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Non Championship Races 1978


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 15.1.1978 500 km Suzuka J      
2 2.2.1978 500 km Suzuka J      
3 25.2.1978 Hockenheim D      
4 16.4.1978 Hockenheim [S2.0] D   10 9
5 7.5.1978 Nürburgring D      
6 21.5.1978 MEZ Havíøov CS   15  
7 21.5.1978 Rhein-Ruhr Nürburgring D      
8 4.6.1978 Ronde Cévenole F      
9 11.6.1978 24 h Le Mans F 64 55 17
10 18.6.1978 Mainz-Finthen D      
11 2.7.1978 Nürburgring Neuss D   12 9
12 22.7.1978 24 h Spa B 64 57 21
13 23.7.1978 Diepholz D      
14 13.8.1978 Zandvoort NL      
15 13.8.1978 Hockenheim [S2.0] D      
16 26.8.1978 Hockenheim D      
17 27.8.1978 500 miles Suzuka J      
18 10.9.1978 Nürburgring [T/GT] D      
19 17.9.1978 Norisring Trophäe D   24  
20 1.10.1978 Erding D      
21 15.10.1978 Zolder Finale [GT] B      
22 18.10.1978 Giro d'Italia I   79 39
23 29.10.1978 500 mile Fuji J      
31   Australian TT AUS      
32 4.11.1978 1000 km Kyalami ZA      
33   Primavera Estoril P 18    
34   Costa Verde P      
35   Vila do Conde P      

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Non Championship Races Round: 1

500 km Suzuka

Suzuka 500 km, Suzuka Date: 15.1.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Hiroshi Fushida (J)
Naohiro Fujita (J)
Chevron B36 BMW

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Non Championship Races Round: 2

500 km Suzuka

Suzuka 500 km, Suzuka Date: 2.2.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Hiroshi Fushida (J)
Naohiro Fujita (J)
Chevron B36 BMW

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Non Championship Races Round: 3

Hockenheim

Int. ADAC/MCS-Rundstreckenrennen "Preis der Stadt Stuttgart", Hockenheim Date: 25.2.1978


Circuit length: Race distance: 52,600 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Helmut Bross (D) Lola T296 Scuderia Lang-Verpackungen 20 1. S+1.6
2. - Ralf Walter (D) TOJ Ralf Walter 2. S+1.6
3. - Kurt Lotterschmid (D) Deutsch Porsche 3. S+1.6
- Marco Vanoli (CH) Porsche Carrera RSR 1. GT3.0
- Walter Nussbaumer (CH) BMW 1. Gr.5+1.3
- Wolf-Peter Mast (D) CRS Wolf-Peter Mast 1. S1.6
- Hans Großmann (D) Porsche Carrera Sports Car Club of Stuttgart 2. GT3.0
- Klaus Utz (D) Porsche Carrera RSR Hahn-Sportwagen-GmbH 2. Gr.5+1.3
- Eberhard Ernst (D) EBS Eberhard Ernst 2. S1.6
- Edgar Hönche (D) BMW 3.5 CSL Edgar Hönche 3. Gr.5+1.3
- Bernd Heinzeller (D) Brixner VBA 3. S1.6
- Gerhard Zeller (D) Dulon - Ford RG Graf Zeppelin 4. S1.6
- Karl-Heinz Radünz (D) Lotus Karlheinz Radünz 5. S1.6

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Non Championship Races Round: 4

Hockenheim [S2.0]

Int. AvD/MHSTC-100 Meilen Hockeneheim Date: 16.4.1978

Started:10(S2.0 - 10)
Classified:9(S2.0 - 9)

Circuit length: Race distance: 52,600 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Mario Ketterer (D) TOJ Immo-Klein-Racing 20 1. S2.0
2. - Jörg Obermoser (D) TOJ Team-Matter-Toj 2. S2.0
3. - Klaus Oestreich (D) TOJ Klaus Oestreich 3. S2.0
4. - Rolf Götz (D) Chevron Rolf Götz 4. S2.0
5. - Horst Deutsch (D) TOJ Horst Deutsch 5. S2.0
6. - Dieter Schulz (D) Lola T390 Dieter Schulz 6. S2.0
7. - Ralf Walter (D) TOJ Ralf Walter 7. S2.0
8. - Norbert Dombrowski (D) Lola Norbert Dombrowski 8. S2.0
9. - Dieter Riegl (D) Lola Dieter Riegl 9. S2.0
Did not finish:
- xxx DNF S2.0

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Non Championship Races Round: 5

Nürburgring

1. ADAC-Rundstrecken-Rennen um den "Jan-Wellem-Pokal", Nürburgring Date: 7.5.1978


Circuit length: Race distance: 50,424 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Armin Siefener (D) Ford Escort Ford-Team Zakspeed 22 1. Gr.5+1.3
- Jürgen Karich (D) De Tomaso Pantera Jürgen Karich 1. GT
- Georg Freiberger (D) Porsche Carrera RS Georg Freiberger 2. GT
- Hans Großmann (D) Porsche Carrera Sports Car Club of Stuttgart 3. GT

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Non Championship Races Round: 6

MEZ Havíøov

Mistrovství ÈSSR & mezinárodní závody automobilù (skupina A2-5 do 3000 ccm), okruh Havíøov-Šenov Date: 21.5.1978

Started:15

Circuit length: 4,320 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 30 Sepp Manhalter (A) BMW 2002 Turbo Memphis Team International 20 0:35:35,780 1. A5 1.
2. 21 Josef Michl (CS) Škoda 130 RS AMK Škoda Mladá Boleslav 19 1. A2
3. 1 W. Löffelmann (A) Ford Escort RS 19 A1 2.
4. 37 Maurice Dantinne (B) Ferrari 308 GTB 19 1. A4
5. 130 Václav Bervid (CS) Fiat 128 19 A2 8.
6. 10 Walter Niessner (A) Fiat 128 Coupé 18 A1 4.
7. 6 Zdenìk Válek (CS) BMW 2002 18 A2 7.
8. 20 Aldo Frisiani (I) Lancia 1600 H76701 17 A2
9. 16 xxx Alfa Romeo Alfasud A2 10.
10. 96 Siegfried Sonntag (DDR) Wartburg 353 15 A5
Did not finish:
3 Weisleder BMW 2002 Mineral Racing 11 DNF A2
32 Toni Spiegelsberger (D) Ford Capri RS Team Besico 11 DNF A2 3.
4 W. Hohl (A) BMW 2002 Mineral Racing 7 Collision with no.33 A5 5.
33 Karl Oppitzhauser (A) BMW 2002 Turbo 7 Collision with no.4 A5 6.
2 Siller BMW 2002 Team Besico 6 DNF A2
Did not start:
5 Zimmermann Ford Castrol Probably DNS
11 Hans-Dieter Kromer (A) Alfa Romeo Alfasud Probably DNS
14 Saro Grasso (I) Alfa Romeo Probably DNS
In entry list:
- xxx Škoda 130 RS A2
12 Renato Benusiglio (I) Alfa Romeo
32 Bernd Siller (D) Ford Capri RS A2
34 Franz Albert (A) BMW Turbo Team Rodenstock Albert A5
35 Adam Smorawinski (PL) Porsche Carrera A4
36 Wolfgang Schrauf (A) Chevrolet Camaro A2

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Non Championship Races Round: 7

Rhein-Ruhr Nürburgring

12. ADAC-Rhein-Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen, Nürburgring Date: 21.5.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
- Klaus Busch (D) Porsche Essen-Werdener AC 22 1. GT
- Karl-Josef Römer (D) Porsche Carrera RS Karl-Josef Römer 1. Gr.3
- Wiegand Meißner (D) Ford Escort Eichberg-Racing 1. G2/5 2.0
- Friedrich Winkelmann (D) Alpine A110 Renault Essen-Werdener AC 1. G2/5 1.6
- Dieter Alzen (D) Ford Escort Dieter Alzen 2. G2/5 2.0
- Willi Kottmann (D) BMW 2002 Willi Kottmann 3. G2/5 2.0
- Dieter Hegels (D) BMW 2002 Dieter Hegels 4. G2/5 2.0
- Rainer Blanke (D) BMW 2002 Rainer Blanke 5. G2/5 2.0
Other starters:
- xxx G2/5 2.0
- xxx G2/5 2.0

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Non Championship Races Round: 8

Ronde Cévenole

Ronde Cévenole Date: 4.6.1978


Fastest lap:Jacques AlmérasNo. Porsche Carrera 3.025:0,2 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bernard Darniche (F) Lancia Stratos 3:22:40,070 1. Gr.4
2. - Jean-Claude Andruet (F) Fiat 131 Abarth 3:24:18,200 2. Gr.4
3. - Jacques Alméras (F) Porsche Carrera 3.0 3:35:38,000 3. Gr.4
4. - A. Viano Opel Kadett GTE 3:38:50,400 1. Gr.2
5. - Jean-Sébastien Couloumies (F) Opel Kadett GTE 3:38:52,200 2. Gr.2
6. - Jean-Louis Clarr (F) Opel Kadett GTE 3:44:45,000 1. Gr.1
7. - R. Lescure Porsche Carrera 2.7 3:44:56,400 1. Gr.3
8. - H. Sain Porsche Carrera 3.0 3:46:42,900 4. Gr.4
9. - Y. Loubet Opel Kadett GTE 3:47:26,500 3. Gr.2
10. - "L'Quest" Simca 1000 Rallye 2 3:53:11,700 4. Gr.2
11. - G. Lemeunier Opel Kadett GTE 3:55:04,400 2. Gr.1
12. - J. Michel Alpine A110 1600S Renault 3:56:44,500 2. Gr.3
13. - "Cavalet" Simca 1000 Rallye 2 3:57:16,400 3. Gr.1
14. - J.-L. Le Dentu
Arlaud
Alpine A110 1600S Renault 3:58:30,400 3. Gr.3
15. - L. Polge Ford Escort RS 2000 4:00:09,300 4. Gr.1
16. - M. Pinol Opel Kadett GTE 4:00:17,800 5. Gr.2
17. - G. Moriere Opel Kadett GTE 4:00:36,200 5. Gr.1
18. - P. Navaranne
Quartier
Alpine A110 1600S Renault 4:01:16,600 4. Gr.3
19. - M. Enjalbert Porsche Carrera 3.0 4:01:55,000 5. Gr.4
20. - J. Pensier
Matchotte
Simca 1000 Rallye 3 4:02:55,000 6. Gr.1
21. - C. Hofmann Autobianchi A112 Abarth 4:03:04,000 6. Gr.2
22. - A. Salles Renault R5 Alpine 4:05:45,100 7. Gr.2
23. - R. Duvieux
Foucant
Ford Escort RS 2000 4:06:09,500 7. Gr.1
24. - P. Bouah-Kamon Simca 1000 Rallye 2 4:06:23,100 8. Gr.2
25. - G. Thibault (F) Alpine A110 1600S Renault 4:07:01,800 5. Gr.3
26. - B. Causse
Marcon
Simca 1000 Rallye 2 4:12:07,000 8. Gr.1
27. - J.-C. Boude Simca 1000 Rallye 2 4:13:46,600 9. Gr.2
28. - G. Planiol
Pascal
Alpine A110 1600S Renault 4:14:54,500 6. Gr.3
29. - Corio Lancia Beta Montecarlo 4:15:41,300 6. Gr.4
30. - G. Jamet Renault R5 Alpine 4:16:05,700 10. Gr.2
31. - B. Richard
Davion
Simca 1000 Rallye 2 4:19:24,300 9. Gr.1
32. - N. Delaborde Simca 1000 Rallye 2 4:19:30,800 11. Gr.2
33. - R. Soulier
Beltran
Simca 1000 Rallye 2 4:22:05,300 12. Gr.2
34. - C. Giral Peugeot 4:26:52,300 13. Gr.2
35. - D. Larid
J.-P. Larid
Simca 1000 Rallye 2 4:28:08,800 14. Gr.2
36. - J. Amat
Authebon
Simca 1000 Rallye 2 4:32:28,300 10. Gr.1
37. - F. Boissiere
Jacquet
Datsun 4:58:33,500 15. Gr.2
38. - C. Julita VW Golf GTi 5:09:13,400 16. Gr.2

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Non Championship Races Round: 9

24 h Le Mans

24 Heures du Mans, Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans Date: 11.6.1978

Practiced:64(S+2.0 - 14, S2.0 - 15, Gr.5+2.0 - 9, GT+3.0 - 5, GT3.0 - 3, GTP+3.0 - 2, GTP 3.0 - 4, IMSA+2.5 - 11)
Started:55(S+2.0 - 12, S2.0 - 14, Gr.5+2.0 - 8, GT+3.0 - 4, GT3.0 - 3, GTP+3.0 - 2, GTP 3.0 - 3, IMSA+2.5 - 9)
Classified:17(S+2.0 - 6, S2.0 - 1, Gr.5+2.0 - 3, GT+3.0 - 1, GT3.0 - 1, GTP 3.0 - 2, IMSA+2.5 - 3)

Circuit length: 13,640 km Race distance: 5044,530 km Winner's average speed: 210,189 km/h Attendance: 150000

Fastest lap:Jean-Pierre JabouilleNo. 1Renault Alpine A4433:34,2229,244 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 2 Didier Pironi (F)
Jean-Pierre Jaussaud (F)
Renault Alpine A442B A442/3 Equipe Renault Elf Sport 370 24:00:00,000 1. S+2.0 5. 3:35,700
2. 6 Bob Wollek (F)
Jürgen Barth (D)
Jacky Ickx (B) - DNP
DNS - Reinhold Jöst (D)
Porsche 936/78 001 Martini Racing Porsche System 365 2. S+2.0 4. 3:35,200
3. 7 Hurley Haywood (USA)
Peter Gregg (USA)
Reinhold Jöst (D)
DNS - Jochen Mass (D)
Porsche 936/77 002 Martini Racing Porsche System 363 3. S+2.0 6. 3:37,300
4. 4 Jean Ragnotti (F)
Guy Fréquelin (F)
José Dolhem (F)
Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)
Renault Alpine A442A A442/1 Equipe Renault Elf Sport Calberson 359 4. S+2.0 8. 3:42,700
5. 90 Brian Redman (GB)
John Paul (USA)
Dick Barbour (USA)
Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0024 Dick Barbour Racing 338 1. IMSA+2.5 16. 3:52,600
6. 44 Jim Busby (USA)
Rick Knoop (USA)
Chris Cord (USA)
Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0012 Porsche Kremer Racing 337 1. Gr.5+2.0 14. 3:50,700
7. 41 Paulo Gomes (BR)
Marinho Amaral (BR)
Alfredo Guaraná Menezes (BR)
DNS - Henri Cachia (F)
DNS - Claude Ballot-Léna (F)
Porsche 935 930 770 0912 A.S.A. Cachia-Team Pace 330 2. Gr.5+2.0 23. 3:59,500
8. 43 Manfred Schurti (FL)
Rolf Stommelen (D)
Porsche 935/78 006 Martini Racing Porsche System 327 3. Gr.5+2.0 3. 3:30,900
9. 72 Jean Rondeau (F)
Bernard Darniche (F)
Jacky Haran (F)
Rondeau M378 Ford 001 Jean Rondeau 295 1. GTP3.0 40. 4:09,400
10. 10 Vern Schuppan (AUS)
Jacques Laffite (F)
Sam Posey (USA)
Mirage M9 Renault 802 Grand Touring Cars Inc. 294 5. S+2.0 9. 3:45,800
11. 31 Michel Pignard (F)
Laurent Ferrier (F)
Lucien Rossiaud (F)
Chevron B36 ROC R.O.C. La Pierre du Nord 285 1. S2.0 29. 4:04,200
12. 66 Anny-Charlotte Verney (F)
Xavier Lapeyre (F)
François Servanin (F)
Porsche Carrera RSR Anny-Charlotte Verney 280 1. GT3.0 51. 4:19,600
13. 71 André Chevalley (CH)
François Trisconi (CH)
Inaltera Ford 003 A. Chevalley Racing 280 2. GTP3.0 19. 3:53,900
14. 97 Gordon Spice (GB)
John Rulon-Miller (USA)
Larry Perkins (AUS)
Porsche Carrera RSR 911 460 9064 Charles Ivey Engineering 279 2. IMSA+2.5 47. 4:14,700
15. 8 Chris Craft (GB)
Alain De Cadenet (GB)
De Cadenet Lola LM Ford LM-4 Alain de Cadenet 274 6. S+2.0 10. 3:46,200
16. 86 François Migault (F)
Lucien Guitteny (F)
DNS - Florian Vetsch (CH)
Ferrari 365 GT4/BB - 512BB 18139 Ecurie Grand Compétition Car 263 3. IMSA+2.5 49. 4:15,900
17. 62 Christian Bussi (F)
"Segolen" (F)
Jean-Claude Briavoine (F)
DNS - Claude Haldi (CH)
Porsche 934 "Ségolen" 260 1. GT+3.0 52. 4:21,600
Not classified:
23 Marc Surer (CH)
Eugen Strähl (CH)
Harry Blumer (CH)
Sauber C5 BMW 005 Francy Sauber PP AG 258 2. S2.0 24. 4:00,100
20 Sandro Plastina (CH)
Jean-Daniel Grandjean (CH)
Mario Luini (CH)
Cheetah G601 Ford C. H. Graemiger 251 3. S2.0 50. 4:19,300
64 Georges Bourdillat (F)
Alain-Michel Bernard (F)
Jean-Luc Favresse (F)
Porsche Carrera Georges Bourdillat 242 2. GT3.0 55. 4:28,200
25 Bruno Sotty (F)
Gérard Cuynet (F)
Jean-Claude Dufrey (F)
Lola T294/6 Ford Pronuptia 239 4. S2.0 48. 4:15,800
24 Michel Elkoubi (F)
Philippe Streiff (F)
Pierre Yver (F)
Lola T296 Ford Pronuptia M.R.E. 233 5. S2.0 43. 4:11,700
28 Michel Lateste (F)
Jean-François Auboiron (F)
Dominique Lacaud (F)
Lola T297 BMW Dominique Lacaud 218 6. S2.0 30. 4:04,500
45 "John Winter" (D)
Dieter Schornstein (D)
Philippe Gurdjian (F)
Porsche 935 930 770 0903 Porsche Kremer Racing 183 Gr.5+2.0 28. 4:04,200
27 Tony Charnell (GB)
Robin Smith (GB)
Fréderic Alliot (F)
Richard Jones (GB)
Chevron B31 Ford Mogil Motors Ltd. with Kores Racing 181 S2.0 26. 4:03,300
Did not finish:
1 Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)
Patrick Depailler (F)
Renault Alpine A443 A443/1 Equipe Renault Elf Sport 279 Engine S+2.0 2. 3:28,400
5 Jacky Ickx (B)
Henri Pescarolo (F)
Jochen Mass (D)
Porsche 936/78 003 Martini Racing Porsche System 255 Accident S+2.0 1. 3:27,600
88 Jean-Claude Andruet (F)
Spartaco Dini (I)
Ferrari 512 BB 24127 Pozzi-Thompson J.M.S. 251 Engine IMSA+2.5 34. 4:07,300
87 Jean-Pierre Delaunay (F)
Jacques Guérin (F)
Gregg Young (USA)
DNS - Jean-Claude Andruet (F)
Ferrari 512 BB 24131 Luigi Chinetti Sr. 232 Gearbox IMSA+2.5 36. 4:16,300
89 Claude Ballot-Léna (F)
Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)
Ferrari 512 BB 24129 Pozzi-Thompson J.M.S. 218 Gearbox IMSA+2.5 33. 4:07,100
19 Ian Grob (GB)
Guy Edwards (GB)
DNS - Ian Bracey (GB)
Ibec 308 LM Ford Ibec Racing Developments Hesketh Team 195 Con rod S+2.0 13. 3:50,200
30 Jacques Henry (F)
Albert Dufréne (F)
Max Cohen-Olivar (MA)
Chevron B36 ROC R.O.C. La Pierre du Nord 195 Piston S2.0 38. 4:08,300
78 Marc Sourd (F)
Xavier Mathiot (F)
Christian Debias (F)
WM P78 Peugeot WM A.E.R.E.M. 186 Accident GTP+3.0 18. 3:52,900
76 Marianne Hoepfner (F)
Christine Dacremont (F)
WM P76 Peugeot WM A.E.R.E.M. 171 Head gasket GTP3.0 53. 4:22,800
68 Edgar Dören (D)
Hervé Poulain (F)
Gerhard Holup (D)
Romain Feitler (L)
Porsche 934 930 670 0158 Hervé Poulain 167 Gearbox GT+3.0 32. 4:07,000
3 Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)
Derek Bell (GB)
Renault Alpine A442A A442/2 Equipe Renault Elf Sport 162 Differential S+2.0 7. 3:37,900
91 Bob Garretson (USA)
Bob Akin (USA)
Steve Earle (USA)
Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0033 Dick Barbour Racing 159 Accident IMSA+2.5 31. 4:05,200
29 Michel Dubois (F)
Daniel Gache (F)
Julien Sanchez (F)
Chevron B36 ROC R.O.C. Modylock 142 Accident S2.0 35. 4:07,800
48 Herbert Müller (CH)
Claude Haldi (CH)
"Nico" (CH)
Porsche 935 930 770 0904 Meccarillos Cégécol Racing Team 140 Gearbox casing Gr.5+2.0 21. 3:55,800
26 Georges Morand (CH)
Christian Blanc (CH)
Eric Vuagnat (F)
Lola T296 Ford G.V.E.A. 130 Oil pressure S2.0 45. 4:12,200
21 Pierre-François Rousselot (F)
Jean-Marie Lemerle (F)
Alain Levié (F)
Lola T294 ROC Jean-Marie Lemerle 126 Broken rear chassis S2.0 46. 4:13,700
65 Antoine Salamin (CH)
Gérard Vial (CH)
Yves Courage (F)
Joël Laplacette (F)
Porsche 930 Joël Laplacette 116 Brakes, accident GT+3.0 54. 4:25,000
34 Tom Walkinshaw (GB)
Dieter Quester (A)
Rad Dougall (ZA)
DNS - Ted Toleman (GB)
Osella PA6 BMW BMW (G.B.) Racing-Tolemans Racing 113 Accident S2.0 22. 3:56,200
12 Nick Faure (GB)
John Beasley (GB)
Simon Phillips (GB)
Martin Raymond (GB)
De Cadenet Lola T380 Ford HU1=>LM-2 Simon Phillips Racing with Batco France 99 DQ:Insufficient distance covered S+2.0 15. 3:51,900
32 Ian Harrower (GB)
Juliette Slaughter (GB)
Brian Joscelyne (GB)
Tony Birchenhough (GB) - DND
Lola T294S Ford T290-HU22 Dorset Racing Association with Kelly Girl 61 Engine S2.0 41. 4:10,400
61 Guy Chasseuil (F)
Jean-Claude Lefebvre (F)
DNS - José Dolhem (F)
Porsche 934 930 670 0177? Auto Daniel Urcun 61 Piston GT+3.0 39. 4:09,100
77 Jean-Daniel Raulet (F)
Max Mamers (F)
WM P77 Peugeot WM A.E.R.E.M. 44 Clutch GTP+3.0 27. 4:03,500
94 Bill Whittington (USA)
Don Whittington (USA)
Franz Konrad (A) - DND
DNS - Reinhold Jöst (D)
Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0016 Whittington Brother Inc. Racing 41 Accident Gr.5+2.0 17. 3:52,800
85 Teddy Pilette (B)
Nick Faure (GB) - DND
"Jean Beurlys" (B) - DND
Raymond Touroul (F) - DND
Ferrari 512 BB 22715 "Beurly's" 39 Gearbox IMSA+2.5 42. 4:10,900
69 Willy Braillard (B)
Jean-Louis Ravenel (F)
Jacky Ravenel (F) - DND
Philippe Dagoreau (F) - DND
Porsche 934 930 670 0156? Jean Louis Ravenel-V.S.D. 35 Injection pump GT+3.0 37. 4:08,000
46 Martin Raymond (GB)
"Steve" (B)
Mike Franey (GB) - DND
Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0022 Porsche Kremer Racing 34 Engine Gr.5+2.0 20. 3:54,800
11 Michel Leclere (F)
Sam Posey (USA) - DND
Mirage M9 Renault 801 Grand Touring Cars Inc. 33 Electrics S+2.0 12. 3:48,300
84 Brad Frisselle (USA)
Robert Kirby (USA)
John Hotchkis (USA) - DND
Chevrolet Monza DeKon 1003 Wynn's International Belgium 30 Head IMSA+2.5 25. 4:02,300
33T Bob Evans (GB)
Richard Down (GB) - DND
Lola T294S Ford Cloud Engineering Ltd. - Dorset 23 Puncture, broken chassis S2.0 44. 4:12,000
47 John Fitzpatrick (GB)
Toine Hezemans (NL) - DND
DNS - Klaus Ludwig (D)
Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0011 Weisberg Gelo Team 19 Piston Gr.5+2.0 11. 3:46,500
Did not qualify:
9 John Cooper (GB)
Bob Evans (GB)
Pete Lovett (GB)
De Cadenet Lola LM Ford LM-3 Alain de Cadenet Reserve S+2.0 56. 3:52,900
14 Guy Chasseuil (F)
Hubert Striebig (F)
TOJ SC303 Ford B.P. Racing Reserve S+2.0 57. 4:14,800
22 Anna Cambiaghi (I)
Pascuale Guerie (F)
Martine Rénier (F)
Lola T296/7 ROC Agence Locomotiv Reserve S2.0 58. 4:27,800
40 Hans Heyer (D)
Clemens Schickentanz (D)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC A.M.G. Motorenbau GmbH Reserve Gr.5+2.0 59. 4:26,100
60 Simon De Lautour (GB)
Gérard Bleynie (F)
Roland Ennequin (F)
Porsche 934 930 670 0171 Meccarillos Cégécol Racing Team GT+3.0 63. no time
63 Christian Gouttepifre (F)
Raymond Touroul (F)
Robert Boubet (F)
Porsche Carrera RS Christian Gouttepifre DQ: illegal engine GT3.0 64. no time
73 Guy de Saint-Pierre (F)
Marcel Mignot (F)
Alpine-Renault A310 Bernard Décure Reserve GTP3.0 60. 4:34,400
96 Alain Cudini (F)
Pierre Dieudonné (B)
BMW 3.5 CSL Garage du Bac Reserve IMSA+2.5 62. 4:25,300
98 Jean Belliard (F)
Thierry Perrier (F)
Porsche Carrera Thierry Perrier Reserve IMSA+2.5 61. 4:23,500
Running in practice:
33 Richard Down (GB)
Bob Evans (GB)
Lola T294S Ford Cloud Engineering Ltd. - Dorset Accident in practice S2.0
In entry list:
- Ted Toleman (GB) BMW 3.5 CSL BMW (GB) Racing avec Toleman Delivery IMSA+2.5
- Hervé Poulain (F) BMW 320i Hervé Poulain Gr.5 2.0
- xxx Chevron B36 Agence Locomotiv S2.0
- xxx Ferrari 512 BB Ecurie Grand Competition Car IMSA+2.5
- Florian Vetsch (CH) Ferrari 308 GTB Florian Vetsch GT3.0
- xxx Ferrari 308 GTB Luigi Chinetti Sr.
42 Franz Konrad (A)
Volkert Merl (D)
Porsche 935/77A Konrad Racing Gr.5+2.0
50 Richard Jenvey (GB)
John Morrison (GB)
Lotus Esprit S1 Morfe Racing with Polaroof Gr.5 2.0
70 David Preece (GB)
Robin Hamilton (GB)
Aston Martin AM V8 Turbo RHAM/001 Robin Hamilton GTP+3.0
92 xxx Porsche 934 Holly Cars L.S.A. IMSA+2.5

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Non Championship Races Round: 10

Mainz-Finthen

Int. AvD/HMSC-Flugplatz-Rennen, Mainz-Finthen Date: 18.6.1978


Circuit length: 2,150 km Race distance: 64,500 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Wolfgang Rompa (D) BMW 2002 Wolfgang Rompa 30 1. +1.6
2. - Heinrich Baier (D) BMW 2002 Heinrich Baier 2. +1.6
3. - Friedrich Burgmann (D) BMW 2002 Essen-Werdener-AC 3. +1.6
4. - Johann Köhler (D) BMW 3.0 CSL Johann Köhler 4. +1.6
5. - Willi Dietrich (D) BMW 2002 Willi Dietrich 5. +1.6
- Friedrich Winkelmann (D) Alpine A110 Renault Essen-Werdener-AC 1. 1.6
- Werner Dittert (D) VW Scirocco Zender GmbH 2. 1.6
- Klaus Assmuth (D) VW Golf GTi Kamei-Autoextras 3. 1.6
Did not finish:
- xxx DNF 1.6
- xxx DNF +1.6
- xxx DNF +1.6

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Non Championship Races Round: 11

Nürburgring Neuss

III. ADAC-Rundstrecken-Rennen Neuss "Um der Pierburg-Preis", Nürburgring Date: 2.7.1978

Started:12(S2.0 - 12)
Classified:9(S2.0 - 9)

Circuit length: Race distance: 50,424 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Mario Ketterer (D) TOJ Immo-Klein-Racing 22 1. S2.0
2. - Peter Stürtz (D) Lola - BMW Sachs-Sporting 2. S2.0
3. - Horst Deutsch (D) TOJ Horst Deutsch 3. S2.0
4. - Rolf Götz (D) Chevron Rolf Götz 4. S2.0
5. - Klaus Oestreich (D) TOJ Klaus Oestreich 5. S2.0
6. - Ralf Walter (D) TOJ Ralf Walter 6. S2.0
7. - Norbert Dombrowski (D) Rex SP1 Norbert Dombrowski 7. S2.0
8. - Peter Homolla (D) Lotus Peter Homolla 8. S2.0
9. - Christian Schwarz (D) Lotus - Ford MSC Blau-Gelb Siemensstadt Berlin 9. S2.0
Did not finish:
- xxx DNF S2.0
- xxx DNF S2.0
- xxx DNF S2.0

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Non Championship Races Round: 12

24 h Spa

24 Heures Spa-Francorchamps, Spa-Francorchamps Date: 22.7.1978

Practiced:64
Started:57
Classified:21

Circuit length: 14,100 km Race distance: 4315,590 km Winner's average speed: 179,816 km/h

Fastest lap:Loek VermeulenNo. 20Chevrolet Camaro Z284:19 

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 27 Gordon Spice (GB)
Teddy Pilette (B)
Ford Capri III 3.0S Belga Castrol Team 305 1. Gr.1+2.5 2.
2. 2 Dirk Vermeersch (B)
Raijmond van Hove (B)
Eddy Joosen (B)
BMW 530i US Juma BMW Castrol 305 2. Gr.1+2.5 12.
3. 3 Alain Peltier (B)
Patrick Neve (B)
BMW 530i US Serge Power BMW Castrol 296 3. Gr.1+2.5
4. 35 André Lierneux (B)
Peter Clark (GB)
Stuart Rolt (GB)
Ford Capri II 3.0S Racing City 7 295 4. Gr.1+2.5 20.
5. 7 Willy Braillard (B)
Umberto Grano (I)
Spartaco Dini (I)
BMW 530i US Luigi Racing Lotto 292 5. Gr.1+2.5 13.
6. 45 Hartmut Bauer (D)
Rudolf Dötsch (D)
Manfred Mohr (D)
Wolfgang Wolf (D)
Ford Escort II RS 2000 KWS Euro-Motor 287 1. Gr.1 2.5
7. 5 Jean Xhenceval (B)
Martino Finotto (I)
André Gavage (B)
BMW 530i US Luigi Racing Lotto 285 6. Gr.1+2.5 15.
8. 44 Philippe Gurdjian (F)
Roger Dorchy (F)
Henri Sonveau (B)
Daniel Benoit (F)
BMW 323i Team Benoit 282 2. Gr.1 2.5
9. 8 Jo de Gheldere (B)
"Steve" (B)
Pierre Dieudonné (B)
BMW 530i US Luigi Racing Lotto 281 7. Gr.1+2.5 17.
10. 57 Roland Imbert (F)
Bernard Béguin (F)
J. C. Martinez (F)
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV Roland Imbert 277 3. Gr.1 2.5
11. 64 Dirk Desoet (B)
Savary
Boudoin Vanderrest (B)
Toyota 2000 GT International Motor Cy 271 4. Gr.1 2.5
12. 43 Jack Robertson (GB)
Alan Major (GB)
Richard Jones (GB)
Vauxhall Magnum Allam Motor Services 271 5. Gr.1 2.5
13. 92 Claude Holvoet (B)
L. Garcin (B)
Rudolph Moortgat (B)
Toyota Trueno International Motor Cy 263 1. Gr.1 1.6
14. 85 Jean-Marie Borderiou (F)
H. Migeo (F)
Philippe Haezebrouck (F)
VW Golf GTI J.M. Borderiou 260 2. Gr.1 1.6
15. 83 Roger van Peteghem (B)
R. Verbist (B)
J. R. Ullens (B)
Michel Dinant (B)
VW Golf GTI Team Dinant 257 3. Gr.1 1.6
16. 17 "Depnic" (F)
Jean-Pierre Gabreau (B)
"Chavan" (B)
BMW 3.0 CSi Team Benoit 246 8. Gr.1+2.5 19.
17. 54 Michel Chapel (B)
Marc Donner (B)
"Jihemde" (F)
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV Team Brumar Holiday Club 228 6. Gr.1 2.5
18. 75 Bernard de St. Hubert (B)
Jean-Charles Goris (B)
DNS - Jacky Ickx (B)
VW Scirocco GTI Belgian VW Club 225 4. Gr.1 1.6
19. 80 Pierre Jamin (B)
Jean Degey (B)
Pierre Vaillant (B)
VW Scirocco GTI Veedol Racing Team 222 5. Gr.1 1.6
20. 50 Pierre Bos (F)
Guy Somekh (F)
Marcel Jominet (F)
Ford Escort II RS 2000 KWS Euro-Motor 221 7. Gr.1 2.5
21. 52 Michele Lauria (I)
Marcello Cipriani (I)
Heiderscheid
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV Jolly Club Milano 199 8. Gr.1 2.5
Did not finish:
1 Eddy Joosen (B)
Derek Bell (GB)
BMW 530i US Juma BMW Castrol 26 Accident Gr.1+2.5 10.
91 Thierry Boutsen (B)
Lella Lombardi (I)
Marc Duez (B)
Toyota Trueno Luigi Racing 5 Conrod Gr.1 1.6
4 Alain Peltier (B)
Patrick Neve (B)
BMW 530i US Serge Power BMW Castrol Handling => accident Gr.1+2.5
6 Michel Paulus (B)
Claude de Wael (B)
BMW 3.0 CSi Luigi Racing Lotto Head gasket Gr.1+2.5 16.
11 Erwin van den Broeck (B)
Jean-Pierre Rieu (B)
Kurt Van Maldeghem (B)
BMW 3.0 CSi Veedol Team DNF Gr.1+2.5
14 Claude Bourgoignie (B)
Reine Wisell (S)
BMW 3.0 CSi Racing City 7 Blown engine Gr.1+2.5 9.
15 Hans-Jörg Dürig (CH)
H. Egenter (CH)
Ruedi Gygax (CH)
BMW 530i US Eggenberger Motorsport Blown engine Gr.1+2.5 18.
16 Alain Cudini (F)
Dany Snobeck (F)
Roger Dorchy (F)
BMW 530i US Team Benoit Accident Gr.1+2.5
20 Loek Vermeulen (NL)
Henny Hemmes (NL)
Hans Deen (NL)
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Eumig Film Racing Team Driveshaft Gr.1+2.5 1. 4:21,300
21 Huub Vermeulen (NL)
Arthur van Dedem (NL)
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Eumig Film Racing Team Rear axle Gr.1+2.5 14.
24 Jean-Michel Martin (B)
René Tricot (B)
Ford Capri II 3.0S Belga Castrol Team Engine Gr.1+2.5 7.
25 Philippe Martin (B)
Jean-Pierre Jaussaud (F)
DNS - Jean-Louis Dumont (B)
Ford Capri II 3.0S Belga Castrol Team Engine Gr.1+2.5 11.
26 Chris Craft (GB)
Alain Corbisier (B)
DNS - Gordon Spice (GB)
Ford Capri III 3.0S Belga Castrol Team Accident Gr.1+2.5 4.
28 Les Blackburn (GB)
John Fitzpatrick (GB)
Stuart Rolt (GB)
Ford Capri III 3.0S Veedol Team Accident Gr.1+2.5 6.
29 Jeremy Nightingale (GB)
Les Delano (USA)
Alain Beauchef (L)
Ford Capri III 3.0S Hermetite Veedol Team DNF Gr.1+2.5
32 Stuart Graham (GB)
Brian Muir (AUS)
Ford Capri III 3.0S Fabergé Racing Ford Castrol Engine Gr.1+2.5 5.
33 Gerry Marshall (GB)
Jeff Allam (GB)
Stuart Patterson (GB)
Ford Capri III 3.0S Triplex Allam Motor Services Clutch Gr.1+2.5
34 Vince Woodman (GB)
Jonathan Buncombe (GB)
Ford Capri II 3.0S Equipe Esso Engine Gr.1+2.5 3.
38 Claude Lamine (B)
Dany Swyssen (B)
Thierry Carpentier (B)
Ford Capri II 3.0S Business for Racing DNF Gr.1+2.5
46 Alain Kridel (L)
Romain Wolff (L)
Hartmut Bauer (D)
Ford Escort II RS 2000 KWS Euro-Motor DNF Gr.1 2.5
51 Philippe van de Velde (B)
Robert Hanon (B)
Ford Escort II RS 2000 Ford Castrol Team DNF Gr.1 2.5
53 Huub Nijsten (NL)
Christine Beckers (B)
Daniël Rombaut (B)
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV Racing Team Alfa Geleen Head gasket Gr.1 2.5
61 Guy Pirenne (B)
René Metge (F)
Triumph Dolomite Sprint Guy Pirenne Suspension Gr.1 2.5
67 Jenny
Franco Wipf (CH)
Paul Schmid (CH)
Opel Kadett GT/E G. Jenny Accident Gr.1 2.5
70 Rob Slotemaker (NL)
Job van Oostrum (NL)
Hans Maasland (NL)
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV Rob Slotemaker Accident Gr.1 2.5
71 Mathias Schneider (D)
Günther Braumüller (D)
Ford Escort II RS 2000 Ford Berkenkamp Racing DNF Gr.1 2.5
74 Jacky Ickx (B)
Brian Redman (GB)
DNS - Bernard de St. Hubert (B)
VW Scirocco GTI Belgian VW Club Accident Gr.1 1.6
76 Francis Polak (B)
Luc de Cock (B)
Jean Wansart (B)
DNS - Jacky Ickx (B)
VW Scirocco GTI Belgian VW Club Clutch Gr.1 1.6
77 Daniël Herregods (B)
Jacques Berger (B)
DNS - Jacky Ickx (B)
VW Scirocco GTI Belgian VW Club Piston Gr.1 1.6
78 Henri Sonveau (B)
P. Laoureaux (B)
J. P. Devaux (B)
VW Scirocco GTI Veedol Racing Team DNF Gr.1 1.6
81 Jean-François Auboiron (F)
Dominique Lacaud (F)
VW Scirocco GTI M. Cresson Oil loss Gr.1 1.6
82 G. Pompidou (F)
Reynald Martin (F)
P. Galas (F)
VW Golf GTI M. Cresson Engine Gr.1 1.6
84 Michel de Deyne (B)
D. Havaux (B)
Marc Demol (B)
VW Golf GTI Valvoline Racing DNF Gr.1 1.6
95 Emmanuel Remion (B)
Léon Clohse (B)
Toyota Celica East Belgian Racing Team DNF Gr.1 1.6
Did not qualify:
12 Michel Delcourt (B)
Jean-Marie Baert (B)
P. Sougné (B)
BMW 3.0 CSi Renstal Duindistel Sunoco Oil RT Gr.1+2.5
18 Xavier Lapeyre (F)
Dominique Fornage (F)
BMW 3.0 CSi Team Benoit Accident Gr.1+2.5
30 Bernard Carlier (B)
Nello Brunetti (B)
Ford Capri III 3.0S Hermetite Veedol Team Gr.1+2.5
31 Bernard Lagier (F)
François Bichat (F)
Ford Capri III 3.0S Fabergé Racing Gr.1+2.5
37 Jacques Cleutjens (NL)
Man Bergsteijn (NL)
Freddy Fruhauf (B)
Ford Capri 3000 Gr.1+2.5
55 Eric Mandron (GB)
Alphonse Boschi (B)
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV Team Brumar Holiday Club Gr.1 2.5
65 Philippe de Leener (B)
Jean-Daniel Raulet (F)
Hans-Joachim Nowak (D)
Audi 100 5E Belgian VW Club Gr.1 2.5
66 George Forotti (B)
Charles Naveau (B)
Opel Kadett GT/E Valvoline Racing Gr.1 2.5
86 Hans-Günter Stoffel (D)
Bodo Eichner (D)
Simca 1000 Rallye 3 Haribo Racing Team Gr.1 1.6
89 Georges Cremer (B)
Oscar Kessler (B)
Toyota Celica International Motor Cy Gr.1 1.6
90 P. Lambert (B)
Pierre Laffeach (F)
Toyota Celica International Motor Cy Gr.1 1.6

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Non Championship Races Round: 13

Diepholz

int. 11. ADAC-Flugplatz-Rennen, Diepholz Date: 23.7.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Hans Christian Jürgensen (D) Porsche 934 Hans Christian Jürgensen 1. GT+3.0
- Norbert Kürschner (D) VW Scirocco Norbert Kürschner 1. T1.6
- Wolfgang Rompa (D) BMW 2002 Wolfgang Rompa 1. T2.0
- Peter Pospieszczyk (D) Porsche Carrera Peter Pospieszczyk 1. GT3.0
- Rob Redeker (NL) Alpine A110 Renault 2. T1.6
- Jürgen Galle (D) BMW 2002 Jürgen Galle 2. T2.0
- Bernd Gerken (D) BMW 1602 Bernd Gerken 3. T1.6
- Peter Schaar (D) BMW 2002 Peter Schaar 3. T2.0
- Willi Kottmann (D) BMW 2002 Willi Kottmann 4. T2.0
- Th. v. Lütken (D) Ford Escort Eichberg-Racing 5. T2.0
- Klaus-Peter Preuß (D) BMW 2002 Klaus-Peter Preuß 6. T2.0
Did not finish:
- xxx DNF T2.0
- xxx DNF T2.0
- xxx DNF T2.0
- xxx DNF T+2.0

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Non Championship Races Round: 14

Zandvoort

Int. ADAC-Nordzee-Cup, Zandvoort Date: 13.8.1978


Circuit length: Race distance: 50,712 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Henri van Oorschot (NL) Porsche 935 930 770 0908 Henri van Oorschot 12 1. G4/5+2.0
2. - Ralf-Dieter Schreiber (D) Porsche 935 Konrad-Racing 2. G4/5+2.0
3. - Toon Suykerbuyk (NL) Porsche 935 ex-van Oorschot 3. G4/5+2.0
4. - Siep de Jong (NL) Ford Capri 4. G4/5+2.0
5. - Hans Christian Jürgensen (D) Porsche 934 5. G4/5+2.0
- Gerhard Happel (D) Porsche Carrera RS Norddeutscher AC 1. G2/3+2.0
- Sepp Manhalter (A) BMW 2002 Turbo 1. G4/5 2.0
- Eddy Fresco (NL) BMW 530i 2. G2/3+2.0
- Rob Redeker (NL) Alpine A110 Renault 2. G4/5 2.0
- Werner Prinz (D) Porsche Carrera 3. G2/3+2.0
Did not finish:
- xxx DNF G2/3+2.0
- xxx DNF G2/3+2.0
- xxx DNF G4/5 2.0

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Non Championship Races Round: 15

Hockenheim [S2.0]

DMV-Rundstrecken-Rennen "Hessen", Hockenheim Date: 13.8.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Mario Ketterer (D) TOJ 1. S2.0
2. - Roland Binder (D) 2. S2.0
3. - Klaus Walz (D) TOJ 3. S2.0
4. - Klaus Oestreich (D) TOJ 4. S2.0
5. - Peter Stürtz (D) Lola 5. S2.0
6. - Horst Deutsch (D) TOJ 6. S2.0

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Non Championship Races Round: 16

Hockenheim

6. AvD/MAC-Rundstreckenrennen, Hockenheim Date: 26.8.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
- Armin Jahn (D) Porsche Hahn-Sportwagen GmbH 20 1. T/GT+2.0
- Uwe Köhler (D) Porsche Uwe Thomas Köhler 1. Gr.5+2.0
- Reinhold Hohmann (D) BMW 320 Würth-HAT 1. Gr.5 2.0
- Lothar von Stein (D) Porsche Lothar v. Stein 1. Gr.3+2.0
- Lothar Grunwald (D) Opel Commodore Lothar Grunwald 2. Gr.5+2.0
- Harald Müller (D) BMW 2002 Scuderia München 2. Gr.5 2.0
- Walter Berger (D) Porsche Sports Car Club of Stuttgart 2. Gr.3+2.0
Did not finish:
- xxx DNF T/GT+2.0

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Non Championship Races Round: 17

500 miles Suzuka

Suzuka 500 miles, Suzuka Date: 27.8.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Yoshimi Katayama (J)
Tsunehisa Asai (J)
March 75S Mazda

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Non Championship Races Round: 18

Nürburgring [T/GT]

Nürburgring-Trophy, Nürburgring Start- und Zielschleife Date: 10.9.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
1 Matthias Lörper (D) Porsche Carrera RSR Norddeutscher Automobilclub Not known if ran Gr.3
2 Axel Walkowiak (D) Alpine A110 Renault Axel Walkowiak Not known if ran GT
3 Maurice Dantinne (B) Ferrari 308 GTB Dantinne Racing Team Not known if ran GT
4 Hans Großmann (D) Porsche Carrera RSR Sports-Car-Club of Stuttgart Not known if ran GT
5 John Lagodny (L) Porsche Carrera RSR Johny Lagodny Not known if ran GT
6 Erwin Meier (D) BMW 3.0 CSL Erwin Meier Not known if ran T+2.0
7 Heinz Becker (D) BMW 3.0 CSL Renngemeinschaft Nürburgring Not known if ran T+2.0
8 Günter Ergenzinger (D) Opel Commodore Günter Ergenzinger Not known if ran T+2.0

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Non Championship Races Round: 19

Norisring Trophäe

200 Meilen von Nürnberg (ADAC-Norisring-Trophäe), Norisring Date: 17.9.1978

Started:24

Circuit length: 2,300 km Race distance: 142,600 km Winner's average speed: 153,687 km/h Attendance: 90000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 2 Bob Wollek (F) Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0013 Vaillant Kremer Team 62 0:55:40,300 2.
2. 6 Toine Hezemans (NL) Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0020 Weisberg-Gelo-Team 62 0:56:20,100 1.
3. 16 Franz Konrad (A) Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0014 Konrad-Racing 60 22.
4. 8 John Fitzpatrick (GB) Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0011 Weisberg-Gelo-Team 60 Gr.5 6.
5. 29 Jean-Louis Lafosse (F) Porsche 935 ASA Cachia Seiko 59 23.
6. 15 Claude Haldi (CH) Porsche 935 930 770 0904 Meccarillos Racing Team 59 11.
7. 90 Marc Surer (CH) BMW 320 BMW Schweiz 59 10.
8. 57 Markus Höttinger (A) BMW 320 Team GS Tuning/Fruit of the Loom 59 16.
9. 58 Harald Grohs (D) BMW 320i BMW-Faltz-Essen 59 15.
10. 4 "John Winter" (D) Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0022 Minolta Kremer Team 59 24.
11. 3 Dieter Schornstein (D) Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0012 Porsche Kremer Racing 59 14.
12. 91 Dieter Quester (A) BMW 320 BMW-Faltz-Essen 58 18.
13. 95 Jochen Dauer (D) BMW 320 EBG-Freizeit-Racing-Team 57 19.
14. 89 Walter Nussbaumer (CH) BMW 320 Ecurie Basilisk 57 20.
15. 72 Franz Albert (A) BMW 2002 Turbo Team Rodenstock Albert Austria 56 17.
16. 35 David Hobbs (GB) BMW 320i Turbo McLaren North America 51 8.
17. 9 Klaus Ludwig (D) Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0015 Weisberg-Gelo-Team 48 3.
18. 53 Armin Hahne (D) Ford Escort Turbo Mampe-Ford Zakspeed Team 19 DNF 12.
19. 5 Manfred Schurti (FL) Porsche 935/77A 930 890 0017 Jägermeister Max Moritz Team 17 Oil smoke 5.
20. 52 Hans Heyer (D) Ford Capri Turbo Mampe-Ford Zakspeed Team 16 DNF 7.
21. 40 Jacky Ickx (B) Porsche 935/78 006 Martini Racing Porsche System 14 DNF 4.
22. 50 Manfred Winkelhock (D) BMW 320 Turbo Würth HAT Team 13 DNF 9.
23. 61 Walter Brun (CH) BMW 320 Turbo Team Heidegger 10 DNF 13.
24. 56 Bernhard Wissler (D) BMW 320 Team GS Tuning 4 DNF 21.
Did not start:
20 Edgar Dören (D) Porsche 934 930 670 0158 Jägermeister Max Moritz Team
36 Kurt Simonsen (S) Porsche Carrera Team Västkustscugan
54 Jürgen Weiler (D) Ford Escort Mampe-Ford Zakspeed Team
55 Harald Ertl (A) BMW 320 Turbo Sachs-Sporting
65 Sepp Manhalter (A) BMW 2002 Turbo Memphis Team International
74 Gustav Fischer (D) BMW 320 Gustav Fischer
94 Preben Kristoffersen (DK) BMW 320i Wrangler Racing Team Gr.5
Did not qualify:
92 Mario Ketterer (D) Ford Escort Turbo Immo Klein Racing Gr.5 25.
In entry list:
1 Rolf Stommelen (D) Toyota Celica Turbo Toyota-Deutschland/Optische Werke G. Rodenstock
11 xxx Porsche 935 Liqui-Moly-Equipe
27 Franz Gschwender (D) Porsche 934 Franz Gschwender
30 Ronnie Peterson (S) BMW 320 Turbo BMW Motorsport GmbH
37 Kenneth Leim (S) Porsche 934 Kenneth Leim
39 Henri van Oorschot (NL) Porsche 935 930 770 0908 Henri van Oorschot
41 xxx Porsche 935 Porsche Kremer Racing
86 Erich Kornmann (D) VW Scirocco MSC Bad Cannstatt
93 Wolfgang Wolf (D) BMW 320 BMW-Faltz-Essen

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Non Championship Races Round: 20

Erding

Int. ADAC-Flugplatzerennen, Erding Date: 1.10.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Kurt Lotterschmid (D) TOJ 1. S2.0
2. - xxx 2. S2.0
3. - Peter Stürtz (D) Lola 3. S2.0
4. - Horst Deutsch (D) TOJ SC206 BMW 4. S2.0
5. - Rolf Götz (D) Chevron 5. S2.0

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Non Championship Races Round: 21

Zolder Finale [GT]

ADAC-Saisonabschlussrennen Zolder Date: 15.10.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
2. 24 Gerhard Holup (D) Porsche 934 930 670 0158

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Non Championship Races Round: 22

Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia Date: 18.10.1978

Started:79(Sport - 1, Gr.5 - 10, Gr.4 - 24, Gr.3 - 15, Gr.2 - 21, Gr.1 - 8)
Classified:39(Sport - 1, Gr.5 - 6, Gr.4 - 10, Gr.3 - 10, Gr.2 - 8, Gr.1 - 4)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 506 Markku Alén (SF)
Pianta
Kivimäki
Lancia Stratos 1. Gr.5
2. 511 Carlo Facetti (I)
Martino Finotto (I)
de Antoni
Porsche 935 2. Gr.5
3. 433 Claudio Magnani (I)
Serena Pittoni (I)
Cresto
Lancia Stratos 1. Gr.4
4. 428 Michele Mouton (F)
Conconl
Fiat 131 Abarth 2. Gr.4
5. 291 Riccardo Patrese (I)
Sodano
Pozzetto
Fiat Ritmo 1. Gr.2
6. 361 Regis
Perotto
Cena
Porsche Carrera 1. Gr.3
7. 509 Franco Milano (I)
Luigi Pozzo (I)
Porsche 934 RSR 3. Gr.5
8. 363 Nardini
Fortini
Porsche Carrera RS 2. Gr.3
9. 362 Bos
Keller
Sante
Porsche Carrera 3. Gr.3
10. 359 "Spiffero" (I)
"Elmer"
De Tomaso Pantera 1070 "Spiffero" 4. Gr.3
11. 420 Di Lorenzo
Gattuccio
Alpine A110 Renault 3. Gr.4
12. 276 Drovandi
Bigazzi
Fantaccini
Alfa Romeo Alfasud 2. Gr.2
13. 432 Perazio
Bagna
Scaramuzzi
Lancia Stratos 4. Gr.4
14. 357 Alberici
Leonardi
De Tomaso Pantera 5. Gr.3
15. 108 Machoir
Enjalbert
Alfa Romeo 2000 1. Gr.1
16. 364 Mercadante
Canavoso
Porsche 911 SR 6. Gr.3
17. 350 Sangiuolo
Zotti
Alpine A110 Renault 7. Gr.3
18. 426 Manini
Calzolari
Fiat 131 Abarth 5. Gr.4
19. 111 Grassetto
Toffoli
Opel Kadett GTE 2. Gr.1
20. 504 Govoni
Angelelli
Porsche Carrera 4. Gr.5
21. 290 Pasetti
Ceccato
Barban
Fiat Ritmo 75 Abarth 3. Gr.2
22. 505 Saccomanno
Goria
Lancia Stratos 5. Gr.5
23. 298 Pischedda
Baldi
Alfa Romeo GTV 4. Gr.2
24. 437 Lelong Porsche Carrera 6. Gr.4
25. 287 Cristofori
Zadotti
Renault 5 Alpine 5. Gr.2
26. 107 Percivale
Bruno
Opel Kadett GTE 3. Gr.1
27. 292 Jody Scheckter (ZA)
Maurizio Verini (I)
Mannucci
Fiat Ritmo 75 Abarth 6. Gr.2
28. 288 Fren
Flecchla
Ford Escort 1600 7. Gr.2
29. 360 Vigano
Ciarpaglini
Porsche Carrera 8. Gr.3
30. 279 Fogliatti
Puscheddu
Alfa Romeo Alfasud TI 8. Gr.2
31. 351 Airoldi
Alvisi
Lancia Beta Montecarlo 9. Gr.3
32. 414 Tarzia
Tacchini
Fiat X1/9 7. Gr.4
33. 412 Albertin
Fogarolo
Fiat X1/9 8. Gr.4
34. 104 Tenchini
Gotti
Simca R2 4. Gr.1
35. 352 Cherubini
Rossi
Lancia Beta Montecarlo 10. Gr.3
36. 515 Gottifredi
Galimberti
VW Golf diesel turbo Sport
37. 415 Dell'Aria
Luna
Fiat X1/9 9. Gr.4
38. 416 Bisio
Lombardi
Alfa Romeo GTA 10. Gr.4
39. 508 Berruto
Pons
Porsche Carrera 6. Gr.5
Did not finish:
106 Giudici
Sabbarese
Triumph Dolomite DNF Gr.1
109 Iraola
Hugh
Opel Kadett GTE DNF Gr.1
110 Ragazzi
De Toni
Opel Kadett GTE DNF Gr.1
112 Maggiora
Presenzini
Ford Escort RS DNF Gr.1
277 Grasso
Ballarini
Alfa Romeo DNF Gr.2
278 Didi Simca R2 DNF Gr.2
280 Riccardi
Puccetti
Citroen GS DNF Gr.2
281 Paroli
Villani
Alfa Romeo GT DNF Gr.2
283 De Martino
Soria
Fiat 128 DNF Gr.2
284 Devin
Gionneau
Simca 1000 Rallye 2 DNF Gr.2
285 Fusar
Bassini
Onori
Alfa Romeo Alfasud DNF Gr.2
289 Caporilli
Del Fante
Renault 5 Alpine DNF Gr.2
294 Gatti
Pedotti
Alfa Romeo GTV DNF Gr.2
295 Soli
Chiarini
Dall'Olio
Alfa Romeo GT DNF Gr.2
296 Minella
Casubolo
Alfa Romeo GTV DNF Gr.2
297 Blatteyron
Raynaud
Opel Kadett GTE DNF Gr.2
299 Jenny
Wipf
Opel Kadett GTE DNF Gr.2
353 Morel
Provain
Alpine A110 Renault DNF Gr.3
354 Chiampo
Rua
Alpine A110 Renault DNF Gr.3
356 di Gioia Porsche 911 DNF Gr.3
358 Tarantini
Ghibli
Ceci
Porsche 911 DNF Gr.3
365 Bozzetto
Antonetlo
De Tomaso Pantera Engine Gr.3
413 Misani
Marozza
Fiat X1/9 DNF Gr.4
417 Menichetti
Santucci
Lancia Fulvia HF DNF Gr.4
418 Aguzzoni
Cipriani
Alpine A110 Renault DNF Gr.4
419 Siena Alpine A110 Renault DNF Gr.4
421 Turchi
Daverio
Alpine A110 Renault DNF Gr.4
422 "Natacha"
Risti
Alpine A110 Renault DNF Gr.4
423 Liveris Fiat 131 Abarth DNF Gr.4
424 Gianni
Erba
Fiat 131 Abarth DNF Gr.4
425 Devito Fiat 131 Abarth DNF Gr.4
430 Alberti
Albertazzi
Lancia Stratos DNF Gr.4
431 Leali
Pasini
Lancia Stratos DNF Gr.4
436 Felice Besenzoni (I)
Luciano Dal Ben (I)
Ferrari 308 GTB 20457 DNF Gr.4
438 Nuri Pelit
Zonca
Porsche 911 DNF Gr.4
440 "Tambauto" (I) Porsche Turbo Engine Gr.4
501 Ostinelli
Fantoni
Lancia Beta Montecarlo DNF Gr.5
502 Ricci
Basso
BMW 2000 DNF Gr.5
510 Micangeli
Carlo Pietromarchi (I)
De Tomaso Pantera DNF Gr.5
512 "Victor" (I)
Piero Monticone (I)
Porsche 935 930 770 0906 "Victor" Accident Gr.5
Did not start:
435 xxx Ferrari 308 GTB Gr.4

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Non Championship Races Round: 23

500 mile Fuji

Fuji 500 miles, Fuji Date: 29.10.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Yoshimi Katayama (J)
Tsunehisa Asai (J)
March 75S Mazda

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Non Championship Races Round: 31

Australian TT

Australian Tourist Trophy Date: 1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Greg Doidge (AUS) Elfin 360

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Non Championship Races Round: 32

1000 km Kyalami

Wynn's 1000 Kilometres Endurance Race, Kyalami Date: 4.11.1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 21 Brian Cooke
Phil Adams
Datsun 140Z
2. - George Santana (ZA)
Hennie van der Linde (ZA)
Datsun 140Y
3. 13 Eddie Keizan (ZA)
Hobbs
BMW 535
4. 44 John Rowe (ZA)
Tony Martin (ZA)
Mazda RS Coupé
5. - Ralph Lange
McNicol
Mazda RS Coupé
8. - Paddy Driver (ZA)
Hailwood
BMW 530
Did not finish:
- Simpson
Taylor
Mazda RX-2 130 Half shaft
- Burford
Dron
Mazda RS Coupé Accident
- Goetsch Mazda Accident
Other starters:
- Chatz
Scott
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV
- Willie Hepburn (ZA)
Trevor van Rooyen (ZA)
Mazda
- xxx Ford Escort RS 2000
- xxx Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV
- xxx Fiat 131 Abarth
- Ken Critchfield (ZA) Ford Capri
- Nols Niemann (ZA) BMW 530
3 Geoff Mortimer (ZA)
Sarel van der Merwe (ZA)
Chevrolet Chevair Chev Dealer Team

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Non Championship Races Round: 33

Primavera Estoril

Circuito da Primavera, Estoril Date: 1978

Practiced:18

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 131,505 km/h

Fastest lap:Robert GiannoneNo. Porsche 935 Almeras1:57,53133,242 km/h(lap 8)

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Robert Giannone (P) Porsche 935 Almeras 911 460 9095 15 0:29:46,240 Gr.5 1. 2:00,330
2. - Tino Pereira (P) De Tomaso Pantera 06277 14 0:29:49,530 9. 2:17,640
3. - Helder Valente (P) Datsun 240Z 14 0:29:58,740 Gr.5 3. 2:08,900
4. - Serafim Martins (P) Ford Capri 3000 14 0:30:14,180 6. 2:13,830
5. 6 Joao Vasco (P) Lotus Europa TC 14 0:30:37,790 11. 2:19,150
6. - António Ruao Mini Cooper S 14 0:30:45,620 4. 2:10,610
7. - Bacelar Moura Alfa Romeo 1300 14 0:31:06,820 10. 2:19,010
8. - Carlos Ferreira (P) Alfa Romeo Giulia 14 0:31:06,930 12. 2:19,750
9. 18 Saúl Vitorino Mini Cooper S 14 0:31:07,290 Gr.5 8. 2:17,170
10. - Alcino Ferreira (P) Ford Escort 1800 13 0:29:58,050 13. 2:24,440
11. - Joao Torrado BMW 2002 12 0:31:24,900 14. 2:24,780
12. - Maria do Céu Tomás BLMC 1300 12 0:31:29,620 18. 2:40,750
13. - Ant. Ribeiro Austin Mini Cooper S 11 0:30:13,940 15. 2:26,740
Other starters:
- Veloso Amaral 17. 2:38,610
- Miguel Barata (P) Datsun 1200 Coupé 2. 2:08,650
- António Pereira (P) Alfa Romeo GTA 5. 2:13,510
- Jaime C. Melo (P) Alfa Romeo 1750 7. 2:15,610
- Rodrigues 16. 2:28,890

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Non Championship Races Round: 34

Costa Verde

II Circuito Da Costa Verde - July Date: 1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 75 Robert Giannone (P) Porsche 935 Almeras 911 460 9095 Gr.5
2. 79 Tino Pereira (P) De Tomaso Pantera 06277 Gr.3
3. 76 Helder Valente (P) Datsun 240Z Gr.5
4. 69 Carlos Ferreira (P) Alfa Romeo Giulia Super
5. 51 Bacelar Moura Alfa Romeo 1300 GTA
6. 60 Miguel Barata (P) Datsun 1200 Coupé
7. 63 Alcino Ferreira (P) Ford Escort RS
8. 73 Vitor Valverde Fiat 124 Spider
9. 65 Eduardo Névoa Renault R12 Gordini
10. 66 Daniel Silva (P) Volvo 144S
11. 74 Serafim Martins (P) Ford Capri 3000
12. 54 Maria do Céu Tomás Mini 1275 GT
13. 53 Veloso Amaral Renault R12 TS
14. 72 Luis Pinto de Freitas Ford Escort RS

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Non Championship Races Round: 35

Vila do Conde

Vila do Conde Date: 1978


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 79 Joaquim Moutinho (P) Porsche 935 Aurora
Other starters:
- Tino Pereira (P) De Tomaso Pantera 06277
- Robert Giannone (P) Porsche 911 460 9095 Gr.5
76 Helder Valente (P) Datsun 240Z

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