. 7 Leo Bourke (USA) Cooper - Climax 1. GM
3. 92 Norm McNamara (USA) Porsche 356 2. FM
4. 126 James Curtin (USA) MGA 3. FM
5. 172 Dan Herman (USA) Porsche 356 4. FM
6. 125 Jerry Barden (USA) Osca MT4 1127 Jerry Barden 2. GM
7. 31 Larry Larsen (USA) Cisitalia 3. GM
8. 158 Lester Hartman (USA) MG TF 1500 5. FM
9. 177 John Stevenson (USA) MG TF 1500 6. FM
10. 117 Lawrence Berger (USA) Alfa Romeo 4. GM
11. 132 Skip Dabney (USA) MG TF 1500 7. FM
12. 87 Jens Hansen (USA) Porsche 356 8. FM
13. 49 Tom Refvem (USA) MG TD 5. GM
14. 30 Teton Corp (USA) MG TF 6. GM
15. 53 Joseph Graves (USA) JG Special 1. HM
16. 134 Evan Davis (USA) MG TD 7. GM
17. 112 John Tough (USA) Hillman Special 8. GM
18. 121 Jeffrey Tucker (USA) Crosley Special 2. HM
19. 191 Jim Skilling (USA) Special 9. GM

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US National Races Round: 125

Preliminary Buchanan Field [Novice +1.5]

Buchanan Field Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Modified Cars over 1500 cc - Junior), Buchanan Field Date: 1.7.1956

Classified:16(CM - 3, DM - 5, EM - 8)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 124,080 km/h

Fastest lap:Jack FlahertyNo. 54Aston Martin DB3S1:43,3 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 99 Dick Lyons (USA) Maserati 20 0:35:46,700 1. CM
2. 54 Jack Flaherty (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 1. DM
3. 83 Robert Nix (USA) Jaguar 2. CM
4. 128 Robert Parsons (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DM
5. 36 Randall Cowherd (USA) Porsche 356 1600 1. EM
6. 136 Emil Pardee (USA) Porsche 2. EM
7. 129 Mel Toponce (USA) Triumph TR2 3. EM
8. 174 Al Freudenberg (USA) Triumph TR2 4. EM
9. 162 Richard Flener (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DM
10. 29 Al Laws (USA) Jaguar 3. CM
11. 202 Bud Grosso (USA) Triumph TR3 5. EM
12. 59 Jere Curry (USA) Porsche 6. EM
13. 171 Richard C. Anderson (USA) Porsche 356 1600 7. EM
14. 65 Ed Page (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DM
15. 170 Ed Vincent (USA) Porsche 356 1600 8. EM
16. 133 Dick Newhall (USA) Austin-Healey 5. DM

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US National Races Round: 126

Buchanan Field [DP+EP+FP]

Buchanan Field Sports Car Races (Race 5 - Production Cars under 2900 cc - Novice & Senior), Buchanan Field Date: 1.7.1956

Classified:28(DP - 4, EP - 11, FP - 13)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 118,609 km/h

Fastest lap:Scott BaxterNo. 48Arnolt - Bristol1:49,2 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 48 Scott Baxter (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 15 0:37:27,400 1. EP
2. 144 George Snively (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
3. 76 Terry Hall (USA) Porsche 356 1. FP
4. 129 Mel Toponce (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
5. 36 Randall Cowherd (USA) Porsche 356 1600 3. EP
6. 40 Jack Dalton (USA) MGA 2. FP
7. 92 Norm McNamara (USA) Porsche 356 3. FP
8. 20 Don Dickey (USA) Porsche 356A 1500 Carrera GS Coupe GS 55485 4. FP
9. 86 Brett Morehouse (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
10. 91 George Gartung (USA) Porsche 356 5. FP
11. 152 Austin Davis (USA) Triumph TR3 4. EP
12. 58 Bud Morris (USA) Triumph TR2 5. EP
13. 172 Dan Herman (USA) Porsche 356 6. FP
14. 102 Jack Woodard (USA) Porsche 356 1600 6. EP
15. 66 Jim Hughes (USA) MGA 7. FP
16. 72 Ed Fawcett (USA) Triumph TR3 7. EP
17. 171 Richard C. Anderson (USA) Porsche 356 1600 8. EP
18. 141 Robert Burns (USA) Porsche 356 8. FP
19. 21 Steve Holman (USA) Triumph TR2 9. EP
20. 78 Ted Conrad (USA) Porsche 356 9. FP
21. 107 Bob Tara (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
22. 73 Jack Schneck (USA) Porsche 356 10. FP
23. 177 John Stevenson (USA) MG TF 1500 11. FP
24. 170 Ed Vincent (USA) Porsche 356 1600 10. EP
25. 139 John Shonle (USA) Porsche 356 12. FP
26. 87 Jens Hansen (USA) Porsche 356 13. FP
27. 65 Ed Page (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DP
28. 56 John Miller (USA) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 11. EP

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US National Races Round: 127

Buchanan Field [FM+GM+HM]

Buchanan Field Sports Car Races (Race 6 - Pleasant Hill Jaycee Cup - Modified Cars under 1500 cc - Senior), Buchanan Field Date: 1.7.1956

Classified:15(FM - 5, GM - 7, HM - 3)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 132,288 km/h

Fastest lap:Richie GintherNo. 211Porsche 550 Spyder1:38 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Sam Weiss (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 33 0:55:14,100 1. FM
2. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 2. FM
3. 12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 3. FM
4. 142 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper T39 Climax 1. GM
5. 117 Chick Leson (USA) Alfa Romeo 2. GM
6. 196 Robert Dugan (USA) Singer Special 4. FM
7. 147 Jerry von Behrens (USA) MG TD 3. GM
8. 22 Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD TD 17896 4. GM
9. 28 Peter Anderson (USA) MG Special 5. GM
10. 47 Calvin Paige (USA) Devin - Panhard 1. HM
11. 52 Fraser Sibbald (USA) MG TD 6. GM
12. 35 John P. Young (USA) Young Special 2. HM
13. 191 Arnold Roberts (USA) Special 7. GM
14. 98 Ted Standers (USA) MG Special 5. FM
15. 18 Vale Wright (USA) Renault 3. HM

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US National Races Round: 128

Buchanan Field [CP]

Buchanan Field Sports Car Races (Race 7 - Production Cars over 2900 cc - Novice & Senior), Buchanan Field Date: 1.7.1956

Classified:6(CP - 6, DP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 121,345 km/h

Fastest lap:Bill PollackNo. 106Chevrolet Corvette1:46,2 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 106 Bill Pollack (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 15 0:27:28,400 1. CP
2. 34 Cloyd Gray (USA) Jaguar 2. CP
3. 70 Fred Block (USA) Jaguar 3. CP
4. 116 George Heaney (USA) Jaguar 4. CP
5. 60 Roy Storey (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 5. CP
6. 89 Elof Carlson (USA) Jaguar 6. CP

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US National Races Round: 129

Buchanan Field [BM+CM+DM+EM]

Buchanan Field Sports Car Races (Race 8 - Pleasant Hill Jaycee Trophy - Modified Cars over 1500 cc - Senior), Buchanan Field Date: 1.7.1956

Classified:17(BM - 2, CM - 3, DM - 5, EM - 5, FM - 2)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 133,737 km/h

Fastest lap:Lou BreroNo. 108Kurtis - Cadillac1:37 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 108 Lou Brero (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac 33 0:54:54,600 1. BM
2. 44 John Barneson (USA) Hagemann Special Chrysler 2. BM
3. 55 Sam Weiss (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 1. FM
4. 4 Jack Graham (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 112 Jack Graham 1. DM
5. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 860 Monza 0604M John von Neumann 1. CM
6. 42 Mick Marston (USA) Austin-Healey Special 2. DM
7. 12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 2. FM
8. 54 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 11 3. DM
9. 51 Bob Wittke (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3501 4. DM
10. 70 Fred Block (USA) Jaguar 2. CM
11. 131 George Swift (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 5. DM
12. 111 Bob Cole (USA) Triumph TR3 1. EM
13. 89 Elof Carlson (USA) Jaguar 3. CM
14. 102 Jack Woodard (USA) Porsche 356 1600 2. EM
15. 10 Lou Keller (USA) Siata 208S BS... 3. EM
16. 5 Eric de Reynier (USA) Porsche 4. EM
17. 100 Bill Snell (USA) Morgan 5. EM

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US National Races Round: 130

Courtland [GM+HM+FP+GP]

Second Annual Courtland Road Races (Race 1 - Modified under 1300 cc and Production under 1500 cc), Courtland, Alabama Date: 1.7.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - William Kinchloe (USA) MGA 1. FP
2. - Stephen Spitler (USA) MGA 2. FP
3. - Youngblood MGA 3. FP
- Dan Clippenger (USA) MG TD Mk II 1. GP
- Clay Wells (USA) MG TD 1. GM
- Al Shultz (USA) Devin - Panhard 1. HM
In entry list:
- Chet Langley (USA) Crosley Special Not known if ran HM

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US National Races Round: 131

Courtland [Production MG]

Second Annual Courtland Road Races (Race 2 - Production MG's and Volkswagens), Courtland, Alabama Date: 1.7.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Stephen Spitler (USA) MGA 1. FP
2. - William Kinchloe (USA) MGA 2. FP
3. - Youngblood MGA 3. FP
- Dan Clippenger (USA) MG TD Mk II 1. GP

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US National Races Round: 132

Courtland [CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP+EP]

Second Annual Courtland Road Races (Race 3 - Modified over 1300 cc and Production over 1500 cc), Courtland, Alabama Date: 1.7.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Chuck Saffell (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0348MM 1. DM
2. - Clyde Robbins (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DP
3. - Bob Stonedale (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 1. CP
- Guy Jackson (USA) Jaguar D-type 1. CM
- Browning Porsche 550 Spyder 1. FM
- Ed Rahal (USA) Arnolt Bolide Bristol 404X/3019 1. EP

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US National Races Round: 133

Courtland [Ladies]

Second Annual Courtland Road Races (Race 4 - Ladies Race), Courtland, Alabama Date: 1.7.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Audrey Saffell (USA) Ferrari 2.9 1. S+2.0
2. - Virginia Benton (USA) Jaguar 2. S+2.0
3. - Mrs. C. K. Thompson (USA) Jaguar 3. S+2.0
- Jean Speidel (USA) MGA 1. S2.0

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US National Races Round: 134

Courtland [All]

Second Annual Courtland Road Races (Race 5 - Feature Race, All Classes), Courtland, Alabama Date: 1.7.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Dick Dungan (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DP
2. - Chuck Saffell (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0348MM 1. DM
3. - Jack Morton (USA) Jaguar 1. CP
- Ed Rahal (USA) Arnolt Bolide Bristol 404X/3019 1. EP
- William Kinchloe (USA) MGA 1. FP
- John Avitt (USA) MG TD Mk II 1. GP
- Browning Porsche 550 Spyder 1. FM
- Prentice Knapp (USA) MG Special 1. GM
- Al Shultz (USA) Devin - Panhard 1. HM
Other starters:
- Bob Stonedale (USA) Chevrolet Corvette CP

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US National Races Round: 135

Preliminary Santa Maria

Santa Maria Road Races (Shakedown Race - Sports Car equivalent of Hooligan Race), Santa Maria Airport Date: 8.7.1956

Started:25
Classified:20(B - 1, C - 3, D - 2, E - 3, F - 8, G - 2, H - 1)

Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: 32,702 km Winner's average speed: 119,252 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 860 Monza 0604M John von Neumann 6 0:16:20,420 1. C
2. 70 Eric Hauser (USA) Morgensen Special 6 0:16:20,470 1. B
3. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 6 0:17:10,000 1. F
4. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 6 0:17:30,000 2. F
5. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 6 0:17:50,000 2. C
6. 00 John McLaughlin (USA) Lotus Mark IX 6 0:18:00,000 1. G
7. 25 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 6 0:18:39,000 1. D
8. 225 Jerry Thompson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 6 0:18:50,000 2. D
9. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 6 0:19:10,000 3. F
10. 23 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII MG 6 0:19:12,000 4. F
11. 9 Al Laws (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:19:13,000 3. C
12. 92 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 6 0:19:16,000 5. F
13. 15 Jere Curry (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 5 0:17:11,000 1. E
14. 74 Jay Dettman (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 5 0:17:12,000 6. F
15. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 5 0:17:13,000 2. G
16. 17 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard 5 0:17:14,000 1. H
17. 117 Patrick Corcoran (USA) Porsche 356 1600 5 0:17:15,000 2. E
18. 99 John Dixon (USA) MGA 5 0:17:45,000 7. F
19. 111 Ron Pearson (USA) Volvo 444 5 0:18:24,000 8. F
20. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan 4 0:17:33,000 3. E
Did not finish:
12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dirt in carburetor F
32 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Just practicing GP
42 John P. Young (USA) Young Special Unknown
123 Wayne Thoms (USA) Triumph TR2 Rod bearings E
176 Terry Hall (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Just practicing F

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US National Races Round: 136

Preliminary Santa Maria [Novice 1.5]

Santa Maria Road Races (Race 1 - Production and Modified cars under 1500 cc for Junior drivers), Santa Maria Airport Date: 8.7.1956

Started:4(F - 3, G - 1)
Classified:3(F - 2, G - 1)

Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: 21,823 km Winner's average speed: 95,354 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 74 Jay Dettman (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 4 0:13:43,600 1. F
2. 99 John Dixon (USA) MGA 4 0:13:48,600 2. F
3. 47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF 4 0:14:04,600 1. G
Did not finish:
18 James Riedel (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Accident F

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US National Races Round: 137

Preliminary Santa Maria [Novice +1.5]

Santa Maria Road Races (Race 2 - Production and Modified cars over 1500 cc for Junior drivers), Santa Maria Airport Date: 8.7.1956

Started:15
Classified:12(DM - 1, CP - 3, DP - 5, EP - 3)

Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: 81,835 km Winner's average speed: 108,792 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS 15 0:45:03,700 1. DM
2. 2 Cameron Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 15 0:45:09,000 1. DP
3. 78 Harry Jones (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 15 0:45:12,000 2. DP
4. 225 Jerry Thompson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 15 0:45:37,000 3. DP
5. 15 Jere Curry (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 15 0:47:13,000 1. EP
6. 36 Randall Cowherd (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 15 0:47:30,000 2. EP
7. 114 Bill Kinner (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 14 0:45:10,000 1. CP
8. 8 Robert Watelet (USA) Jaguar 14 0:45:11,000 2. CP
9. 13 Robert Evans (USA) Austin-Healey 100 14 0:45:54,000 4. DP
10. 117 Patrick Corcoran (USA) Porsche 356 14 3. EP
11. 20 Ross Romprey (USA) Austin-Healey 14 0:47:19,000 5. DP
12. 71 Mel Allen (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 7 0:47:01,000 3. CP
Did not finish:
41 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S DNF DM
70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Morgensen Special Exhaust pipe
83 Bill Thomas (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Transmission

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US National Races Round: 138

Preliminary Santa Maria [Ladies]

Santa Maria Road Races (Race 3 - Women's Race), Santa Maria Airport Date: 8.7.1956

Started:5
Classified:4(EM - 1, GM - 1, EP - 1, FP - 1)

Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: 28,646 km Winner's average speed: 91,733 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 112 Josie von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0474MD 6 0:18:42,000 1. EM
2. 26 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 6 0:18:52,000 1. EP
3. 00 Myra Buchanan (USA) Lotus Mark IX 6 0:19:29,000 1. GM
4. 93 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 6 0:20:33,000 1. FP
Did not finish:
74 Barbara Dettman (USA) Porsche Accident

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US National Races Round: 139

Santa Maria [Production]

Santa Maria Road Races (Race 4 - Production cars All Classes for Senior drivers), Santa Maria Airport Date: 8.7.1956

Started:29(CP - 4, DP - 8, EP - 5, FP - 8, GP - 4)
Classified:26(CP - 4, DP - 6, EP - 5, FP - 8, GP - 3)

Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: 90,139 km Winner's average speed: 110,401 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 17 0:49:04,500 1. DP
2. 2 Cameron Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 17 0:50:21,000 2. DP
3. 83 Jim Peterson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 17 0:51:03,000 1. CP
4. 96 Dan Gurney (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 17 0:51:04,000 1. EP
5. 37 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 16 0:49:05,000 3. DP
6. 25 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 16 0:49:13,000 4. DP
7. 15 Jere Curry (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 16 0:49:29,000 2. EP
8. 36 Randall Cowherd (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 16 0:49:30,000 3. EP
9. 118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Lancia 16 0:49:35,000 5. DP
10. 176 Terry Hall (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 16 0:49:37,000 1. FP
11. 92 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 16 0:49:39,000 2. FP
12. 26 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 16 0:49:43,000 4. EP
13. 3 Dale Furlong (USA) Jaguar XK120 16 0:49:57,000 2. CP
14. 27 Frank Sloan (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 16 0:50:31,000 3. CP
15. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan Plus 4 16 0:50:59,000 5. EP
16. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 16 0:51:21,000 3. FP
17. 13 Robert Evans (USA) Austin-Healey 100 15 0:49:12,000 6. DP
18. 99 John Dixon (USA) MGA 15 0:49:15,000 4. FP
19. 10 Mel Curland (CDN) MGA 15 0:49:31,000 5. FP
20. 74 Jay Dettman (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 15 0:50:04,000 6. FP
21. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 15 0:50:05,000 2. GP
22. 93 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 15 0:51:10,000 7. FP
23. 114 Bill Kinner (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 15 0:51:15,000 4. CP
24. 47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF 15 0:51:29,000 3. GP
25. 32 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD 15 0:52:02,000 4. GP
26. 111 Ron Pearson (USA) Volvo 444 14 0:50:36,000 8. FP
Not classified:
19 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 17 0:51:03,000/Exhibition, non-production 1. GP
Did not finish:
78 Harry Jones (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Distributor DP
225 Bob Drake (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Tyre DP
Did not start:
123 Wayne Thoms (USA) Triumph TR2 Rod bearings EP

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US National Races Round: 140

Santa Maria [FM+GM+HM]

Santa Maria Road Races (Race 5 - Modified cars under 1500 cc for Senior drivers), Santa Maria Airport Date: 8.7.1956

Started:19
Classified:15(FM - 9, GM - 3, HM - 1, GP - 2)

Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: 111,528 km Winner's average speed: 112,493 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 21 0:59:26,200 1. FM
2. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 21 0:59:50,000 2. FM
3. 12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 21 1:00:25,000 3. FM
4. 7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Osca MT4 21 1:00:54,000 4. FM
5. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 21 1:00:56,000 5. FM
6. 63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Lotus Mark IX MG 21 1:01:24,000 6. FM
7. 116 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper T39 Climax 20 1:00:19,000 1. GM
8. 23 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII MG 20 1:01:45,000 7. FM
9. 00 John McLaughlin (USA) Lotus Mark IX 20 1:00:15,000 2. GM
10. 99 John Dixon (USA) MGA 19 1:00:04,000 8. FM
11. 17 Calvin Paige (USA) Devin - Panhard 18 1:00:09,000 1. HM
12. 47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF 18 1:02:06,000 1. GP
13. 89 Edward Boyd (USA) MG Special 17 1:00:03,000 3. GM
14. 32 Don Roberts (USA) MG TD 15 0:59:55,000 2. GP
15. 119 Robert Plass (USA) PMG-Mistral MG Special 8 1:01:06,000 9. FM
Not classified:
19 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 20 1:00:07,000/Exhibition run GP
Did not finish:
61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard Transmission
159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus Mark IX Porsche Engine
176 Terry Hall (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Tyres FP
Did not start:
42 John P. Young (USA) Young Special

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US National Races Round: 141

Santa Maria [BM+CM+DM+EM]

Santa Maria Road Races (Race 6 - Modified cars over 1500 cc for Senior drivers), Santa Maria Airport Date: 8.7.1956

Started:17(BM - 3, CM - 3, DM - 5, EM - 2, FM - 4)
Classified:13(BM - 3, CM - 2, DM - 3, EM - 2, FM - 3)

Circuit length: 6,116 km Race distance: 159,003 km Winner's average speed: 127,460 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 26 1:14:58,500 1. BM
2. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 860 Monza 0604M John von Neumann 26 1:15:00,000 1. CM
3. 44 John Barneson (USA) Hagemann Special 26 1:15:43,000 2. BM
4. 70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Morgensen Special 26 1:17:45,000 3. BM
5. 112 Richie Ginther (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0474MD 25 1:15:46,000 1. EM
6. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 25 1:16:20,000 2. CM
7. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 25 1:17:16,000 1. FM
8. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS 25 1:17:42,000 1. DM
9. 49 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 25 1:17:56,000 2. EM
10. 12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 24 1:15:20,000 2. FM
11. 7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Osca 24 1:17:07,000 3. FM
12. 225 Gerald Thompson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 22 1:16:10,000 2. DM
13. 78 Harry Jones (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 22 1:17:29,000 3. DM
Did not finish:
4 Jack Graham (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 112 Clutch DM
9 Al Laws (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Clutch CM
41 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S Clutch DM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Brakes FM
In entry list:
133 Jerry Austin (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 527 Not repaired after Pomona CM

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US National Races Round: 142

Preliminary Bonelli

RRR Pro Races (5 Lap Trophy Dash), Bonelli Stadium Date: 14.7.1956


Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: 2,012 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - George Beavis (USA) Offenhauser Special 5
2. - Bart Spiegelman (USA) Kurtis - Jaguar s/c
3. - Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528

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US National Races Round: 143

Preliminary Bonelli [FP]

RRR Pro Races (Production under 1500 cc), Bonelli Stadium Date: 14.7.1956


Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: 4,023 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bob Falcon (USA) MG 10 0:05:07,230
2. - Clyde Wurhrich (USA) Porsche 356 1500
3. - Floyd Burt (USA) MG

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US National Races Round: 144

Preliminary Bonelli [CP+DP+EP]

RRR Pro Races (Production over 1500 cc), Bonelli Stadium Date: 14.7.1956


Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: 4,023 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Dick Trunkey (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:03:57,700
2. - Al Grist (USA) Jaguar XK140
3. - Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar XK140

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US National Races Round: 145

Preliminary Bonelli [Modified]

RRR Pro Races (All Modified), Bonelli Stadium Date: 14.7.1956


Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: 4,023 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bart Spiegelman (USA) Kurtis - Jaguar s/c 10 0:03:21,820
2. - George Beavis (USA) Offenhauser Special
3. - Bud Goodwin (USA) Kurtis - Lincoln

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US National Races Round: 146

Bonelli [BM+CM+DM+EM]

RRR Pro Races (Main Event for Modified under 1500 cc), Bonelli Stadium Date: 14.7.1956


Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: 12,070 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - George Beavis (USA) Offenhauser Special 30 0:11:29,500
2. - William Darnold (USA) Porsche
3. - Clyde Wurhrich (USA) Porsche 356 1500
4. - Monroe Krienk (USA) Porsche
5. - Floyd Burt (USA) MG
In entry list:
- Emerson Schenck (USA) MGA Not known if ran
- Fred Cunningham (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Not known if ran
- Jack Leghorn (USA) MG TD Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 147

Bonelli [FM+GM+HM]

RRR Pro Races (Main Event for Modified over 1500 cc), Bonelli Stadium Date: 14.7.1956


Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: 12,070 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bart Spiegelman (USA) Kurtis - Jaguar s/c 30 0:14:40,200
2. - Bud Goodwin (USA) Kurtis - Lincoln 30
3. - Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 30
4. - Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar XK140 29
5. - William Darnold (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder
In entry list:
- Bill St. James (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran
- George Kislingbury (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran
- Bellesiles Bellesiles Special Mercury Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 148

SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [EP+FP]

50th Anniversary Giants' Despair Hill Climb and Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races: Race 2 - E & F Production), Giants' Despair Date: 21.7.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 33 William Lilley (USA) Porsche 356 Wm. Lilley 1. FP
Other starters:
29 Buel Kinne (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Bud W. Kinne EP
In entry list:
20 Lawrence Young (USA) Morgan Lawrence W. Young Not known if ran EP
21 Tom Payne (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Tom Payne Not known if ran EP
22 H. B. Williamson (USA) Morgan H. B. Williamson Not known if ran EP
23 Albert Phillips (USA) Porsche 356 Albert G. Phillips Not known if ran FP
24 Frank Neff (USA) Porsche 356 Frank L. Neff Not known if ran FP
25 William F. Woodbury (USA) AC Ace Wm. F. Woodbury Not known if ran EP
26 Stanley Ritleinman (USA) Triumph Stanley Ritleinman Not known if ran EP
27 Robert Grier (USA) Porsche 356 Robert R. Grier Not known if ran FP
28 James Bullard (USA) Morgan James Bullard Not known if ran EP
31 George Parks (USA) Morgan George A. Parks Not known if ran EP
37 Robert Lautz (USA) Triumph TR3 Robert Lautz Not known if ran EP
56 Fred Uebelhoer (USA) Porsche 356 Fred Uebelhoer Not known if ran FP
57 Edward Eichenlaub (USA) Triumph TR3 Ed B. Eichenlaub, Jr. Not known if ran EP
59 Eugene Gettig (USA) Triumph TR3 Eugene W. Gettig Not known if ran EP
60 Walter Hoover (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Walter R. Hoover Not known if ran EP

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US National Races Round: 149

SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [FP+GP]

50th Anniversary Giants' Despair Hill Climb and Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races: Race 1 - F & G Production - Class MG), Giants' Despair Date: 21.7.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Other starters:
6 Bob Holbert (USA) MG Robert Holbert GP
54 Alan Day (USA) MG Alan L. Day, Jr. GP
In entry list:
4 Joseph Dodge (USA) MG Joseph G. Dodge Not known if ran GP
5 Emerson K. Fischer (USA) MG Emerson K. Fischer Not known if ran GP
5A Stephen Spitler (USA) MG Steve Spitler Not known if ran FP
7 Sam Douglass (USA) MG Sam P. Douglas Not known if ran FP
8 George Valentine (USA) MG George Valentine Not known if ran GP
9 Robert Morgan (USA) MG Robert Morgan Not known if ran GP
10 James M. Hibbard (USA) MG James M. Hibbard Not known if ran GP
11 Edwin E. W. Smith (USA) MG Edwin E. W. Smith Not known if ran FP
15 Ned Munley (USA) MG Ned Munley Not known if ran FP
16 Robert W. Brown (USA) MG Robert Brown Not known if ran GP
18 Brad Howes (USA) MG Brad Howes Not known if ran GP
19 Oakleigh Robinson (USA) MG Oakleigh W. Robinson Not known if ran FP
21 M. A. Cappiello (USA) MG Major M. A. Cappiello Not known if ran FP
52 Charles Kurtz (USA) MG Charles T. Kurtz, III Not known if ran FP
53 Edwin Dresh (USA) MG Edwin Dresh Not known if ran FP
67 Fred Windridge (USA) MG Fred Windridge Not known if ran FP
68 Jack T. Wilson (USA) MG Jack T. Wilson Not known if ran GP
70 Richard N. Rice (USA) MG Richard N. Rice Not known if ran GP
71 John H. Thompson (USA) MG John H. Thompson Not known if ran GP
77 Bill Schade (USA) MG William Schade Not known if ran GP
79 Lyndon G. Arnold (USA) MG L. G. Arnold Not known if ran FP
99 David Ash (USA) MG David H. Ash Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 150

SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [GM+HM]

50th Anniversary Giants' Despair Hill Climb and Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races: Race 4 - G & H Modified & Production), Giants' Despair Date: 21.7.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
15. 131 Theodore Vergon (USA) Siata 300BC Crosley Theodore F. Vergon 2. HM
58 Emil Pupulidy (USA) Porsche 356 Coupé E. Pupulidy 1. GP
2 Henry Wessells (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Henry W. Wessells III 2. GP
Other starters:
66 Tom Fleming (USA) Lotus Thomas T. Fleming GM
84 Duncan Black (USA) Lotus Duncan Black GM
In entry list:
12 Victor Forno (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Victor V. Forno Not known if ran GP
17 Bob Thomas (USA) Porsche 356 1300 Robert C. Thomas Not known if ran GP
38 John Aldeborgh (USA) Abarth John Aldeborgh Not known if ran GM
40 Robert Davison (USA) Lotus Robert E. Davison Not known if ran GM
41 Sheridans Bearder (USA) Crosley Sheridans Bearder Not known if ran HM
42 David J. A. Hobson (CDN) Austin David J. A. Hobson Not known if ran GM
61 Steve Quigley (USA) Renault Stephen E. Quigley Not known if ran GM
62 Hal Dougherty (USA) Cisitalia Harold J. Dougherty Not known if ran GM
63 Richard Matthews (USA) MG Richard M. Matthews Not known if ran GM
64 Bob Kuhn (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Robert Kuhn Not known if ran GP
69 Kenneth Latsha (USA) MG Kenneth Latsha Not known if ran GM
78 Fred Windridge (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Fred Windridge Not known if ran GP
81 Howard Hanna (USA) D.B. Howard Hanna Not known if ran HM

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US National Races Round: 151

SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [EM+FM]

50th Anniversary Giants' Despair Hill Climb and Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races: Race 6 - E & F Modified), Giants' Despair Date: 21.7.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 128 Carroll Shelby (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0652MDTR John Edgar 1. EM
2. 45 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Jack McAfee FM
Other starters:
1 Otto Linton (USA) Osca MT4 I. Otto Linton FM
14 Charlie Kolb (USA) Triumph TR2 Charles W. Kolb EM
30 Bob Goldich (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial Robert C. Goldich EM
43 Bob Grossman (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Robert M. Grossman FM
44 Oscar Koveleski (USA) MG Anthony M. Koveleski EM
In entry list:
3 David Michaels (USA) Bandini David P. Michaels Not known if ran EM
32 Rodger Dowd (USA) Bandini Rodger Dowd Not known if ran FM
46 Austin Conley (USA) Porsche Austin L. Conley Not known if ran FM
47 Tom Gilmour (CDN) Lotus Thomas R. Gilmour Not known if ran FM
48 Bernard Lust (USA) MG Bernard Lust Not known if ran EM
49 Frank Adams (CDN) Frazer Nash Mille Miglia 421/100/163 Frank C. Adams Not known if ran EM
51 David Michaels (USA) MG David Michaels Not known if ran FM
158 William Klinck (USA) Lotus Mark VI William E. Klinck Not known if ran FM

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US National Races Round: 152

Preliminary San Diego [FP]

Fiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego (Race 2 - Production under 1500 cc), Montgomery Field, San Diego Date: 21.7.1956

Started:26(FP - 26)
Classified:24(FP - 24)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 104,125 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:18:33,000 1. FP
2. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 10 0:18:40,000 2. FP
3. 105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 10 0:19:18,000 3. FP
4. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TD 10 0:20:12,000 4. FP
5. 82 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:20:30,000 5. FP
6. 175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 10 0:20:33,000 6. FP
7. 180 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA 9 0:18:36,000 7. FP
8. 28 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC 9 0:18:39,000 8. FP
9. 267 Clark Shaw (USA) MGA 9 0:18:42,000 9. FP
10. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TF 1500 9 0:18:44,000 10. FP
11. 20 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America 9 0:18:51,000 11. FP
12. 178 Jim Chaffee (USA) MG TF 1500 9 0:18:53,000 12. FP
13. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD 9 0:18:58,000 13. FP
14. 155 Frank Lohrum (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 9 0:19:05,000 14. FP
15. 177 Nick Jay (USA) MGA 9 0:19:12,000 15. FP
16. 53 Art White (USA) MG TD 9 0:19:13,000 16. FP
17. 171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF 9 0:19:14,000 17. FP
18. 43 Edward Brandreth (USA) MGA 9 0:19:15,000 18. FP
19. 128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD 9 0:19:16,000 19. FP
20. 154 John Bagley (USA) MG TD 9 0:19:19,000 20. FP
21. 187 William Redden (USA) MG TF 1500 9 0:19:27,000 21. FP
22. 88 Alfred Brown (USA) Porsche 356 America 9 0:20:11,000 22. FP
23. 46 Art Hunter (USA) MG TD 9 0:20:25,000 23. FP
24. 156 Fred Newman (USA) MG TD 9 0:20:28,000 24. FP
Did not finish:
67 Charles Ash (USA) MG TF 2 Oil pressure FP
226 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF Condenser FP
Did not start:
78 Leonard Senogles (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Blown rod in practice FP

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US National Races Round: 153

Preliminary San Diego [CP+DP+EP]

Fiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego (Race 3 - Production over 1500 cc), Montgomery Field, San Diego Date: 21.7.1956

Started:40(CP - 13, DP - 12, EP - 15)
Classified:36(CP - 12, DP - 10, EP - 14)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 105,895 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:18:14,000 1. DP
2. 83 Jim Peterson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 10 0:18:19,000 1. CP
3. 49 Bob Drake (USA) Porsche 356 1600 10 0:18:20,000 1. EP
4. 137 John Colombero (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:18:22,000 2. DP
5. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:18:24,000 3. DP
6. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan TR3 10 0:18:27,000 2. EP
7. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan TR3 10 0:18:46,000 3. EP
8. 331 Richard Shipman (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708 10 0:18:53,000 4. DP
9. 25 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 10 0:18:55,000 5. DP
10. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 10 0:19:01,000 4. EP
11. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 10 0:19:04,000 2. CP
12. 52 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 1600 10 0:19:09,000 5. EP
13. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:19:18,000 6. EP
14. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 10 0:19:26,000 7. EP
15. 37 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:19:34,000 6. DP
16. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 10 0:19:37,000 3. CP
17. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 1600 10 0:19:40,000 8. EP
18. 22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 10 0:19:41,000 7. DP
19. 277 Howard Bare (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 10 0:19:42,000 4. CP
20. 108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:19:43,000 5. CP
21. 39 Robert Will (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 0:19:44,000 6. CP
22. 41 Ray Howard (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:19:54,000 9. EP
23. 213 Charles Winberg (USA) Morgan 10 0:19:57,000 10. EP
24. 62 Ody Fellows (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:20:13,000 8. DP
25. 63 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:18:18,000 7. CP
26. 66 Gerry Felnagle (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 9 0:18:26,000 8. CP
27. 440 Ned Yarter (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 9 0:18:31,000 9. CP
28. 121 Ed Boughton (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:18:32,000 10. CP
29. 48 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 9 0:18:39,000 11. EP
30. 162 George Ramberg (USA) Austin-Healey 100 9 0:18:40,000 9. DP
31. 123 Wayne Thoms (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:18:47,000 12. EP
32. 93 Vinc De Carlo (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:19:03,000 13. EP
33. 31 Bob Hoffman (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 9 0:19:07,000 11. CP
34. 126 Donnie Shumaker (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:19:10,000 10. DP
35. 79 Hud Stephenson (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:19:28,000 12. CP
36. 47 Arthur Seflin (USA) Porsche 356 1600 9 0:19:39,000 14. EP
Did not finish:
10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DNF DP
60 Thomas Hart (USA) Austin-Healey Blown tyre DP
185 Jack Whelchel (USA) Jaguar Broken fan belt pulley CP
444 George Dillaway (USA) Siata Fiat Dick Hayward Cam drive gear EP

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US National Races Round: 153

Preliminary San Diego [BM+CM+DM+EM]

Fiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego (Race 6 & 7 - Modified over 1500 cc), Montgomery Field, San Diego Date: 21.7.1956

Started:17(BM - 6, CM - 3, DM - 5, EM - 3)
Classified:15(BM - 5, CM - 3, DM - 4, EM - 3)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 116,356 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 96 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 10 0:16:35,000 1. BM
2. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 10 1. DM
3. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 10 0:17:05,000 1. CM
4. 27 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 10 0:17:06,000 2. CM
5. 70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Morgensen Special 10 0:17:07,000 2. BM
6. 21 Michael Kingsley (USA) Sparks & Bonney 10 0:17:39,000 3. BM
7. 149 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0004M 10 0:17:42,000 1. EM
8. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:17:59,000 2. DM
9. 26 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin 10 0:18:04,000 3. DM
10. 135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard - Cadillac 10 0:18:15,000 4. BM
11. 125 Bill Louden (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 9 0:16:38,000 2. EM
12. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 9 0:16:48,000 3. CM
13. 120 Klaus Bythiner (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac 9 0:16:55,000 5. BM
14. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Frazer Nash 9 0:17:21,000 3. EM
15. 40 William Phillips (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:17:49,000 4. DM
Did not finish:
7 Mervin Pearson (USA) Austin-Healey Black-flagged: dragging exhaust pipe DM
97 Thomas W. Jones Kurtis - Mercury DNF BM

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US National Races Round: 154

Preliminary San Diego [FM+GM+HM]

Fiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego (Race 5 - Modified under 1500 cc), Montgomery Field, San Diego Date: 21.7.1956

Started:13(FM - 7, GM - 2, HM - 4)
Classified:11(FM - 6, GM - 2, HM - 3)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 110,884 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 10 0:17:25,000 1. FM
2. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 10 0:17:48,000 2. FM
3. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 10 0:17:54,000 3. FM
4. 16 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper T39 Climax 10 0:17:56,000 1. GM
5. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 10 0:18:02,000 4. FM
6. 8 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 10 0:18:37,000 5. FM
7. 12 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII MG 10 0:18:38,000 6. FM
8. 164 Noble Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 9 0:17:38,000 1. HM
9. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Mk I 9 0:17:57,000 2. GM
10. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Aardvark - Panhard 9 0:19:41,000 2. HM
11. 30 W. R. Turner (USA) Moretti Gran 8 0:17:53,000 3. HM
Did not finish:
157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Simca Special Crosley 9 Clutch HM
42 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special Broken rod FM

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US National Races Round: 155

Consolation San Diego [S1.5]

Fiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego (Race 8 - Consolation Race under 1500 cc), Montgomery Field, San Diego Date: 22.7.1956

Started:15(F - 12, G - 0, H - 3)
Classified:11(F - 9, G - 0, H - 2)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 95,112 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 43 Edward Brandreth (USA) MGA 12 0:24:24,000 1. F
2. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TF 1500 12 0:24:54,000 2. F
3. 53 Art White (USA) MG TD 12 0:25:05,000 3. F
4. 175 Gene Schulman (USA) MGA 12 0:25:13,000 4. F
5. 128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD 12 0:25:16,000 5. F
6. 154 John Bagley (USA) MG TD 12 0:25:17,000 6. F
7. 177 Nick Jay (USA) MGA 12 0:25:39,000 7. F
8. 187 William Redden (USA) MG TF 1500 12 0:25:41,000 8. F
9. 156 Fred Newman (USA) MG TD 11 0:24:28,000 9. F
10. 157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Simca Special Crosley 7 0:25:54,000 1. H
11. 34 C. K. Enoch (USA) DMW Crosley 6 0:26:28,000 2. H
Disqualified:
226 John Snider (USA) MG TF F
Did not finish:
17 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard Oil line broken H
46 Art Hunter (USA) MG TD DNF F
92 Jack Gleghorn (USA) MG Collision F

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US National Races Round: 156

Consolation San Diego [S+1.5/FIII/FL]

Fiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego (Race 9 - Consolation Race over 1500 cc and Formula III &¨Formula Libre), Montgomery Field, San Diego Date: 22.7.1956

Started:31(B - 1, C - 9, D - 6, E - 6, UR - 3, FIII - 6)
Classified:27(B - 0, C - 9, D - 3, E - 6, UR - 3, FIII - 6)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 103,803 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 184 Frank Livingstone (USA) Eliminator 12 0:22:19,000 1. UR
2. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 1600 12 0:22:20,000 1. E
3. 108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 12 0:22:47,000 1. C
4. 277 Howard Bare (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 12 0:22:50,000 2. C
5. 39 Robert Will (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 12 0:22:51,000 3. C
6. 213 Charles Winberg (USA) Morgan 12 0:22:54,000 2. E
7. 176 Gene Curtis (USA) Talbot Lago 12 0:23:12,000 2. UR
8. 10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 12 0:23:17,000 1. D
9. 104 Gordon Cooper (USA) Alfa Romeo Nardi 12 0:23:27,000 3. UR
10. 63 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar XK120 12 0:23:29,000 4. C
11. 66 Gerry Felnagle (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 12 0:23:50,000 5. C
12. 121 Ed Boughton (USA) Jaguar XK120 12 0:23:53,000 6. C
13. 41 Jerry Conroe (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 12 0:23:54,000 3. E
14. 162 George Ramberg (USA) Austin-Healey 100 12 0:24:04,000 2. D
15. 48 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 12 0:24:06,000 4. E
16. 123 Wayne Thoms (USA) Triumph TR2 12 0:24:07,000 5. E
17. 31 Bob Hoffman (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 12 0:24:09,000 7. C
18. 212 Stuart Dane (USA) Dane Special 11 0:22:21,000 1. FIII
19. 79 Hud Stephenson (USA) Jaguar XK120 11 0:22:24,000 8. C
20. 93 Vinc De Carlo (USA) Triumph TR2 11 0:22:42,000 6. E
21. 126 Donnie Shumaker (USA) Austin-Healey 11 0:22:52,000 3. D
22. 13 George Holcomb (USA) JAP 11 0:23:01,000 2. FIII
23. 6 Raymond Poe (USA) Hodge Podge 11 0:23:23,000 3. FIII
24. 29 Dave Trimble (USA) Triumph Special 10 0:23:45,000 4. FIII
25. 68 Terry Lamoreaux (USA) Nonpareil Special 10 0:24:19,000 5. FIII
26. 101 Harry Morrow (USA) Cooper - JAP 10 0:24:00,000 6. FIII
27. 440 Richard McClure (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 9 0:22:23,000 9. C
Did not finish:
22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S Oil pressure D
60 Thomas Hart (USA) Austin-Healey Accident damage D
62 Ody Fellows (USA) Austin-Healey Coils D
97 Thomas W. Jones Kurtis - Mercury Overheating B

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US National Races Round: 157

San Diego [S1.5]

Fiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego (Race 10 - Main Event under 1500 cc), Montgomery Field, San Diego Date: 22.7.1956

Started:27(FM - 6, GM - 2, HM - 4, FP - 15)
Classified:20(FM - 5, GM - 1, HM - 3, FP - 11)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 109,435 km Winner's average speed: 111,045 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 34 0:59:03,000 1. FM
2. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 34 0:59:53,000 2. FM
3. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 34 1:00:26,000 3. FM
4. 16 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper T39 Climax 34 1:00:30,000 1. GM
5. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 33 1:00:09,000 4. FM
6. 12 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII MG 33 1:00:18,000 5. FM
7. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 32 1:00:53,000 1. FP
8. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TD 31 1:00:36,000 2. FP
9. 164 Noble Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 31 1:00:54,000 1. HM
10. 155 Harold Erb (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 30 0:59:35,000 3. FP
11. 175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 30 0:59:55,000 4. FP
12. 267 Clark Shaw (USA) MGA 30 1:00:27,000 5. FP
13. 28 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC 30 1:00:28,000 6. FP
14. 157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Simca Special Crosley 29 0:59:20,000 2. HM
15. 20 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America 29 0:59:46,000 7. FP
16. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Aardvark - Panhard 29 0:59:54,000 3. HM
17. 128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD 29 0:59:58,000 8. FP
18. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 29 1:00:02,000 9. FP
19. 53 Art White (USA) MG TD 29 1:00:38,000 10. FP
20. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD 21 0:59:04,000 11. FP
Did not finish:
8 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special DNF FM
30 Jack Brumby (USA) Moretti Gran Overheating HM
82 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Not running right FP
105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 Tyres FP
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Mk I Clutch pedal GM
178 Jim Chaffee (USA) MG TF 1500 Fan belt through radiator FP
180 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA Overheating FP
Did not start:
- Dick Nash (USA) MG Special
35 Dave Watters (USA)
R. W. Oswalt (USA)
MG Simca Special

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US National Races Round: 158

San Diego [Ladies]

Fiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego (Race 11 - Ladies Race), Montgomery Field, San Diego Date: 22.7.1956

Started:11(C - 3, D - 0, E - 3, F - 4, G - 0, H - 1)
Classified:11(C - 3, D - 0, E - 3, F - 4, G - 0, H - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 25,750 km Winner's average speed: 99,538 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 8 0:15:32,000 1. E
2. 49 Mary Davis (USA) Porsche 356 1600 8 0:15:48,000 2. E
3. 108 Carol Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 8 0:15:50,000 1. C
4. 95 Ginny Sims (USA) Triumph TR3 8 0:15:51,000 3. E
5. 164 Mary Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 8 0:16:26,000 1. H
6. 193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 8 0:16:36,000 1. F
7. 196 Sunnie Baker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 8 0:16:43,000 2. F
8. 440 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 8 0:16:48,000 2. C
9. 66 Donna Felnagle (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 7 0:15:39,000 3. C
10. 237 Norah Taylor (USA) MG TD 7 0:16:46,000 3. F
11. 160 Cosette Lawrence (USA) MG TD 7 0:16:49,000 4. F

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US National Races Round: 159

San Diego [S+1.5]

Fiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego (Race 12 - Main Event over 1500 cc), Montgomery Field, San Diego Date: 22.7.1956

Started:34(BM - 5, CM - 3, DM - 4, EM - 3, FM - 2, CP - 4, DP - 5, EP - 8)
Classified:30(BM - 5, CM - 3, DM - 2, EM - 3, FM - 1, CP - 3, DP - 5, EP - 8)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 119,092 km Winner's average speed: 115,551 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 96 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 37 1:01:47,000 1. BM
2. 27 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 37 1:02:19,000 1. CM
3. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 37 1:02:41,000 1. FM
4. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 37 1:02:42,000 2. CM
5. 70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Morgensen Special 37 1:03:19,000 2. BM
6. 21 Michael Kingsley (USA) Sparks & Bonney 36 1:02:08,000 3. BM
7. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS 36 1:03:15,000 1. DM
8. 26 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin 35 1:02:10,000 2. DM
9. 149 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0004M 35 1:02:28,000 1. EM
10. 137 John Colombero (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 35 1:03:18,000 1. DP
11. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 35 1:03:22,000 3. CM
12. 38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 35 1:03:29,000 2. DP
13. 125 Jerry Kavanough (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 34 1:01:50,000 2. EM
14. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 34 1:01:54,000 3. DP
15. 113 Dan Gurney (USA) Porsche 356 1600 34 1:01:56,000 1. EP
16. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan TR3 34 1:01:59,000 2. EP
17. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan TR3 34 1:02:22,000 3. EP
18. 25 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 34 1:03:12,000 4. DP
19. 135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard - Cadillac 34 1:03:14,000 4. BM
20. 52 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 1600 34 1:03:17,000 4. EP
21. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 33 1:01:57,000 5. EP
22. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 33 1:01:58,000 6. EP
23. 83 Jim Peterson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 33 1:02:15,000 1. CP
24. 331 Richard Shipman (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708 33 1:02:17,000 5. DP
25. 213 Charles Winberg (USA) Morgan 33 1:02:52,000 7. EP
26. 277 Howard Bare (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 32 1:03:02,000 2. CP
27. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 32 1:03:26,000 8. EP
28. 120 Klaus Bythiner (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac 31 1:02:02,000 5. BM
29. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 28 1:02:06,000 3. CP
30. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Frazer Nash 24 1:02:40,000 3. EM
Did not finish:
40 William Phillips (USA) Austin-Healey DNF DM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Fuel pump FM
69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 Clutch CP
130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans Broken shifting fork DM
Did not start:
- Dick Nash (USA) Morgan Valves
- Bill Murphy (USA) Jaguar D-type Harrison Evans CM
99 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 Valves DM

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US National Races Round: 160

Preliminary Mansfield

SCCA Mansfield Date: 5.8.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 60 Roy Cherryholmes (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0558LM Roy Cherryholmes
4. 68 Lorin McMullen (USA) Ferrari 166 MM/53 3.0 0262M

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US National Races Round: 161

Mansfield [Production]

SCCA Mansfield Date: 5.8.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 39 Ed Rahal (USA) Arnolt Bolide Bristol 404X/3019 1. EP
Other starters:
- xxx Porsche 356
59 xxx Austin-Healey DP

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US National Races Round: 162

Mansfield [Unlimited]

SCCA Mansfield Date: 5.8.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 60 Roy Cherryholmes (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0558LM Roy Cherryholmes
2. 68 Lorin McMullen (USA) Ferrari 166 MM/53 3.0 0262M

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US National Races Round: 163

Gardena [Production 1.5]

RRR Pro Races (Production under 1500 cc), Gardena Stadium Date: 11.8.1956


Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 3600

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Clyde Wuthrich (USA) Porsche 356 10 0:10:34,430
2. - Bob Falcon (USA) MG
3. - Jack Cleghorn (USA) MG

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US National Races Round: 164

Gardena [Production +1.5]

RRR Pro Races (Production over 1500 cc), Gardena Stadium Date: 11.8.1956


Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 3600

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Cantrell (USA) Triumph TR2 Suburban Motors 10 0:02:38,700
2. - Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar
3. - Dick Trunkey (USA) Triumph TR2
Did not finish:
49 Rick Kislingbury (USA) Triumph TR2 Accident

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US National Races Round: 165

Gardena [Modified]

RRR Pro Races (Modified under and over 1500 cc), Gardena Stadium Date: 11.8.1956


Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 3600

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Elgin Holmes (USA) Allard - Mercury 10 0:02:50,890
2. - George Beavis (USA) Offenhauser Special
3. - Bart Spiegelman (USA) Kurtis - Jaguar s/c

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US National Races Round: 166

Gardena [Modified 1.5]

RRR Pro Races (Modified under 1500 cc), Gardena Stadium Date: 11.8.1956

Started:8

Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 3600

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - George Beavis (USA) Offenhauser Special 20 0:05:53,290 8.
2. - Clyde Wuthrich (USA) Porsche 356
3. - Tom Chapman (USA) Porsche
4. - Bob Falcon (USA) MG
5. - Jack Cleghorn (USA) MG

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US National Races Round: 167

Gardena [Modified +1.5]

RRR Pro Races (Modified over 1500 cc), Gardena Stadium Date: 11.8.1956

Started:7

Circuit length: 0,402 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 3600

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Cantrell (USA) Triumph TR2 Suburban Motors 30 0:09:08,320
2. - Bart Spiegelman (USA) Kurtis - Jaguar s/c Not known if ran 7.
3. - Dick Trunkey (USA) Triumph TR2
4. - Tiny Havolin (USA) Triumph TR2
5. - Driscoll
In entry list:
- Bud Goodwin (USA) Kurtis - Lincoln Not known if ran
- Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 168

Preliminary Paramount Ranch [FP+HP]

The First Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 2 - Production under 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch Race Course Date: 18.8.1956

Started:24(FP - 24, HP - 0)
Classified:19(FP - 19, HP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 105,895 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Ed Barker 10 0:18:15,000 1. FP
2. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Dale Johnson 10 0:18:16,000 2. FP
3. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA Roadster E. Forbes-Robinson 10 0:18:37,000 3. FP
4. 82 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Jimmy Moore 10 0:18:40,000 4. FP
5. 105 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF 1500 Geo. Dillaway 10 0:19:01,000 5. FP
6. 110 John Dixon (USA) MGA John R. Dixon 10 0:19:11,000 6. FP
7. 154 Harold Erb (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Frank J. Lohrum 10 0:19:20,000 7. FP
8. 175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA Robert Schulman 10 0:19:23,000 8. FP
9. 160 John Lawrence (USA) MG TD Mk II Robert Brigham 10 0:19:25,000 9. FP
10. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD S. L. Sinclair 10 0:19:28,000 10. FP
11. 194 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA Frank Davis Nichols 10 0:20:00,000 11. FP
12. 47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF John F. Dair 10 0:20:01,000 12. FP
13. 88 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC Steve Dredge 10 0:20:02,000 13. FP
14. 128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD Mk II Robert Scurlock 10 0:20:10,000 14. FP
15. 177 Nick Jay (USA) MGA 10 0:20:12,000 15. FP
16. 171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF Dr. H. Bonney 10 0:20:14,000 16. FP
17. 111 Cameron Cooper (USA) MGA Budd Stone 9 0:18:25,000 17. FP
18. 46 Edward Selover (USA) MG 9 0:18:51,000 18. FP
19. 31 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Mk II Jean P. Oddous 8 0:19:33,000 19. FP
Did not finish:
17 Douglas Smith (USA) MG TD Douglas Smith DNF FP
53 Art White (USA) MG TD Art White Clutch FP
161 Mel Curland (CDN) MGA Mel Curland Oil pressure FP
178 Ody Fellows (USA) MG TF Jim Chafee Thrown rod FP
237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD Samuel Taylor Engine FP
In entry list:
6 Mark Brunner (USA) Crosley Super Sport J. Mark Brunner HP
11 Donald Alan Baker (USA) MG TF 1500 Donald Alan Baker FP
27 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster William L. Friedauer FP
43 Edward Brandreth (USA) MGA Edward Judson Brandreth FP
67 Clark Shaw (USA) MGA Ken Swanson FP
132 Jerry Richards (USA) MG TC Duane Feuerhelm FP

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US National Races Round: 169

Preliminary Paramount Ranch [CP+DP+EP]

The First Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 3 - Production over 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch Race Course Date: 18.8.1956

Started:21(CP - 8, DP - 3, EP - 10)
Classified:20(CP - 8, DP - 2, EP - 10)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 107,665 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Rudy Cleye 10 0:17:56,000 1. DP
2. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster Morley Kasler 10 0:18:23,000 1. EP
3. 137 John Colombero (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Steen A. Carlson 10 0:18:33,000 2. DP
4. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Ruth C. Levy 10 0:18:34,000 2. EP
5. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Robert Bondurant 10 0:18:35,000 3. EP
6. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan TR3 J. Lewis Spencer II 10 0:18:36,000 4. EP
7. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M Hugh I. Irvin, Jr. 10 0:18:42,000 1. CP
8. 117 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S Fiat BS521 Bill Dixon 10 0:18:51,000 5. EP
9. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 Don Hulette 10 0:18:54,000 6. EP
10. 63 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jim Chaffee 10 0:19:11,000 2. CP
11. 147 Stuart Hirsh (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Stuart Hirsh 10 0:19:13,000 3. CP
12. 256 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Gerald Aarons 10 0:19:14,000 4. CP
13. 39 Robert Will (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Robert Will 10 0:19:15,000 5. CP
14. 79 Jack Greenaway (USA) Triumph TR3 Eugene D. Koop 10 0:19:19,000 7. EP
15. 80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jim Matthews 10 0:19:36,000 6. CP
16. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Bob Weller 10 0:19:41,000 7. CP
17. 15 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Gordon Crowder, Jr. 10 0:19:42,000 8. EP
18. 64 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan TR3 James Mourning 10 0:19:45,000 9. EP
19. 247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Harry Bonenberger 10 0:19:47,000 10. EP
20. 108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Harry Givens 3 0:19:38,000 8. CP
Did not finish:
98 Harry Jones (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Oli leak DP
In entry list:
10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Velva Von Kaesborg DP
25 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Roy Jackson-Moore DP
49 Bob Drake (USA)
Mary Davis (USA)
Porsche 356 Speedster Geo. Dillaway EP
106 Bill Pollack (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Dick Jess CP

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US National Races Round: 170

Preliminary Paramount Ranch [FM+GM+HM]

The First Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 5 - Modified under 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch Race Course Date: 18.8.1956

Started:29(FM - 13, GM - 6, HM - 10)
Classified:22(FM - 8, GM - 6, HM - 8)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 115,390 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 10 0:16:45,000 1. FM
2. 188 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 10 0:16:45,500 2. FM
3. 55 Frank Monise (USA) Lotus Mark VI Climax Frank Monise 10 0:17:57,000 1. GM
4. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus Mark IX Dr. Wm. F. Eschrich 10 0:17:58,000 3. FM
5. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dr. Troy McHenry 10 0:18:13,000 4. FM
6. 152 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Mark IX Jay Chamberlain 10 0:18:15,000 2. GM
7. 00 John McLaughlin (USA) Lotus - Climax John McLaughlin 10 0:18:17,000 3. GM
8. 41 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII John T. Timanus 10 0:18:21,000 5. FM
9. 97 William Scott (USA) MG TD William Scott 10 0:18:23,000 6. FM
10. 16 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper T39 Climax Lance Reventlow 10 0:18:34,000 4. GM
11. 75 Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus - Maserati Rex Huddleston 9 0:17:20,000 7. FM
12. 28 Douglas Snow (USA) Nichols - Panhard Dr. Douglas F. Snow 9 0:17:56,000 5. GM
13. 92 Manuel Betes (USA) Seifried and Betes Panhard Manuel Betes 9 0:18:05,000 1. HM
14. 73 Perry Peron (USA) Nichols Panhard Special Perry Peron 9 0:18:06,000 2. HM
15. 26 Bud Hand (USA) Hand Special MG TD Dr. Alan Kerns 9 0:18:11,000 8. FM
16. 65 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard Jack Wilder 9 0:18:12,000 3. HM
17. 157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Simca - Crosley Thomas Jamieson 9 0:18:16,000 4. HM
18. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert Holbrook 9 0:18:18,000 5. HM
19. 333 David Smith (USA) Moretti Coupe Dave Smith 9 0:18:22,000 6. HM
20. 40 John Biehl (USA) JRB Moretti John R. Biehl 9 0:18:50,000 7. HM
21. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Ecurie Blacksheep 9 0:19:31,000 6. GM
22. 61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard Bill Boone 9 0:19:37,000 8. HM
Did not finish:
7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Osca 1500 Howard Wheeler Engine FM
37 Don Miller (USA) Special Triumph Don Miller Accident damage, overheating HM
42 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special Josef Goss Overheating FM
74 Wilford Wagner (USA) Crosley Special Wilfred Wagner Accident HM
89 Hank DeOlivera (USA) MG Roadster Dr. Edward Boyd Spun, swallowed valve FM
118 Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Harry C. Hanford Scavenger pump FM
153 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC Robert Chamberlain Battery shortcut FM
Did not start:
156 George Trevitt (USA) Trojan-Sowers Mark II Special Dr. Troy McHenry Accident FM
In entry list:
4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider William Pollack FM
8 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special Norris "Dusty" Miller FM
30 Jack Brumby (USA) Moretti Grand Sport Walt R. Turner HM
57 Jack Brumby (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Walt R. Turner FM
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NP L. P. Jacobson FM
119 Robert Plass (USA) PMG-Mistral MG Special Robert Plass FM

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US National Races Round: 171

Preliminary Paramount Ranch [BM+CM+DM+EM]

The First Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 6 & 7 - Modified 1500 cc to 3000 cc & Modified over 3000 cc), Paramount Ranch Race Course Date: 18.8.1956

Started:14(BM - 2, CM - 3, DM - 3, EM - 6)
Classified:11(BM - 2, CM - 2, DM - 3, EM - 4)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 114,907 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 70 Eric Hauser (USA) Morgensen Special RDX Max Balchowsky 10 0:16:48,000 1. BM
2. 27 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 A. R. Krause 10 0:16:51,000 1. CM
3. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 10 0:17:14,000 1. DM
4. 5 Hal Dolden (USA) Sparks Bonney Special Michael Kingsley 10 0:17:15,000 2. BM
5. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Chuck Porter 10 0:17:23,000 2. DM
6. 170 Harold Erb (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 R. V. Milosevich 10 0:17:59,000 2. CM
7. 249 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0004M Frank Arciero 10 0:18:04,000 1. EM
8. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Ed Savin 10 0:18:05,000 2. EM
9. 149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 Ed Kretz 10 0:18:06,000 3. DM
10. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Bristol Jim Firestone 9 0:16:50,000 3. EM
11. 173 Richard Seage (USA) Triumph TR2 Dick Seage 9 0:17:46,000 4. EM
Did not finish:
1 Bill Leyden (USA) Triumph TR2 Special Bill Leyden Brakes EM
14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Thunderbird Alexander A. Budurin Clutch CM
359 William Binney (USA) Doretti Special William Binney Lost wheel EM
In entry list:
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 William Friedauer DM
21 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin Joe Lubin DM
36 Cal Niday (USA) Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy BM
51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special Fred Woodward CM
54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 Jack Douglas CM
200 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR3 Dorothy Deen DM

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US National Races Round: 172

Consolation Paramount Ranch [S1.5]

The First Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 8 - Consolation under 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch Race Course Date: 19.8.1956

Started:14(F - 12, G - 1, H - 1)
Classified:12(F - 11, G - 0, H - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 99,618 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 153 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC Robert Chamberlain 12 0:23:15,000 1. F
2. 161 Mel Curland (CDN) MGA Mel Curland 12 0:23:16,000 2. F
3. 43 Edward Brandreth (USA) MGA Edward Judson Brandreth 12 0:23:54,000 3. F
4. 111 Cameron Cooper (USA) MGA Budd Stone 12 0:23:55,000 4. F
5. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD Sam Taylor 12 0:24:10,000 5. F
6. 31 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Mk II Jean P. Oddous 12 0:24:11,000 6. F
7. 178 Ody Fellows (USA) MG TF Jim Chafee 12 0:24:14,000 7. F
8. 171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF Dr. H. Bonney 12 0:24:16,000 8. F
9. 26 Bud Hand (USA) Hand Special MG TD 12 0:24:26,000 9. F
10. 53 Art White (USA) MG TD Art White 12 0:24:39,000 10. F
11. 46 Edward Selover (USA) MG 12 0:24:40,000 11. F
12. 37 Don Miller (USA) Triumph Special Don Miller 10 0:25:18,000 1. H
Did not finish:
28 Douglas Snow (USA) Nichols - Panhard Dr. Douglas F. Snow DNF G
42 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special Josef Goss Overheating F

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US National Races Round: 173

Consolation Paramount Ranch [S+1.5]

The First Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 9 - Consolation over 1500 cc, Formula III and Formula Libre), Paramount Ranch Race Course Date: 19.8.1956

Started:16(B - 0, C - 5, D - 0, E - 5, FIII - 6)
Classified:10(B - 0, C - 3, D - 0, E - 5, FIII - 2)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 109,435 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Cooper Mk IX Bruce Kessler 12 0:21:12,000 1. FIII
2. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special Fred Woodward 12 0:21:38,000 1. C
3. 14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Thunderbird Alexander A. Budurin 12 0:22:13,000 2. C
4. 101 Harry Morrow (USA) Cooper Mk VIII Harry Morrow 12 0:22:18,000 2. FIII
5. 247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Harry Bonenberger 12 0:21:18,000 1. E
6. 359 William Binney (USA) Doretti Special William Binney 11 0:21:26,000 2. E
7. 15 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Gordon Crowder, Jr. 11 0:21:27,000 3. E
8. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Bob Weller 11 0:21:30,000 3. C
9. 1 Bill Leyden (USA) Triumph TR2 Special Bill Leyden 11 0:21:31,000 4. E
10. 64 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan TR3 James Mourning 11 0:21:32,000 5. E
Did not finish:
13 Bill Black (USA) Special JAP Echo Siaakooles Chain FIII
80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jim Matthews Fuel pump C
107 Dick Trimble (USA) Cooper Dick Trimble Float bowl FIII
108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Harry Givens Overheating C
116 Elvin Poe (USA) Hodge-Podge Elvin D. Poe Magneto FIII
212 Stuart Dane (USA) Dane - Triumph Stuart Dane Lifted barrel FIII
In entry list:
2 Dave Trimble (USA) Triumph Special Dave Trimble FIII

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US National Races Round: 174

Paramount Ranch [S1.5]

The First Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 10 - Under 1500 cc Main Event), Paramount Ranch Race Course Date: 19.8.1956

Started:40(FM - 9, GM - 5, HM - 9, FP - 17, HP - 0)
Classified:27(FM - 7, GM - 4, HM - 5, FP - 11, HP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 115,873 km Winner's average speed: 112,654 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 36 1:01:40,000 1. FM
2. 55 Frank Monise (USA) Lotus Mark VI Climax Frank Monise 36 1:02:37,000 1. GM
3. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus Mark IX Dr. Wm. F. Eschrich 36 1:03:25,000 2. FM
4. 00 John McLaughlin (USA) Lotus - Climax John McLaughlin 35 1:01:46,000 2. GM
5. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dr. Troy McHenry 35 1:02:28,000 3. FM
6. 41 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII John T. Timanus 35 1:02:31,000 4. FM
7. 16 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper T39 Climax Lance Reventlow 35 1:02:58,000 3. GM
8. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Dale Johnson 34 1:01:52,000 5. FP
9. 97 William Scott (USA) MG TD William Scott 34 1:02:06,000 6. FM
10. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Ed Barker 33 1:01:45,000 7. FP
11. 82 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Jimmy Moore 33 1:01:48,000 8. FP
12. 154 Harold Erb (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Frank J. Lohrum 33 1:02:09,000 9. FP
13. 110 John Dixon (USA) MGA John R. Dixon 33 1:02:46,000 10. FP
14. 175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA Robert Schulman 33 1:03:28,000 11. FP
15. 105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 George Dillaway 32 1:01:58,000 12. FP
16. 73 Perry Peron (USA) Nichols Panhard Special Perry Peron 32 1:02:08,000 1. HM
17. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD S. L. Sinclair 32 1:02:23,000 13. FP
18. 65 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard Jack Wilder 32 1:02:34,000 2. HM
19. 26 Alan Kerns (USA) Hand Special MG TD Dr. Alan Kerns 32 1:02:42,000 14. FM
20. 28 Douglas Snow (USA) Nichols - Panhard Dr. Douglas F. Snow 32 1:02:45,000 4. GM
21. 47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF John F. Dair 32 1:03:00,000 15. FP
22. 333 David Smith (USA) Moretti Coupe Dave Smith 32 1:03:23,000 3. HM
23. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert Holbrook 31 1:01:57,000 4. HM
24. 128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD Mk II Robert Scurlock 31 1:02:24,000 16. FP
25. 153 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC Robert Chamberlain 31 1:02:50,000 17. FM
26. 92 Manuel Betes (USA) Seifried and Betes Panhard Manuel Betes 31 1:03:00,000 5. HM
27. 177 Nick Jay (USA) MGA 29 1:02:55,000 18. FP
Did not finish:
37 Don Miller (USA) Special Triumph Don Miller Black-flagged: exhaust HM
40 John Biehl (USA) JRB Moretti John R. Biehl Plugs too hot HM
61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard Bill Boone Black-flagged: skidding into impound area HM
75 Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus - Maserati Rex Huddleston Accident FM
77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA Roadster E. Forbes-Robinson Oil leak FP
88 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC Steve Dredge Blown tyre FP
111 Cameron Cooper (USA) MGA Budd Stone Black-flagged: erratic driving FP
152 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Lotus Mark IX Jay Chamberlain Carburetor linkage GM
157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Simca - Crosley Thomas Jamieson Thrown rod HM
160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TD Mk II Robert Brigham Burnt bearing FP
188 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Carburetor linkage FM
194 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA Frank Davis Nichols Brakes FP
237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD Samuel Taylor Overheating FP
Did not start:
156 George Trevitt (USA) Trojan-Sowers Mark II Special Dr. Troy McHenry Accident FM
Did not qualify:
31 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Mk II Jean P. Oddous FP
42 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special Josef Goss FM
43 Edward Brandreth (USA) MGA Edward Judson Brandreth FP
53 Art White (USA) MG TD Art White FP
161 Mel Curland (CDN) MGA Mel Curland FP
171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF Dr. H. Bonney FP
178 Ody Fellows (USA) MG TF Jim Chafee FP
In entry list:
4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider William Pollack FM
6 Mark Brunner (USA) Crosley Super Sport J. Mark Brunner HP
7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Osca 1500 Howard Wheeler FM
8 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special Norris "Dusty" Miller FM
11 Donald Alan Baker (USA) MG TF 1500 Donald Alan Baker FP
17 Douglas Smith (USA) MG TD Douglas Smith FP
27 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster William L. Friedauer FP
30 Jack Brumby (USA) Moretti Grand Sport Walt R. Turner HM
57 Jack Brumby (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Walt R. Turner FM
67 Clark Shaw (USA) MGA Ken Swanson FP
74 Malcolm Morcett (USA) Crosley Special Wilfred Wagner HM
89 Hank DeOlivera (USA) MG Roadster Dr. Edward Boyd FM
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NP L. P. Jacobson FM
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Ecurie Blacksheep GM
118 Harry J. Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Harry C. Hanford FM
119 Robert Plass (USA) PMG-Mistral MG Special Robert Plass FM
132 Jerry Richards (USA) MG TC Duane Feuerhelm FP

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US National Races Round: 175

Paramount Ranch [Ladies]

The First Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 11 - Ladies Race), Paramount Ranch Date: 19.8.1956

Started:6(C - 0, D - 1, E - 1, F - 3, G - 1)
Classified:6(C - 0, D - 1, E - 1, F - 3, G - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 25,750 km Winner's average speed: 105,573 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Ruth C. Levy 8 0:14:39,000 1. E
2. 97 Linda Scott (USA) MG TD William Scott 8 0:15:00,000 1. F
3. 149 Mary Davis (USA) Triumph TR2 8 0:14:59,000 1. D
4. 00 Myra Buchanan (USA) Lotus - Climax John McLaughlin 8 0:15:52,000 1. G
5. 193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Betty Shutes 8 0:16:36,000 2. F
6. 237 Norah Taylor (USA) MG TD 7 0:15:50,000 3. F
In entry list:
35 Louise Wise (USA) DKW Sedan Laroy Wise G
49 Mary Davis (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Geo. Dillaway E
80 Sue Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jim Matthews C
105 Mary Davis (USA) MG TF 1500 Geo. Dillaway F
108 Carol Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Harry Givens C
173 Mary Ann Seage (USA) Triumph TR2 Dick Seage E
200 Ginny Sims (USA) Triumph TR3 Dorothy Deen D

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US National Races Round: 176

Paramount Ranch [S+1.5]

The First Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 12 - Over 1500 cc Main Event), Paramount Ranch Date: 19.8.1956

Started:32(BM - 2, CM - 4, DM - 3, EM - 5, FM - 3, GM - 1, CP - 4, DP - 2, EP - 8)
Classified:22(BM - 2, CM - 3, DM - 2, EM - 3, FM - 2, GM - 1, CP - 3, DP - 1, EP - 5)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 115,873 km Winner's average speed: 115,551 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 36 1:00:12,000 1. DM
2. 70 Eric Hauser (USA) Morgensen Special RDX Max Balchowsky 36 1:00:14,000 1. BM
3. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 36 1:00:37,000 1. FM
4. 22 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 A. R. Krause 36 1:00:38,000 1. CM
5. 155 Harold Erb (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 528 R. V. Milosevich 35 1:00:26,000 2. CM
6. 5 Hal Dolden (USA) Sparks Bonney Special Michael Kingsley 35 1:00:56,000 2. BM
7. 55 Frank Monise (USA) Lotus Mark VI Climax 35 1:01:09,000 1. GM
8. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Chuck Porter 35 1:01:11,000 2. DM
9. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special Fred Woodward 34 1:00:20,000 3. CM
10. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus Mark IX 34 1:00:27,000 2. FM
11. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Ruth C. Levy 33 1:00:16,000 1. EP
12. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan TR3 J. Lewis Spencer II 33 1:00:23,000 2. EP
13. 137 John Colombero (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Steen A. Carlson 33 1:00:25,000 1. DP
14. 117 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S Fiat BS521 Bill Dixon 33 1:01:37,000 3. EP
15. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 Don Hulette 32 1:00:42,000 4. EP
16. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Bristol Jim Firestone 32 1:01:03,000 1. EM
17. 39 Robert Will (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Robert Will 31 1:00:39,000 1. CP
18. 15 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Gordon Crowder, Jr. 31 1:01:10,000 5. EP
19. 359 William Binney (USA) Doretti Special William Binney 30 1:00:22,000 2. EM
20. 147 Stuart Hirsh (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Stuart Hirsh 30 1:01:39,000 2. CP
21. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M Hugh I. Irvin, Jr. 30 1:00:40,000 3. CP
22. 173 Richard Seage (USA) Triumph TR2 Dick Seage 28 1:00:13,000 3. EM
Did not finish:
12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Rudy Cleye Black-flagged: erratic driving DP
19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Robert Bondurant Clutch EP
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dr. Troy McHenry Accident FM
59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Ed Savin Wheel EM
63 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jim Chaffee Lost wheel CP
79 Jack Greenaway (USA) Triumph TR3 Eugene D. Koop Accident EP
113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster Morley Kasler Push rod EP
149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 Ed Kretz Black-flagged: erratic driving DM
249 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0004M Frank Arciero Rear end EM
256 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Gerald Aarons Overheating CM
Did not qualify:
1 Bill Leyden (USA) Triumph TR2 Special Bill Leyden EM
14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Thunderbird Alexander A. Budurin CM
64 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan TR3 James Mourning EP
69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Bob Weller CP
80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jim Matthews CP
108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Harry Givens CP
247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Harry Bonenberger EP
In entry list:
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 William Friedauer DM
10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Velva Von Kaesborg DP
21 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin Joe Lubin DM
25 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Roy Jackson-Moore DP
36 Cal Niday (USA) Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy BM
49 Bob Drake (USA)
Mary Davis (USA)
Porsche 356 Speedster Geo. Dillaway EP
54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 Jack Douglas CM
106 Bill Pollack (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Dick Jess CP
200 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR3 Dorothy Deen DM

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US National Races Round: 177

Arcata [FP+GP]

1st Annual Redwood Empire Sports Car Road Races (Race 1 - Production Sedans 750-1500 cc & Production Coupes and Roadsters 750-1300 cc), Arcata Airport Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:10(FP - 1, GP - 8, HP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 9000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 117 Chick Leson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 15 1. GP
2. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2. GP
3. 96 Robert Peck (USA) Porsche 356 3. GP
4. 19 Jean Chabot (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 4. GP
5. 74 Dave Mitchell (USA) Volvo 1. FP
6. 1 Carlton Steers (USA) Simca 5. GP
7. 79 Bill Wood (USA) Panhard 1. HP
8. 115 Dan Herman (USA) VW 6. GP
9. 201 Alex Duwe (USA) VW 7. GP
10. 110 Gordon Swett (USA) DKW 8. GP

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US National Races Round: 178

Arcata [MG]

1st Annual Redwood Empire Sports Car Road Races (Race 2 - Production MG to 1500 cc), Arcata Airport Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:17(FP - 7, GP - 10)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 93,664 km/h Attendance: 9000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 40 Jack Dalton (USA) MGA 15 0:32:32,000 1. FP
2. 66 Jimmie Huges (USA) MGA 2. FP
3. 77 John Stevenson (USA) MG TF 1500 3. FP
4. 153 William Brooks (USA) MGA 4. FP
5. 132 Skip Dabney (USA) MG TF 1500 5. FP
6. 30 Pliney Johnson (USA) MG TF 1. GP
7. 22 Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD TD 17896 2. GP
8. 107 Lou Brero, Jr. (USA) MG TF 1500 6. FP
9. 81 Robert Lutz (USA) MG TD 3. GP
10. 84 Jack Ramsey (USA) MGA 7. FP
11. 49 Lendal Gray (USA) MG TD 4. GP
12. 103 Bruce Simons, Jr. (USA) MG TD 5. GP
13. 14 John Carlson (USA) MG TD 6. GP
14. 202 Ted Teach (USA) MG TD 7. GP
15. 33 Gordon Wilson (USA) MG TD 8. GP
16. 52 W. E. Olsen (USA) MG TD 9. GP
17. 137 Charlotte Duncan (USA) MG TF 10. GP

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US National Races Round: 179

Arcata [Novice FM+GM+HM]

1st Annual Redwood Empire Sports Car Road Races (Race 3 - Modified under 1500 cc - Novice), Arcata Airport Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:15(FM - 3, GM - 10, HM - 2)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 9000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 7 Leo Bourke (USA) Cooper - Climax 20 1. GM
2. 125 Jerry Barden (USA) Osca MT4 1127 Jerry Barden 2. GM
3. 104 Norm Soutar (USA) Porsche 1. FM
4. 77 John Stevenson (USA) MG TF 1500 2. FM
5. 141 Robert Burns (USA) MG TC 3. GM
6. 67 Larry Larsen (USA) Cisitalia 4. GM
7. 132 Skip Dabney (USA) MG TF 1500 3. FM
8. 81 Robert Lutz (USA) MG TD 5. GM
9. 30 Pliney Johnson (USA) MG TD 6. GM
10. 103 Lou Brero, Jr. (USA) MG TD 7. GM
11. 121 Milt Brown (USA) Crosley Special 1. HM
12. 49 Morton Gray (USA) MG TD 8. GM
13. 202 Ted Teach (USA) MG TD 9. GM
14. 53 Joseph Graves (USA) JG Special 2. HM
15. 56 Marshall Swope (USA) MG TD 10. GM

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US National Races Round: 180

Arcata [Novice CM+DM+EM]

1st Annual Redwood Empire Sports Car Road Races (Race 4 - Modified over 1500 cc - Novice), Arcata Airport Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:17(CM - 3, DM - 5, EM - 9)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 97,204 km/h Attendance: 9000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 45 Tom Brandes (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 20 0:31:05,000 1. DM
2. 57 John Steers (USA) Ford Special 1. CM
3. 59 Jere Curry (USA) Porsche 356 1600 1. EM
4. 136 Emil Pardee (USA) Porsche 2. EM
5. 113 Randall Cowherd (USA) Porsche 356 1600 3. EM
6. 61 Larry Albedi (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 2. CM
7. 36 Dick Chilingarian (USA) Triumph TR2 4. EM
8. 162 Richard Flener (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DM
9. 75 Leo Clouse (USA) Triumph TR2 5. EM
10. 29 Al Laws (USA) Jaguar 3. CM
11. 174 Al Freudenberg (USA) Triumph TR2 6. EM
12. 170 Ed Vincent (USA) Porsche 356 1600 7. EM
13. 200 Bill Snell (USA) Triumph TR3 8. EM
14. 133 Dick Newhall (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DM
15. 109 Andrew Hambor (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DM
16. 65 Ed Page (USA) Austin-Healey 5. DM
17. 129 Mel Toponce (USA) Triumph TR2 9. EM

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US National Races Round: 181

Arcata [EP+FP]

1st Annual Redwood Empire Sports Car Road Races (Race 5 - Modified and Production 1400-2000 cc - Senior & Novice), Arcata Airport Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:12(EP - 9, FP - 3)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 94,951 km/h Attendance: 9000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 113 Randall Cowherd (USA) Porsche 356 1600 20 0:42:45,000 1. EP
2. 59 Jere Curry (USA) Porsche 356 1600 2. EP
3. 20 Don Dickey (USA) Porsche 356A 1500 Carrera GS Coupe GS 55485 1. FP
4. 145 John Barneson (USA) Porsche 356 1600 3. EP
5. 152 Austin Davis (USA) Triumph TR3 4. EP
6. 5 Eric de Reynier (USA) Porsche 356 1600 5. EP
7. 170 Ed Vincent (USA) Porsche 356 1600 6. EP
8. 174 Al Freudenberg (USA) Triumph TR2 7. EP
9. 77 John Stevenson (USA) MG TF 1500 2. FP
10. 28 Leland Corley (USA) Porsche 356 1600 8. EP
11. 84 Jack Ramsey (USA) MGA 3. FP
12. 129 Mel Toponce (USA) Triumph TR2 9. EP
Did not finish:
200 Bill Snell (USA) Triumph TR3 Fatal accident

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US National Races Round: 182

Arcata [FM+GM+HM]

1st Annual Redwood Empire Sports Car Road Races (Race 6 - Big Trees Race - Modified under 1500 cc - Senior), Arcata Airport Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:14(FM - 6, GM - 7, HM - 1)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 91,572 km/h Attendance: 9000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Sam Weiss (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 33 1:02:46,000 1. FM
2. 12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 2. FM
3. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 3. FM
4. 7 Harry Banta (USA) Cooper - Climax 1. GM
5. 63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Lotus - MG 4. FM
6. 20 Don Dickey (USA) Porsche 356A 1500 Carrera GS Coupe GS 55485 5. FM
7. 17 James Orr (USA) Ermini 2. GM
8. 6 John Fox (USA) Cooper - Climax 3. GM
9. 117 Chick Leson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 4. GM
10. 196 Robert Dugan (USA) Singer Special 6. FM
11. 22 Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD TD 17896 5. GM
12. 52 W. E. Olsen (USA) MG TD 6. GM
13. 131 Fritz Warren (USA) Warren Special 1. HM
14. 137 Charlotte Duncan (USA) MG TF 7. GM

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US National Races Round: 183

Arcata [CP+DP]

1st Annual Redwood Empire Sports Car Road Races (Race 7 - Production 2000-5000 cc - Senior & Novice), Arcata Airport Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:10(CP - 6, DP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 88,997 km/h Attendance: 9000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 68 Jim Woods (USA) Jaguar 11 0:23:10,000 1. CP
2. 61 Larry Albedi (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 2. CP
3. 70 Fred Block (USA) Jaguar 3. CP
4. 144 George Snively (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
5. 89 Elof Carlson (USA) Jaguar 4. CP
6. 162 Richard Flener (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
7. 180 Ken Sanborn (USA) Jaguar 5. CP
8. 86 Brett Morehouse (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
9. 37 Bruce Simons (USA) Jaguar 6. CP
10. 65 Ed Page (USA) Austin-Healey 4. DP

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US National Races Round: 184

Arcata [CM+DM+EM]

1st Annual Redwood Empire Sports Car Road Races (Race 8 - Redwood Empire Race - Modified over 1500 cc - Senior), Arcata Airport Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:14(CM - 4, DM - 3, EM - 4, FM - 3)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 111,045 km/h Attendance: 9000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Sam Weiss (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 33 1:02:24,000 1. FM
2. 4 Jack Graham (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 112 1. DM
3. 12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 2. FM
4. 54 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 2. DM
5. 39 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash 1. EM
6. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 3. FM
7. 99 Bob Gillespie (USA) Maserati 1. CM
8. 111 Bob Cole (USA) Triumph TR3 2. EM
9. 61 Bill Carillon (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 2. CM
10. 38 Marion Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash 3. EM
11. 70 Fred Block (USA) Jaguar 3. CM
12. 89 Elof Carlson (USA) Jaguar 4. CM
13. 144 George Snively (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DM
14. 113 Randall Cowherd (USA) Porsche 356 1600 4. EM
Did not finish:
- Lou Brero (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac 8 Bearings 1.
68 Jim Woods (USA) Jaguar Engine C
Did not start:
- John Barneson (USA) Gear selector

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US National Races Round: 185

Montgomery [GP]

The New York Region Presents the Montgomery Airport Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Class G Production), Montgomery Air Force Base Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:14(GP - 14)

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 95,112 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 89 Emil Pupulidy (USA) Porsche 356 1300S 20 0:37:33,400 1. GP
2. 34 Tom Kerr (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2. GP
3. 39 Robert W. Brown (USA) MG TC 3. GP
4. 87 Ernst Ruffini (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 4. GP
5. 51 Fred Wolf (USA) MG TD 5. GP
6. 31 Don Quackenbush (USA) MG TD 6. GP
7. 8 George Hussey (USA) MG TD 7. GP
8. 118 Edgar Vollaro (USA) MG TF 8. GP
9. 90 Skippy Callaman (USA) MG TC 9. GP
10. 53 Howard Humphries (USA) MG TF 10. GP
11. 59 Phillip Schaeffer (USA) VW 11. GP
12. 79 Haywood Anderson (USA) VW 12. GP
13. 120 David Findlay (USA) VW 13. GP
14. 84 Joseph Fennelly (USA) VW 14. GP

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US National Races Round: 186

Montgomery [FM+GM+HM]

The New York Region Presents the Montgomery Airport Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Classes F, G & H Modified), Montgomery Air Force Base Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:12(FM - 5, GM - 4, HM - 3)

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 107,504 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 28 Paul Sagan (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 20 0:33:14,200 1. FM
2. 33 Fred Procter (USA) Maserati 150S 2. FM
3. 74 Don Sesslar (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 3. FM
4. 17 Len Bastrup (USA) Lotus Mark IX 1. GM
5. 146 Rod Nerney (USA) Abarth Spyder 2. GM
6. 52 Charles Cunningham (USA) Lotus Eleven 3. GM
7. 4 Dolph Vilardi (USA) PBX 1. HM
8. 91 John Alderborgh (USA) Abarth 4. GM
9. 105 Austin Conley (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 4. FM
10. 57 Ken Wanamaker (USA) Oleweiler Special 2. HM
11. 63 John C. Sellers (USA) MG TF 5. FM
12. 131 Theodore Vergon (USA) Siata Special 3. HM

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US National Races Round: 187

Montgomery [EP+FP]

The New York Region Presents the Montgomery Airport Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Class E & F Production), Montgomery Air Force Base Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:17(EP - 6, FP - 11)

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 84,169 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 37 Lake Underwood (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 20 0:35:34,400 1. FP
2. 77 Bengt Soderstrom (USA) Porsche 356 1600 1. EP
3. 29 John Clapp (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
4. 72 John Cochran (USA) Porsche 356 1600 2. EP
5. 110 John Norwood (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 3. EP
6. 124 Frank Wagenhofer (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP
7. 42 F. Grauds (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 4. FP
8. 65 Stanley Kleinman (USA) Triumph TR3 4. EP
9. 26 Buel Kinne (USA) Porsche 356 1600 5. EP
10. 107 George Spagna (USA) Porsche 356 Super 5. FP
11. 14 David Ash (USA) MGA 6. FP
12. 96 Warren James (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 7. FP
13. 95 Dan McNally (USA) Porsche 356 Super 8. FP
14. 83 Clement Boehler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 9. FP
15. 88 Ned Manley (USA) MGA 10. FP
16. 123 Gale Arnold (USA) MGA 11. FP
17. 102 H. B. Williamson (USA) Morgan 6. EP

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US National Races Round: 188

Montgomery [CM+DM+EM]

The New York Region Presents the Montgomery Airport Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Classes C, D & E Modified), Montgomery Air Force Base Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:11(CM - 2, DM - 4, EM - 5)

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 113,298 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 141 Carroll Shelby (USA) Ferrari 857 S 0588M John Edgar 20 0:31:32,400 1. CM
2. 58 Bill Lloyd (USA) Maserati 300S 3051 1. DM
3. 2 Paul O'Shea (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0498M George Tilp 2. DM
4. 73 Tony Palmer-Morewood (GB) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0454MD 1. EM
5. 101 David Symes (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3506 3. DM
6. 68 Ed Droesch (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3507 4. DM
7. 20 David Darrin (USA) Jaguar C-type 2. CM
8. 19 William Wonder (USA) Frazer Nash 2. EM
9. 24 Don Forbes (USA) Austin-Healey Special 3. EM
10. 1 Charles Moran (USA) Frazer Nash 4. EM
11. 61 David Keppel (CDN) Maserati A6GCS 5. EM
Did not finish:
49 George Constantine (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 545 DNF CM

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US National Races Round: 189

Montgomery [CP]

The New York Region Presents the Montgomery Airport Sports Car Races (Race 5 - Class C Production), Montgomery Air Force Base Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:10(CP - 10)

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 101,550 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 80 Harry Carter (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 25 0:44:02,200 1. CP
2. 55 Bob Rubin (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 2. CP
3. 114 Richard Kessler (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 3. CP
4. 98 Vic Meinhardt (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 4. CP
5. 69 Ed Droesch (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 5. CP
6. 10 Vin Sardi (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 6. CP
7. 64 Gordon MacKenzie (USA) Jaguar XK120 7. CP
8. 23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 8. CP
9. 121 Homer Dasey (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 9. CP
10. 30 Wesley Whittaker (USA) Jaguar XK120 10. CP

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US National Races Round: 190

Montgomery [DP]

The New York Region Presents the Montgomery Airport Sports Car Races (Race 6 - Class D Production), Montgomery Air Force Base Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:13(DP - 13)

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 103,964 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 111 Paul O'Shea (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 25 0:43:22,500 1. DP
2. 97 Chester Flynn (YV) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP
3. 71 Bill Fleming (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 3. DP
4. 45 Gilbert Geitner (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 4. DP
5. 62 John Colgate (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 5. DP
6. 100 Charles Andrews (USA) Austin-Healey 100 6. DP
7. 109 Irwin Buxbaum (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 7. DP
8. 117 Malcolm Donaldson (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 8. DP
9. 119 Glenn Lazar (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 9. DP
10. 36 Stewart Rutherford (USA) Austin-Healey 10. DP
11. 122 Robert Samm (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 11. DP
12. 16 George Constantine (USA) Aston Martin DB2/4 12. DP
13. 125 Yancy Luedeke (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 13. DP

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US National Races Round: 191

Montgomery [BM+UR]

The New York Region Presents the Montgomery Airport Sports Car Races (Race 7 - Class B and Unrestricted), Montgomery Air Force Base Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:3(BM - 0, UR - 3)

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 105,573 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 46 John Sinclair (USA) Jaguar - Cadillac 20 0:33:46,200 1. UR
2. 54 John Plaisted (USA) Cheetah 2. UR
3. 246 Jordan King (USA) Allard J2X 3. UR

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US National Races Round: 192

Montgomery [Ladies Handicap]

The New York Region Presents the Montgomery Airport Sports Car Races (Race 8 - Ladies Handicap), Montgomery Air Force Base Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:4

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 97,365 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 5 0:08:12,200 CP
2. 64 Peg MacKenzie (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
3. 14 Anise Ash (USA) MGA FP
4. 106 Barbara James (USA) Triumph TR3

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US National Races Round: 193

Montgomery [Sports]

The New York Region Presents the Montgomery Airport Sports Car Races (Race 9 - All Modified Cars plus First Five in races 2, 4, 5 & 6), Montgomery Air Force Base Date: 19.8.1956

Classified:16(CM - 1, DM - 3, EM - 3, FM - 3, GM - 2, CP - 2, DP - 1, EP - 1)

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 113,298 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 141 Carroll Shelby (USA) Ferrari 857 S 0588M John Edgar 40 1:03:14,300 CM
2. 58 Bill Lloyd (USA) Maserati 300S 3051 DM
3. 2 Paul O'Shea (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0498M George Tilp DM
4. 12 Mike Marshall (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder FM
5. 74 Don Sesslar (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder FM
6. 73 Tony Palmer-Morewood (GB) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0454MD EM
7. 17 Len Bastrup (USA) Lotus Mark IX GM
8. 40 Bob Grossman (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder FM
9. 68 Ed Droesch (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3507 DM
10. 19 William Wonder (USA) Frazer Nash EM
11. 114 Richard Kessler (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC CP
12. 98 Vic Meinhardt (USA) Chevrolet Corvette CP
13. 1 Charles Moran (USA) Frazer Nash EM
14. 71 Bill Fleming (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DP
15. 146 Rod Nerney (USA) Abarth Spyder GM
16. 110 John Norwood (USA) Arnolt - Bristol EP
Did not start:
- Ray Saidel (USA) Jomar Mk II 7C101 Blown engine in practice
49 George Constantine (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 545 CM

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US National Races Round: 194

Marlboro [MG race 1]

M.G. National Annual Sports Car Races, Marlboro Motor Raceway Date: 19.8.1956

Practiced:16

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
5 Henry Bartecchi (USA) MG TF 1250 Not known if ran GB
6 Archie Merhds (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
7 Ken Hanes MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FC
12 Thomas Richardson (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
13 Toni Charuhas (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
14 Ben Hitchcock (USA) MG TC Mk II Not known if ran GB
21 E. H. Chapham MG TD Not known if ran GA
22 Gerald Storch (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GB
23 Alexander Richards (USA) MG TC s/c Not known if ran MB
32 John Curran (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
34 Joe Karter (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
37 George Morrison (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
38 Jack B. Telly (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
39 David Williams (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
88 W. S. Georgia (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
128 Pelham Burnett (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD

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US National Races Round: 195

Marlboro [MG race 2]

M.G. National Annual Sports Car Races, Marlboro Motor Raceway Date: 19.8.1956

Practiced:2

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
40 J. R. MacMasters, Jr. (USA) MG TC 2 Not known if ran GA
137 Herman Melotti (USA) MG TC 2 Not known if ran GA

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US National Races Round: 196

Marlboro [MG race 3]

M.G. National Annual Sports Car Races, Marlboro Motor Raceway Date: 19.8.1956

Practiced:8

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
6 Archie Merhds (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
12 Thomas Richardson (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
21 E. H. Chapham MG TD Not known if ran GA
32 John Curran (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
37 George Morrison (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
38 Jack B. Telly (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
80 James M. Hibbard (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA
88 W. S. Georgia (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GA

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US National Races Round: 197

Marlboro [MG race 4]

M.G. National Annual Sports Car Races, Marlboro Motor Raceway Date: 19.8.1956

Practiced:15

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
1 Walter Hemann (USA) MG TC Mk II Not known if ran GP
5 Henry Bartecchi (USA) MG TF 1250 Not known if ran GP
8 Radford Howes (USA) MG TF 1250 Not known if ran GP
9 Walter Hoover (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
14 Ben Hitchcock (USA) MG TC Mk II Not known if ran GP
16 Bernard Lust (USA) MG TC Mk II Not known if ran GP
19 Joseph Dodge (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
22 Gerald Storch (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
31 Charles Henry (USA) MG TC Mk II 2119 Not known if ran GP
36 Thomas Fraser (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
43 Walter Diver (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
54 Alan Day (USA) MG TC Mk II Not known if ran GP
57 Dick Nash (USA) MG TF 1250 4/F Not known if ran GP
69 Pat McManus (USA) MG TF 1250 Not known if ran GP
70 William Long (USA) MG TF 1250 Not known if ran GP

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US National Races Round: 198

Marlboro [MG race 5]

M.G. National Annual Sports Car Races, Marlboro Motor Raceway Date: 19.8.1956

Practiced:7

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
3 Dick Lord (USA) MG TD Not known if ran MA
4 Duncan Black (USA) Lotus - MG Not known if ran MA
18 Bernard Lust (USA) MG TD s/c Not known if ran MA
20 Charles Ellmers (USA) Lester MG Not known if ran MA
23 Alexander Richards (USA) MG TC s/c Not known if ran MB
124 Chuck Dietrich (USA) MG TC 1500 s/c Not known if ran MB
158 William Klinck (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Not known if ran MB

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US National Races Round: 199

Marlboro [MG race 6]

M.G. National Annual Sports Car Races, Marlboro Motor Raceway Date: 19.8.1956

Practiced:7

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
7 Fred Fuller (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FC
17 Edwin Dresh (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FC
25 Donald Melvin (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FC
29 John Tane (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FC
33 Ed Kennedy (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FC
42 Edgar Welsh (USA) MG TD 1500 Not known if ran FC
77 Charles Wallace (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FC

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US National Races Round: 200

Marlboro [MG race 7]

M.G. National Annual Sports Car Races, Marlboro Motor Raceway Date: 19.8.1956

Practiced:11

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
2 Charles Strong (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
11 Oakleigh Robinson (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
13 M. A. Cappiello (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
24 Charlie Kolb (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
28 Art Tweedale (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
34 Joe Karter (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
35 Neil Diver (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
39 David Williams (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
50 Stephen Spitler (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
67 Jim Robinson (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
128 Pelham Burnett (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD

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US National Races Round: 201

Marlboro [MG race 8]

M.G. National Annual Sports Car Races, Marlboro Motor Raceway Date: 19.8.1956

Practiced:6

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
13 Toni Charuhas (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
26 George Smith (USA) Not known if ran -
44 Joseph T. Miller (USA) MG TF 1250 Not known if ran GB
50 Pinkie Windridge (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
57 George Zuber (USA) MG TF 1250 Not known if ran GB
67 Fred Windridge (USA) MGA Not known if ran FD
76 Gene Coffman (USA) MG TF 1250 Not known if ran GB
77 Mary Jane Burt (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FC
124 Suzy Dietrich (USA) MG TC 1500 s/c Not known if ran MB

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US National Races Round: 202

Salinas

Salinas Road Races, Salinas Date: 19.8.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice

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US National Races Round: 203

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 1.3]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 2 - Production under 1300 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 1.9.1956

Started:19(FP - 18, GP - 1)
Classified:16(FP - 15, GP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 103,626 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 153 Jack Brumby (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 10 0:20:26,000 1. FP
2. 98 Skip Hudson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder John Edgar 10 0:20:55,000 2. FP
3. 129 John Lawrence (USA) MG TD 10 0:21:31,000 3. FP
4. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD 10 0:21:42,000 4. FP
5. 47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF 10 0:21:55,000 5. FP
6. 138 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD 10 0:22:04,000 6. FP
7. 88 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC 10 0:22:05,000 7. FP
8. 146 Art Hunter (USA) MG TD 9 0:20:36,000 8. FP
9. 155 Frank Lohrum (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Coupe 9 0:20:57,000 9. FP
10. 237 Thomas Newitt (USA) MG TD 9 0:21:09,000 10. FP
11. 130 Tom Yearian (USA) MG TD 9 0:21:11,000 11. FP
12. 163 George Schillreff (USA) Panhard 9 0:21:13,000 1. GP
13. 122 Alan Walker (USA) MG TF 9 0:21:46,000 12. FP
14. 178 Leroy Baker (USA) MG TD 9 0:21:47,000 13. FP
15. 48 Albert Gentoz (USA) MG TF 9 0:21:49,000 14. FP
16. 203 Anthony West (USA) MG TD 9 0:21:50,000 15. FP
Did not finish:
72 Gordon Hanson (USA) MG TD Dropped valve FP
78 Leonard Senogles (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Broken gear shift FP
156 Fred Newman (USA) MG TD Fuel pump trouble FP

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US National Races Round: 204

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 1.5]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 2A - Production 1300 to 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 1.9.1956

Started:25(FP - 25)
Classified:22(FP - 22)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 104,994 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:20:15,000 1. FP
2. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 10 0:20:16,000 2. FP
3. 35 Dan Hogan (USA) MGA 10 0:21:18,000 3. FP
4. 188 Harold Hamilton (USA) Porsche 356 America Speedster 10 0:21:19,000 4. FP
5. 110 John Dixon (USA) MGA 10 0:21:32,000 5. FP
6. 175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 10 0:21:34,000 6. FP
7. 97 Thayer Peck (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10 0:21:59,000 7. FP
8. 218 George Duncan (USA) MGA 10 0:22:02,000 8. FP
9. 13 Ramon Pickering (USA) MG TD 10 0:22:10,000 9. FP
10. 43 Edward Brandreth (USA) MG Austin 10 0:22:11,000 10. FP
11. 84 Bill Doushkess (USA) MGA 10 0:22:24,000 11. FP
12. 189 Hal Gausman (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 9 0:20:18,000 12. FP
13. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TF 9 0:20:24,000 13. FP
14. 236 Salem Spitz (USA) MGA 9 0:20:46,000 14. FP
15. 177 Burford Flatt (USA) Porsche 356 Super 9 0:20:51,000 15. FP
16. 318 Gary Nelson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 9 0:20:52,000 16. FP
17. 185 John Free (USA) MGA 9 0:20:53,000 17. FP
18. 172 William McCubbin (USA) MG TF 1500 9 0:20:57,000 18. FP
19. 67 Nick Jay (USA) MGA 9 0:20:59,000 19. FP
20. 20 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America 9 0:21:15,000 20. FP
21. 187 William Redden (USA) MG TF 1500 9 0:21:31,000 21. FP
22. 30 Hayden Brown (USA) MGA 9 0:21:36,000 22. FP
Did not finish:
180 Jay Hills (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera Gearbox FP
182 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Engine FP
192 Ogden Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 Engine FP

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US National Races Round: 205

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 2.0]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 3 - Production under 2000 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 1.9.1956

Started:22(EP - 22)
Classified:18(EP - 18)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 107,553 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 59 Bob Oker (USA) AC Ace Bristol 10 0:19:42,000 1. EP
2. 152 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:19:49,000 2. EP
3. 113 Morley Kaslor (USA) Porsche 356 Super 10 0:20:04,000 3. EP
4. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan TR2 10 0:20:05,000 4. EP
5. 89 Dan Gurney (USA) Porsche 356 10 0:20:17,000 5. EP
6. 213 Charles Winberg (USA) Morgan TR3 10 0:20:25,000 6. EP
7. 117 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S Fiat BS521?? 10 0:20:28,000 7. EP
8. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:20:33,000 8. EP
9. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan TR3 10 0:20:37,000 9. EP
10. 83 Robert Magruder (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:20:57,000 10. EP
11. 233 William Muse (USA) AC Ace 10 0:21:03,000 11. EP
12. 247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super 10 0:21:11,000 12. EP
13. 193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster 10 0:21:27,000 13. EP
14. 64 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan TR3 10 0:21:29,000 14. EP
15. 137 Frank Campbell (USA) Doretti TR2 10 0:21:50,000 15. EP
16. 154 Eugene Hewitt (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:19:48,000 16. EP
17. 60 Bill Heiman (USA) Triumph TR3 9 0:20:12,000 17. EP
18. 160 E. Lindquist (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 9 0:20:18,000 18. EP
Did not finish:
61 Frank Cavins (USA) Triumph TR2 Out of fuel EP
93 Vinc De Carlo (USA) Triumph TR2 Overheating EP
148 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 No compression EP
253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster Lost coordination EP

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US National Races Round: 206

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 3A - Production over 2000 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 1.9.1956

Started:29(CP - 11, DP - 18)
Classified:24(CP - 11, DP - 13)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 108,937 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:19:30,000 1. DP
2. 38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:19:41,000 2. DP
3. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:20:06,000 3. DP
4. 22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 10 0:20:42,000 4. DP
5. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:20:46,000 1. CP
6. 102 Jack Nethercutt (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:20:48,000 5. DP
7. 25 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 10 0:20:49,000 6. DP
8. 125 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK120 10 0:20:50,000 2. CP
9. 277 Bare Howard (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 10 0:20:54,000 3. CP
10. 10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:20:55,000 7. DP
11. 108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:20:57,000 4. CP
12. 168 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 100 10 0:20:58,000 8. DP
13. 331 Richard Shipman (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708 10 0:21:06,000 9. DP
14. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:21:26,000 5. CP
15. 63 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar XK120 10 0:21:28,000 6. CP
16. 123 Pat Patrick (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:21:31,000 10. DP
17. 173 Robert Evans (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 9 0:19:46,000 11. DP
18. 100 Justin Danner (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:20:02,000 7. CP
19. 109 Rick Paddock (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 9 0:20:03,000 8. CP
20. 132 Bob Hoffman (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 9 0:20:04,000 9. CP
21. 167 Mel Robles (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:20:13,000 10. CP
22. 90 Jo Mehelic (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:20:19,000 12. DP
23. 16 Jack Boyle (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 9 0:20:25,000 11. CP
24. 174 Gene Schulman (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 9 0:20:26,000 13. DP
Did not finish:
85 Jerome Whitelock (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3706 Goggles fogged DP
106 Hastings Harcourt (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Running foul DP
131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey Accelerator pedal DP
136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Oil leak DP
231 John Lance (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Cable DP

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US National Races Round: 207

Preliminary Santa Barbara [FM+GM+HM+FIII]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 4 & 5 - Modified under 1500 cc and Formula III), Santa Barbara Date: 1.9.1956

Started:39(FM - 17, GM - 7, HM - 10, FIII - 5)
Classified:25(FM - 13, GM - 6, HM - 6, FIII - 0)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 42,487 km Winner's average speed: 114,827 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder John von Neumann 12 0:22:08,000 1. FM
2. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 12 0:22:09,000 2. FM
3. 118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Al Hoskins 12 0:22:29,000 3. FM
4. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus Mark IX Porsche 12 0:22:54,000 4. FM
5. 00 George Buchanan (USA) Osca 12 0:22:55,000 5. FM
6. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 12 0:23:12,000 6. FM
7. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 12 0:23:13,000 7. FM
8. 8 Norris Miller (USA) MG Special 12 0:23:23,000 8. FM
9. 55 Jean Oddous (USA) Lotus Mark VI 12 0:23:24,000 1. GM
10. 161 Charles Willis (USA) Lotus Mark IX 12 0:23:34,000 2. GM
11. 26 Alan Kerns (USA) MG Special 11 0:22:28,000 9. FM
12. 119 Robert Plass (USA) MG Special 11 0:23:35,000 10. FM
13. 165 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard 11 0:23:45,000 1. HM
14. 142 Manuel Betes (USA) Seifried Crosley 11 0:23:56,000 2. HM
15. 58 Edward Parker (USA) Renault Special 11 0:24:02,000 3. HM
16. 126 James Royle (USA) MGA 11 0:24:07,000 11. FM
17. 333 David Smith (USA) Moretti Coupe 11 0:24:09,000 4. HM
18. 75 Arden Stevens (USA) Panhard Special 10 0:22:16,000 3. GM
19. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special 10 0:22:18,000 5. HM
20. 128 Douglas Snow (USA) Nichols - Panhard 10 0:22:19,000 4. GM
21. 34 C. K. Enoch (USA) Crosley Special 10 0:22:31,000 6. HM
22. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nichols - Panhard 10 0:22:53,000 5. GM
23. 111 Hal Landaker (USA) Fiat 10 0:23:11,000 6. GM
24. 150 Ernest Kelly (USA) VW Ghia Porsche 9 0:22:17,000 12. FM
25. 79 John Sousa (USA) MG Special 9 0:22:32,000 13. FM
Did not finish:
14 Dave Thormin (USA) Thormin Special Magneto FIII
37 Dusty Miller (USA) Triumph Special Brakes HM
40 Clarence Raville (USA) Riviera Special Porsche Shifting FM
41 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Engine FM
57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Clutch FM
68 Terry Lamoureux (USA) Nonpareil Exhaust pipe FIII
73 Perry Peron (USA) Nichols Panhard Special Cylinder HM
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA Brakes FM
101 Harry Morrow (USA) Cooper Mk V Clutch FIII
104 Dick Trimble (USA) Cooper Mk VI Piston FIII
140 John Biehl (USA) JRB Moretti Valve HM
149 Robert Sutton (USA) Siata Spyder Out of fuel GM
164 Noble Bishop (USA) Crosley Special Clutch HM
212 Stuart Dane (USA) Dane - Triumph Gear shift lever broken FIII

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US National Races Round: 208

Preliminary Santa Barbara [BM+CM+DM+EM+UR]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 6 & 7 - Modified over 1500 cc and Formula Libre), Santa Barbara Date: 1.9.1956

Started:22(BM - 5, CM - 6, DM - 7, EM - 3, UR - 1)
Classified:18(BM - 3, CM - 4, DM - 7, EM - 3, UR - 1)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 42,487 km Winner's average speed: 119,108 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 27 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 12 0:21:22,000 1. CM
2. 6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 12 0:21:23,000 1. BM
3. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 12 0:21:56,000 2. CM
4. 184 Frank Livingstone (USA) Eliminator 12 0:22:19,000 1. UR
5. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 3.0 0438MD 12 0:22:35,000 1. DM
6. 70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Morgensen Special 12 0:22:36,000 2. BM
7. 121 Michael Kingsley (USA) Mercury Special 12 0:22:37,000 3. BM
8. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS 12 0:22:39,000 2. DM
9. 39 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Bristol 11 0:21:26,000 1. EM
10. 21 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin 11 0:21:30,000 3. DM
11. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 11 0:21:39,000 3. CM
12. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 11 0:21:45,000 4. DM
13. 124 Bob Oker (USA) Frazer Nash Bristol 11 0:21:46,000 2. EM
14. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 007 11 0:21:57,000 4. CM
15. 36 Joe DeBlanco (USA) Austin-Healey 11 5. DM
16. 1 Bill Leyden (USA) Triumph TR2 Special 10 0:21:25,000 3. EM
17. 186 Earl Grafton (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 10 0:21:50,000 6. DM
18. 112 Dick Nash (USA) MG V8-60 10 0:22:33,000 7. DM
Did not finish:
103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Accident CM
144 Hamilton Vose (USA) Siata 208S Buick BS503 Tyre BM
199 Bob Gillespie (USA) Maserati - Chevrolet Over revved CM
299 Clem Proctor (USA) Chrysler Special Black-flagged: fuel and water leak BM

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US National Races Round: 209

Consolation Santa Barbara [FP+GP]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 8 - Consolation Production under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 2.9.1956

Started:31(FP - 30, GP - 1)
Classified:25(FP - 25, GP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 42,487 km Winner's average speed: 105,106 km/h Attendance: 9500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 12 0:24:14,000 1. FP
2. 180 Jay Hills (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 12 0:24:27,000 2. FP
3. 97 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 12 0:24:35,000 3. FP
4. 155 Harold Erb (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Coupe CL 12 0:25:40,000 4. FP
5. 13 Ramon Pickering (USA) MG TD 12 0:25:43,000 5. FP
6. 218 George Duncan (USA) MGA 12 0:26:07,000 6. FP
7. 43 Edward Brandreth (USA) MG Austin 12 0:26:16,000 7. FP
8. 189 Hal Gausman (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 12 0:26:17,000 8. FP
9. 194 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA 11 0:24:24,000 9. FP
10. 236 Salem Spitz (USA) MGA 11 0:24:28,000 10. FP
11. 88 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC 11 0:24:29,000 11. FP
12. 318 Gary Nelson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 11 0:24:33,000 12. FP
13. 67 Nick Jay (USA) MGA 11 13. FP
14. 185 John Free (USA) MGA 11 0:24:37,000 14. FP
15. 172 William McCubbin (USA) MG TF 1500 11 0:24:39,000 15. FP
16. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TF 11 0:24:40,000 16. FP
17. 177 Burford Flatt (USA) Porsche 356 Super 11 0:25:09,000 17. FP
18. 187 William Redden (USA) MG TF 1500 11 0:25:28,000 18. FP
19. 178 Otis Fellows (USA) MG TD 11 0:25:31,000 19. FP
20. 146 Art Hunter (USA) MG TD 11 0:25:32,000 20. FP
21. 30 Hayden Brown (USA) MGA 11 0:25:57,000 21. FP
22. 48 Albert Gentoz (USA) MG TF 11 0:25:59,000 22. FP
23. 130 Tom Yearian (USA) MG TD 11 0:26:01,000 23. FP
24. 237 Thomas Newitt (USA) MG TD 10 0:24:22,000 24. FP
25. 20 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America 10 0:24:23,000 25. FP
Did not finish:
78 Leonard Senogles (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Water leak FP
84 Bill Doushkess (USA) MGA Blown tyre FP
122 Alan Walker (USA) MG TF Black-flagged: leaking fuel FP
156 Fred Newman (USA) MG TD Broken fuel line FP
163 George Schillreff (USA) Panhard Unknown GP
203 Anthony West (USA) MG TD Fuel pump FP

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US National Races Round: 210

Consolation Santa Barbara [CP+DP+EP]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 9 - Consolation Production over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 2.9.1956

Started:35(CP - 10, DP - 12, EP - 13)
Classified:29(CP - 7, DP - 11, EP - 11)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 42,487 km Winner's average speed: 107,102 km/h Attendance: 9500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 12 0:23:50,000 1. DP
2. 10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 12 0:24:04,000 2. DP
3. 331 Richard Shipman (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708 12 0:24:16,000 3. DP
4. 25 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 12 0:24:31,000 4. DP
5. 145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan TR3 12 0:24:34,000 1. EP
6. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Super 12 0:24:38,000 2. EP
7. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster 12 0:24:39,000 3. EP
8. 117 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S Fiat BS521?? 12 0:24:50,000 4. EP
9. 277 Bare Howard (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 12 0:24:54,000 1. CP
10. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 12 0:25:18,000 2. CP
11. 123 Pat Patrick (USA) Austin-Healey 12 0:25:19,000 5. DP
12. 247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super 12 0:25:32,000 5. EP
13. 132 Bob Hoffman (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 12 0:25:39,000 3. CP
14. 167 Mel Robles (USA) Jaguar XK120 12 0:25:43,000 4. CP
15. 109 Rick Paddock (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 12 0:25:53,000 5. CP
16. 16 Jack Boyle (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 11 0:23:54,000 6. CP
17. 233 William Muse (USA) AC Ace 11 0:23:55,000 6. EP
18. 193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster 11 0:23:58,000 7. EP
19. 173 Robert Evans (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 11 0:24:00,000 6. DP
20. 61 Frank Cavins (USA) Triumph TR2 11 0:24:03,000 8. EP
21. 82 Bob Gillespie (USA) Lancia Spyder 11 0:24:09,000 7. DP
22. 90 Jo Mehelic (USA) Austin-Healey 11 0:24:13,000 8. DP
23. 64 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan TR3 11 0:24:14,000 9. EP
24. 100 Justin Danner (USA) Jaguar XK120 11 0:24:17,000 7. CP
25. 231 John Lance (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 11 0:24:20,000 9. DP
26. 174 Gene Schulman (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 11 0:24:35,000 10. DP
27. 83 Robert Magruder (USA) Triumph TR2 11 0:24:53,000 10. EP
28. 85 Jerome Whitelock (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3706 11 0:25:42,000 11. DP
29. 154 James Pope (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:26:10,000 11. EP
Did not finish:
60 Bill Heiman (USA) Triumph TR3 Black-flagged: losing oil EP
63 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar XK120 Tyre CP
108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Overheating CP
125 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK120 Water pump CP
168 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Distributor DP
204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 Lost wheel EP

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US National Races Round: 211

Consolation Santa Barbara [Modified+FIII]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 9A - Consolation Modified and Formula III), Santa Barbara Date: 2.9.1956

Started:16(BM - 2, CM - 1, FM - 3, GM - 1, HM - 3, FIII - 6)
Classified:10(BM - 1, CM - 1, FM - 2, GM - 0, HM - 2, FIII - 4)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 42,487 km Winner's average speed: 105,653 km/h Attendance: 9500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Cooper 12 0:24:07,000 1. FIII
2. 144 Hamilton Vose (USA) Siata 208S Buick BS503 12 0:24:26,000 1. BM
3. 212 Stuart Dane (USA) Dane - Triumph 12 0:24:27,000 2. FIII
4. 101 Harry Morrow (USA) Cooper Mk V 12 0:24:51,000 3. FIII
5. 40 Clarence Raville (USA) Riviera Special Porsche 12 0:24:59,000 1. FM
6. 164 Noble Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 12 0:26:00,000 1. HM
7. 57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 11 0:24:39,000 2. FM
8. 87 Dean Patterson (USA) Crosley Special 10 0:24:45,000 2. HM
9. 14 Dave Thormin (USA) Thormin Special 9 0:25:00,000 4. FIII
10. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 9 0:25:14,000 1. CM
Did not finish:
37 Don Miller (USA) Triumph Special Unknown HM
68 Terry Lamoureux (USA) Nonpareil Magneto FIII
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA Broken axle FM
104 Dick Trimble (USA) Cooper Mk VI Engine FIII
149 Robert Sutton (USA) Siata Spyder Pressure regulator GM
229 Clem Proctor (USA) Chrysler Special Black-flagged: losing oil BM

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US National Races Round: 212

Santa Barbara [S1.5]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 10 - Main Event under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 2.9.1956

Started:40(FM - 12, GM - 6, HM - 6, FP - 15, GP - 0, HP - 1)
Classified:29(FM - 10, GM - 4, HM - 4, FP - 10, GP - 0, HP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 116,838 km Winner's average speed: 117,048 km/h Attendance: 9500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder John von Neumann 33 0:59:45,000 1. FM
2. 118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Al Hoskins 33 1:00:07,000 2. FM
3. 00 John McLaughlin (USA) Osca 33 1:01:23,000 3. FM
4. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus Mark IX Porsche 32 1:00:43,000 4. FM
5. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 32 1:01:21,000 5. FM
6. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 32 1:01:27,000 6. FM
7. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 31 1:00:11,000 7. FM
8. 8 Norris Miller (USA) MG Special 31 1:00:15,000 8. FM
9. 55 Jean Oddous (USA) Lotus Mark VI 31 1:00:19,000 1. GM
10. 26 Bud Hand (USA) MG Special 30 0:59:57,000 9. FM
11. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 30 1:00:26,000 1. FP
12. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 30 1:00:31,000 2. FP
13. 180 Jay Hills (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 30 1:01:10,000 3. FP
14. 97 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 29 0:59:49,000 4. FP
15. 165 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard 29 1:01:19,000 1. HM
16. 110 John Dixon (USA) MGA 29 1:01:22,000 5. FP
17. 164 Noble Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 29 1:01:24,000 2. HM
18. 35 Dan Hogan (USA) MGA 29 1:01:32,000 6. FP
19. 142 Manuel Betes (USA) Seifried Crosley 28 0:59:46,000 3. HM
20. 175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA 28 0:59:57,000 7. FP
21. 129 Jerry Austin (USA) MG TD 28 1:00:23,000 8. FP
22. 126 James Royle (USA) MGA 28 1:00:33,000 10. FM
23. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD 28 1:00:38,000 9. FP
24. 75 Arden Stevens (USA) Panhard Special 28 1:01:02,000 2. GM
25. 47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF 27 1:00:05,000 10. FP
26. 34 C. K. Enoch (USA) Crosley Special 27 1:00:22,000 4. HM
27. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nichols - Panhard 27 1:01:20,000 3. GM
28. 128 Douglas Snow (USA) Nichols - Panhard 26 0:59:53,000 4. GM
29. 58 Edward Parker (USA) Renault Sedan 15 1:01:26,000 5. HP
Did not finish:
24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Spilling oil FP
32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Differential HM
79 John Sousa (USA) MG Special Valve FM
98 Skip Hudson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder John Edgar Broken frame FP
111 Hal Landaker (USA) Fiat Collision GM
119 Robert Plass (USA) MG Special Collision => wheel FM
138 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD Unknown FP
153 Jack Brumby (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder Emergency brake FP
161 Charles Willis (USA) Lotus Mark IX Spun, battery GM
188 Harold Hamilton (USA) Porsche 356 America Speedster Oil cooler leak FP
333 David Smith (USA) Moretti Coupe Valve HM
Did not qualify:
13 Ramon Pickering (USA) MG TD FP
20 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America Speedster FP
30 Hayden Brown (USA) MGA FP
37 Dusty Miller (USA) Triumph Special HM
40 Clarence Raville (USA) Riviera Special Porsche FM
41 John Timanus (USA) Lotus FM
43 Edward Brandreth (USA) MG Austin FP
48 Albert Gentoz (USA) MG TF FP
57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder FM
67 Nick Jay (USA) MGA FP
72 Gordon Hanson (USA) MG TD FP
73 Perry Peron (USA) Nichols Panhard Special HM
78 Leonard Senogles (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta FP
84 Bill Doushkess (USA) MGA FP
88 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC FP
94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG TF FP
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA FM
122 Alan Walker (USA) MG TF FP
130 Tom Yearian (USA) MG TD FP
140 John Biehl (USA) JRB Moretti HM
146 Art Hunter (USA) MG TD FP
149 Robert Sutton (USA) Siata Spyder GM
150 Ernest Kelly (USA) VW Ghia Porsche FM
155 Frank Lohrum (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Coupe FP
156 Fred Newman (USA) MG TD FP
163 George Schillreff (USA) Panhard GP
172 William McCubbin (USA) MG TF 1500 FP
177 Burford Flatt (USA) Porsche 356 Super FP
178 Leroy Baker (USA) MG TD FP
182 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster FP
185 John Free (USA) MGA FP
187 William Redden (USA) MG TF 1500 FP
189 Hal Gausman (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster FP
192 Ogden Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 FP
203 Anthony West (USA) MG TD FP
218 George Duncan (USA) MGA FP
236 Salem Spitz (USA) MGA FP
237 Thomas Newitt (USA) MG TD FP
318 Gary Nelson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster FP

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US National Races Round: 213

Santa Barbara [Ladies]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 11 - Women's Race), Santa Barbara Date: 2.9.1956

Started:16(C - 1, D - 2, E - 5, F - 5, G - 2, H - 1)
Classified:14(C - 0, D - 2, E - 4, F - 5, G - 2, H - 1)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 28,324 km Winner's average speed: 105,814 km/h Attendance: 9500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 39 Marion Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash - Bristol 8 0:16:04,000 1. E
2. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster 8 0:16:34,000 2. E
3. 193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster 8 0:16:49,000 3. E
4. 00 Myra Buchanan (USA) Osca 8 0:17:15,000 1. F
5. 28 Roz Alexander (USA) Austin-Healey 8 0:17:47,000 1. D
6. 164 Mary Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 8 0:17:59,000 1. H
7. 196 Sunnie Baker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 8 0:18:02,000 2. F
8. 84 Ruth Doushkess (USA) MGA 8 0:18:17,000 3. F
9. 110 Marie Dixon (USA) MGA 7 0:16:09,000 4. F
10. 190 Ethel Wilson (USA) Triumph TR2 7 0:16:13,000 4. E
11. 129 Cosette Lawrence (USA) MG TD 7 0:16:42,000 5. F
12. 82 Louise Cano (USA) Lancia Spyder 7 0:17:00,000 2. D
13. 111 R. Landaker (USA) Fiat 7 0:17:14,000 1. G
14. 157 Louise Wise (USA) DKW Sedan 6 0:17:40,000 2. G
Did not finish:
108 Carol Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 0 Spun C
95 Ginny Sims (USA) Triumph TR3 Oil pressure E
Did not start:
5 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Jaguar Clutch in practice C

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US National Races Round: 214

Santa Barbara [S+1.5]

6th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 12 - Main Event over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 2.9.1956

Started:35(BM - 4, CM - 5, DM - 5, EM - 3, FM - 4, CP - 1, DP - 7, EP - 6)
Classified:26(BM - 3, CM - 4, DM - 3, EM - 3, FM - 3, CP - 1, DP - 5, EP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 120,379 km Winner's average speed: 120,379 km/h Attendance: 9500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 34 1:00:00,000 1. BM
2. 118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Al Hoskins 34 1:01:27,000 1. FM
3. 70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Morgensen Special 34 1:01:38,000 2. BM
4. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 34 1:01:53,000 1. CM
5. 121 Michael Kingsley (USA) Mercury Special 33 1:00:34,000 3. BM
6. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder John von Neumann 33 1:00:50,000 2. FM
7. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 33 1:00:54,000 3. FM
8. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 3.0 0438MD 33 1:01:04,000 1. DM
9. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS 32 1:00:16,000 2. DM
10. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 32 1:00:17,000 2. CM
11. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 531 32 1:00:33,000 3. CM
12. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 007 32 1:01:02,000 4. CM
13. 59 Bob Oker (USA) AC Ace Bristol 32 1:01:03,000 1. EP
14. 39 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Bristol 32 1:01:11,000 1. EM
15. 38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 32 1:01:22,000 1. DP
16. 89 Dan Gurney (USA) Porsche 356 31 1:00:05,000 2. EP
17. 152 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 31 1:01:06,000 3. EP
18. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Frazer Nash Bristol 31 1:01:37,000 2. EM
19. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 30 1:00:01,000 3. DM
20. 22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 30 1:00:04,000 2. DP
21. 331 Richard Shipman (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708 30 1:00:32,000 3. DP
22. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 30 1:01:25,000 4. DP
23. 213 Charles Winberg (USA) Morgan TR3 30 1:01:31,000 4. EP
24. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 29 1:00:09,000 1. CP
25. 1 Bill Leyden (USA) Triumph TR2 Special 29 1:01:21,000 3. EM
26. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 28 1:00:47,000 5. DP
Disqualified:
25 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 30 1:01:10,000/Not qualified DP
145 Lew Spencer (USA) Morgan TR3 30 1:01:05,000/Not qualified EP
Did not finish:
12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Rocker arm DP
19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan TR2 Clutch EP
27 Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 Oil pressure CM
36 Joe DeBlanco (USA) Austin-Healey Dropped valve DM
144 Hamilton Vose (USA) Siata 208S Buick BS503 Unknown BM
159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus Mark IX Porsche Transmission FM
186 Earl Grafton (USA) Austin-Healey 100S Unknown DM
Did not start:
5 Richard McClure (USA)
Ned Yarter (USA)
Jaguar Clutch in practice
Did not qualify:
10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DP
16 Jack Boyle (USA) Jaguar XK140 M CP
21 Bruce Kessler (USA) Aston Martin DM
60 Bill Heiman (USA) Triumph TR3 EP
61 Frank Cavins (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
63 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
64 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan TR3 EP
83 Robert Magruder (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
85 Jerome Whitelock (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3706 DP
90 Jo Mehelic (USA) Austin-Healey DP
93 Vinc De Carlo (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
100 Justin Danner (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
102 Jack Nethercutt (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DP
106 Hastings Harcourt (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DP
108 Harry Givens (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC CP
109 Rick Paddock (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC CP
112 Dick Nash (USA) MG V8-60 DM
113 Morley Kaslor (USA) Porsche 356 Super EP
117 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S Fiat BS521?? EP
123 Pat Patrick (USA) Austin-Healey DP
125 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
132 Bob Hoffman (USA) Chevrolet Corvette CP
134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC CP
136 Tony Settember (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DP
137 Frank Campbell (USA) Doretti TR2 EP
148 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 EP
154 Eugene Hewitt (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
160 E. Lindquist (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster EP
167 Mel Robles (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
168 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 100 DP
173 Robert Evans (USA) Austin-Healey 100M DP
174 Gene Schulman (USA) Austin-Healey 100M DP
193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster EP
199 Bob Gillespie (USA) Maserati - Chevrolet CM
204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
231 John Lance (USA) Austin-Healey 100M DP
233 William Muse (USA) AC Ace EP
247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super EP
253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster EP
277 Bare Howard (USA) Chevrolet Corvette CP
299 Clem Proctor (USA) Chrysler Special BM

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US National Races Round: 215

San Luis Obispo [Race 1]

2nd Annual San Luis Obispo Air Festa (Race 1), San Luis Obispo Date: 23.9.1956

Started:13
Classified:10

Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Doug Gardner (USA) Ford Thunderbird 15 0:16:09,000 1. C
2. - John Fitzgerald (USA) Triumph TR3 1. E
3. - Lowell McGrew (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 2. C
4. - Bill Hensley (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 1. F
5. - Van MGA 2. F
6. - Eichoff Porsche 356 Speedster 2. E
7. - Mills Porsche 356 Coupe 3. F
8. - Cooke MG TF 4. F
9. - Reid MG TF 5. F
10. - Korntved MG TD 1. G
Did not finish:
- Jim Andresen (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Coupe DNF C
- Irvin Austin-Healey DNF D
- Rimington Chevrolet Corvette DNF C

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US National Races Round: 216

San Luis Obispo [Race 2]

2nd Annual San Luis Obispo Air Festa (Race 2), San Luis Obispo Date: 23.9.1956

Started:11
Classified:11

Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jim Andresen (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Coupe 15 0:15:55,000 1. C
2. - Lowell McGrew (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 2. C
3. - John Fitzgerald (USA) Triumph TR3 1. E
4. - Bill Hensley (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 1. F
5. - Rimington Chevrolet Corvette 3. C
6. - Mills Porsche 356 Coupe 2. F
7. - Van MGA 3. F
8. - Irvin Austin-Healey 1. D
9. - Cooke MG TF 4. F
10. - Reid MG TF 5. F
11. - Korntved MG TD 1. G

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US National Races Round: 217

Sacramento [MG]

2nd Annual Sacramento Sports Car Road Races (Race 1 - Production MGs under 1500 cc), Sacramento Date: 30.9.1956

Classified:12(FP - 5, GP - 7)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: 64,374 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 15000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 40 Jack Dalton (USA) MGA 20 1. FP
2. 32 Bob Potter (USA) MGA 2. FP
3. 177 John Stevenson (USA) MG TF 1500 3. FP
4. 52 Fraser Sibbald (USA) MGA 4. FP
5. 22 Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD TD 17896 1. GP
6. 67 John Free (USA) MGA 5. FP
7. 33 Gordon Wilson (USA) MG TD 2. GP
8. 15 Fred Biven (USA) MG TD 3. GP
9. 141 Robert Burns (USA) MG TC 4. GP
10. 49 Morton Gray (USA) MG TD 5. GP
11. 137 Charlotte Duncan (USA) MG TF 6. GP
12. 97 Duane Rice (USA) DKW 7. GP

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US National Races Round: 218

Sacramento [FP+GP]

2nd Annual Sacramento Sports Car Road Races (Race 1A - Production Roadsters under 1500 cc), Sacramento Date: 30.9.1956

Classified:10(FP - 6, GP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: 64,374 km Winner's average speed: 102,032 km/h Attendance: 15000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 20 Don Dickey (USA) Porsche 356A 1500 Carrera GS Coupe GS 55485 20 0:37:52,000 1. FP
2. 30 Milt Davis (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
3. 77 Ted Conrad (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP
4. 6 John Fox (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1. GP
5. 104 Norm Soutar (USA) Porsche 356 Super 4. FP
6. 85 Jack Tanner (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2. GP
7. 173 Jack Schenck (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 5. FP
8. 170 Ed Vincent (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 6. FP
9. 153 Frank Becker (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 3. GP
10. 199 Bob Gillespie (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 4. GP

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US National Races Round: 219

Sacramento [CP+DP+EP]

2nd Annual Sacramento Sports Car Road Races (Race 2 - Production over 1500 cc), Sacramento Date: 30.9.1956

Classified:15(CP - 5, DP - 4, EP - 6)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: 64,374 km Winner's average speed: 103,803 km/h Attendance: 15000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 59 Bob Oker (USA) AC Ace Bristol Ed Savin 20 0:37:18,300 1. EP 1.
2. 68 Jim Woods (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 1. CP 2.
3. 144 George Snively (USA) Austin-Healey 100 1. DP
4. 43 John Barneson (USA) Porsche 356 Super 2. EP
5. 102 Jack Woodard (USA) Porsche 356 Super 3. EP
6. 5 Eric de Reynier (USA) Porsche 356 Super 4. EP
7. 160 Austin Davis (USA) Lancia 2. DP
8. 70 Fred Block (USA) Jaguar 2. CP
9. 133 Dick Newhall (USA) Austin-Healey 100 3. DP
10. 48 Scott Baxter (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 5. EP
11. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 Super 6. EP
12. 19 Dan Hernandez (USA) Jaguar 3. CP
13. 34 Cloyd Gray (USA) Jaguar 4. CP
14. 65 Ed Page (USA) Austin-Healey 100 4. DP
15. 87 Bill Love (USA) Jaguar 5. CP

Qualifying Race Aggregate

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 59 Bob Oker (USA) AC Ace Bristol Ed Savin 5 0:09:21,600 EP
2. 68 Jim Woods (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 5 0:09:32,300 CP

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US National Races Round: 220

Sacramento [FM+GM+HM]

2nd Annual Sacramento Sports Car Road Races (Race 3 - Modified under 1500 cc), Sacramento Date: 30.9.1956

Classified:21(FM - 7, GM - 7, HM - 7)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: 112,654 km Winner's average speed: 112,654 km/h Attendance: 15000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 124 Pete Lovely (USA) Cooper - Porsche 35 1:00:04,200 1. FM
2. 55 Sam Weiss (USA) Porsche 550 2. FM
3. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 3. FM
4. 00 John McLaughlin (USA) Osca George Buchanan 4. FM
5. 116 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper T39 Climax 1. GM
6. 12 Eldon Beagle (USA) Porsche 550 5. FM
7. 76 Ralph Ormsbee (USA) Cooper 2. GM
8. 117 Chick Leson (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce 3. GM
9. 37 Stan Peterson (USA) MG Simca Special s/c 6. FM
10. 57 Harry Eyerly (USA) Crosley Special 1. HM
11. 71 Carl Block (USA) Porsche 550 7. FM
12. 58 Edward Parker (USA) Renault 2. HM
13. 22 Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD TD 17896 4. GM
14. 35 John P. Young (USA) Young Special 3. HM
15. 93 Ed Ingalls (USA) Crosley Special 4. HM
16. 49 Lendal Gray (USA) MG TD 5. GM
17. 17 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard James Orr 5. HM
18. 137 John Healy (USA) MG TF 6. GM
19. 47 Calvin Paige (USA) Devin - Panhard 6. HM
20. 56 Joseph Graves (USA) J.G. Special 7. HM
21. 46 Erv Lehr (USA) MG Special 7. GM
Did not finish:
125 Jerry Barden (USA) Osca MT4 1127 Jerry Barden Accident GM

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US National Races Round: 221

Sacramento [BM+CM+DM+FM]

2nd Annual Sacramento Sports Car Road Races (Race 4 - Modified over 1500 cc), Sacramento Date: 30.9.1956

Started:26
Classified:18(BM - 1, CM - 6, DM - 4, EM - 4, FM - 3)

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: 112,654 km Winner's average speed: 116,517 km/h Attendance: 15000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 16 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 35 0:58:08,900 1. BM 7.
2. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 3.0 0438MD 1. DM 2.
3. 55 Sam Weiss (USA) Porsche 550 1. FM
4. 124 Pete Lovely (USA) Cooper - Porsche 2. FM
5. 4 Jack Graham (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 112 2. DM 8.
6. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Porsche 550 Spyder 005 John von Neumann 3. FM
7. 59 Bob Oker (USA) AC Ace Bristol Ed Savin 1. EM 9.
8. 42 Mick Marston (USA) Austin-Healey Special 3. DM 10.
9. 111 Bob Cole (USA) Triumph TR3 2. EM 13.
10. 39 Marion Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash 3. EM 12.
11. 38 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash 4. EM 14.
12. 68 Jim Woods (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 1. CM 11.
13. 70 Fred Block (USA) Jaguar 2. CM 16.
14. 189 Jerry McGee (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 3. CM
15. 160 Austin Davis (USA) Lancia 4. DM 18.
16. 87 Bill Love (USA) Jaguar 4. CM
17. 29 Al Laws (USA) Jaguar 5. CM 17.
18. 62 John Emerson (USA) Austin-Healey s/c 6. CM 19.
Did not finish:
11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0636MDTR Exhaust system EM 6.
44 John Barneson (USA) Hagemann Special Chrysler Overheating 4.
45 Tom Brandes (USA) Austin-Healey 100S DNF DM 15.
51 Bob Drake (USA) Aston Martin DB3S Overheating DM
73 Masten Gregory (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0652MDTR Temple Buell Gearbox EM 3.
99 Bob Gillespie (USA) Maserati A6GCS Chevrolet DNF CM 5.
101 Bill McDonald (USA) Healey Special Chevrolet All wheels off track, ignoring black flag CM
108 Lou Brero (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac Overheating 1.

Qualifying Race Aggregate

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 108 Lou Brero (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac 5 0:08:28,800
2. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 3.0 0438MD 5 0:08:40,600 DM
3. 73 Masten Gregory (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0652MDTR Temple Buell 5 0:08:41,000 EM
4. 44 John Barneson (USA) Hagemann Special Chrysler
5. 99 Bob Gillespie (USA) Maserati A6GCS Chevrolet CM
6. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0636MDTR EM
7. 16 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick BM
8. 4 Jack Graham (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 112 DM
9. 59 Bob Oker (USA) AC Ace Bristol Ed Savin EM
10. 42 Mick Marston (USA) Austin-Healey Special DM
11. 68 Jim Woods (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC CM
12. 39 Marion Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash EM
13. 111 Bob Cole (USA) Triumph TR3 EM
14. 38 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash EM
15. 45 Tom Brandes (USA) Austin-Healey 100S DM
16. 70 Fred Block (USA) Jaguar CM
17. 29 Al Laws (USA) Jaguar CM
18. 160 Austin Davis (USA) Lancia DM
19. 62 John Emerson (USA) Austin-Healey s/c CM

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US National Races Round: 222

Chester [Race 2]

Race 2, Chester Date: 6.10.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
5. 100 George Arents (USA) Siata 208CS Balbo Ferrari CS069 2. EM

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US National Races Round: 223

Chester [Race 4]

Race 4, Chester Date: 6.10.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
4. 100 Cunningham Siata 208CS Balbo Ferrari CS069 1. EM

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US National Races Round: 224

Smartt Field [Novice]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Novice Race), Smartt Field Date: 6.10.1956

Started:6(HM - 1, DP - 3, EP>DP - 2)
Classified:5(HM - 1, DP - 2, EP>DP - 2)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Burget Porsche 356 1600 1. EP>DP
2. - Kallus Austin-Healey 2. DP
3. - Wood Triumph 3. EP>DP
4. - Broadwell Jabro Jr. 1. HM
5. - Lawrence Austin-Healey 4. DP
Did not finish:
- Reuter Austin-Healey DNF 5. DP

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US National Races Round: 225

Smartt Field [S1.5]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Production & Modified under 1500 cc), Smartt Field Date: 7.10.1956

Started:22(FM - 5, GM - 4, HM - 0, FP - 5, GP - 8)
Classified:19(FM - 4, GM - 4, HM - 0, FP - 5, GP - 6)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 1. FM
2. - Barton Cooper - Porsche 1. GM
3. - Jack Hinkle (USA) Kurtis - Offenhauser 2. FM
4. - Weiler Lotus 2. GM
5. - Grove Osca 3. FM
6. - Walsh Porsche 356 Carrera 1. FP
7. - Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 1. GP
8. - Dieter Porsche 550 Spyder 4. FM
9. - Peters Porsche 356 2. FP
10. - Schmale Porsche 356 3. FP
11. - William Baker (USA) Fibre Sport 3. GM
12. - Ong Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2. GP
13. - Aylward MG TD 4. GM
14. - Cahill MGA 4. FP
15. - Ruffini Alfa Romeo Giulietta 3. GP
16. - Brown Alfa Romeo 4. GP
17. - Hollander MG TF 1500 5. FP
18. - Laflin MG TD 5. GP
19. - Staples MG TC 6. GP
Did not finish:
- Clifford MG TC DNF GP
- Rowley Rowley Special DNF FM
- de Penaloza MG TD DNF GP

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US National Races Round: 226

Smartt Field [BM+CM+DM+EM]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Modified over 1500 cc), Smartt Field Date: 7.10.1956

Started:12(BM - 2, CM - 0, DM - 6, EM - 4)
Classified:9(BM - 1, CM - 0, DM - 4, EM - 4)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Loyal Katskee (USA) Ferrari 1. DM
2. - John Quackenbush (USA) Ferrari 1. EM
3. - Hassan Ferrari 2. EM
4. - Boynton Maserati 3. EM
5. - David Biggs (USA) Ferrari 2. DM
6. - Karl Kopplin (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3603 3. DM
7. - Toppan Ferrari 4. EM
8. - Van Beuren Ferrari 4. DM
9. - Roloson Ford Thunderbird 1. BM
Did not finish:
- Woodworth Ferrari DNF 5. DM
- Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari DNF 6. DM
- Charles Byford (USA) Allard DNF BM

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US National Races Round: 227

Smartt Field [HM]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Class H), Smartt Field Date: 7.10.1956

Started:8(HM - 8)
Classified:8(HM - 8)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Mays (USA) Fibre Sport 1. HM
2. - Herman Behm (USA) Stanguellini 2. HM
3. - Bruce Townsend (USA) TXP 3. HM
4. - Sandy MacArthur (USA) Giaur - Mercury 4. HM
5. - J. Robert Schroeder (USA) Nardi - BMW 5. HM
6. - Broadwell Jabro Jr. 6. HM
7. - David Mays (USA) Fibre Sport 7. HM
8. - Reuter Bandini 8. HM

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US National Races Round: 228

Smartt Field [CP+DP+EP]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Production over 1500 cc), Smartt Field Date: 7.10.1956

Started:30(CP - 12, DP - 7, EP - 11)
Classified:22(CP - 7, DP - 4, EP - 11)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Robbins Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1. DP
2. - Wilbur Straney (USA) Ford Thunderbird 1. CP
3. - Campbell AC Ace 1. EP
4. - Causey Jaguar 2. CP
5. - William Jordan (USA) AC Ace 2. EP
6. - French Chevrolet Corvette 3. CP
7. - McCoy Jaguar 4. CP
8. - Augie Pabst (USA) Triumph 3. EP
9. - Richard Vogel (USA) Morgan 4. EP
10. - Spooner Austin-Healey 2. DP
11. - L. Causey (USA) Porsche 356 1600 5. EP
12. - Burget Porsche 356 1600 6. EP
13. - Coan Jaguar 5. CP
14. - Mack Yates (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 6. CP
15. - Reuter Austin-Healey 3. DP
16. - King Jaguar 7. CP
17. - Kamp Triumph 7. EP
18. - Whitcraft Triumph 8. EP
19. - Homer Gosnell (USA) Triumph 9. EP
20. - David Dukes (USA) Morgan 10. EP
21. - Braxton Triumph 11. EP
22. - Booth Austin-Healey 4. DP
Did not finish:
- Lawrence Austin-Healey DNF DP
- Jeffords Chevrolet Corvette DNF CP
- Brennan Jaguar DNF CP
- Snider Jaguar DNF CP
- Abel Jaguar DNF CP
- Deuble Jaguar DNF CP
- Jim Grove (USA) Austin-Healey DNF DP
- Kallus Austin-Healey DNF DP

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US National Races Round: 229

Smartt Field [S1.5]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 5 - Production & Modified under 1500 cc), Smartt Field Date: 7.10.1956

Started:26(FM - 5, GM - 4, HM - 8, FP - 5, GP - 4)
Classified:20(FM - 4, GM - 3, HM - 5, FP - 5, GP - 3)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 1. FM
2. - Weiler Lotus 1. GM
3. - William Cooper (USA) Cooper - Porsche 2. GM
4. - Grove Osca 2. FM
5. - Dieter Porsche 550 Spyder 3. FM
6. - John Mays (USA) Fibre Sport 1. HM
7. - Walsh Porsche 356 Carrera 1. FP
8. - Peters Porsche 356 2. FP
9. - Rowley Rowley Special 4. FM
10. - Schmale Porsche 356 3. FP
11. - Herman Behm (USA) Stanguellini 2. HM
12. - Sandy MacArthur (USA) Giaur - Mercury 3. HM
13. - William Baker (USA) Fibre Sport 3. GM
14. - J. Robert Schroeder (USA) Nardi - BMW 4. HM
15. - Hollander MG TF 1500 4. FP
16. - Laflin MG TD 1. GP
17. - Cahill MGA 5. FP
18. - Ong Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2. GP
19. - Staples MG TC 3. GP
20. - Bruce Townsend (USA) TXP 5. HM
Did not finish:
- Reuter Bandini DNF HM
- Jack Hinkle (USA) Kurtis - Offenhauser DNF FM
- Aylward MG TD DNF GM
- Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder DNF GP
- David Mays (USA) Fibre Sport DNF HM
- Broadwell Jabro Jr. DNF HM

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US National Races Round: 230

Smartt Field [S+1.5]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 6 - Production & Modified over 1500 cc), Smartt Field Date: 7.10.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice

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US National Races Round: 231

Thompson [GM+HM]

New England Region SCCA (Race 3 - G & H Modified), Thompson Date: 7.10.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Other starters:
21 Ray Saidel (USA) Jomar Mk I
27 Gus Ehrman (USA) Jomar Mk I

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US National Races Round: 232

Thompson

Thompson Raceway Date: 7.10.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 59 John Fitch (USA) Jaguar D-type 3.8 Briggs Cunningham
2. 58 Walt Hansgen (USA) Jaguar D-type 3.5 XKD 529 Tage Hansen
3. 49 George Constantine (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 545
4. 93 Walter F. Huggler (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 523
Other starters:
111 Dick Thompson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette SR-2

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US National Races Round: 233

Thompson

Thompson Raceway Date: 7.10.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 59 John Fitch (USA) Jaguar D-type 3.8 Briggs Cunningham
2. 58 Walt Hansgen (USA) Jaguar D-type 3.5 XKD 529 Tage Hansen

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US National Races Round: 234

Thompson [CP]

Class C Production Race, Thompson Raceway Date: 7.10.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
23 Denise McCluggage (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC CP

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US National Races Round: 235

Louisiana

Grand Prix Louisiana Date: 14.10.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice

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US National Races Round: 236

Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.3]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 2 - Production under 1300 cc), Pomona Date: 20.10.1956

Started:28(FP - 27, HP - 1)
Classified:24(FP - 23, HP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 117,160 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 137 Frank Aldhous (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 10 0:16:30,000 1. FP
2. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 10 0:16:31,500 2. FP
3. 78 Harry J. Hanford (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 10 0:17:17,000 3. FP
4. 89 Tim Considine (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 10 0:17:35,000 4. FP
5. 155 Harold Erb (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 10 0:17:38,000 5. FP
6. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 10 0:17:39,000 6. FP
7. 28 Walter Garlick (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 10 0:18:02,000 7. FP
8. 47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF 10 0:18:06,000 8. FP
9. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG 10 0:18:09,000 9. FP
10. 0 Jim Honeter (USA) MG TF 10 0:18:12,000 10. FP
11. 128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD Mk II 10 0:18:17,000 11. FP
12. 153 Art White (USA) MG TD 9 0:16:45,000 12. FP
13. 171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF 9 0:16:57,000 13. FP
14. 207 John Reed (USA) MG TD 9 0:16:58,000 14. FP
15. 156 Fred Newman (USA) MG TD 9 0:17:00,000 15. FP
16. 37 Thomas Newitt (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 9 0:17:00,500 16. FP
17. 54 William Benck (USA) MG TD 9 0:17:26,000 17. FP
18. 115 William Nickel (USA) MG TD 9 0:17:30,000 18. FP
19. 63 Leroy Baker (USA) MG TD 9 0:17:45,000 19. FP
20. 98 John Alf (USA) MG TD 9 0:17:48,000 20. FP
21. 313 Attila de Lado (USA) MG TD 8 0:17:39,000 21. FP
22. 220 Eugene Clark (USA) MG TD 8 0:18:11,000 22. FP
23. 38 Mark Brunner (USA) Crosley 7 0:16:37,000 1. HP
24. 140 Don Roberts (USA) MG TC 7 0:17:42,000 23. FP
Did not finish:
81 Richard Morse (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Collision FP
103 Ken Roehr (USA) MG Accident FP
129 John Lawrence (USA) MG Collision FP
196 Martin Hosch (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Broken piston FP

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US National Races Round: 237

Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 3 - Production 1300 cc to 1500 cc), Pomona Date: 20.10.1956

Started:23(FP - 23)
Classified:16(FP - 16)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 116,356 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:16:35,000 1. FP
2. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 10 0:00:03,000 2. FP
3. 110 John Dixon (USA) MGA 10 0:00:33,000 3. FP
4. 62 John Lumkin (USA) MGA 10 0:00:38,000 4. FP
5. 100 Dave Allee (USA) MG TF 1500 10 0:00:39,000 5. FP
6. 163 Ray Pickering (USA) MGA 10 0:01:11,000 6. FP
7. 177 Jay Nixon (USA) MGA 10 0:01:13,000 7. FP
8. 194 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA 10 0:01:20,000 8. FP
9. 144 Ed Tomerlin (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:01:23,000 9. FP
10. 72 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:01:27,000 10. FP
11. 225 James Royle (USA) MGA 10 0:01:30,000 11. FP
12. 30 Hayden Brown (USA) MGA 9 0:00:08,000 12. FP
13. 143 Edward Brandreth (USA) MGA 9 0:00:09,000 13. FP
14. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG 9 0:00:10,000 14. FP
15. 84 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America 9 0:00:31,000 15. FP
16. 148 Tommy Farrell (USA) Porsche 356 9 0:01:22,000 16. FP
Not classified:
197 Howard Fanning (USA) MGA Over time limit FP
Did not finish:
35 Dan Hogan (USA) MGA Tail pipe FP
67 Clark Shaw (USA) MGA Oil pressure FP
161 Mel Curland (CDN) MGA Engine FP
175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA Accident FP
187 William Redden (USA) MG TF 1500 Collision FP
192 Ogden Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 Collision FP

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US National Races Round: 238

Preliminary Pomona [Production 2.0]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 4 - Production 1500 cc to 2000 cc), Pomona Date: 20.10.1956

Started:22(EP - 22)
Classified:17(EP - 17)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 118,126 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 59 Bob Oker (USA) AC Ace Bristol Ed Savin 10 0:16:20,000 1. EP
2. 500 George Dillaway (USA) Siata 208S BS526 10 0:16:34,000 2. EP
3. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster 10 0:16:42,000 3. EP
4. 711 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S BS521?? 10 0:16:43,000 4. EP
5. 152 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 10 0:16:44,000 5. EP
6. 19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan TR2 10 0:16:45,000 6. EP
7. 213 Charles Winberg (USA) Morgan TR2 10 0:16:45,500 7. EP
8. 36 Frank Cairns (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:17:18,000 8. EP
9. 31 Ronnie Bucknum (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 10 0:17:19,000 9. EP
10. 138 Frank White (USA) Triumph TR3 10 0:17:34,000 10. EP
11. 43 James McEachen (USA) AC Ace Bristol 10 0:17:39,000 11. EP
12. 48 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 10 0:17:50,000 12. EP
13. 64 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan TR3 9 0:16:25,000 13. EP
14. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR3 9 0:16:30,000 14. EP
15. 122 Clark Merrick (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:16:52,000 15. EP
16. 46 Robert Folkman (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 9 0:17:21,000 16. EP
17. 233 William Muse (USA) AC Ace 8 0:16:27,000 17. EP
Did not finish:
66 Dan Levitt (USA) Morgan Gearbox EP
93 Vinc De Carlo (USA) Triumph TR2 Bearings EP
118 Bill Watkins (USA) Triumph TR2 Brakes EP
172 Al Hughes (USA) Triumph TR3 Bearings EP
217 William R. French (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Off course EP

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US National Races Round: 239

Preliminary Pomona [Production +2.0]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 5 - Production over 2000 cc), Pomona Date: 20.10.1956

Started:34(CP - 18, DP - 16)
Classified:30(CP - 15, DP - 15)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 119,413 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 231 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 10 0:16:10,000 1. DP
2. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:16:11,000 2. DP
3. 377 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:16:32,000 3. DP
4. 10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 0:16:35,000 4. DP
5. 331 Richard Shipman (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708 10 0:16:36,000 5. DP
6. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:16:45,000 1. CP
7. 168 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey AHS 3709? 10 0:16:56,000 6. DP
8. 22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 10 0:16:58,000 7. DP
9. 276 Terry Hall (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 0:17:17,000 2. CP
10. 80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 10 0:17:20,000 3. CP
11. 178 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar 10 0:17:22,000 4. CP
12. 1 Jim Hall (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 10 0:17:24,000 5. CP
13. 277 Howard Bare (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 10 0:17:25,000 6. CP
14. 3 Bob Bondurant (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:17:27,000 8. DP
15. 173 Robert Evans (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:17:30,000 9. DP
16. 147 Stuart Hirsch (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:17:31,000 7. CP
17. 139 Samuel McCord (USA) Jaguar XK120 MC 10 0:17:40,000 8. CP
18. 256 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 10 0:17:42,000 9. CP
19. 125 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK120 10 0:17:44,000 10. CP
20. 188 Reynard Storey (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:16:12,000 10. DP
21. 134 Hank Montonen (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:16:13,000 11. CP
22. 9 Jack Boyle (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:16:19,000 11. DP
23. 108 John Hathorn (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:16:20,000 12. DP
24. 85 Stan Whitelock (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:16:25,000 13. DP
25. 317 William Alvarez (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:16:31,000 12. CP
26. 150 Edgar Pye (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 9 0:16:33,000 13. CP
27. 167 Mel Robles (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:16:34,000 14. CP
28. 162 George Ramberg (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:16:37,000 14. DP
29. 109 Rick Paddock (USA) Jaguar 9 0:17:06,000 15. CP
30. 41 Hud Stephenson (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:17:07,000 15. DP
Did not finish:
5 Ned Yarter (USA) Jaguar Water hose CP
133 Chuck Brassell (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Accident CP
166 Bob Dickson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Rocker arm DP
191 John McKeown (USA) Jaguar Coil CP

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US National Races Round: 240

Preliminary Pomona [FM+GM+HM]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 7 - Modified under 1500 cc), Pomona Date: 20.10.1956

Started:40(FM - 16, GM - 10, HM - 14)
Classified:30(FM - 10, GM - 8, HM - 12)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 123,920 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus - Porsche 10 0:15:35,000 1. FM
2. 211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 10 0:15:35,500 2. FM
3. 7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Osca 10 0:15:40,000 3. FM
4. 91 Harvey Mayer (USA) Lotus Mark IX 10 0:16:03,000 1. GM
5. 56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 10 0:16:15,000 4. FM
6. 8 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 10 0:16:16,000 5. FM
7. 90 Jean Oddous (USA) Lotus Mark VI 10 0:16:23,000 2. GM
8. 261 Charles Willis (USA) Lotus Mark IX 10 0:16:49,000 3. GM
9. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 10 0:17:13,000 6. FM
10. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Eleven 8 0:15:38,000 4. GM
11. 57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 8 0:15:39,000 7. FM
12. 164 Noble Bishop (USA) Crosley Special 8 0:16:08,000 1. HM
13. 79 John Sousa (USA) MG Special 8 0:16:11,000 8. FM
14. 58 Edward Parker (USA) Renault Spyder 8 0:16:21,000 2. HM
15. 33 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard 8 0:16:22,000 3. HM
16. 27 Don Miller (USA) Triumph Special 8 0:16:25,000 4. HM
17. 176 James Orr (USA) Panhard 8 0:16:26,000 5. HM
18. 73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard 8 0:16:27,000 6. HM
19. 102 Jack Nethercutt (USA) Lotus Mark IX 8 0:16:28,000 5. GM
20. 25 Otis Fellows (USA) MG 8 0:16:29,000 9. FM
21. 174 Malcolm Morett (USA) Crosley Special 8 0:16:42,000 7. HM
22. 15 Arden Stevens (USA) D.B. - Panhard 8 0:16:44,000 6. GM
23. 160 Karl Brigandi (USA) Abarth 207A Fiat 001 8 0:16:46,000 7. GM
24. 107 Robert Bratton (USA) MG TF 8 0:16:48,000 10. FM
25. 111 Clifford Bundy (USA) Crosley 8 0:17:13,500 8. HM
26. 34 C. K. Enoch (USA) Crosley 8 0:17:19,000 9. HM
27. 61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard 7 0:15:47,000 10. HM
28. 255 Howard Swift (USA) Swift Special 7 0:17:05,000 11. HM
29. 112 Robert Coffey (USA) Crosley 6 0:18:05,000 12. HM
30. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nichols - Panhard 5 0:16:55,000 8. GM
Did not finish:
16 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper - Climax Brakes GM
23 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII MG Accident FM
26 Bud Hand (USA) MG Special Accident FM
42 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special Overheating FM
83 Dave Watters (USA) MG Special Fuel pump FM
97 William Scott (USA) MG TD Head gasket FM
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA Head gasket FM
116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) Lotus Spun GM
142 Richard Seifried (USA) Seifried Special Lost wheel HM
269 Bob Winkelmann (USA) Panhard Carburettor HM

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US National Races Round: 241

Preliminary Pomona [BM+CM+DM+EM]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 8 - Modified over 1500 cc), Pomona Date: 20.10.1956

Started:18(AM - 1, BM - 5, CM - 3, DM - 5, EM - 4)
Classified:16(AM - 1, BM - 4, CM - 2, DM - 5, EM - 4)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 32,187 km Winner's average speed: 131,001 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 10 0:14:45,000 1. BM
2. 70 Eric Hauser (USA) Out Hauser Special 10 0:14:52,000 2. BM
3. 131 Bob Drake (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 8 10 0:14:53,000 1. DM
4. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 10 0:15:19,000 2. DM
5. 21 Hal Dolden (USA) Sparks-Bonney Special 10 0:15:32,000 3. BM
6. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0636MDTR 10 0:15:33,000 1. EM
7. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 10 0:15:37,000 1. CM
8. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Cooper - Porsche John von Neumann 10 0:15:39,000 2. EM
9. 179 Bob Path (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 10 0:15:46,000 3. DM
10. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 007 9 0:14:48,000 2. CM
11. 120 Jack Breskovich (USA) Allard - Cadillac 9 0:15:07,000 4. BM
12. 87 Mickey Thompson (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac 9 0:15:17,000 1. AM
13. 289 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 11 9 0:15:18,000 4. DM
14. 74 Bob Trennert (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:16:04,000 3. EM
15. 127 Masten Gregory (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M 9 0:16:06,000 5. DM
16. 359 William Binney (USA) Doretti Special 9 0:16:18,000 4. EM
Did not finish:
14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Buick ex-Murphy Oil pressure BM
39 Harold Barbour (USA) Jaguar Spun CM

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US National Races Round: 242

Consolation Pomona [Production 1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 9 - Consolation Production under 1500 cc), Pomona Date: 21.10.1956

Started:29(FP - 29)
Classified:24(FP - 24)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 113,620 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 72 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 12 0:20:23,000 1. FP
2. 35 Dan Hogan (USA) MGA 12 0:20:25,000 2. FP
3. 28 Walter Garlick (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 12 0:20:50,000 3. FP
4. 177 Jay Nixon (USA) MGA 12 0:20:56,000 4. FP
5. 194 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA 12 0:21:07,000 5. FP
6. 225 James Royle (USA) MGA 12 0:21:19,000 6. FP
7. 143 Edward Brandreth (USA) MGA 12 0:21:34,000 7. FP
8. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG 12 0:21:35,000 8. FP
9. 37 Thomas Newitt (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 12 0:21:54,000 9. FP
10. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG 12 0:21:57,000 10. FP
11. 30 Hayden Brown (USA) MGA 12 0:21:59,000 11. FP
12. 0 Jim Honeter (USA) MG TF 12 0:22:00,000 12. FP
13. 207 John Reed (USA) MG TD 11 0:20:28,000 13. FP
14. 128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD Mk II 11 0:20:30,000 14. FP
15. 84 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America 11 0:20:43,000 15. FP
16. 153 Art White (USA) MG TD 11 0:20:46,000 16. FP
17. 115 William Nickel (USA) MG TD 11 0:20:57,000 17. FP
18. 98 John Alf (USA) MG TD 11 0:21:04,000 18. FP
19. 220 Eugene Clark (USA) MG TD 11 0:21:09,000 19. FP
20. 187 William Redden (USA) MG TF 1500 11 0:21:27,000 20. FP
21. 63 Leroy Baker (USA) MG TD 11 0:21:36,000 21. FP
22. 197 Howard Fanning (USA) MGA 11 0:21:52,000 22. FP
23. 140 Don Roberts (USA) MG TC 10 0:20:31,000 23. FP
24. 148 Tommy Farrell (USA) Porsche 356 10 0:20:37,000 24. FP
Did not finish:
81 Richard Morse (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Fuel pump FP
156 Fred Newman (USA) MG TD Spark plug wire FP
161 Mel Curland (CDN) MGA Dropped valve FP
171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF Black-flagged: lost horn FP
175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA Accident FP

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US National Races Round: 243

Consolation Pomona [Production +1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 10 - Consolation Production over 1500 cc), Pomona Date: 21.10.1956

Started:34(CP - 14, DP - 9, EP - 11)
Classified:24(CP - 10, DP - 7, EP - 7)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 117,884 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 12 0:19:40,000 1. DP
2. 1 Jim Hall (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 12 0:19:42,000 1. CP
3. 168 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey AHS 3709? 12 0:20:16,000 2. DP
4. 256 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 12 0:20:20,000 2. CP
5. 31 Ronnie Bucknum (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 12 0:20:21,000 1. EP
6. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR3 12 0:20:22,000 2. EP
7. 36 Frank Cairns (USA) Triumph TR2 12 0:20:33,000 3. EP
8. 139 Samuel McCord (USA) Jaguar XK120 MC 12 0:20:35,000 3. CP
9. 134 Hank Montonen (USA) Jaguar XK120 12 0:20:37,000 4. CP
10. 80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 12 0:20:39,000 5. CP
11. 48 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 12 0:20:42,000 4. EP
12. 233 William Muse (USA) AC Ace 12 0:20:48,000 5. EP
13. 188 Reynard Storey (USA) Austin-Healey 12 0:20:49,000 3. DP
14. 3 Bob Bondurant (USA) Austin-Healey 12 0:20:52,000 4. DP
15. 147 Stuart Hirsch (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 12 0:20:58,000 6. CP
16. 276 Terry Hall (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 12 0:21:03,000 7. CP
17. 43 James McEachen (USA) AC Ace Bristol 12 0:21:19,000 6. EP
18. 317 William Alvarez (USA) Jaguar XK120 11 0:19:44,000 8. CP
19. 191 John McKeown (USA) Jaguar 11 0:19:53,000 9. CP
20. 162 George Ramberg (USA) Austin-Healey 11 0:19:55,000 5. DP
21. 85 Stan Whitelock (USA) Austin-Healey 11 0:19:57,000 6. DP
22. 41 Hud Stephenson (USA) Austin-Healey 11 0:20:17,000 7. DP
23. 217 William R. French (USA) Porsche 356 1600 11 0:21:40,000 7. EP
24. 5 Richard McClure (USA) Jaguar 10 0:19:56,000 10. CP
Did not finish:
64 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan TR3 Collision EP
108 John Hathorn (USA) Austin-Healey Collision DP
122 Clark Merrick (USA) Triumph TR2 DNF EP
125 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK120 Swallowed valve CP
138 Lyle Hardy (USA) Triumph TR3 Thrown rod EP
150 Edgar Pye (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Brakes CP
167 Mel Robles (USA) Jaguar XK120 Lost rod CP
173 Robert Evans (USA) Austin-Healey Spun DP
178 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar Lost wheel CP
213 Charles Winberg (USA) Morgan TR2 Lost wheel EP

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US National Races Round: 244

Consolation Pomona [Modified+FL]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 11 - Consolation Modified and Formula Libre), Pomona Date: 21.10.1956

Started:14(BM - 1, CM - 1, DM - 0, EM - 0, FM - 3, GM - 3, HM - 4, UR - 2)
Classified:12(BM - 1, CM - 1, DM - 0, EM - 0, FM - 2, GM - 3, HM - 4, UR - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: 120,701 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 16 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper - Climax 12 0:19:12,000 1. GM
2. 97 William Scott (USA) MG TD 12 0:19:55,000 1. FM
3. 26 Bud Hand (USA) MG Special 12 0:20:13,000 2. FM
4. 116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) Lotus 11 0:19:16,000 2. GM
5. 142 Richard Seifried (USA) Seifried Special 11 0:19:19,000 1. HM
6. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nichols - Panhard 11 0:19:22,000 3. GM
7. 61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard 11 0:19:43,000 2. HM
8. 39 Harold Barbour (USA) Jaguar 11 0:20:00,000 1. CM
9. 34 C. K. Enoch (USA) Crosley 11 0:20:03,000 3. HM
10. 105 Gordon Cooper (USA) Alfa Romeo Nardi 11 0:21:04,000 1. UR
11. 255 Howard Swift (USA) Swift Special 10 0:20:45,000 4. HM
12. 14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Buick ex-Murphy 8 0:19:32,000 1. BM
Did not finish:
42 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special Accident FM
184 Frank Livingstone (USA) Eliminator Water hose UR

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US National Races Round: 245

Pomona [S1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 12 - Main Event under 1500 cc), Pomona Date: 21.10.1956

Started:42(FM - 12, GM - 8, HM - 9, FP - 13, HP - 0)
Classified:20(FM - 3, GM - 3, HM - 6, FP - 8, HP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 122,310 km Winner's average speed: 122,310 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Osca 38 1:00:00,000 1. FM
2. 90 Jean Oddous (USA) Lotus Mark VI 38 1:00:40,000 1. GM
3. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 38 1:01:07,000 1. FP
4. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 38 1:01:11,000 2. FP
5. 4 Bill Pollack (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 36 1:00:05,000 3. FP
6. 137 Frank Aldhous (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 36 1:00:25,000 4. FP
7. 57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 36 1:00:55,000 2. FM
8. 62 John Lumkin (USA) MGA 36 1:01:08,000 5. FP
9. 110 John Dixon (USA) MGA 36 1:01:18,000 6. FP
10. 8 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 36 1:01:29,000 3. FM
11. 155 Harold Erb (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 35 1:01:16,000 7. FP
12. 176 James Orr (USA) Panhard 35 1:01:42,000 1. HM
13. 58 Edward Parker (USA) Renault Spyder 34 1:00:27,000 2. HM
14. 33 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard 34 1:01:06,000 3. HM
15. 73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard 34 1:01:09,000 4. HM
16. 163 Ray Pickering (USA) MGA 34 1:01:21,000 8. FP
17. 111 Clifford Bundy (USA) Crosley 34 1:00:11,000 5. HM
18. 160 Karl Brigandi (USA) Abarth 207A Spyder Fiat 001 34 1:00:16,000 2. GM
19. 27 Don Miller (USA) Triumph Special 27 1:00:58,000 6. HM
20. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Eleven 21 1:01:37,000 3. GM
Did not finish:
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 2 Fatal accident FM
15 Arden Stevens (USA) D.B. - Panhard Accident GM
25 Otis Fellows (USA) MG Tyre FM
26 Alan Kerns (USA) MG Special Collision FM
28 Walter Garlick (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Withdrawn to save the car FP
35 Dan Hogan (USA) MGA DNF FP
72 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Overheating FP
78 Harry J. Hanford (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder Shift linkage FP
79 John Sousa (USA) MG Special Valve FM
91 Harvey Mayer (USA) Lotus Mark IX Accident GM
97 William Scott (USA) MG TD Overheating FM
102 Jack Nethercutt (USA) Lotus Mark IX Gearbox GM
107 Robert Bratton (USA) MG TF DNF FM
116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) Lotus Accident GM
126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC Broken axle FM
151 Leon Miller (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Rod FP
159 William Eschrich (USA) Lotus - Porsche Accident FM
164 Noble Bishop (USA) Crosley Special Oil line, camshaft HM
174 Malcolm Morett (USA) Crosley Special Clutch HM
211 Richie Ginther (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Accident FM
261 Charles Willis (USA) Lotus Mark IX Oil line GM
Did not qualify:
0 Jim Honeter (USA) MG TF FP
16 Lance Reventlow (USA) Cooper - Climax GM
23 John Timanus (USA) Lotus Mark VIII MG FM
30 Hayden Brown (USA) MGA FP
34 C. K. Enoch (USA) Crosley HM
37 Thomas Newitt (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta FP
38 Mark Brunner (USA) Crosley HP
42 Jerry Richards (USA) MG Special FM
47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF FP
54 William Benck (USA) MG TD FP
61 William Boone (USA) D.B. - Panhard HM
63 Leroy Baker (USA) MG TD FP
67 Clark Shaw (USA) MGA FP
81 Richard Morse (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta FP
83 Dave Watters (USA) MG Special FM
84 Robert Patton (USA) Porsche 356 America FP
89 Tim Considine (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta FP
94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG FP
98 John Alf (USA) MG TD FP
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA FM
100 Dave Allee (USA) MG TF 1500 FP
103 Ken Roehr (USA) MG FP
112 Robert Coffey (USA) Crosley HM
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nichols - Panhard GM
115 William Nickel (USA) MG TD FP
128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD Mk II FP
129 John Lawrence (USA) MG FP
140 Don Roberts (USA) MG TC FP
142 Richard Seifried (USA) Seifried Special HM
143 Edward Brandreth (USA) MGA FP
144 Ed Tomerlin (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster FP
148 Tommy Farrell (USA) Porsche 356 FP
153 Art White (USA) MG TD FP
156 Fred Newman (USA) MG TD FP
161 Mel Curland (CDN) MGA FP
171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF FP
175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA FP
177 Jay Nixon (USA) MGA FP
187 William Redden (USA) MG TF 1500 FP
192 Ogden Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 FP
194 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA FP
196 Martin Hosch (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta FP
197 Howard Fanning (USA) MGA FP
207 John Reed (USA) MG TD FP
220 Eugene Clark (USA) MG TD FP
225 James Royle (USA) MGA FP
237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG FP
255 Howard Swift (USA) Swift Special HM
269 Bob Winkelmann (USA) Panhard HM
313 Attila de Lado (USA) MG TD FP

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US National Races Round: 246

Pomona [Ladies+Sedan]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 13 - Women and Sedans), Pomona Date: 21.10.1956

Started:23(FM - 1, GM - 1, HM - 1, CP - 2, EP - 4, FP - 5, FS - 5, HS - 4)
Classified:18(FM - 1, GM - 0, HM - 0, CP - 2, EP - 3, FP - 4, FS - 5, HS - 3)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 25,750 km Winner's average speed: 113,620 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 253 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 8 0:13:35,000 1. EP
2. 97 Linda Scott (USA) MG TD 8 0:13:36,000 1. FM
3. 193 Betty Shutes (USA) Porsche 356 8 0:14:13,000 2. EP
4. 204 Mary Davis (USA) Triumph TR2 8 0:14:32,000 3. EP
5. 110 Marie Dixon (USA) MGA 8 0:14:43,000 1. FP
6. 5 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Jaguar 8 0:14:46,000 1. CP
7. 88 Sunnie Baker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 8 0:14:47,000 2. FP
8. 52 Fred Woodward (USA) Alfa Romeo 8 0:15:12,000 1. FS
9. 71 Ron Pearson (USA) Volvo 8 0:15:14,000 2. FS
10. 210 Marvin Patchen (USA) Simca Aronde 8 0:15:28,000 3. FS
11. 45 George Davis (USA) Simca 7 0:13:59,000 4. FS
12. 49 Donald Findlay (USA) VW 7 0:14:19,000 5. FS
13. 139 Ethel McCord (USA) Jaguar 7 0:14:45,000 2. CP
14. 237 Norah Taylor (USA) MG 7 0:14:50,000 3. FP
15. 0 Ruth Honeter (USA) MG TF 7 0:15:20,000 4. FP
16. 205 James Evidon (USA) Renault 7 0:15:30,000 1. HS
17. 29 James Kunz (USA) Renault 7 0:15:31,000 2. HS
18. 104 Duane Shaffstall (USA) Renault 7 0:15:41,000 3. HS
Did not finish:
135 Betty Galbally (USA) Black-flagged HM
160 Carmela Martin (USA) Abarth 207A Spyder Fiat 001 Unsufficient practice GM
190 Louise Wilson (USA) Triumph TR2 Withdrawn to save car EP
311 Eleanor Haid (USA) MG TD Clutch FP
747 Ellsworth McKusick (USA) Renault Accident HS

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Pomona [S+1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 14 - Main Event over 1500 cc), Pomona Date: 21.10.1956

Started:33(AM - 1, BM - 5, CM - 2, DM - 5, EM - 4, GM - 1, CP - 2, DP - 6, EP - 7)
Classified:23(AM - 1, BM - 3, CM - 1, DM - 3, EM - 4, GM - 1, CP - 2, DP - 4, EP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 128,748 km Winner's average speed: 130,196 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 131 Bob Drake (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 8 40 0:59:15,000 1. DM
2. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Cooper - Porsche John von Neumann 40 0:59:29,000 1. EM
3. 70 Eric Hauser (USA) Out Hauser Special 40 0:59:31,000 1. BM
4. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans 40 1:00:06,000 2. DM
5. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 TR 0636MDTR 40 1:00:28,000 2. EM
6. 87 Mickey Thompson (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac 39 1:00:45,000 1. AM
7. 21 Hal Dolden (USA) Sparks-Bonney Special 38 0:59:16,000 2. BM
8. 59 Bob Oker (USA) AC Ace Bristol Ed Savin 38 0:59:46,000 1. EP
9. 231 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 38 1:00:02,000 1. DP
10. 14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Buick ex-Murphy 38 1:00:23,000 3. BM
11. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 007 37 0:59:24,000 1. CM
12. 289 Rod Carveth (USA) Aston Martin DB3S 11 37 0:59:45,000 3. DM
13. 22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 36 0:59:26,000 2. DP
14. 90 Don Roberts (USA) Lotus Mark VI 36 0:59:35,000 1. GM
15. 152 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster 36 0:59:40,000 2. EP
16. 331 Richard Shipman (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708 36 0:59:48,000 3. DP
17. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 36 1:00:37,000 1. CP
18. 233 William Muse (USA) AC Ace 36 1:00:52,000 3. EP
19. 1 Jim Hall (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 35 0:59:49,000 2. CP
20. 359 William Binney (USA) Doretti Special 35 1:00:25,000 3. EM
21. 168 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey AHS 3709? 35 1:00:31,000 4. DP
22. 711 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S BS521?? 34 0:59:38,000 4. EP
23. 74 Dick Seagle (USA) Triumph TR2 30 1:00:32,000 4. EM
Did not finish:
6 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Clutch BM
10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Tappet adjustment DP
19 Bob Bondurant (USA) Morgan TR2 Wheel EP
51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special Black-flagged: too soft tyres CM
113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster Overheating EP
120 Jack Breskovich (USA) Allard - Cadillac Rear end BM
127 Masten Gregory (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Water leak DM
179 Bob Path (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza Transmission DM
377 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey Accident DP
500 George Dillaway (USA) Siata 208S BS526 Cam drive gear EP
Did not qualify:
3 Bob Bondurant (USA) Austin-Healey DP
5 Ned Yarter (USA) Jaguar CP
9 Jack Boyle (USA) Austin-Healey DP
12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DP
31 Ronnie Bucknum (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster EP
36 Frank Cairns (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
39 Harold Barbour (USA) Jaguar CM
41 Hud Stephenson (USA) Austin-Healey DP
43 James McEachen (USA) AC Ace Bristol EP
46 Robert Folkman (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster EP
48 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 1600 Speedster EP
64 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan TR3 EP
66 Dan Levitt (USA) Morgan EP
80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
85 Stan Whitelock (USA) Austin-Healey DP
93 Vinc De Carlo (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
108 John Hathorn (USA) Austin-Healey DP
109 Rick Paddock (USA) Jaguar CP
118 Bill Watkins (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
122 Clark Merrick (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
125 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
133 Chuck Brassell (USA) Chevrolet Corvette CP
134 Hank Montonen (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
138 Frank White (USA) Triumph TR3 EP
139 Samuel McCord (USA) Jaguar XK120 MC CP
147 Stuart Hirsch (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC CP
150 Edgar Pye (USA) Chevrolet Corvette CP
162 George Ramberg (USA) Austin-Healey DP
166 Bob Dickson (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL DP
167 Mel Robles (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
172 Al Hughes (USA) Triumph TR3 EP
173 Robert Evans (USA) Austin-Healey DP
178 Jim Chaffee (USA) Jaguar CP
188 Reynard Storey (USA) Austin-Healey DP
191 John McKeown (USA) Jaguar CP
204 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR3 EP
213 Charles Winberg (USA) Morgan TR2 EP
217 William R. French (USA) Porsche 356 1600 EP
256 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP
276 Terry Hall (USA) Jaguar XK120 M CP
277 Howard Bare (USA) Chevrolet Corvette CP
317 William Alvarez (USA) Jaguar XK120 CP

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Thompson

Thompson Date: 28.10.1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Walt Hansgen (USA) Jaguar D-type Briggs Cunningham 1. CM
2. - John Fitch (USA) Jaguar D-type 2. CM

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Willow Springs [Production 1.5]

RRR Sports Car Races (Production under 1500 cc), Willow Springs Date: 28.10.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Peters (USA) Porsche 356
2. - Tom Chapman (USA) Porsche 356
3. - Fred Cunningham (USA) Porsche 356

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Willow Springs [Production +1.5]

RRR Sports Car Races (Production over 1500 cc), Willow Springs Date: 28.10.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar
2. - Bart Spiegelman (USA) Jaguar
3. - Rick Kislingbury (USA) Triumph

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Willow Springs [Modified 1.5]

RRR Sports Car Races (Modified under 1500 cc), Willow Springs Date: 28.10.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Cantrell (USA) Offenhauser Special
2. - William Darnold (USA) Porsche 550
3. - John Peters (USA) Porsche 356

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Willow Springs [Modified +1.5]

RRR Sports Car Races (Modified over 1500 cc), Willow Springs Date: 28.10.1956


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Krause (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 519 0:45:00,000
2. - Bart Spiegelman (USA) Kurtis - Jaguar s/c
3. - Elgin Holmes (USA) Kurtis - Lincoln

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Gainesville [Ladies]

Gainesville (Belles Classic), Gainesville Date: 28.10.1956


Circuit length: 5,633 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 29 Audrey Saffell (USA) Ferrari 250 MM
2. - Jean Speidel (USA) Porsche
3. - Joan Cramer (USA) Porsche

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Gainesville [Novice]

Gainesville (Chick Sprint - Novice), Gainesville Date: 28.10.1956


Circuit length: 5,633 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ralph Bagwell (USA) Jaguar
2. - xxx
3. - Jake Shevlin (USA) Austin-Healey

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Gainesville [FP+GP+HP]

Gainesville (Lanier Cup - Production under 1500 cc), Gainesville Date: 28.10.1956


Circuit length: 5,633 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Joe Sheppard (USA) Lotus
2. - Jan Brundage (USA) Alfa Romeo
3. - John Cuevas (USA) Porsche 356

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Gainesville [CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP+EP]

Gainesville (Production over 1500 cc and Modified over 1300 cc), Gainesville Date: 28.10.1956


Circuit length: 5,633 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 29 Chuck Saffell (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0348MM
2. - A. C. Duncan (USA) AC - Bristol
3. - Walt Cline (USA) Chevrolet Corvette

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Gainesville [All]

Gainesville (All Classes), Gainesville Date: 28.10.1956


Circuit length: 5,633 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 29 Chuck Saffell (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0348MM
2. - Walt Cline (USA) Chevrolet Corvette
3. - A. C. Duncan (USA) AC - Bristol

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Paramount Ranch [FP+GP]

2nd Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 3 - Production under 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch Date: 18.11.1956

Started:27(FP - 26, GP - 0, HP - 1)
Classified:21(FP - 20, GP - 0, HP - 1)

Circuit length: Race distance: 83,686 km Winner's average speed: 108,148 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Carrera 26 0:46:25,000 1. FP
2. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 26 0:46:25,300 2. FP
3. 115 Frank Aldhous (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 26 0:46:53,000 3. FP
4. 72 Jimmy Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 26 0:47:23,000 4. FP
5. 62 John Lumkin (USA) MGA 26 0:48:04,000 5. FP
6. 35 Dan Hogan (USA) MGA 26 0:48:06,000 6. FP
7. 163 Ray Pickering (USA) MGA 25 0:46:28,000 7. FP
8. 194 Frank Nichols (USA) MGA 25 0:46:34,000 8. FP
9. 78 Harry J. Hanford (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 25 0:47:08,000 9. FP
10. 218 George Duncan (USA) MGA 25 0:47:37,000 10. FP
11. 81 Richard Morse (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder 25 0:47:38,000 11. FP
12. 94 Paul Seeger (USA) MG 24 0:46:57,000 12. FP
13. 47 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF 24 0:46:58,000 13. FP
14. 93 Clarke Whitney (USA) MG TC 24 0:47:22,000 14. FP
15. 155 Fred Newman (USA) MG TD 24 0:47:24,000 15. FP
16. 84 Bill Doushkess (USA) MGA 24 0:47:43,000 16. FP
17. 171 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF 24 0:47:47,000 17. FP
18. 153 Art White (USA) MG TD 24 0:48:01,000 18. FP
19. 127 Edward Selover (USA) MG 23 0:47:17,000 19. FP
20. 313 Attila de Lado (USA) MG TD 22 0:46:40,000 20. FP
21. 43 Mark Brunner (USA) Crosley Super Sport 18 0:48:03,000 1. HP
Did not finish:
24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Shifting FP
128 Robert Scurlock (USA) MG TD Mk II Bearing FP
147 Tommy Farrell (USA) Porsche 356 America DNF FP
175 Robert Schulman (USA) MGA DNF FP
197 Howard Fanning (USA) MGA Plug wires FP
237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD Mk II Spun FP

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Paramount Ranch [CP+DP+EP+FIII]

2nd Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 4 - Production over 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch Date: 18.11.1956

Started:31(CP - 6, DP - 6, EP - 14, FIII - 5)
Classified:20(CP - 5, DP - 3, EP - 8, FIII - 4)

Circuit length: Race distance: 83,686 km Winner's average speed: 109,435 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 59 Bob Oker (USA) AC Ace Bristol 26 0:45:21,000 1. EP
2. 38 Jack Bates (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 26 0:45:23,000 1. DP
3. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 26 0:46:32,000 2. DP
4. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 25 0:45:47,000 2. EP
5. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 25 0:46:06,000 3. EP
6. 711 Bill Dixon (USA) Siata 208S Fiat BS521?? 25 0:46:08,000 4. EP
7. 152 George Spears (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 25 0:46:09,000 5. EP
8. 125 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK120 25 0:46:10,000 1. CP
9. 216 Rod Bowers (USA) Triumph TR2 25 0:46:14,000 6. EP
10. 48 Gordon Crowder (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 25 0:46:39,000 7. EP
11. 159 John Haggerty (USA) AC - Bristol 25 0:46:52,000 8. EP
12. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 25 0:47:15,000 2. CP
13. 80 James Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 24 0:46:05,000 3. CP
14. 100 Judd Danner (USA) Jaguar XK120 24 0:46:17,000 4. CP
15. 146 Stuart Hirsch (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 24 0:46:54,000 5. CP
16. 196 Colin Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 24 0:46:58,000 3. DP
Not classified:
16 Bruce Kessler (USA) - DNP
DNS - Jean Geslin (USA)
Cooper - Norton Joe Lubin 10 1. FIII
210 Bill Black (USA) Cooper Mk VI 10 2. FIII
212 Stuart Dane (USA) Dane - Triumph 10 3. FIII
13 George Holcomb (USA) Echo - JAP 10 4. FIII
Did not finish:
2 Dan Gurney (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Clutch EP
10 Lek von Kaesborg (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Black-flagged: leaking oil DP
22 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) Austin-Healey Wheel DP
60 William Muse (USA) AC Ace Shifting fork broken EP
83 Bill Friedman (USA) Jaguar Cam bearing CP
85 Jerome Whitelock (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3706 Brakes DP
101 Harry Morrow (USA) JBS - JAP Engine FIII
120 Louis Yates (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Lost RPM EP
213 Bob Willett (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Expensive noices EP
247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Spun EP
500 George Dillaway (USA) Siata 208S BS526 Fuel pump EP
Did not start:
3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Cooper Harry Morrow Transmission in practice FIII
17 Paul Gager (USA) Trimax Harry Morrow Fire in Saturday's race FIII

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Paramount Ranch [FM+GM+HM]

2nd Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 5 - Modified under 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch Date: 18.11.1956

Started:21(FM - 10, GM - 5, HM - 5, FP>FM - 1)
Classified:15(FM - 7, GM - 4, HM - 3, FP>FM - 1)

Circuit length: Race distance: 90,123 km Winner's average speed: 118,770 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Cooper - Porsche John von Neumann 28 0:45:30,000 1. FM 1. 1:36,858
2. 88 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 0104 28 0:45:32,000 2. FM
3. 90 Jean Oddous (USA) Lotus - Climax 27 0:46:24,000 1. GM 2. 1:42,523
4. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus 26 0:46:00,000 2. GM 9. 1:49,688
5. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 26 0:46:01,000 3. FM 8. 1:48,379
6. 97 William Scott (USA) MG TD 26 0:47:52,000 4. FM 4. 1:45,308
7. 26 Bud Hand (USA) MG Special 25 0:45:44,000 5. FM 6. 1:45,627
8. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 25 0:45:59,000 6. FP>FM
9. 8 Dusty Miller (USA) Blackyard Special 25 0:46:36,000 7. FM 7. 1:47,268
10. 102 Jack Nethercutt (USA) Lotus - Climax 25 0:46:54,000 3. GM 12. 1:53,708
11. 73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Special 24 0:45:54,000 1. HM
12. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special 24 0:46:33,000 2. HM 14. 1:57,471
13. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 24 0:47:03,000 8. FM 11. 1:52,139
14. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard 22 0:46:57,000 4. GM
15. 255 Howard Swift (USA) Renault Special 21 0:46:02,000 3. HM
Did not finish:
25 Ody Fellows (USA) MG Special Black-flagged: leaking oil FM 16. 2:37,016
37 Stan Peterson (USA) Bearings FM
49 Bob Drake (USA) Cooper - Climax Rod FM 3. 1:42,762
87 Dean Patterson (USA) Crosley Special Lost fan HM 15. 2:04,259
116 Chuck Schroeder (USA) Lotus - Climax Accident GM 10. 1:50,293
140 John Biehl (USA) JRB Moretti Engine HM 13. 1:55,917
Did not start:
63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Lotus Rod bearings in practice FM 5. 1:45,625

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Paramount Ranch [BM+CM+DM+EM]

2nd Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 6 - Modified over 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch Date: 18.11.1956

Started:16(BM - 3, CM - 2, DM - 4, EM - 1, FM - 2, GM - 2, EP>EM - 1, UR - 1)
Classified:10(BM - 1, CM - 2, DM - 2, EM - 1, FM - 2, GM - 1, EP>EM - 1, UR - 0)

Circuit length: Race distance: 180,247 km Winner's average speed: 120,218 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) Cooper - Porsche John von Neumann 56 1:30:00,000 1. FM
2. 88 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 0104 56 1:30:18,000 2. FM
3. 170 Eric Hauser (USA) Balchowsky Special 54 1:30:14,000 1. BM 1. 1:37,595
4. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0582M John von Neumann 54 1:30:16,000 1. DM 4. 1:39,577
5. 181 Chuck Porter (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS 52 1:30:59,000 1. CM 6. 1:41,319
6. 90 Don Roberts (USA) Lotus - Climax 51 1:31:13,000 1. GM
7. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Frazer Nash 50 1:31:43,000 1. EM 7. 1:45,647
8. 14 Tom Groskritz (USA) Jaguar C-type 49 1:30:12,000 2. CM 9. 1:50,700
9. 204 Don Hulette (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 48 1:30:49,000 2. EP>EM
10. 112 Dick Nash (USA) MG Ford V8/60 19 1:30:25,000 2. DM
Did not finish:
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 Broken spindle DM 8. 1:47,561
21 Michael Kingsley (USA) Sparks-Bonney Special Broken axle BM 5. 1:39,757
55 Frank Monise (USA) Lotus Spun GM
70 Max Balchowsky (USA) Kurtis - Buick Broken lifter BM 3. 1:39,573
130 Harrison Evans (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M Harrison Evans Brakes DM 2. 1:39,047
184 Frank Livingstone (USA) Eliminator Water leak UR
Did not start:
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 860 Monza 0604M John von Neumann CM
77 Robbie Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey Engine in practice
138 Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman-Barnes Engine in practice

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Preliminary Mansfield [Novice]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Novice Race), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 19,312 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Dusty Rhodes (USA) Lotus Eleven 5

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Preliminary Mansfield [Corvette]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Corvette Race), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 19,312 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Robert Bennett (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 5

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Preliminary Mansfield [GP]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production Class G), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 19,312 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jerry Morton (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 5

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Preliminary Mansfield [FP]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production Class F), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 19,312 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - J. Rusty Wright (USA) Porsche 356 5 1. FP

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Mansfield [FM+GM+HM]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Modified under 1500 cc), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Norman Scott (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 10
2. - xxx Lotus
3. - xxx Lotus

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Preliminary Mansfield [DP+EP]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production Classes D & E except 300SL), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 19,312 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ray Jones (USA) AC Ace Bristol 5 EP

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Preliminary Mansfield [BP+CP+300SL]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production Classes B, C and 300SL), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 19,312 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Curtis Attaway (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 5
2. - H. H. Goldsby (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

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Mansfield [BM+CM+DM+EM]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Modified over 1500 cc), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 38,624 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Fastest lap:Jim SaundersNo. FoMoCo Special1:47 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jim Saunders (USA) FoMoCo Special 10
Other starters:
- xxx Edwards Special
- xxx Maserati 300S
- xxx Ferrari
- xxx Ferrari
- xxx Ferrari

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Mansfield [Production 3.0]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production under 3000 cc except 300SL), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 77,249 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ray Jones (USA) AC Ace Bristol 20 1. EP
2. - J. Rusty Wright (USA) Porsche 356 1. FP
3. - Bill Hughes (USA) Porsche 356 2. EP
- D. C. McCann (USA) Alfa Romeo Giulietta
- Bob Nation (USA) MGA FP

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Mansfield [BM+CM+300SL+UR]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Modified over 3000 cc, 300SL and Unrestricted), Mansfield Date: 25.11.1956


Circuit length: 3,862 km Race distance: 96,561 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 4000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Dale Duncan (USA) Ferrari 4.5 A. D. Logan 25
2. - Roy Cherryholmes (USA) Osca 1500 24
3. - Jim Saunders (USA) FoMoCo Special

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Marlboro

Marlboro - October Date: 1956


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Did not finish:
- Ray Saidel (USA) Jomar Mk II 7C101 Scratch broken king pin

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Last update: 7.9.2012