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US National Races 1955


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 22.1.1955 Eagle Mountain [S1.5] USA      
2 22.1.1955 Eagle Mountain [Main] USA      
3 13.2.1955 Willow Springs [Production 1.5] USA   36  
4 13.2.1955 Willow Springs [Production +1.5] USA   28  
5 13.2.1955 Willow Springs [Ladies+FIII] USA      
6 13.2.1955 Willow Springs [S1.5] USA      
7 13.2.1955 Willow Springs [S+1.5] USA      
8 13.3.1955 Hawaii USA      
9 20.3.1955 Stockton USA      
10 26.3.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [MG 1.3] USA      
11 26.3.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [Production 1.5] USA      
12 26.3.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [Modified 3.0] USA      
13 26.3.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [Modified 1.5] USA      
14 26.3.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [Production +1.5] USA      
15 26.3.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [Ladies] USA   29  
16 26.3.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [Modified +3.0] USA      
17 27.3.1955 Consolation Palm Springs [S1.5] USA      
18 27.3.1955 Consolation Palm Springs [S+1.5] USA      
19 27.3.1955 Main Palm Springs [S1.5] USA      
20 27.3.1955 Main Palm Springs [S+1.5] USA      
21 17.4.1955 Willcox [Novice] USA      
22 17.4.1955 Willcox [Production 1.5] USA      
23 17.4.1955 Willcox [Ladies] USA      
24 17.4.1955 Willcox [Production +1.5] USA      
25 17.4.1955 Willcox [Main] USA      
26 24.4.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [GP] USA      
27 24.4.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [FP] USA      
28 24.4.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [CP+EP] USA      
29 24.4.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [Jaguar] USA      
30 24.4.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [DP+EP] USA      
31 24.4.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [CM+DM] USA      
32 24.4.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [UR] USA   9  
33 24.4.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [FM+GM] USA      
34 22.5.1955 Marlboro [Novice 1.3] USA      
35 22.5.1955 Marlboro [Novice 1.5] USA      
36 22.5.1955 Marlboro [Novice +1.5] USA      
37 22.5.1955 Marlboro [GP] USA      
38 22.5.1955 Marlboro [FP] USA      
39 22.5.1955 Marlboro [Modified] USA      
40 22.5.1955 Marlboro [DP+EP+FP+GP] USA      
41 22.5.1955 Marlboro [Jaguar] USA      
42 22.5.1955 Marlboro [S2.0] USA   19  
43 22.5.1955 Marlboro [S+2.0] USA      
44 29.5.1955 Consolation Santa Barbara [S1.5] USA      
45 29.5.1955 Consolation Santa Barbara [S+1.5] USA      
46 29.5.1955 Santa Barbara [S1.5] USA      
47 29.5.1955 Santa Barbara [Ladies] USA      
48 29.5.1955 Santa Barbara [S+1.5] USA      
49 29.5.1955 Finale Thompson [Match Race] USA      
50 29.5.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [MG] USA      
51 29.5.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [FP] USA      
52 29.5.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [EP+EM] USA      
53 29.5.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [DP] USA      
54 29.5.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [FM+CP] USA      
55 29.5.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [Jaguar] USA      
56 29.5.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [GM+HM] USA      
57 29.5.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [UR] USA      
58 29.5.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [CM+DM] USA      
59 30.5.1955 Iowa [Novice 1.5] USA      
60 30.5.1955 Iowa [Novice +1.5] USA      
61 30.5.1955 Iowa [GM+HM+FP+GP] USA   29  
62 30.5.1955 Iowa [EM+FM+CP+DP+EP] USA      
63 30.5.1955 Iowa [Ladies] USA      
64 30.5.1955 Iowa [FM+GM+FM+FP+GP] USA      
65 30.5.1955 Iowa [BM+CM+DM+EM+CP+DP+EP] USA      
66 5.6.1955 Santa Rosa [S+1.5] USA      
67 18.6.1955 Preliminary Hansen Dam [Production MG 1.3] USA      
68 18.6.1955 Preliminary Hansen Dam [Production 1.5] USA      
69 18.6.1955 Preliminary Hansen Dam [Production +1.5] USA      
70 18.6.1955 Preliminary Hansen Dam [Modified 1.5] USA      
71 18.6.1955 Preliminary Hansen Dam [Modified 3.0] USA      
72 18.6.1955 Preliminary Hansen Dam [Modified +3.0] USA      
73 19.6.1955 Consolation Hansen Dam [S1.5] USA      
74 19.6.1955 Consolation Hansen Dam [S+1.5+FIII] USA      
75 19.6.1955 Hansen Dam [S1.5] USA      
76 19.6.1955 Hansen Dam [Ladies] USA      
77 19.6.1955 Hansen Dam [S+1.5] USA   36  
78 19.6.1955 Preliminary Lawrenceville [FM+GM+HM+IM+FP+HP] USA      
79 19.6.1955 Preliminary Lawrenceville [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP+EP USA      
80 19.6.1955 Lawrenceville [Ladies] USA      
81 19.6.1955 Lawrenceville [FM+GM+HM+IM+FP+HP] USA      
83 19.6.1955 Lawrenceville [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP+EP] USA      
84 3.7.1955 New Orleans [GM+HM+FP+GP] USA      
85 3.7.1955 New Orleans [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP+EP] USA      
86 3.7.1955 New Orleans [GP] USA      
87 3.7.1955 New Orleans [Handicap] USA      
88 3.7.1955 New Orleans [Sports] USA      
89 3.7.1955 Milwaukee [FP+GP] USA      
90 3.7.1955 Milwaukee [CP+DP+EP] USA      
91 3.7.1955 Milwaukee [FM+GM+HM+IM+FP+GP] USA      
92 3.7.1955 Milwaukee [BM+CM+DM+EM+CP+DP+EP] USA      
93 23.7.1955 Brynfan Tyddyn [MG] USA   18  
94 23.7.1955 Brynfan Tyddyn [EP+FP] USA   13  
99 23.7.1955 Brynfan Tyddyn [GM+HM] USA      
100 23.7.1955 Brynfan Tyddyn [EM+FM] USA      
101 21.8.1955 Buchanan Field USA      
102 3.9.1955 Premiliary Santa Barbara [Production 1.3] USA      
103 3.9.1955 Premiliary Santa Barbara [Production 2.0] USA      
104 3.9.1955 Premiliary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0] USA      
105 3.9.1955 Santa Barbara [Ladies] USA      
106 3.9.1955 Premiliary Santa Barbara [Modified 1.5] USA      
107 3.9.1955 Premiliary Santa Barbara [Modified +1.5] USA      
108 4.9.1955 Santa Barbara [Production 1.5] USA      
109 4.9.1955 Santa Barbara [Production +1.5] USA      
110 4.9.1955 Santa Barbara [Modified 1.5] USA      
111 4.9.1955 Santa Barbara [Modified +1.5] USA      
112 1.10.1955 100 miles Salinas [S1.5] USA      
113 1.10.1955 Salinas [Novice 1.5] USA      
114 1.10.1955 Salinas [S+1.5] USA      
115 9.10.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [DP] USA      
116 9.10.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [DM] USA      
117 9.10.1955 SCCA Regional Thompson [race 4] USA      
118 22.10.1955 6 h Torrey Pines USA   55 35
119 23.10.1955 Torrey Pines [Production 1.5] USA   47 38
120 23.10.1955 Torrey Pines [Production +1.5] USA   29 21
121 23.10.1955 Torrey Pines [Ladies] USA   6 6
122 23.10.1955 Torrey Pines [S1.5] USA   28 15
123 23.10.1955 Torrey Pines [S+1.5] USA   19 13
124 3.12.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [FP+GP] USA   58 51
125 3.12.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [CP+DP+EP+FIII] USA   58 46
126 3.12.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [FM+GM+HM] USA   31 23
127 3.12.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [DM+EM+FL] USA   18 16
128 3.12.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [BM+CM] USA   26 17
129 4.12.1955 Consolation Palm Springs [S1.5] USA   48 42
130 4.12.1955 Consolation Palm Springs [S+1.5] USA      
131 4.12.1955 Main Palm Springs [S1.5] USA   38 31
132 4.12.1955 Preliminary Palm Springs [Ladies] USA   11 11
133 4.12.1955 Main Palm Springs [S+1.5] USA   37 24
252   Put-In-Bay [GP] USA      
253   Put-In-Bay [FP] USA      
254   Put-In-Bay [VW+HP] USA      
255   Put-In-Bay [EM+FM+EP+FP] USA      
256   Hawaii [race 1] USA   8  
257   Hawaii [race 2] USA      
258   Hawaii [Stock Austin-Healey] USA      
259   Hawaii [race 4] USA      
260   Hawaii [race 5] USA   8  
261   Hawaii [Stock Austin-Healey] USA   7 5
262   Hawaii [race 7] USA      
263   Hawaii [race 8] USA      
264   Hawaii [race 9] USA      
265   Courtland USA      
266   Stockton USA      
267   Stockton [Novice] USA      

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US National Races Round: 1

Eagle Mountain [S1.5]

Eagle Mountain Date: 22.1.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Segura Porsche

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US National Races Round: 2

Eagle Mountain [Main]

Eagle Mountain Date: 22.1.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Sherwood Johnston (USA) Ferrari 4.5

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US National Races Round: 3

Willow Springs [Production 1.5]

3rd Running Willow Springs Road Races (Race 1 - Production under 1500 cc), Willow Springs Date: 13.2.1955

Started:36

Circuit length: Race distance: 64,374 km Winner's average speed: 109,757 km/h Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 11 Eric Buckler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 15 0:33:02,000 1. FP
2. 174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 2. FP
3. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP
93 Floyd Burt (USA) MG TC 1. MG
116 John Lawrence (USA) MG TD Mk II 2. MG
97 Mel White (USA) MG TD 3. MG

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US National Races Round: 4

Willow Springs [Production +1.5]

3rd Running Willow Springs Road Races (Race 2 - Production over 1500 cc), Willow Springs Date: 13.2.1955

Started:28

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 83 Jim Peterson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 4 1. CP
2. 30 Jack Graham (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 2. CP
3. 84 John McLaughlin (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
167 Al Newlon (USA) Triumph 1. EP
128 Colin Smith (USA) Triumph 2. EP
156 Joe Higgs (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
77 Donald Flint (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 3. CP
80 Richie Ginther (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
175 Charles Moore (USA) Siata 208S BS504?? 3. EP
Did not finish:
- Howard Fanning (USA) Accident

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US National Races Round: 5

Willow Springs [Ladies+FIII]

3rd Running Willow Springs Road Races (Race 3 - Ladies and 500 cc cars), Willow Springs Date: 13.2.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 65,400 km/h Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 8 Janet Anderson (USA) Jaguar Special 6 0:13:42,000
2. 162 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Jaguar
3. 108 Carol Givins (USA) Jaguar
110 Frank Becker (USA) Cooper Mk V 1. FIII
15 Warren Myllenbeck (USA) Cooper Mk VIII 2. FIII
6 John Fox (USA) Cooper - Norton 3. FIII
Did not start:
- Bill Powell (USA) Fatal accident in practice FIII

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US National Races Round: 6

Willow Springs [S1.5]

3rd Running Willow Springs Road Races (Race 4 - Modified under 1500 cc), Willow Springs Date: 13.2.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 120,701 km Winner's average speed: 117,160 km/h Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 10 George Beavis (USA) Beavis Special Offenhauser 30 1. FM
2. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Eschrich Special Offenhauser 2. FM
3. 57 Ed Freutel (USA) MG Special 3. FM
4. 73 Perry Peron (USA) Peron Special Panhard 1. GM
8. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special FM
- Jim Parkinson (USA) 1. FP
169 John Porter (USA) Aardvark 1. HM
24 Walker Edmiston (USA) Crosley L SS 2. GM
120 Paul Winter (USA) Renault 2. HM
37 Jack Duff (USA) Siata Spyder ST... 3. HM
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard 3. GM
Did not finish:
- Frank Monise (USA) Accident
Other starters:
- Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD

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US National Races Round: 7

Willow Springs [S+1.5]

3rd Running Willow Springs Road Races (Race 5 - Modified over 1500 cc), Willow Springs Date: 13.2.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 120,701 km Winner's average speed: 124,241 km/h Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 20 Bill Pollack (USA) Baldwin Mk II Mercury Ken Simpson 30 0:58:16,000 1. BM
2. 63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac 1. CM
3. 147 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 2. BM
4. 27 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0448MD 1. EM
84 John McLaughlin (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DM
8 Bill Pickford (USA) Jaguar Special 2. CM
80 Richie Ginther (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DM
155 Harold Erb (USA) MG TC s/c 2. EM
Other starters:
- Ak Miller (USA) El Hot Rodo

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US National Races Round: 8

Hawaii

1st Hawaii Road Race, Hawaii Date: 13.3.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ted di Tullio

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US National Races Round: 9

Stockton

Stockton Road Races (Race 7), Stockton Date: 20.3.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Did not start:
- Josie von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0474MD EM

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US National Races Round: 10

Preliminary Palm Springs [MG 1.3]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 1 - Stock MG up to 1300cc), Palm Springs Date: 26.3.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC D. R. Feuerhelm 6 1. FP
2. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Sanford Sinclair 6 2. FP
3. 93 Floyd Burt (USA) MG TC Floyd Burt 6 3. FP
In entry list:
19 Colin Smith (USA) MG TD Louis Sell Not known if ran FP
28 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD Bruce Turner Not known if ran FP
33 Robert White (USA)
Jeanne Royer (USA) 		MG TD Don Royer Not known if ran FP
37 Norah Taylor (USA)
Tex Sheppard (USA) 		MG TD MK II Sam Taylor Not known if ran FP
39 Chuy Alcazar (USA) MG TC Chuy Alcazar Not known if ran FP
41 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran FP
45 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF J. E. Lumkin Not known if ran FP
64 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC J. Lewis Spencer, III Not known if ran FP
76 Edmund E. McClure MG TD MK II Edmund E. McClure Not known if ran FP
80 Morgan Blakesley
Carol Givens (USA) 		MG TD Gene Meredith Not known if ran FP
94 Leslie Hoeft (USA) MG TF Leslie Hoeft Not known if ran FP
99 John Geisler (USA) MG TD John Geisler Not known if ran FP
102 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC Bob Chamberlain Not known if ran FP
107 J. W. Reed MG TD J. W. Reed Not known if ran FP
119 Robert Plass (USA) MG TD Bob Plass Not known if ran FP
125 Barry Hyndman (USA) MG TD Barry Hyndman Not known if ran FP
127 Norman Stumph MG TF Norman Stumph Not known if ran FP
129 William G. Bonner MG TD MK II J. P. Oddous Not known if ran FP
136 Robert Williams (USA)
Jeanne Williams (USA) 		MG TD Robert Williams Not known if ran FP
144 Robt. Coulter MG TD Robt. Coulter Not known if ran FP
152 Tom McAnany MG TD Geo. McAnany Not known if ran FP
168 Mel White (USA) MG TD Dr. Karl Brigandi Not known if ran FP
171 Helen Williams MG TC Chuck Paillard Not known if ran FP
177 D. K. Roberts MG TF A. F. Gebhart Not known if ran FP
198 Stuart Haggart (USA) MG TD Bob Rhein Not known if ran FP
205 Alden J. Ivie (USA) MG TD MK II Alden J. Ivie Not known if ran FP
221 Art Evans (USA) MG TF Geo. O'Rafferty Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 11

Preliminary Palm Springs [Production 1.5]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 2 - Stock Cars under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 26.3.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 23 James Dean (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 82621 Jas. Dean 6 1. FP
2. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Dale E. Johnson 6 2. FP
3. 91 Tracy Bird (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Tracy Bird 6 3. FP
4. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MG TF 1500 Jim Parkinson 6 4. FP
In entry list:
4 Bill Doushkess (USA)
Ruth Doushkess (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Wm. N. Doushkess Not known if ran FP
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Bill Friedauer Not known if ran FP
24 Ed Barker (USA)
Freda Barker (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Ed Barker Not known if ran FP
30 Janet Anderson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Janet Anderson Not known if ran FP
59 Don Roberts (USA) VW S.R. Sedan Norma Roberts Not known if ran FP
61 John Arnold (USA) MG TF 1500 John Arnold Not known if ran FP
62 Bill Pringle (USA) MG TF 1500 W. B. Pringle Not known if ran FP
65 Cameron Cooper (USA)
June Williams (USA) 		VW Sedan Cam Cooper Not known if ran FP
69 Melvin Chaitlin Morgan +4 Melvin Chaitlin Not known if ran FP
81 Jerry Conroe (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Jerry Conroe Not known if ran FP
83 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 America W. R. Turner Not known if ran FP
105 Hal Butler (USA) MG TF 1500 Hal Butler Not known if ran FP
113 Mike Kelly (BS) Volkswagen Sedan Rex Struble Not known if ran FP
115 William R. French (USA) VW W. R. French Not known if ran FP
116 H. D. Keresey VW Sedan Gerald Robb Not known if ran FP
128 Robert Howlett VW Sedan J. P. Oddous Not known if ran FP
134 Sherman Boring (USA) MG TF 1500 Sherman Boring Not known if ran FP
158 Ralph Myers (USA) MG TF 1500 Ralph Myers Not known if ran FP
167 Carmela Clark (USA) MG TF 1500 Dr. Karl Brigandi Not known if ran FP
170 Chas. Edelson
Aline Edelson 		Porsche 356 Coupe Rodney E. Gage Not known if ran GP
174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe Dennis Shillam Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 12

Preliminary Palm Springs [Modified 3.0]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 3 - Modified Cars under 3000 cc), Palm Springs Date: 26.3.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 10 George Beavis (USA) Beavis - Offenhauser Geo. Beavis 6 FM
2. 155 DNS - Harold Erb (USA) MG TC Harold Erb 6 Not known if ran EM
3. 38 DNS - James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Targa Florio 421/200/195 Marion Lowe 6 Not known if ran EM
Other starters:
29 Geo. Putnam Siata 208S BS503 Geo. Putnam EM
In entry list:
3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0448MD Tony Parravano Not known if ran EM
17 Robert Sawyer (USA)
Pat Sawyer (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Robert Sawyer Not known if ran EM
36 Rodney Scholtes (USA) Austin-Healey Rodney Scholtes Not known if ran DM
53 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Bill Knowe Not known if ran EM
66 Al Williams Alfa Romeo Al Williams Not known if ran EM
67 Harry Malin Austin-Healey Ken Swanson Not known if ran DM
95 Wm. Binny Triumph TR2 Bob Oker Not known if ran DM
124 Vic Tandy (USA) Triumph TR2 Victor L. Tandy Not known if ran EM
148 Thomas Pierson (USA) Triumph TR2 Fayne Board Not known if ran EM
149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 Nick Pastor Not known if ran EM
160 Merl Francisco (USA) Francisco Special Mk.I Roadster Merl Francisco Not known if ran DM

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US National Races Round: 13

Preliminary Palm Springs [Modified 1.5]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 5 - Modified Cars under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 26.3.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 25 Cy Yedor (USA) MG Special R1 Cy Yedor 6 1. FM
2. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Offenhauser Special Sport Roadster Dr. Wm. F. Eschrich 6 2. FM
3. 109 Neil Thuesen (USA) Meyer-Drake Special Niel Thuesen 6 3. FM
Other starters:
48 Jack Duff (USA) Siata Spyder ST... Jack Duff HM
In entry list:
7 Skip Swartley (USA) MG Special C. A. Painter Not known if ran FM
10 George Beavis (USA) Beavis - Offenhauser Geo. Beavis Not known if ran FM
13 Ron Pearson (USA)
Harry Nicol (USA) 		Klein MG Special Gene Klein Not known if ran FM
26 Bud Hand (USA) MG TD Dr. Alan Kerns Not known if ran FM
31 Jack Shields MG TD Antone Madeiros Not known if ran FM
32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert Holbrook Not known if ran GM
50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special R2 Ken Miles Not known if ran FM
55 Frank Monise (USA) MG Special Ed Freutel, Jr. Not known if ran FM
56 George Trevitt (USA) Trojan Special Dr. Troy McHenry Not known if ran FM
58 Thomas Sullivan MG Special Robert Armstrong Not known if ran FM
73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Comp. Roadster Perry Peron Not known if ran GM
74 James Orr (USA) Panhard Jas Orr Not known if ran GM
82 Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard Special Manuel Betes Not known if ran GM
88 Vi Jones (USA)
Jack McAfee (USA)
George Metzger (USA) 		MG TC John Edgar Not known if ran EM
96 Bob Patterson (USA) Crosley Hotshot C. F. Lancaster Not known if ran HM
111 Herb Breitling
Betty W. Porter 		MG TD Mk.II John Parker Not known if ran FM
112 Stan Mullen D.B. Stan Mullen Not known if ran HM
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Conv. Stan Bucklein Not known if ran GM
117 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD Harry J. Hanford Not known if ran FM
118 Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Alan Le May Not known if ran FM
121 Walker Edmiston (USA)
Maxine Fain (USA) 		Crosley Roadster Steve Geraghty Not known if ran GM
122 Paul C. Newton
Diane Newton 		MG TD Paul C. Newton Not known if ran FM
133 Jack Ewell MG Riviera Special Clarence Laville Not known if ran FM
142 Richard Seifried (USA) Crosley Special II Richard Siefried Not known if ran HM
161 Jene Blank MG TF 1500 Jene Blank Not known if ran FM
164 Ernie McAfee (USA) Moretti 4 Bill Doheney Not known if ran HM
169 John Porter (USA) Aardvark Panhard John H. Porter Not known if ran HM
199 Jim Starbuck (USA) Crosley Super Sport Jim Starbuck Not known if ran GM

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US National Races Round: 14

Preliminary Palm Springs [Production +1.5]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 6 - Stock Cars over 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 26.3.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jerry Austin (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 6 1. CP
2. 27 Skip Conklin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Skip Bill Conklin 6 2. CP
3. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Ces Critchlow 6 3. CP
In entry list:
5 Al Cracknell Jaguar XK120 Ned H. Yarter Not known if ran CP
8 Robbie Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey Roadster Robie Robinson Not known if ran DP
40 Skip Swartky Jaguar XK120 M C. A. Painter Not known if ran CP
49 Bob Drake (USA)
Mary Davis (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Geo. Dillaway Not known if ran EP
57 Warren Wallis Jaguar XK140 Warren Wallis Not known if ran CP
60 Jon J. Hodgson Triumph TR2 Jon J. Hodgson Not known if ran EP
68 Geo. Brayfield (USA) MG TD Geo. Brayfield Not known if ran EP
85 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 John McGregor Not known if ran CP
87 Charles Short (USA) Ford Thunderbird Charles Short Not known if ran CP
89 De Olivera
Pat Boyd (USA) 		Doretti Dr. Edward Boyd Not known if ran EP
97 Diane Clark Jaguar XK120 M Fred Koepke Not known if ran CP
100 Al Allee (USA)
Kay Allee 		Austin-Healey 100 Alfred E. Allee Not known if ran DP
108 Hank Montonen (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Henry J. Montonen Not known if ran CP
110 Herb Jones (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Herb Jones Not known if ran CP
135 Ronald Mayo (USA) Jaguar XK140 Ronald Mayo Not known if ran CP
138 Chas. E. Hogan
Margaret Hogan 		Jaguar XK120 Hugh I. Irwin Not known if ran CP
139 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Jack Breskovich Not known if ran DP
145 Terry Cox (USA) Triumph TR2 Terry P. Cox Not known if ran EP
153 William Leach (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Wm. Leach Not known if ran CP
157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Tommy Jamieson Not known if ran CP
165 Al Newton (USA) Triumph TR2 W. C. O'Bryan Not known if ran EP
166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bob Dickson Not known if ran CP
175 Phil Moore (USA) Siata 208S BS504?? Phil Moore Not known if ran EP
195 Bill Miller (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bill Miller Not known if ran CP
196 Louis Sell Triumph TR2 Colin W. Smith Not known if ran EP
202 Paul Wenger (USA) Triumph TR2 Paul N. Wenger Not known if ran EP

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US National Races Round: 15

Preliminary Palm Springs [Ladies]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 7 - Ladies Race), Palm Springs Date: 26.3.1955

Started:29

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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 17 Pat Sawyer (USA) Triumph TR2 Robert Sawyer EM
2. - Marion Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash
3. - H. C. Hoppe (USA) Jaguar XK120
Other starters:
30 Janet Anderson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Janet Anderson FP
162 Maxine Elmer (USA) Darrin Cad-55 Maxine Elmer BM

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US National Races Round: 16

Preliminary Palm Springs [Modified +3.0]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 8 - Modified Cars over 3000 cc), Palm Springs Date: 26.3.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 20 Bill Pollack (USA) Baldwin Mk II Ken Simpson 6 1. CM
2. 7 Tom Bamford (USA) Allard - Cadillac 6 1. BM
3. 211 Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 375 MM 0362AM Tony Parravano 6 2. CM
In entry list:
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0510M Phil Hill CM
14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis 500S Mercury Alexander Budurin Not known if ran CM
16 Bob Estes (USA) Bugatti T35B Bob Estes Not known if ran CM
18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type Carlyle Blackwell Not known if ran CM
22 Jacques Bellesiles (USA) Bellesiles Special Jacques Bellesiles Not known if ran BM
34 Edward Wilder (USA) Jaguar Special Ed Wilder Not known if ran CM
46 Dick Morgensen (USA) Morgensen 1954 R. C. Morgensen Not known if ran BM
47 Enrique Inglsia Kurtis 500S Lincoln Frank Valdez Not known if ran BM
52 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Jaguar Special Jay Chamberlain Not known if ran CM
54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar XK120C XKC 023 Jack Douglas Not known if ran CM
63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac Tom Benavides Not known if ran BM
77 Robert Baker (USA) Gruver Special J .K. Gruver Not known if ran BM
98 George Metzger (USA)
Jack McAfee (USA) 		Ferrari 4.1 John Edgar Not known if ran CM
106 Merl Bashore Alfa Romeo Chevrolet Nardi Coupe Wm. Rowley Not known if ran CM
120 Klaus Bythiner (USA)
Lilli Bythiner (USA) 		Allard J2X Cadillac Klaus Bythiner Not known if ran BM
130 Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar C-type Harrison Evans Not known if ran CM
143 James Corey Kurtis 500X Jaguar James Corey Not known if ran CM
147 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Roadster Bill Murphy Not known if ran BM
154 William Leach (USA) Allard J2 Cadillac Wm. Leach Not known if ran BM
162 Maxine Elmer (USA) Darrin Cad-55 Maxine Elmer Not known if ran BM
163 Ray Sinatra (USA) Darrin Special Ray Sinatra, Jr. Not known if ran CM
184 Paul Parker (USA) Eliminator Special Frank Livingstone Not known if ran CM

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US National Races Round: 17

Consolation Palm Springs [S1.5]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 9 - Consolation for Cars under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 27.3.1955


Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 118 Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Alan Le May 10 1. FM
2. 81 Jerry Conroe (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Jerry Conroe 10 1. FP
Disqualified:
50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special R2 Ken Miles 10 Illegal fuel FM
Did not finish:
44 Richard Van Laanen (USA) Singer Special Ignition FM

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US National Races Round: 18

Consolation Palm Springs [S+1.5]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 10 - Consolation for Cars over 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 27.3.1955


Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 85 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 John McGregor 10 1. CP
2. 34 Edward Wilder (USA) Jaguar Special Ed Wilder 10 1. CM
3. 53 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Bill Knowe 10 1. EM

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US National Races Round: 19

Main Palm Springs [S1.5]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 11 - Cars under 1500 cc Main Event), Palm Springs Date: 27.3.1955


Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 25 Cy Yedor (USA) MG Special R1 Cy Yedor 27 1. FM
2. 23 James Dean (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 82621 Jas. Dean 1. FP
Disqualified:
50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special R2 Ken Miles 27 Illegal fuel FM
Other starters:
48 Jack Duff (USA) Siata Spyder ST... Jack Duff HM
Did not start:
44 Richard Van Laanen (USA) Singer Special Ignition in consolation race FM
In entry list:
4 Bill Doushkess (USA)
Ruth Doushkess (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Wm. N. Doushkess Not known if ran FP
7 Skip Swartley (USA) MG Special C. A. Painter Not known if ran FM
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Bill Friedauer Not known if ran FP
10 George Beavis (USA) Beavis - Offenhauser Geo. Beavis Not known if ran FM
13 Ron Pearson (USA)
Harry Nicol (USA) 		Klein MG Special Gene Klein Not known if ran FM
19 Colin Smith (USA) MG TD Louis Sell Not known if ran FP
24 Ed Barker (USA)
Freda Barker (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Ed Barker Not known if ran FP
26 Bud Hand (USA) MG TD Dr. Alan Kerns Not known if ran FM
28 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD Bruce Turner Not known if ran FP
30 Janet Anderson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Janet Anderson Not known if ran FP
31 Jack Shields MG TD Antone Madeiros Not known if ran FM
32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert Holbrook Not known if ran GM
33 Robert White (USA)
Jeanne Royer (USA) 		MG TD Don Royer Not known if ran FP
35 xxx Not known if ran
37 Norah Taylor (USA)
Tex Sheppard (USA) 		MG TD MK II Sam Taylor Not known if ran FP
39 Chuy Alcazar (USA) MG TC Chuy Alcazar Not known if ran FP
41 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran FP
45 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF J. E. Lumkin Not known if ran FP
55 Frank Monise (USA) MG Special Ed Freutel, Jr. Not known if ran FM
56 George Trevitt (USA) Trojan Special Dr. Troy McHenry Not known if ran FM
58 Thomas Sullivan MG Special Robert Armstrong Not known if ran FM
59 Don Roberts (USA) VW S.R. Sedan Norma Roberts Not known if ran FP
61 John Arnold (USA) MG TF 1500 John Arnold Not known if ran FP
62 Bill Pringle (USA) MG TF 1500 W. B. Pringle Not known if ran FP
64 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC J. Lewis Spencer, III Not known if ran FP
65 Cameron Cooper (USA)
June Williams (USA) 		VW Sedan Cam Cooper Not known if ran FP
69 Melvin Chaitlin Morgan +4 Melvin Chaitlin Not known if ran FP
73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Comp. Roadster Perry Peron Not known if ran GM
74 James Orr (USA) Panhard Jas Orr Not known if ran GM
76 Edmund E. McClure MG Mk II Edmund E. McClure Not known if ran FP
80 Morgan Blakesley
Carol Givens (USA) 		MG TD Gene Meredith Not known if ran FP
81 Jerry Conroe (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Jerry Conroe Not known if ran FP
82 Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard Special Manuel Betes Not known if ran GM
83 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 America W. R. Turner Not known if ran FP
86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Dale E. Johnson Not known if ran FP
88 Vi Jones (USA)
Jack McAfee (USA)
George Metzger (USA) 		MG TC John Edgar Not known if ran EM
91 Tracy Bird (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Tracy Bird Not known if ran FP
93 Floyd Burt (USA)
Claydine Burt (USA) 		MG TC Floyd Burt Not known if ran FP
94 Leslie Hoeft (USA) MG TF Leslie Hoeft Not known if ran FP
96 Bob Patterson (USA) Crosley Hotshot C. F. Lancaster Not known if ran HM
99 John Geisler (USA) MG TD John Geisler Not known if ran FP
102 Robert Chamberlain (USA) MG TC Bob Chamberlain Not known if ran FP
105 Hal Butler (USA) MG TF 1500 Hal Butler Not known if ran FP
107 J. W. Reed MG TD J. W. Reed Not known if ran FP
109 Neil Thuesen (USA) Meyer-Drake Special Niel Thuesen Not known if ran FM
111 Herb Breitling
Betty W. Porter 		MG TD Mk.II John Parker Not known if ran FM
112 Stan Mullen D.B. Stan Mullen Not known if ran HM
113 Mike Kelly (BS) Volkswagen Sedan Rex Struble Not known if ran FP
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Conv. Stan Bucklein Not known if ran GM
115 William R. French (USA) VW W. R. French Not known if ran FP
116 H. D. Keresey VW Sedan Gerald Robb Not known if ran FP
117 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD Harry J. Hanford Not known if ran FM
118 Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Alan Le May Not known if ran FM
119 Robert Plass (USA) MG TD Bob Plass Not known if ran FP
121 Walker Edmiston (USA)
Maxine Fain (USA) 		Crosley Roadster Steve Geraghty Not known if ran GM
122 Paul C. Newton
Diane Newton 		MG TD Paul C. Newton Not known if ran FM
125 Barry Hyndman (USA) MG TD Barry Hyndman Not known if ran FP
127 Norman Stumph MG TF Norman Stumph Not known if ran FP
128 Robert Howlett VW Sedan J. P. Oddous Not known if ran FP
129 William G. Bonner MG Mk II J. P. Oddous Not known if ran FP
131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MG TF 1500 Jim Parkinson Not known if ran FP
132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC D. R. Feuerhelm Not known if ran FP
133 Jack Ewell MG Riviera Special Clarence Laville Not known if ran FM
134 Sherman Boring (USA) MG TF 1500 Sherman Boring Not known if ran FP
136 Robert Williams (USA)
Jeanne Williams (USA) 		MG TD Robert Williams Not known if ran FP
141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Sanford Sinclair Not known if ran FP
142 Richard Seifried (USA) Crosley Special II Richard Siefried Not known if ran HM
144 Robt. Coulter MG TD Robt. Coulter Not known if ran FP
152 Tom McAnany MG TD Geo. McAnany Not known if ran FP
158 Ralph Myers (USA) MG TF 1500 Ralph Myers Not known if ran FP
159 William Eschrich (USA) Offenhauser Special Sport Roadster Dr. Wm. F. Eschrich Not known if ran FM
161 Jene Blank MG TF 1500 Jene Blank Not known if ran FM
164 Ernie McAfee (USA) Moretti 4 Bill Doheney Not known if ran HM
167 Carmela Clark (USA) MG TF 1500 Dr. Karl Brigandi Not known if ran FP
168 Mel White (USA) MG TD Dr. Karl Brigandi Not known if ran FP
169 John Porter (USA) Aardvark Panhard John H. Porter Not known if ran HM
170 Chas. Edelson
Aline Edelson 		Porsche 356 Coupe Rodney E. Gage Not known if ran GP
171 Helen Williams MG TC Chuck Paillard Not known if ran FP
174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe Dennis Shillam Not known if ran FP
177 D. K. Roberts MG TF A. F. Gebhart Not known if ran FP
198 Stuart Haggart (USA) MG TD Bob Rhein Not known if ran FP
199 Jim Starbuck (USA) Crosley Super Sport Jim Starbuck Not known if ran GM
205 Alden J. Ivie (USA) MG TD MK II Alden J. Ivie Not known if ran FP
221 Art Evans (USA) MG TF Geo. O'Rafferty Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 20

Main Palm Springs [S+1.5]

Eighth Running Palm Springs Road Race (Race 12 - Cars over 1500 cc Main Event), Palm Springs Date: 27.3.1955


Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 211 Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 375 MM 0362AM Tony Parravano 42 1. CM
2. 20 Bill Pollack (USA) Baldwin Mk II Mercury Ken Simpson 2. CM
3. 46 Dick Morgensen (USA) Morgensen 1954 R. C. Morgensen 1. BM
7. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special R2 Ken Miles 1. FM
Disqualified:
147 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Roadster Bill Murphy Assistance BM
Did not finish:
7 Tom Bamford (USA) Allard - Cadillac Blown tyre BM
163 Ray Sinatra (USA) Darrin Special Ray Sinatra, Jr. Accident CM
Other starters:
29 Geo. Putnam Siata 208S BS503 Geo. Putnam EM
34 Edward Wilder (USA) Jaguar Special Ed Wilder CM
36 Rodney Scholtes (USA) Austin-Healey Rodney Scholtes DM
66 Al Williams Alfa Romeo BAT Al Williams EM
98 George Metzger (USA) Ferrari 340 America 0032MT John Edgar CM
130 Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar C-type Harrison Evans CM
Did not start:
3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0448MD Tony Parravano EM
In entry list:
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0510M Phil Hill CM
5 Al Cracknell Jaguar XK120 Ned H. Yarter Not known if ran CP
8 Robbie Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey Roadster Robie Robinson Not known if ran DP
14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis 500S Mercury Alexander Budurin Not known if ran CM
16 Bob Estes (USA) Bugatti T35B Bob Estes Not known if ran CM
17 Robert Sawyer (USA)
Pat Sawyer (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Robert Sawyer Not known if ran EM
18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar C-type Carlyle Blackwell Not known if ran CM
22 Jacques Bellesiles (USA) Bellesiles Special Jacques Bellesiles Not known if ran BM
27 Skip Conklin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Skip Bill Conklin Not known if ran CP
38 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Targa Florio 421/200/195 Marion Lowe Not known if ran EM
40 Skip Swartky Jaguar XK120 M C. A. Painter Not known if ran CP
47 Enrique Inglsia Kurtis 500S Lincoln Frank Valdez Not known if ran BM
49 Bob Drake (USA)
Mary Davis (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Geo. Dillaway Not known if ran EP
52 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Jaguar Special Jay Chamberlain Not known if ran CM
53 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Bill Knowe Not known if ran EM
54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar XK120C XKC 023 Jack Douglas Not known if ran CM
57 Warren Wallis Jaguar XK140 Warren Wallis Not known if ran CP
60 Jon J. Hodgson Triumph TR2 Jon J. Hodgson Not known if ran EP
63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac Tom Benavides Not known if ran BM
67 Harry Malin Austin-Healey Ken Swanson Not known if ran DM
68 Geo. Brayfield (USA) MG TD Geo. Brayfield Not known if ran EP
77 Robert Baker (USA) Gruver Special J .K. Gruver Not known if ran BM
85 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 John McGregor Not known if ran CP
87 Charles Short (USA) Ford Thunderbird Charles Short Not known if ran CP
89 De Olivera
Pat Boyd (USA) 		Doretti Dr. Edward Boyd Not known if ran EP
95 Wm. Binny Triumph TR2 Bob Oker Not known if ran DM
97 Diane Clark Jaguar XK120 M Fred Koepke Not known if ran CP
100 Al Allee (USA)
Kay Allee 		Austin-Healey 100 Alfred E. Allee Not known if ran DP
103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Ces Critchlow Not known if ran CP
106 Merl Bashore Alfa Romeo Chevrolet Nardi Coupe Wm. Rowley Not known if ran CM
108 Hank Montonen (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Henry J. Montonen Not known if ran CP
110 Herb Jones (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Herb Jones Not known if ran CP
120 Klaus Bythiner (USA)
Lilli Bythiner (USA) 		Allard J2X Cadillac Klaus Bythiner Not known if ran BM
124 Vic Tandy (USA) Triumph TR2 Victor L. Tandy Not known if ran EM
135 Ronald Mayo (USA) Jaguar XK140 Ronald Mayo Not known if ran CP
138 Chas. E. Hogan
Margaret Hogan 		Jaguar XK120 Hugh I. Irwin Not known if ran CP
139 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Jack Breskovich Not known if ran DP
143 James Corey Kurtis 500X Jaguar James Corey Not known if ran CM
145 Terry Cox (USA) Triumph TR2 Terry P. Cox Not known if ran EP
148 Thomas Pierson (USA) Triumph TR2 Fayne Board Not known if ran EM
149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 Nick Pastor Not known if ran EM
153 William Leach (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Wm. Leach Not known if ran CP
154 William Leach (USA) Allard J2 Cadillac Wm. Leach Not known if ran BM
155 Harold Erb (USA) MG TC Harold Erb Not known if ran EM
157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Tommy Jamieson Not known if ran CP
160 Merl Francisco (USA) Francisco Special Mk.I Roadster Merl Francisco Not known if ran DM
162 Maxine Elmer (USA) Darrin Cad-55 Maxine Elmer Not known if ran BM
165 Al Newton (USA) Triumph TR2 W. C. O'Bryan Not known if ran EP
166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bob Dickson Not known if ran CP
175 Phil Moore (USA) Siata 208S BS504?? Phil Moore Not known if ran EP
184 Paul Parker (USA) Eliminator Special Frank Livingstone Not known if ran CM
195 Bill Miller (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bill Miller Not known if ran CP
196 Louis Sell Triumph TR2 Colin W. Smith Not known if ran EP
202 Paul Wenger (USA) Triumph TR2 Paul N. Wenger Not known if ran EP

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US National Races Round: 21

Willcox [Novice]

First Annual Willcox Sports Car Races (Race 1 - The Geronino Cup - Novice, all classes), Willcox Date: 17.4.1955


Circuit length: 4,828 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 46 Boyd Hough (USA) Morgensen Special Buick 6 1. BM
2. - Charles Royal (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 1. C
4. - Joe Williams (USA) Chevrolet Corvette C
8. - Jack Rowe (USA) Austin-Healey 100 1. D
10. 99 Jim Cassidy (USA) MG Special 1. FM
14. - J. Rosson (USA) Triumph TR2 1. E
15. - C. Bronson (USA) Porsche 356 1. FP
21. - C. Demund (USA) MG TD 1. G

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US National Races Round: 22

Willcox [Production 1.5]

First Annual Willcox Sports Car Races (Race 2 - The Cochise Cup - Production Cars under 1500 cc), Willcox Date: 17.4.1955


Circuit length: 4,828 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Tracy Bird (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10 1. FP
2. - James Lee (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
3. - C. Bronson (USA) Porsche 356 3. FP
7. - Ted Capen (USA) MG TF 1. GP
9. - J. Castle (USA) MG TD 2. GP

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US National Races Round: 23

Willcox [Ladies]

First Annual Willcox Sports Car Races (Race 3 - The Kochina Cup - Ladies' Race, all classes), Willcox Date: 17.4.1955


Circuit length: 4,828 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 46 Margaret Pritchard (USA) Morgensen Special Buick 4 B
2. - M. Crane (USA) Jaguar XK120 M C
3. - J. Edel (USA) Austin-Healey 100 D

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US National Races Round: 24

Willcox [Production +1.5]

First Annual Willcox Sports Car Races (Race 4 - The Chiricahua Cup - Production Cars over 1500 cc), Willcox Date: 17.4.1955


Circuit length: 4,828 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Charles Royal (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 1. CP
2. - B. Costa (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 2. CP
3. - Ken Hardy (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 3. CP
7. - Jack Rowe (USA) Austin-Healey 100 1. DP
8. - W. Heard (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
- Avery Dixon (USA) Austin-Healey 100 2. DP
Other starters:
- Alex Budurin (USA) Ford Thunderbird CP 1.
Did not qualify:
- Joe Williams (USA) Chevrolet Corvette CP

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US National Races Round: 25

Willcox [Main]

First Annual Willcox Sports Car Races (Race 5 - The Apache Cup - All Class Main Event), Willcox Date: 17.4.1955


Circuit length: 4,828 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 46 Dick Morgensen (USA) Morgensen Special Buick 20 1. BM
2. - Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Mercury 1. CM
3. 1 William Bell (USA) Osca 1. FM
4. - B. Costa (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 1. CP
5. - James Lee (USA) Porsche 356 1. FP
8. - W. Heard (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
10. - Jack Rowe (USA) Austin-Healey 100 1. DP

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US National Races Round: 26

SCCA Regional Thompson [GP]

Informal Thompson Race, New England Region (Race 2 - Class G Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 24.4.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Henry Willard (USA) MG 10 0:15:22,120
2. - Gus Ehrman (USA) MG
3. - Weissenborn MG
4. - Bastrup MG
5. - Willard MG
- Holcombe MG

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US National Races Round: 27

SCCA Regional Thompson [FP]

Informal Thompson Race, New England Region (Race 3 - Class F Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 24.4.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bengt Soderstrom (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10
2. - Paul Flickinger (USA) HRG
3. - Barrette Porsche

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US National Races Round: 28

SCCA Regional Thompson [CP+EP]

Informal Thompson Race, New England Region (Race 4 - Class C and E Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 24.4.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Rod Nerney (USA) Ford Thunderbird 10 0:14:55,240 1. CP
2. - John Sinclair (USA) Jaguar XK120 10 0:14:56,200 2. CP
3. - Gordon MacKenzie (USA) Jaguar XK120 10 0:14:57,000 3. CP
- William Wonder (USA) Frazer Nash 10 0:15:32,600 1. EP
- John Norwood (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 10 0:15:39,000 2. EP
- H. Richards (USA) BMW 10 0:15:50,600 3. EP

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US National Races Round: 29

SCCA Regional Thompson [Jaguar]

Informal Thompson Race, New England Region (Race 5 - Jaguar Production Cars), Thompson Raceway Date: 24.4.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Dan Boylan (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 0:13:25,360
2. 44 George Constantine (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 0:13:26,800
3. - Richard Perrin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 0:13:37,400

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US National Races Round: 30

SCCA Regional Thompson [DP+EP]

Informal Thompson Race, New England Region (Race 6 - Class D and E Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 24.4.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Clapp (USA) Aston Martin DB2 10 0:14:08,360 1. DP
2. - Mike Rothschild (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:14:15,800 1. EP
3. - Charles Fauvre (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:14:22,400 2. DP
4. - Gus Ehrman (USA) Austin-Healey 10 0:14:23,600 3. DP
- H. Ellis (USA) Morgan 2. EP
- John Weitz (USA) Triumph TR2 3. EP

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US National Races Round: 31

SCCA Regional Thompson [CM+DM]

Informal Thompson Race, New England Region (Race 7 - Class C and D Modified), Thompson Raceway Date: 24.4.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Traver McKenna (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3505 10 0:13:41,120 1. DM
2. - Jack Crusoe (USA) Jaguar C-type 10 0:13:44,000 1. CM
3. - Vin Sardi (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3507 10 0:13:51,600 2. DM
- Evelyn Mull (USA) Jaguar XK120 MC 10 0:14:23,400 2. CM

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US National Races Round: 32

SCCA Regional Thompson [UR]

Informal Thompson Race, New England Region (Race 8 - Unlimited Race), Thompson Raceway Date: 24.4.1955

Started:9

Circuit length: Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Lloyd (USA) Maserati 10 0:12:42,240
2. - John Sinclair (USA) Jaguar - Cadillac 10 0:13:47,000
3. - John Meyer (USA) Meyer Cadillac 10 0:13:56,800
Did not finish:
- Mike Rodney (USA) Duesenberg Special Accident
- Gordon Lipe (USA) Cooper - Porsche Oil leak
- Rabe Riley - Ford 'Ardent Alligator' Withdrawn
Other starters:
- Paul Ceresole (USA) Cisitalia monoposto

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US National Races Round: 33

SCCA Regional Thompson [FM+GM]

Informal Thompson Race, New England Region (Race 9 - Class F and G Modified), Thompson Raceway Date: 24.4.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 77 John Bentley (USA) Abarth 207A 001 John Bentley 10 0:14:19,480 1. GM
2. - Emil Pupulidy (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10 0:14:19,800 1. FM
3. - H. Hollmore (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10 0:14:21,200 2. FM
4. - Warren James (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10 0:14:29,800 3. FM
53 Bill Weldon (USA) Siata 300BC ST... 2. GM
- Ray Cuomo (USA) Siata 300BC Fiat ST... 3. GM

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US National Races Round: 34

Marlboro [Novice 1.3]

Marlboro (Race 1 - Novice Class G), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955


Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Phillip Forsyth (USA) Fiat Balilla 1. GM
70 Elmer Archibald (USA) MG 1. GP
- Neil Watson (USA) 2. GP
- Richard Rathke (USA) 3. GP

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US National Races Round: 35

Marlboro [Novice 1.5]

Marlboro (Race 2 - Novice Class F ), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955


Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Foxy Carter (USA) 1. F
2. - Dick Caldwell (USA) 2. F
3. - Doug Bennett (USA) 3. F
Other starters:
- Thomas Fitzsimmons (USA) MG TF 1500 Tom Fitzsimmons
- Robert Lautz (USA) MG TD s/c FM

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US National Races Round: 36

Marlboro [Novice +1.5]

Marlboro (Race 3 - Novice Class E and over), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955


Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 25 Chester Cowen (USA) Jaguar 1. C
- Charles Shinn (USA) Morgan Plus 4 1. D+E
- Maurice Ashley (USA) 2. D+E
- Stanley Boyd (USA) 3. D+E
Did not finish:
- Ralph Hillier (USA) Austin-Healey Accident
Other starters:
- xxx Triumph TR2

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US National Races Round: 37

Marlboro [GP]

Marlboro (Race 4 - Class G Production), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955


Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - William Long (USA) MG TF Scuderia Shadetree 1. GP
2. - Frank Baptista (USA) MG TC 2. GP
3. - Richard Rathke (USA) 3. GP

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US National Races Round: 38

Marlboro [FP]

Marlboro (Race 5 - Class F Production), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955


Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Stephen Spitler (USA) MG TF 1500 15 0:11:37,000 1. FP
2. - Nick Ryder (USA) MG TF 1500 2. FP
3. - Foxy Carter (USA) MG TF 1500 3. FP
Other starters:
- Dick Nash (USA) MG TF 1500
- Mickey Flynn (USA) Porsche 356

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US National Races Round: 39

Marlboro [Modified]

Marlboro (Race 6 - Modified all Classes), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955


Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - William Kinchloe (USA) 0:11:33,400 1. FM
3. - Fred Losee (USA) Veritas 1. DM+EM
- Evans Hunt (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 03 2. FM
- Phillip Forsyth (USA) Fiat Balilla GM>FM
Other starters:
- xxx MG TD s/c
- xxx Siata 1400
- xxx MG Willys
- xxx MG Willys
- xxx Lester

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US National Races Round: 40

Marlboro [DP+EP+FP+GP]

Marlboro (Race 7 - Production Class D and under), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955


Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 85 William Kinchloe (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 0:11:15,300 1. DP
2. - Ken Livingston (USA) 2. DP
- Nick Ryder (USA) 1. FP
- Jim Robinson (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
- Joe Herson (USA) 2. FP
- Stanley Boyd (USA) 2. DP
Other starters:
- Mickey Flynn (USA) Porsche 356 FP
- Ron McConkey (USA) Triumph TR2 EP

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US National Races Round: 41

Marlboro [Jaguar]

Marlboro (Race 8 - Production Jaguar), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955


Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: 24,140 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 18 Dick Thompson (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 15 0:11:00,000 1. CP
2. 45 Chuck Sarle (USA) Jaguar XK120 15 2. CP
3. 0 Charles Wallace (USA) Jaguar 15 3. CP

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US National Races Round: 42

Marlboro [S2.0]

Marlboro (Race 9 - Class E and under), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955

Started:19

Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 31 Duncan Black (USA) Lester - MG 20 0:17:31,000 1. FM 7.
2. - Evans Hunt (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 03 2. FM
3. - Jim Robinson (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
4. - Ron McConkey (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
5. - Fred Losee (USA) Veritas 3. FM
- Ralph Russell (USA) MG TF 1500 1. FP
- William Long (USA) MG TF Scuderia Shadetree 1. GP
- Stephen Spitler (USA) 2. FP
70 Elmer Archibald (USA) MG 2. GP
Other starters:
- xxx Doretti
- Frank Baptista (USA) MG TC
29 Robert Lautz (USA) MG TD s/c FM

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US National Races Round: 43

Marlboro [S+2.0]

Marlboro (Race 10 - Class E and over), Marlboro Date: 22.5.1955


Circuit length: 1,609 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 2500

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 18 Dick Thompson (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 1. CP
2. 45 Chuck Sarle (USA) Jaguar XK120 2. CP
3. 0 Charles Wallace (USA) Jaguar 3. CP
4. - Ken Livingston (USA) 1. DP+EP
- Ron McConkey (USA) Triumph TR2 -1 2. DP+EP

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US National Races Round: 44

Consolation Santa Barbara [S1.5]

3rd Running Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 1 - Consolation under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 29.5.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 30000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - William Eschrich (USA) Offenhauser Special
2. - Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Devin - Panhard
3. - Ralph Phillips (USA) Simca MG Spl.
4. - Jack Dalton (USA) MG Special
5. - Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe

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US National Races Round: 45

Consolation Santa Barbara [S+1.5]

3rd Running Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 2 - Consolation over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 29.5.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 30000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Albert Hosking (USA) Reco Marino
2. - Frank Livingstone (USA) Eliminator
3. - Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK120MC CP
4. - Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M
5. - Richard Connors (USA) Austin-Healey

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US National Races Round: 46

Santa Barbara [S1.5]

3rd Running Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 3 - Main under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 29.5.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 30000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special R2 Ken Miles 1. FM
2. - Cy Yedor (USA) MG Special R1 2. FM
3. - John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 3. FM
4. - Bob Menefee (USA) MG TC Special 4. FM
- Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Super 1. FP
- Harold Mauck (USA) Renault 1. HP
- Roger Barlow (USA) DKW 1. GP
- Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard 1. GM
- Richard Seifried (USA) Crosley Special 1. HM
- Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Devin - Panhard 2. GM
- Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special 2. HM
- Parkinson MG TF 1500 2. FP
- Frank Aldhous (USA) Renault 2. HP
- Jerry Conroe (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 3. FP
- Tom Chadfield Renault 3. HP
58 F. E. Parker (USA) Siata 300BC Spider Crosley ST... 3. HM
- Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 4. FP
Did not finish:
- James Dean (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 82621 Piston FM
Other starters:
124 Pete Lovely (USA) Cooper - Porsche FP

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US National Races Round: 47

Santa Barbara [Ladies]

3rd Running Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 4 - Ladies Race), Santa Barbara Date: 29.5.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 30000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Pat Sawyer (USA) Triumph TR2 1. S+1.5
2. 75 Josie von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0474MD 2. S+1.5
- Diane Newton MG TD 1. S1.5
- Mary Davis (USA) MG TF 2. S1.5
- Ruth Doushkess (USA) MG TF 3. S1.5
- Jane Wells (USA) Austin-Healey 3. S+1.5

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US National Races Round: 48

Santa Barbara [S+1.5]

3rd Running Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 5 - Main over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 29.5.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 30000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Bill Doheny 1. DM
2. - Bill Pollack (USA) Baldwin Special 1. CM
3. 98 Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus 0478AM Tony Parravano 2. CM
4. - Bill Pringle (USA)
DNS - John von Neumann (USA) 		Ferrari 500 Mondial 0438MD J. von Neumann 1. EM
- Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 1. BM
- Bob Drake (USA) Triumph TR2 1. EP
- Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 1. DP
- Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK120MC 1. CP
- Cy Yedor (USA) MG Special R1 1. FM
- William Leach (USA) Allard - Cadillac 2. BM
- Walter Kieckhefer (USA) Triumph TR2 2. DM
- James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash 2. EM
- John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 2. FM
- Barry Monaghan Jaguar XK120 M 2. CP
- John McLaughlin (USA) Austin-Healey 2. DP
- Reg Parsons (USA) Morgan Plus 4 2. EP
- John Hadley Aston Martin 3. DP
- Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 024 3. CM
- Rod Carveth (USA) Allard - Cadillac 3. BM
155 Harold Erb (USA) MG TC s/c 3. EM
500 Ken Miles (GB) Austin-Healey 100S 3. DM
Did not finish:
11 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M John von Neumann DNF
Other starters:
13 Flynn Doretti
119 Kudler Jaguar
187 Anderson Hairpin Special Roadster

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US National Races Round: 49

Finale Thompson [Match Race]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 10 - Match Race Special), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Paul O'Shea (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 5 DP
2. - Richard Perrin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M
3. - Rod Nerney (USA) Ford Thunderbird
4. - Jackie Cooper (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3504
5. - Art Simmons (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Other starters:
- Gus Ehrman (USA) Austin-Healey 100
- John Gordon Bennett (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC
In entry list:
- xxx Chevrolet Corvette No Corvette available

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US National Races Round: 50

SCCA Regional Thompson [MG]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 1 - Production MGs - 1250 cc), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - George Valentine (USA) MG 10 1. GP/MG
2. - Sidney Miller (USA) MG 2. GP/MG
3. - Bill Schade (USA) MG 3. GP/MG

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US National Races Round: 51

SCCA Regional Thompson [FP]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 2 - Class F Production - 1300-1500 cc), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Chandler Lawrence (USA) Porsche 356 10 1. FP
2. - Lake Underwood (USA) Porsche 356 2. FP
3. - Freddie Barrette (USA) Porsche 356 3. FP

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US National Races Round: 52

SCCA Regional Thompson [EP+EM]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 3 - Class E Production and Class E Modified - 1500-2000 cc), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
- David Michaels (USA) Bandini - Offenhauser 10 1. EM
- Mike Rothschild (USA) Morgan 10 1. EP
- Fritz Koster (USA) Maserati 2. EM
- Gaston Andrey (CH) Morgan 2. EP
- Charles Rutan (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 3. EM
- Ben Dane (USA) Morgan 3. EP
Other starters:
- George Arents (USA) Siata 208CS CS069 EM

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US National Races Round: 53

SCCA Regional Thompson [DP]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 4 - Class D Production - 2000-3000 cc), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Paul O'Shea (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 10 1. DP
2. - Art Simmons (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP
3. - Harold Kunz (USA) Austin-Healey 100 3. DP
4. - Gus Ehrman (USA) Austin-Healey 100 4. DP
5. - John Goemans (USA) Austin-Healey 100 5. DP

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US National Races Round: 54

SCCA Regional Thompson [FM+CP]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 5 - Class F Modified - 1500 cc - and Class C Production - 3000-5000 cc), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
- Gordon MacKenzie (USA) Jaguar XK120 10 1. CP
- William Eager (USA) Lester T51 MG NNK 526 10 1. FM
- Herb Hoefler (USA) Jaguar XK120 2. CP
- Fred Procter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 2. FM
- Rod Nerney (USA) Ford Thunderbird 3. CP
- C. F. Fehnel (USA) Porsche 3. FM
Did not finish:
82 John Cunningham (USA) Ford Thunderbird Accident CP

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US National Races Round: 55

SCCA Regional Thompson [Jaguar]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 6 - Jaguars 120M, 140M, 140MC), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Richard Perrin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10
2. - George Constantine (USA) Jaguar XK120 M
3. - Harry Carter (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC

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US National Races Round: 56

SCCA Regional Thompson [GM+HM]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 7 - Classes G & H Modified - 500-750 cc & 750-1300 cc), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
- Emil Pupulidy (USA) VW Special 10 1. GM
- Candy Poole (USA) PBX 1. HM
- Frank Dominianni (USA) Giaur 2. HM
- John Norwood (USA) Siata 2. GM
- Dolph Vilardi (USA) PBV 3. HM
104 Antonio Pompeo (I) Siata 300BC ST* 3. GM

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US National Races Round: 57

SCCA Regional Thompson [UR]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 8 - Unrestricted Category), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


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

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Preston Gray (USA) Allard - Cadillac 10
2. - John Meyer (USA) Meyer Cadillac Special
3. - Lex duPont (USA) Cooper

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US National Races Round: 58

SCCA Regional Thompson [CM+DM]

Racing at Thompson, New England Region (Race 9 - Classes C & D Modified - 3000-5000 cc & 2000-3000 cc), Thompson Date: 29.5.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
- Bill Lloyd (USA) Maserati 10 1. DM
- Jack Crusoe (USA) Jaguar XK120C 10 1. CM
- Vin Sardi (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3507 2. DM
- Ray Saidel (USA) Allard J2X Oldsmobile 2. CM
- Traver McKenna (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3505 3. DM
- John Knight (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 3. CM

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US National Races Round: 59

Iowa [Novice 1.5]

Second Annual Iowa City Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Novice Drivers under 1500 cc), Iowa City Date: 30.5.1955


Circuit length: 3,058 km Race distance: 30,578 km Winner's average speed: 103,320 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 148 Fred Vetter (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Fred Vetter 10 1. FP
2. 65 Art Bly (USA) Porsche S.S. 10 1. FM
3. 90 Richard Acott (USA) Porsche 356 Richard Acott 10 2. FP
In entry list:
38 Walter McCray (USA) MG TD Walt McCray Not known if ran GP
48 Richard Sewell (USA) Jowett Jupiter Richard Sewell Not known if ran FP
49 Charles Torongo (USA) MG TD Charles Torongo, Jr. Not known if ran GP
53 Bill Bowman (USA) Porsche 356 William Bowman Not known if ran FP
54 Stan Pasturczak (USA) Panhard Dyna Stan Pasturczak Not known if ran GP
58 Wilma Boone (USA) MG TD Wilma Boone Not known if ran GP
60 Duane Beane (USA) MG TD (mod) Duane Beane Not known if ran FM
62 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) MG TD William Wuesthoff Not known if ran GP
63 Robert J. Clark (USA) Volkswagen Robert Clark Not known if ran GS
65 Hope Stewart (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Hope Stewart Not known if ran FP
74 Keith Thomson (USA) MG TD Keith Thomson Not known if ran GP
75 Ben Burbo (USA) Volkswagen Ben Burbo Not known if ran GS
79 John Wessale (USA) Ford Taunus John Wessale Not known if ran GS
97 John O'Connor (USA) Porsche 356 John O'Connor Not known if ran FP
99 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Ruth Levy Not known if ran FP
105 Roy Dickinson (USA) Anglia - Crosley Roy Dickinson Not known if ran GM
106 Howard Peters (USA) MG TD Howard Peters Not known if ran GP
114 William Armstrong (USA) Fibersport William Armstrong Not known if ran HM

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US National Races Round: 60

Iowa [Novice +1.5]

Second Annual Iowa City Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Novice Drivers over 1500 cc), Iowa City Date: 30.5.1955


Circuit length: 3,058 km Race distance: 30,578 km Winner's average speed: 113,298 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 171 Ralph Miller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Ralph Miller 10 1. CP
2. 47 Sig Monson (USA) Fiberglass - Chrysler Sig Monson 10 1. BM
3. 72 William Peters (USA) Jaguar XK140 William Peters 10 2. CP
In entry list:
15 Sid Ackerman (USA) Jaguar XK120 Sid Ackerman Not known if ran CP
22 Arch James (USA) Austin-Healey Arch James Not known if ran DP
23 Jerry Hardesty (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jerry Hardesty Not known if ran CP
29 Howard Andreasen (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Howard Andreasen Not known if ran CP
52 Art Abrahams (USA) Doretti Arthur Abrahams Not known if ran EP
56 Eugene Kent (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Eugene Kent Not known if ran CP
57 Jack Boone (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jack Boone Not known if ran CP
59 Harry Lydick, Jr. (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Harry Lydick, Jr. Not known if ran CP
67 George Boyd (USA) Ford Special George Boyd Not known if ran CM
80 Jack Bodin (USA) Allard - Chrysler Jack Bodin Not known if ran BM
81 Evert Pearson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Evert Pearson Not known if ran CP
83 Clyde Robbins (USA) Doretti Clyde Robins Not known if ran EP
85 Jack Kisner (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jack Kisner Not known if ran CP
86 Jack Furst (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Jack Furst Not known if ran CP
87 William Doty (USA) Triumph TR2 William Doty Not known if ran EP
91 Dean Kemmerer (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Dean Kemmerer Not known if ran CP
93 Jerry Godolphin (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL George Seaverns III Not known if ran DP
96 W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey W. 'Lefty' Dobbins Not known if ran DP
100 Ruth Levy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Ruth Levy Not known if ran CM
104 Cy Dieter (USA) Austin-Healey Cy Dieter Not known if ran DP
108 Jack Johnson III (USA) Austin-Healey Jack Johnson III Not known if ran DP
112 Dan Fowler (USA) Triumph TR2 Dan Fowler Not known if ran EM
115 B. D. Super (USA) Jaguar XK120 M B. D. Super Not known if ran CP
117 George Mason (USA) Triumph TR2 George Mason Not known if ran EP

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US National Races Round: 61

Iowa [GM+HM+FP+GP]

Second Annual Iowa City Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Production under 1500 cc and Sports/Modified under 1300 cc), Iowa City Date: 30.5.1955

Started:29

Circuit length: 3,058 km Race distance: 45,866 km Winner's average speed: 106,378 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 148 Fred Vetter (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Fred Vetter 15 1. FP
2. 14 Bob Ballenger (USA) Porsche 356 Bob Ballenger 15 2. FP
3. 2 Bruce Townsend (USA) TXP Bruce Townsend 15 1. HM
4. 41 John Mays (USA) Fibersport John Mays 2. HM
7. 94 John Howell (USA) Fibersport John Howell 3. HM
8. 89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Bandini Sandy MacArthur 4. HM
9. 44 Norm Patton (USA) MG TF Norman Patton 1. GP
In entry list:
4 Robert S. Dickens (USA) Siata Spyder Sid Dickens Not known if ran HM
10 Tom Countryman (USA) Porsche 356 1300 Tom Countryman Not known if ran GP
13 John Brooks (USA) Bandini John Brooks Not known if ran CM
16 Budd Blume (USA) MG TD Bud Blume Not known if ran GP
24 Joe Mayer (USA) MG TD Joe Mayer Not known if ran GP
26 Don Wiedenhoeft (USA) Singer Don Wiedenhoeft Not known if ran FP
28 Grant Crenshaw (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Grant Crenshaw Not known if ran FP
31 Wally Ingram (USA) MG TD Wally Ingram Not known if ran GP
35 Terry Hall (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Terry Hall Not known if ran FP
36 Carl Haas (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Carl Haas Not known if ran FP
38 Walter McCray (USA) MG TD Walt McCray Not known if ran GP
40 Herbert Weichmann (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Herb Weichmann Not known if ran FP
46 George van de Sande (USA) Porsche 356 George van de Sande Not known if ran FP
48 Richard Sewell (USA) Jowett Jupiter Richard Sewell Not known if ran FP
53 Bill Bowman (USA) Porsche 356 William Bowman Not known if ran FP
54 John German (USA) Panhard Dyna Stan Pasturczak Not known if ran GP
58 Wilma Boone (USA) MG TD Wilma Boone Not known if ran GP
61 Paul van Antwerpen (USA) Porsche 356 50064 Paul van Antwerpen Not known if ran FP
62 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) MG TD William Wuesthoff Not known if ran GP
65 Hope Stewart (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Hope Stewart Not known if ran FP
68 Bruce Rapp (USA) Volkswagen s/c Bruce Rapp Not known if ran FP
70 William Baker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Bill Baker Not known if ran FP
71 Don Hawthorne (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Don Hawthorne Not known if ran FP
74 Keith Thomson (USA) MG TD Keith Thomson Not known if ran GP
88 Bob Cole (USA) MG TD Robert Cole Not known if ran GP
90 Richard Acott (USA) Porsche 356 Richard Acott Not known if ran FP
97 John O'Connor (USA) Porsche 356 John O'Connor Not known if ran FP
99 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Ruth Levy Not known if ran FP
103 Russ Lee (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Russ Lee Not known if ran FP
105 Ron Strachan (USA) Anglia - Crosley Roy Dickinson Not known if ran GM
106 Howard Peters (USA) MG TD Howard Peters Not known if ran GP
109 Paul Gougelman (USA) Lancia Paul Gougelman Not known if ran HM
110 John Goans (USA) MG TD John Goans, Jr. Not known if ran GP
111 George Tipsword (USA) MG TD George Tipsword Not known if ran GP
114 William Armstrong (USA) Fibersport William Armstrong Not known if ran HM
116 Lew Welge (USA) MG TD Lew Welge Not known if ran GP

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US National Races Round: 62

Iowa [EM+FM+CP+DP+EP]

Second Annual Iowa City Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Production over 1500 cc and Sports/Modified 1300-2000 cc), Iowa City Date: 30.5.1955


Circuit length: 3,058 km Race distance: 45,866 km Winner's average speed: 120,057 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 69 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Ed Crawford 15 1. FM
2. 55 Bob Davis (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Bob Davis 15 2. FM
3. 32 Tom Friedmann (USA) Maserati Tom Friedmann 15 1. EM
4. 7 Ted Boynton (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Ted Boynton 2. EM
In entry list:
1 Art Bunker (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Art Bunker Not known if ran FM
8 James Elliott (USA) Triumph TR2 James Elliott Not known if ran EP
11 Loyal Katskee (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Loyal Katskee Not known if ran CP
15 Sid Ackerman (USA) Jaguar XK120 Sid Ackerman Not known if ran CP
17 Clifford Brenna (USA) Jaguar XK120 Cliff Brenna Not known if ran CP
20 Don Davis, Jr. (USA) Austin-Healey Don Davis Not known if ran DP
22 Arch James (USA) Austin-Healey Arch James Not known if ran DP
23 Jerry Hardesty (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jerry Hardesty Not known if ran CP
25 Sandy Downs (USA) MG TD s/c Sandy Downs Not known if ran EM
29 Howard Andreasen (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Howard Andreasen Not known if ran CP
33 John Kilborn (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John Kilborn Not known if ran CP
34 Ralph Loucks (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Ralph Loucks, Jr. Not known if ran CP
36 Carl Haas (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Carl Haas Not known if ran EP
37 Jim Grove (USA) Ford Thunderbird James Grove Not known if ran CP
50 Karl Kopplin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Karl Kopplin Not known if ran CP
52 Art Abrahams (USA) Doretti Arthur Abrahams Not known if ran EP
56 Eugene Kent (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Eugene Kent Not known if ran CP
57 Jack Boone (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jack Boone Not known if ran CP
59 Harry Lydick, Jr. (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Harry Lydick, Jr. Not known if ran CP
60 Duane Beane (USA) MG TD (mod) Duane Beane Not known if ran FM
66 Phil Stewart (USA) Osca MT4 Phil Stewart Not known if ran FM
72 William Peters (USA) Jaguar XK140 William Peters Not known if ran CP
73 Bill Larson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M William Larson Not known if ran CP
76 Terry Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Terry Hall Not known if ran DP
77 Bruce Carson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bruce Carson Not known if ran CP
83 Clyde Robbins (USA) Doretti Clyde Robins Not known if ran EP
85 Jack Kisner (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jack Kisner Not known if ran CP
86 Jack Furst (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Jack Furst Not known if ran CP
87 William Doty (USA) Triumph TR2 William Doty Not known if ran EP
91 Dean Kemmerer (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Dean Kemmerer Not known if ran CP
93 Bud Seaverns (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL George Seaverns III Not known if ran DP
95 Jim Jeffords (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC James Jeffords Not known if ran CP
96 W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey W. 'Lefty' Dobbins Not known if ran DP
101 Bill Victor (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL William Victor Not known if ran DP
102 Herman Guttman (USA) Jaguar XK120 Herman Guttman Not known if ran CP
104 Cy Dieter (USA) Austin-Healey Cy Dieter Not known if ran DP
107 Frank Meiners (USA) MG TD Special Frank Meiners Not known if ran FM
108 Jack Johnson III (USA) Austin-Healey Jack Johnson III Not known if ran DP
112 Dan Fowler (USA) Triumph TR2 Dan Fowler Not known if ran EM
113 David Mott (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Dave Mott Not known if ran CP
115 B. D. Super (USA) Jaguar XK120 M B. D. Super Not known if ran CP
117 George Mason (USA) Triumph TR2 George Mason Not known if ran EP
141 John Collins (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC John Collins Not known if ran CP
144 Daniel Lang (USA) Jaguar XK120 Daniel Lang Not known if ran CP
171 Ralph Miller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Ralph Miller Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 63

Iowa [Ladies]

Second Annual Iowa City Sports Car Races (Race 5 - Ladies - All classes), Iowa City Date: 30.5.1955


Circuit length: 3,058 km Race distance: 9,500 km Winner's average speed: 120,057 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 100 Ruth Levy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Ruth Levy 5 1. CM
2. 12 Virginia Katskee (USA) Jaguar XK120C XKC 030 Loyal Katskee 5 2. CM
3. 96 Mildred Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey W. 'Lefty' Dobbins 5 1. DP
In entry list:
26 Betty Wiedenhoeft (USA) Singer Don Wiedenhoeft Not known if ran FP
30 Dorothy Baker (USA) MG - Cadillac Jack Baker Not known if ran BM
33 Jean Kilborn (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John Kilborn Not known if ran CP
35 Pat Hall (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Terry Hall Not known if ran FP
54 Eileen German (USA) Panhard Dyna Stan Pasturczak Not known if ran GP
58 Wilma Boone (USA) MG TD Wilma Boone Not known if ran GP
65 Hope Stewart (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Hope Stewart Not known if ran FP
70 Mrs. Bill Baker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Bill Baker Not known if ran FP
72 Monica Peters (USA) Jaguar XK140 William Peters Not known if ran CP
82 Carol Komisar (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Carol Komisar Not known if ran CP
84 Margaret Kisner (USA) Doretti Margaret Kisner Not known if ran EP
105 Peggy Dickinson (USA) Anglia - Crosley Roy Dickinson Not known if ran GM
118 Mrs. A. J. Roy (USA) Jaguar XK120 Mrs. A. J. Roy Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 64

Iowa [FM+GM+FM+FP+GP]

Second Annual Iowa City Sports Car Races (Race 7 - Sports & Production Sports under 1500 cc), Iowa City Date: 30.5.1955


Circuit length: 3,058 km Race distance: 61,155 km Winner's average speed: 123,276 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Bob Davis (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Bob Davis 20 1. FM
2. 69 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Ed Crawford 20 2. FM
3. 66 Phil Stewart (USA) Osca MT4 Phil Stewart 20 3. FM
In entry list:
1 Art Bunker (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Art Bunker Not known if ran FM
2 Bruce Townsend (USA) TXP Bruce Townsend Not known if ran HM
4 Robert S. Dickens (USA) Siata Spyder Sid Dickens Not known if ran HM
10 Tom Countryman (USA) Porsche 356 1300 Tom Countryman Not known if ran GP
14 Bob Ballenger (USA) Porsche 356 Bob Ballenger Not known if ran FP
16 Budd Blume (USA) MG TD Bud Blume Not known if ran GP
18 Charles Finkl (USA) Porsche Le Mans Chuck Finkl Not known if ran FM
19 Roy Heath (USA) MG TD Mk II Roy Heath Not known if ran GP
24 Joe Mayer (USA) MG TD Joe Mayer Not known if ran GP
28 Grant Crenshaw (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Grant Crenshaw Not known if ran FP
31 Wally Ingram (USA) MG TD Wally Ingram Not known if ran GP
35 Terry Hall (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Terry Hall Not known if ran FP
36 Carl Haas (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Carl Haas Not known if ran FP
40 Herbert Weichmann (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Herb Weichmann Not known if ran FP
41 John Mays (USA) Fibersport John Mays Not known if ran HM
44 Norm Patton (USA) MG TF Norman Patton Not known if ran GP
46 George van de Sande (USA) Porsche 356 George van de Sande Not known if ran FP
48 Richard Sewell (USA) Jowett Jupiter Richard Sewell Not known if ran FP
53 Bill Bowman (USA) Porsche 356 William Bowman Not known if ran FP
54 John German (USA) Panhard Dyna Stan Pasturczak Not known if ran GP
61 Paul van Antwerpen (USA) Porsche 356 50064 Paul van Antwerpen Not known if ran FP
62 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) MG TD William Wuesthoff Not known if ran GP
65 Hope Stewart (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Hope Stewart Not known if ran FP
68 Bruce Rapp (USA) Volkswagen s/c Bruce Rapp Not known if ran FP
70 William Baker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Bill Baker Not known if ran FP
71 Don Hawthorne (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Don Hawthorne Not known if ran FP
74 Keith Thomson (USA) MG TD Keith Thomson Not known if ran GP
88 Bob Cole (USA) MG TD Robert Cole Not known if ran GP
89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Bandini Sandy MacArthur Not known if ran HM
90 Richard Acott (USA) Porsche 356 Richard Acott Not known if ran FP
94 John Howell (USA) Fibersport John Howell Not known if ran HM
97 John O'Connor (USA) Porsche 356 John O'Connor Not known if ran FP
103 Russ Lee (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Russ Lee Not known if ran FP
105 Roy Dickinson (USA) Anglia - Crosley Roy Dickinson Not known if ran GM
106 Howard Peters (USA) MG TD Howard Peters Not known if ran GP
109 Paul Gougelman (USA) Lancia Paul Gougelman Not known if ran HM
110 John Goans (USA) MG TD John Goans, Jr. Not known if ran GP
111 George Tipsword (USA) MG TD George Tipsword Not known if ran GP
114 William Armstrong (USA) Fibersport William Armstrong Not known if ran HM
116 Lew Welge (USA) MG TD Lew Welge Not known if ran GP
148 Fred Vetter (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Fred Vetter Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 65

Iowa [BM+CM+DM+EM+CP+DP+EP]

Second Annual Iowa City Sports Car Races (Race 8 - Sports & Production Sports over 1500 cc), Iowa City Date: 30.5.1955


Circuit length: 3,058 km Race distance: 98,420 km Winner's average speed: 123,115 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Loyal Katskee (USA) Jaguar XK120C XKC 030 Loyal Katskee 20 1. CM
2. 55 Bob Davis (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Bob Davis 20 1. EM
3. 32 Tom Friedmann (USA) Maserati Tom Friedmann 20 2. EM
In entry list:
1 Art Bunker (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Art Bunker Not known if ran FM
3 Don Skogmo (USA) Allard - Chrysler Don Skogmo Not known if ran BM
5 John Shakespeare (USA) Ferrari 212 John Shakespeare Not known if ran DM
6 David Biggs (USA) Ferrari 212 Dave Biggs Not known if ran DM
7 Ted Boynton (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Ted Boynton Not known if ran EM
8 James Elliott (USA) Triumph TR2 James Elliott Not known if ran EP
9 Glenn Glendening (USA) Comet C3 Glenn Glendening Not known if ran BM
15 John A. Weber (USA) Jaguar XK120 Sid Ackerman Not known if ran CP
17 Clifford Brenna (USA) Jaguar XK120 Cliff Brenna Not known if ran CP
20 Don Davis, Jr. (USA) Austin-Healey Don Davis Not known if ran DP
22 Arch James (USA) Austin-Healey Arch James Not known if ran DP
23 Jerry Hardesty (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jerry Hardesty Not known if ran CP
25 Sandy Downs (USA) MG TD s/c Sandy Downs Not known if ran EM
29 Howard Andreasen (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Howard Andreasen Not known if ran CP
30 Jack Baker (USA) MG - Cadillac Jack Baker Not known if ran BM
33 John Kilborn (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John Kilborn Not known if ran CP
34 Ralph Loucks (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Ralph Loucks, Jr. Not known if ran CP
37 Jim Grove (USA) Ford Thunderbird James Grove Not known if ran CP
39 Harry Woodnorth (USA) Aston Martin DB2/4 Harry Woodnorth Not known if ran DM
42 Hal Ullrich (USA) Excalibur J Harold Ullrich Not known if ran CM
43 Jim Feld (USA) Excalibur J Jim Feld Not known if ran DM
45 Richard Vogel (USA) Austin-Healey (mod) Richard Vogel Not known if ran DM
47 Sig Monson (USA) Fiberglass - Chrysler Sig Monson Not known if ran BM
50 Karl Kopplin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Karl Kopplin Not known if ran CP
51 Daniel Parker (USA) Allard - Cadillac Dan Parker Not known if ran BM
52 Art Abrahams (USA) Doretti Arthur Abrahams Not known if ran EP
56 Eugene Kent (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Eugene Kent Not known if ran CP
57 Jack Boone (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jack Boone Not known if ran CP
59 Harry Lydick, Jr. (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Harry Lydick, Jr. Not known if ran CP
64 Sheldon Botruff (USA) Allard - Cadillac Sheldon Botruff Not known if ran BM
67 George Boyd (USA) Ford Special George Boyd Not known if ran CM
69 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Ed Crawford Not known if ran FM
73 Bill Larson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M William Larson Not known if ran CP
76 Terry Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Terry Hall Not known if ran DP
77 Bruce Carson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bruce Carson Not known if ran CP
80 Jack Bodin (USA) Allard - Chrysler Jack Bodin Not known if ran BM
81 Evert Pearson (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Evert Pearson Not known if ran CP
83 Clyde Robbins (USA) Doretti Clyde Robins Not known if ran EP
85 Jack Kisner (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jack Kisner Not known if ran CP
86 Jack Furst (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Jack Furst Not known if ran CP
87 William Doty (USA) Triumph TR2 William Doty Not known if ran EP
91 Dean Kemmerer (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Dean Kemmerer Not known if ran CP
92 Harry Woodnorth (USA) Allard - Cadillac Harry Woodnorth Not known if ran BM
93 Bud Seaverns (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL George Seaverns III Not known if ran DP
95 Jim Jeffords (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC James Jeffords Not known if ran CP
96 W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey W. 'Lefty' Dobbins Not known if ran DP
98 xxx Nash Healey Le Mans Ecurie Sauerkraut Not known if ran BM
100 Ruth Levy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Ruth Levy Not known if ran CM
101 Bill Victor (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL William Victor Not known if ran DP
102 Herman Guttman (USA) Jaguar XK120 Herman Guttman Not known if ran CP
108 Jack Johnson III (USA) Austin-Healey Jack Johnson III Not known if ran DP
112 Dan Fowler (USA) Triumph TR2 Dan Fowler Not known if ran EM
113 David Mott (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Dave Mott Not known if ran CP
115 B. D. Super (USA) Jaguar XK120 M B. D. Super Not known if ran CP
117 George Mason (USA) Triumph TR2 George Mason Not known if ran EP
141 John Collins (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC John Collins Not known if ran CP
144 Daniel Lang (USA) Jaguar XK120 Daniel Lang Not known if ran CP
171 Ralph Miller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Ralph Miller Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 66

Santa Rosa [S+1.5]

Santa Rosa Date: 5.6.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 107 John von Neumann (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M John von Neumann
Other starters:
106 George Sawyer (USA) Ferrari 340 America Berlinetta 0202A
Did not start:
103 Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus 0478AM Tony Parravano

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US National Races Round: 67

Preliminary Hansen Dam [Production MG 1.3]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 1 - Production up to 1300cc), Hansen Dam Date: 18.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 81,111 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Lumkin (USA) MG TF 15 1. FP
2. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF Robert Brigham 2. FP
3. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Sanford L. Sinclair 3. FP
Other starters:
162 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) MG TD Gilbert Bloemendaal FP
In entry list:
13 Ramon Pickering (USA) MG TD Ramon Holmes Pickering Not known if ran FP
33 Charles Evans (USA) MG TD Charles Evans Not known if ran FP
65 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC Lew Spencer Not known if ran FP
70 R. Tennert
Ruth Honeter (USA) 		MG TF Col. James Honeter Not known if ran FP
78 Herb Breitling MG TD John Geisler Not known if ran FP
81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran FP
82 Dennis Kasic
Louis Sell 		MG TD Dennis Kasic Not known if ran FP
83 Richard Boyles (USA) MG TD Richard Boyles Not known if ran FP
91 Ralph Newberry MG TD Ralph Newberry Not known if ran FP
97 William Scott (USA)
Linda Scott (USA) 		MG TD Wm. A. Scott Not known if ran FP
107 John Reed, Jr. MG TD John Reed, Jr. Not known if ran FP
120 Aaron Pascal MG TD Aaron Pascal Not known if ran FP
126 Robert Williams (USA)
Jeanne Williams (USA) 		MG TD R. W. Williams Not known if ran FP
129 John Lawrence (USA)
Cosette Lawrence (USA) 		MG TD John Lawrence Not known if ran FP
132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC Duane Feuerhelm Not known if ran FP
133 Jeanne Royer (USA) MG TD Don Royer Not known if ran FP
134 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Mk II Jean P. Oddous Not known if ran FP
147 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF John F. Dair Not known if ran FP
148 Robert Williams (USA) MG TD J. D. Blaisdell Not known if ran FP
150 Hans J. Koelln MG TD Hans J. Koelln Not known if ran FP
165 Cameron Cooper (USA)
June Williams (USA) 		MG TC Cameron Cooper Not known if ran FP
177 Charles Metcalf (USA) MG TD Stuart Haggart Not known if ran FP
198 Bob Rhein (USA)
Charles Metcalf (USA) 		MG TD Bob Rhein Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 68

Preliminary Hansen Dam [Production 1.5]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 2 - Production 1300cc to 1500 cc), Hansen Dam Date: 18.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 85,617 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Dale Johnson 15 1. FP
2. - Hal Butler (USA) MG TF 1500 2. FP
3. 24 Ed Barker (USA) MG TF 1500 Edmund Barker 3. FP
84 Harold Mauck (USA) Renault Harold Mauck 1. HP
182 François Crouzet (F) Panhard Sedan François Crouzet 1. GP
- Frank Aldhous (USA) Renault 2. HP
- George Schillreff (USA) Panhard 2. GP
- J. Herp (USA) Panhard 3. HP
90 Harold Treichler (USA) DKW Sonderklasse Harold Treichler 3. GP
Other starters:
48 Hal Bonney (USA) Volkswagen H. Bonney FP
174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Dennis S. Shillam FP
In entry list:
31 Donald Luke Morris Minor Donald Luke Not known if ran GP
40 Bob Sullivan (USA) Singer Bob. Sullivan Not known if ran FP
57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super W. R. Turner Not known if ran FP
61 John Arnold (USA) MG TF 1500 John Arnold Not known if ran FP
62 Roger Barlow (USA) DKW Sedan Roger Barlow Not known if ran GP
80 I. W. Stephenson (USA)
R. Mapiera 		HRG 1500SM I. W. Stephenson Not known if ran FP
87 Mark Sanders (USA) MG TF 1500 Mark Sanders Not known if ran FP
89 James Harris (USA) MG TF 1500 James Harris Not known if ran FP
96 C. Morrison Taylor Volkswagen C. Morrison Taylor Not known if ran FP
105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 Hal Butler Not known if ran FP
106 Gordon Cooper (USA) MG TF 1500 G. C. Gerswell Not known if ran FP
108 Charles Marshall (USA) Ford Anglia Charles Marshall Not known if ran FP
112 Billy Bradford MG TF 1500 Billy Bradford Not known if ran FP
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Stan Bucklein Not known if ran GP
131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MG TF 1500 Jim Parkinson Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 69

Preliminary Hansen Dam [Production +1.5]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 3 - Production over 1500 cc), Hansen Dam Date: 18.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 82,559 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Harvey Mayer (USA) Doretti 15 1. EP
2. 79 Warren Frenchaboy (USA) Triumph TR2 Gene Koop 2. EP
3. - John McLaughlin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 1. DP
5. 167 George Rosenthal (USA) Triumph TR2 Geo. Rosenthal 3. EP
143 Terry Cox (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Edward Redenbach 1. CP
68 Ralph Phillips (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Ralph C. Phillips, Jr. 2. CP
180 Harry Nicol (USA) Austin-Healey Le Mans Dave Foreman 2. DP
Other starters:
- xxx Arnolt - Bristol
69 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Bob Weller CP
In entry list:
30 Charles Thompson (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Dr. Charles Thompson Not known if ran DP
42 Jim Luckman (USA) Austin-Healey James Luckman Not known if ran DP
43 James McEachen (USA) Doretti Dr. J. A. McEachen Not known if ran EP
51 Alan Bethel (USA) Triumph TR2 Alan Bethel Not known if ran EP
71 Earl Burdick (USA) Austin-Healey Earl Burdick Not known if ran DP
88 Bill Pringle (USA) Austin-Healey 100 E. Forbes Robinson Not known if ran DP
196 Scott Simon (USA) Triumph TR2 Colin Smith Not known if ran EP
202 Paul Wenger (USA) Triumph TR2 Paul Wenger Not known if ran EP

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US National Races Round: 70

Preliminary Hansen Dam [Modified 1.5]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 5 - Modified under 1500 cc), Hansen Dam Date: 18.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 87,387 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 10 George Beavis (USA) Beavis Meyer & Drake Special George Beavis 15 1. FM
2. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Offenhauser Special Dr. William Eschrich 2. FM
3. 123 Bob Menefee (USA) MG TC Frank Prentis 3. FM
92 Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard Special Manuel Betes 1. GM
169 John Porter (USA) Aardvark Panhard John H. Porter, Jr. 1. HM
32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert Holbrook 2. HM
118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Devin - Panhard Jean P. Kunstle 2. GM
Other starters:
7 Giver Crenshaw (USA) MG TC Special Giver Crenshaw FM
72 Alan LeMay (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan LeMay FM
73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Special Perry Peron GM
93 xxx MG
122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer SM1500 John P. Martin FM
156 George Trevitt (USA) Trojan Special Dr. Troy McHenry FM
In entry list:
25 Cy Yedor (USA) MG Special R1 Cy Yedor Not known if ran FM
55 Frank Monise (USA) MG Special Ed Freutel Not known if ran FM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dr. Troy McHenry Not known if ran FM
64 Jim Starbuck (USA) Crosley Jim Starbuck Not known if ran GM
111 Ralph Phillips (USA) MG Special Ralph C. Phillips Not known if ran FM
117 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD Harry J. Hanford Not known if ran FM
121 Edminston Walker Crosley Special Bill Leyden Not known if ran HM
135 Roger Smith (USA)
Mary Smith 		Renault Roger D. Smith Not known if ran HM
137 Frank Campbell (USA) Simca Special Frank Campbell Not known if ran FM
145 Paul Winters (USA) Halliday - Renault Dr. Paul Winters Not known if ran HM
153 Diane Newton MG TD C. Paul Newton Not known if ran FM
190 Bill Larson (USA) Singer 9 Bill Johnson Not known if ran GM
221 Art Evans (USA) MG Special Art Evans Not known if ran FM

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US National Races Round: 71

Preliminary Hansen Dam [Modified 3.0]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 6 - Modified 1500 cc to 3000cc), Hansen Dam Date: 18.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 93,825 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Wm. Doheny 15 1. DM
2. 100 Dave Allee (USA) Austin-Healey 100S Clim Atwater 2. DM
3. - Bob Oker (USA) Triumph TR2 3. DM
26 Alan Kerns (USA) MG TD Alan Kerns 1. EM
Other starters:
5 Chuck Manning (USA) Manning Special
In entry list:
16 Sterling Edwards (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza Sterling Edwards Not known if ran DM
28 Thomas Pierson (USA) Triumph TR2 Fayne Board Not known if ran EM
52 Paul Pedigo (USA) MG TA V8/60 Paul 'Pappy' Pedigo Not known if ran DM
53 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Bill Knowe Not known if ran DM
60 Merl Francisco (USA) Francisco Special Merl Francisco Not known if ran DM
67 Robbie Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Ken Swanson Not known if ran DM
136 Albert A. Baker Austin-Healey 100 Albert A. Baker Not known if ran DM

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US National Races Round: 72

Preliminary Hansen Dam [Modified +3.0]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 7 - Modified over 3000cc), Hansen Dam Date: 18.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 96,448 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 47 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy 15 1. BM
2. - Tom Bamford (USA) Ferrari 375 MM 1. CM
3. 20 Bill Pollack (USA) Baldwin Special Mk II Ken Simpson 2. CM
- Bob Smith (USA) Kurtis 500S 2. BM
In entry list:
3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Jaguar-Healey Roadster Jon Peters Not known if ran CM
5 Bruce Kessler (USA) Kurtis - Chrysler Denny Weinberg Not known if ran BM
22 Jacques Bellesiles (USA) Bellesiles Special Jacques Bellesiles Not known if ran CM
29 Ray Brown Jaguar XK120 Special Ray Brown Not known if ran CM
54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 023 Jack Douglas Not known if ran CM
102 William Gilbert (USA) Nash-Healey W. S. Gilbert Not known if ran BM
109 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac Tom Benavides Not known if ran BM
113 Bill Pickford (USA) Reco-Marino WF1 Albert T. Hosking Not known if ran BM
130 Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar C-type Harrison Evans Not known if ran CM
139 Frank Valdez (USA) Kurtis - Lincoln Frank Valdez Not known if ran BM
184 Frank Livingstone (USA) Eliminator Frank Livingstone Not known if ran CM
400 Stanley Barbe Bangert James Reed Not known if ran BM

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US National Races Round: 73

Consolation Hansen Dam [S1.5]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 8 - Consolation under 1500 cc), Hansen Dam Date: 19.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 83,444 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 111 Ralph Phillips (USA) MG Special Ralph C. Phillips 15 1. FM
2. 131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MG TF 1500 Jim Parkinson 1. FP
3. 87 Mark Sanders (USA) MG TF 1500 Mark Sanders 2. FP
4. 65 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC Lew Spencer 3. FP
9. 108 Charles Marshall (USA) Ford Anglia Charles Marshall FP
31 Donald Luke Morris Minor Donald Luke 1. GP
- Wheeler Panhard 2. GP

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US National Races Round: 74

Consolation Hansen Dam [S+1.5+FIII]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 9 - Consolation over 1500 cc and 500cc), Hansen Dam Date: 19.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 87,870 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman Barnes Special Chuck Daigh 15 1. CM
2. - William Rowley (USA) Nardi Coupe Chevrolet William Rowley 2. CM
3. 52 Paul Pedigo (USA) MG TA V8/60 Paul Pedigo 1. DM
4. - Rodney Scholtes (USA) Austin-Healey Rod Scholtes 2. DM
- Colin Smith (USA) Triumph TR2 Colin Smith 1. EM
51 Alan Bethel (USA) Triumph TR2 Alan Bethel 2. EM
- Fayne Board Triumph TR2 Fayne Board 3. EM
- Albert Bellavance (USA) Dempsey Special A Bellavance 3. CM

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US National Races Round: 75

Hansen Dam [S1.5]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 10 - Under 1500 cc Main Event), Hansen Dam Date: 19.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 81,111 km/h Attendance: 50000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 25 Cy Yedor (USA) MG Special R1 Cy Yedor 43 1. FM
2. 10 George Beavis (USA) Beavis Meyer & Drake Offenhauser Spec. George Beavis 2. FM
3. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Offenhauser Special Dr. William Eschrich 3. FM
4. 118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Devin - Panhard Jean P. Kunstle 1. GM
86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Dale Johnson 1. FP
169 John Porter (USA) Aardvark Panhard John H. Porter, Jr. 1. HM
182 François Crouzet (F) Panhard Sedan François Crouzet 1. GP
- F. E. Parker (USA) Siata 300BC Spider Crosley ST... 2. HM
24 Ed Barker (USA) MG TF 1500 Edmund Barker 2. FP
92 Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard Special Manuel Betes 2. GM
57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super W. R. Turner 3. FP
In entry list:
7 Giver Crenshaw (USA) MG TC Special Giver Crenshaw Not known if ran FM
13 Ramon Pickering (USA) MG TD Ramon Holmes Pickering Not known if ran FP
31 Donald Luke Morris Minor Donald Luke Not known if ran GP
32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert Holbrook Not known if ran HM
33 Charles Evans (USA) MG TD Charles Evans Not known if ran FP
40 Bob Sullivan (USA) Singer Bob. Sullivan Not known if ran FP
48 Hal Bonney (USA) Volkswagen H. Bonney Not known if ran FP
55 Frank Monise (USA) MG Special Ed Freutel Not known if ran FM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dr. Troy McHenry Not known if ran FM
61 John Arnold (USA) MG TF 1500 John Arnold Not known if ran FP
62 Roger Barlow (USA) DKW Sedan Roger Barlow Not known if ran GP
64 Jim Starbuck (USA) Crosley Jim Starbuck Not known if ran GM
65 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC Lew Spencer Not known if ran FP
70 R. Tennert
Ruth Honeter (USA) 		MG TF Col. James Honeter Not known if ran FP
72 Alan LeMay (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan LeMay Not known if ran FM
73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Special Perry Peron Not known if ran GM
78 Herb Breitling MG TD John Geisler Not known if ran FP
80 I. W. Stephenson (USA)
R. Mapiera 		HRG 1500SM I. W. Stephenson Not known if ran FP
81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran FP
82 Dennis Kasic
Louis Sell 		MG TD Dennis Kasic Not known if ran FP
83 Richard Boyles (USA) MG TD Richard Boyles Not known if ran FP
84 Harold Mauck (USA) Renault Harold Mauck Not known if ran HP
87 Mark Sanders (USA) MG TF 1500 Mark Sanders Not known if ran FP
89 James Harris (USA) MG TF 1500 James Harris Not known if ran FP
90 Harold Treichler (USA) DKW Sonderklasse Harold Treichler Not known if ran GP
91 Ralph Newberry MG TD Ralph Newberry Not known if ran FP
96 C. Morrison Taylor Volkswagen C. Morrison Taylor Not known if ran FP
97 William Scott (USA)
Linda Scott (USA) 		MG TD Wm. A. Scott Not known if ran FP
105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 Hal Butler Not known if ran FP
106 Gordon Cooper (USA) MG TF 1500 G. C. Gerswell Not known if ran FP
107 John Reed, Jr. MG TD John Reed, Jr. Not known if ran FP
108 Charles Marshall (USA) Ford Anglia Charles Marshall Not known if ran FP
111 Ralph Phillips (USA) MG Special Ralph C. Phillips Not known if ran FM
112 Billy Bradford MG TF 1500 Billy Bradford Not known if ran FP
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Stan Bucklein Not known if ran GP
117 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD Harry J. Hanford Not known if ran FM
120 Aaron Pascal MG TD Aaron Pascal Not known if ran FP
121 Edminston Walker Crosley Spl. Bill Leyden Not known if ran HM
122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer SM1500 John P. Martin Not known if ran FM
123 Bob Menefee (USA) MG TC Frank Prentis Not known if ran FM
126 Robert Williams (USA)
Jeanne Williams (USA) 		MG TD R. W. Williams Not known if ran FP
129 John Lawrence (USA)
Cosette Lawrence (USA) 		MG TD John Lawrence Not known if ran FP
131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MG TF 1500 Jim Parkinson Not known if ran FP
132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC Duane Feuerhelm Not known if ran FP
133 Jeanne Royer (USA) MG TD Don Royer Not known if ran FP
134 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Mk II Jean P. Oddous Not known if ran FP
135 Roger Smith (USA)
Mary Smith 		Renault Roger D. Smith Not known if ran HM
137 Frank Campbell (USA) Simca Special Frank Campbell Not known if ran FM
141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Sanford L. Sinclair Not known if ran FP
145 Paul Winters (USA) Halliday - Renault Dr. Paul Winters Not known if ran HM
147 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF John F. Dair Not known if ran FP
148 Robert Williams (USA) MG TD J. D. Blaisdell Not known if ran FP
150 Hans J. Koelln MG TD Hans J. Koelln Not known if ran FP
153 Diane Newton MG TD C. Paul Newton Not known if ran FM
156 George Trevitt (USA) Trojan Special Dr. Troy McHenry Not known if ran FM
160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF Robert Brigham Not known if ran FP
162 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) MG TD Gilbert Bloemendaal Not known if ran FP
165 Cameron Cooper (USA)
June Williams (USA) 		MG TC Cameron Cooper Not known if ran FP
174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Dennis S. Shillam Not known if ran FP
177 Charles Metcalf (USA) MG TD Stuart Haggart Not known if ran FP
190 Bill Larson (USA) Singer 9 Bill Johnson Not known if ran GM
198 Bob Rhein (USA)
Charles Metcalf (USA) 		MG TD Bob Rhein Not known if ran FP
221 Art Evans (USA) MG Special Art Evans Not known if ran FM

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US National Races Round: 76

Hansen Dam [Ladies]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 11 - Ladies' Race), Hansen Dam Date: 19.6.1955


Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 82,077 km/h Attendance: 50000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Pat Sawyer (USA) Triumph TR2 10 EM
2. - Mary Davis (USA) Triumph TR2 EP
3. 167 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Triumph TR2 Geo. Rosenthal EP
153 Diane Newton MG TD C. Paul Newton FM
In entry list:
24 Freda Barker (USA) MG TF 1500 Edmund Barker Not known if ran FM
70 Ruth Honeter (USA) MG TF Col. James Honeter Not known if ran FP
97 Linda Scott (USA) MG TD Wm. A. Scott Not known if ran FP
126 Jeanne Williams (USA) MG TD R. W. Williams Not known if ran FP
129 Cosette Lawrence (USA) MG TD John Lawrence Not known if ran FP
135 Mary Smith Renault Roger D. Smith Not known if ran HM
165 June Williams (USA) MG TC Cameron Cooper Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 77

Hansen Dam [S+1.5]

1st Los Angeles Sports Car Road Race (Race 12 - Over 1500 cc Main Event), Hansen Dam Date: 19.6.1955

Started:36

Circuit length: 2,092 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 93,020 km/h Attendance: 50000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Wm. Doheny 67 1. DM
2. - Tom Bamford (USA) Ferrari 375 MM 1. CM
3. 47 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy 1. BM
4. 20 Bill Pollack (USA) Baldwin Special Mk II Ken Simpson 2. CM
5. 130 Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 024 Harrison Evans 3. CM
6. 22 Jacques Bellesiles (USA) Bellesiles Special Mercury Jacques Bellesiles 4. CM
25 Cy Yedor (USA) MG Special R1 Cy Yedor 1. FM
26 Alan Kerns (USA) MG TD Alan Kerns 1. EM
118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Devin - Panhard Jean P. Kunstle 1. GM
143 Terry Cox (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Edward Redenbach 1. CP
180 Harry Nicol (USA) Austin-Healey Le Mans Dave Foreman 1. DP
- B. Gibson Austin-Healey 2. DP
53 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Bill Knowe 2. DM
139 Frank Valdez (USA) Kurtis - Lincoln Frank Valdez 2. BM
159 William Eschrich (USA) Offenhauser Special Dr. William Eschrich 2. FM
- Bob Oker (USA) Triumph TR2 3. DM
42 Jim Luckman (USA) Austin-Healey James Luckman 3. DP
Did not finish:
167 Al Newton (USA) Triumph TR2 Geo. Rosenthal 2 Rear end EP
Other starters:
175 xxx Jaguar
In entry list:
3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Jaguar-Healey Roadster Jon Peters Not known if ran CM
5 Bruce Kessler (USA) Kurtis - Chrysler Denny Weinberg Not known if ran BM
16 Sterling Edwards (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza Sterling Edwards Not known if ran DM
28 Thomas Pierson (USA) Triumph TR2 Fayne Board Not known if ran EM
29 Ray Brown Jaguar XK120 Special Ray Brown Not known if ran CM
30 Charles Thompson (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Dr. Charles Thompson Not known if ran DP
43 James McEachen (USA) Doretti Dr. J. A. McEachen Not known if ran EP
51 Alan Bethel (USA) Triumph TR2 Alan Bethel Not known if ran EP
52 Paul Pedigo (USA) MG TA V8/60 Paul 'Pappy' Pedigo Not known if ran DM
54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 023 Jack Douglas Not known if ran CM
60 Merl Francisco (USA) Francisco Special Merl Francisco Not known if ran DM
67 Robbie Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Ken Swanson Not known if ran DM
68 Ralph Phillips (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Ralph C. Phillips, Jr. Not known if ran CP
69 Lawrence Clark (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Bob Weller Not known if ran CP
71 Earl Burdick (USA) Austin-Healey Earl Burdick Not known if ran DP
79 Warren Frenchaboy (USA) Triumph TR2 Gene Koop Not known if ran EP
88 Bill Pringle (USA) Austin-Healey 100 E. Forbes Robinson Not known if ran DP
100 Dave Allee (USA) Austin-Healey 100S Clim Atwater Not known if ran DM
102 William Gilbert (USA) Nash-Healey W. S. Gilbert Not known if ran BM
109 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac Tom Benavides Not known if ran BM
113 Bill Pickford (USA) Reco-Marino WF1 Albert T. Hosking Not known if ran BM
136 Albert A. Baker Austin-Healey 100 Albert A. Baker Not known if ran DM
184 Frank Livingstone (USA) Eliminator Frank Livingstone Not known if ran CM
196 Scott Simon (USA) Triumph TR2 Colin Smith Not known if ran EP
202 Paul Wenger (USA) Triumph TR2 Paul Wenger Not known if ran EP
400 Stanley Barbe Bangert James Reed Not known if ran BM

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US National Races Round: 78

Preliminary Lawrenceville [FM+GM+HM+IM+FP+HP]

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Production under 1500 cc and Sports/Modified under 1300 cc), Lawrenceville Municipal Airfield Date: 19.6.1955


Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 52,143 km Winner's average speed: 110,948 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 177 Bob Kuhn (USA) Abarth Robt. Kuhn 12 1. GM
2. 46 Warren Steele (USA) Porsche 356 Super Coupe Warren Steele 12 1. FP
3. 133 Walter Ernst (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Walter Ernst 12 2. FP
41 John Mays (USA) Fibersport John Mays 1. HM
51 Max Koffman, Jr. (USA) Siata Spyder Max Koffman, Jr. 2. GM
90 John Howell (USA) Fibersport John Howell 2. HM
2 Bruce Townsend (USA) TXP Crosley Bruce Townsend 3. HM
87 Ernst Ruffini (USA) Siata Spyder Ernst Ruffini 3. GM
97 John O'Connor (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe John O'Connor 3. FP
25 William Donoghue (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Wm. Donoghue 4. FP
42 J. Robert Schroeder (USA) Nardi Robt. Schroeder 4. HM
88 Bill Shuck (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe W. A. Shuck 5. FP
89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Bandini Sandy MacArthur 5. HM
4 Robert S. Dickens (USA) Siata Spyder R. Sidney Dickens 6. HM
23 Charles Pugsley (USA) MG TF 1500 Chas. Pugsley 6. FP
In entry list:
1 Ned Norris (USA) Crosley Super Ned T. Norris Not known if ran HM
5 William Baker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster William A. Baker Not known if ran FM
12 Richard Sewell (USA) Jowett Jupiter Richard Sewell Not known if ran FP
14 Theodore McLaughlin (USA) MG TD T. L. McLaughlin Not known if ran GP
17 Don Hawthorne (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Don Hawthorne Not known if ran FM
20 Eugene De Penaloza (USA) MG TD E. dePenaloza Not known if ran GP
24 Skip Lange (USA) MG TD Skip Lange Not known if ran GP
28 Harry Brown (USA) Siata Harry Brown Not known if ran HM
32 William Pickrel (USA) Volkswagen Wm. Pickrel Not known if ran GP
34 Joe Gillespie (USA) Volkswagen Joe Gillespie Not known if ran GP
38 Milton Cooper (USA) MG TD Milton Cooper Not known if ran GP
39 Gerald Hammons (USA) MG TD Gerald Hammons Not known if ran GP
44 Norm Patton (USA) MG TF 1250 Normond Patton Not known if ran GP
56 William L. Andrews (USA) MG TC Wm. Andrews Not known if ran GP
60 Max Goldman (USA) Special Sport Max Goldman, Jr. Not known if ran GM
62 Dick Murphy (USA) Siata Richard Murphy Not known if ran HM
101 George Tipsword (USA) MG TD Geo. Tipsword Not known if ran GP
107 Harry Constant (USA) MG TD Harry Constant Not known if ran GP
109 Paul Gougelman (USA) Lancia Paul Gougelman Not known if ran HM
111 Charles Finkl (USA) Porsche Le Mans Coupe Chas. Finkl Not known if ran GM
112 Al Allin (USA) MG TD Al Allin Not known if ran GP
113 Jacob Smith (USA) Kieft Smith Norton Jacob Smith Not known if ran IM
114 William Armstrong (USA) Fibersport Wm. Armstrong Not known if ran HM
117 Charles Stoll (USA) MG Chas. Stoll Not known if ran GP

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US National Races Round: 79

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

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Production over 1500 cc and Sports/Modified over 1300 cc), Lawrenceville Municipal Airfield Date: 19.6.1955


Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 63,730 km Winner's average speed: 143,232 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 57 Dale Duncan (USA) Ferrari 375 MM 0370AM Dale Duncan 12 1. CM
2. 110 Lloyd Barton (USA) Ferrari 375 MM 0376AM 2. CM
3. 71 Howard Hively (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus 0384AM Howard Hively 3. CM
9 Ed Walsh (USA) Kurtis Kraft 500M Edw. J. Walsh, Jr. 1. BM
22 Richard Lyeth (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0348MM 1. DM
69 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Ed Crawford 1. FM
72 J. R. McCormick (USA) Austin-Healey 100 J. R. McCormick 1. DP
73 Raymond Mason (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC R. E. Mason, Jr. 1. CP
77 Robert Magenheimer (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0506MD Robt. Tappan 1. EM/EP
33 John Kilborn (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Honest John Kilborn 2. CP
64 Sheldon Botruff (USA) Allard J2X Sheldon Botruff 2. BM
74 Richard Ross (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Richard Ross 2. DP
100 Robert Fergus (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3502 Robt. Fergus 2. DM
161 Art Bunker (USA) Porsche 550 Art Bunker, Jr. 2. FM
300 Bus Gunter (USA) Triumph TR2 Bus Gunter 2. EM/EP
3 Gunnard Rubini (USA) Morgan Gunnard Rubini 3. EM/EP
15 James Johnston (USA) Osca James Johnston 3. FM
16 David Biggs (USA) Ferrari 225 S 0220ET David Biggs 3. DM
19 Walter Heermann (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Walt Heermann 3. CP
79 Jim Grove (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
121 Bob Garry (USA) Chevrolet Corvette 3. BM
6 DNS - Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari 340 MM Spyder 0324AM Edmund Lunken 4. CM
17 Don Hawthorne (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Don Hawthorne 4. FM
40 'Kuby' Baer (USA) Austin-Healey J. Quackenbush 4. DP
70 Denver Cornett (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Denver Cornett 4. EM/EP
111 John Quackenbush (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0390MM J. Quackenbush 4. DM
120 Wilbur Straney (USA) Ford Thunderbird Wilbur Straney 4. CP
35 DNS - Herman Behm (USA) Austin-Healey Herman Behm 5. DP
50 Karl Kopplin (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3603 Karl Kopplin 5. DM
52 Robert Weiler (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Robt. Weiler 5. CP
66 Phil Stewart (USA) Osca MT4 Phil Stewart 5. FM
11 DNS - David Dukes (USA) Austin-Healey 100 David Dukes 6. DP
45 DNS - John Shakespeare (USA) Ferrari 212 Export 0100E J. Shakespeare 6. DM
61 Jack Moore (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack Moore 6. CP
In entry list:
7 Ted Boynton (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Ted Boynton Not known if ran EM/EP
8 Harry Brown (USA) Ford Thunderbird Harry Brown Not known if ran CP
10 Jack Furst (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Jack Furst Not known if ran CP
13 Sandy McPherson (USA) Austin-Healey Sandy McPherson Not known if ran DP
18 Harry Brown (USA) Triumph Harry Brown Not known if ran DP
26 John W. Baxter (USA) Jaguar XK120 J. W. Baxter Not known if ran CP
29 Wilfred Gray (USA) Allard Wilfred Gray Not known if ran BM
31 Al Miller (USA) Ford Thunderbird Alfred Miller Not known if ran CP
37 Harry Kite (USA) Allard 21-C Harry Kite Not known if ran FM
46 Warren Steele (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Warren Steele Not known if ran DP
47 Bruce Carson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bruce Carson Not known if ran CP
48 Martin Tanner (USA) Austin-Healey Martin Tanner Not known if ran DP
50 Karl Kopplin (USA) Jaguar XK120 Karl Kopplin Raced Austin-Healey CP
53 Jackson Johnson (USA) Austin-Healey Jackson Johnson Not known if ran DP
54 Frank Meiners (USA) MG TC Frank Meiners Not known if ran FM
55 Arch James (USA) Austin-Healey Arch James Not known if ran DP
59 Emil Stark (USA) Jaguar XK120 Emil Stark Not known if ran CP
65 Virginia Schleicher (USA) MG s/c Virginia Schleicher Not known if ran EM/EP
67 Jerry Hardesty (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jerry Hardesty Not known if ran CP
71 Howard Hively (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0390MM Howard Hively Raced Ferrari 375 MM DM
76 Beni Ensley (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Beni Ensley Not known if ran CP
85 Thurl Kisner (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Thurl Kisner Not known if ran CP
92 Harry Woodnorth (USA) Allard J2X H. Woodnorth Not known if ran BM
93 Chuck Rickert (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Chuck Rickert Not known if ran FM
94 B. E. Sugarman (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC B. E. Sugarman Not known if ran CP
96 H. M. Tardif (USA) Austin-Healey H. M. Tardif Not known if ran DP
99 Raymont Szeliga (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Raymont Szeliga Not known if ran CP
141 John Collins (USA) Allard J2X John Collins Not known if ran BM
167 George Boyd (USA) Mecca Special George Boyd Not known if ran CM
169 W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 'Lefty' Dobbins Not known if ran DP
170 George Mason (USA) Triumph TR2 George Mason Not known if ran EM/EP
171 Glenn Cathey (USA) Triumph TR2 Glenn Cathey Not known if ran EM/EP
188 A. H. Schleicher (USA) Austin-Healey A. H. Schleicher Not known if ran DP
777 Jim Grove (USA) Ford Thunderbird James Grove Not known if ran CP
917 Jack Ensley (USA) Kurtis Kraft Jack Ensley Not known if ran BM
999 Robert Gatz (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Robt. Gatz Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 80

Lawrenceville [Ladies]

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Ladies Race - All classes), Lawrenceville Municipal Airfield Date: 19.6.1955


Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 21,726 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 76 Beni Ensley (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Beni Ensley 5 Not known if ran CP
2. 166 Hope Stewart (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Hope Stewart Not known if ran FM
3. 169 Mildred Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 'Lefty' Dobbins Not known if ran DP
4. 33 Jean Kilborn (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Honest John Kilborn Not known if ran CP
5. 129 Pat Smith (USA) MG TD Pat Smith GP
In entry list:
5 Katherine Baker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster William A. Baker Not known if ran FM
21 Libby Dunseth (USA) MG TD Libby Dunseth Not known if ran GP
65 Virginia Schleicher (USA) MG s/c Virginia Schleicher Not known if ran EM

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US National Races Round: 81

Lawrenceville [FM+GM+HM+IM+FP+HP]

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 4), Lawrenceville Municipal Airfield Date: 19.6.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
1 Ned Norris (USA) Crosley Super Ned T. Norris Not known if ran HM
2 Bruce Townsend (USA) TXP Crosley Bruce Townsend Not known if ran HM
4 Robert S. Dickens (USA) Siata Spyder R. Sidney Dickens Not known if ran HM
5 William Baker (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster William A. Baker Not known if ran FM
12 Richard Sewell (USA) Jowett Jupiter Richard Sewell Not known if ran FP
14 Theodore McLaughlin (USA) MG TD T. L. McLaughlin Not known if ran GP
17 Don Hawthorne (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Don Hawthorne Not known if ran FM
20 Eugene De Penaloza (USA) MG TD E. dePenaloza Not known if ran GP
23 Charles Pugsley (USA) MG TF 1500 Chas. Pugsley Not known if ran FP
24 Skip Lange (USA) MG TD Skip Lange Not known if ran GP
25 William Donoghue (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Wm. Donoghue Not known if ran FM
28 Harry Brown (USA) Siata Harry Brown Not known if ran HM
32 William Pickrel (USA) Volkswagen Wm. Pickrel Not known if ran GP
34 Joe Gillespie (USA) Volkswagen Joe Gillespie Not known if ran GP
38 Milton Cooper (USA) MG TD Milton Cooper Not known if ran GP
41 John Mays (USA) Fibersport John Mays Not known if ran HM
42 J. Robert Schroeder (USA) Nardi Robt. Schroeder Not known if ran HM
44 Norm Patton (USA) MG TF 1250 Normond Patton Not known if ran GP
46 Warren Steele (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Warren Steele Not known if ran FP
56 William L. Andrews (USA) MG TC Wm. Andrews Not known if ran GP
60 Max Goldman (USA) Special Sport Max Goldman, Jr. Not known if ran GM
62 Dick Murphy (USA) Siata Richard Murphy Not known if ran HM
63 Roy Geoghegan (USA) Porsche 356 Convertible Roy Geoghegan Not known if ran GP
88 Bill Shuck (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe W. A. Shuck Not known if ran FP
89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Bandini Sandy MacArthur Not known if ran HM
90 John Howell (USA) Fibersport John Howell Not known if ran HM
97 John O'Connor (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe John O'Connor Not known if ran FP
101 George Tipsword (USA) MG TD Geo. Tipsword Not known if ran GP
107 Harry Constant (USA) MG TD Harry Constant Not known if ran GP
109 Paul Gougelman (USA) Lancia Paul Gougelman Not known if ran HM
111 Charles Finkl (USA) Porsche Le Mans Coupe Chas. Finkl Not known if ran GM
112 Al Allin (USA) MG TD Al Allin Not known if ran GP
113 Jacob Smith (USA) Kieft Smith Norton Jacob Smith Not known if ran IM
114 William Armstrong (USA) Fibersport Wm. Armstrong Not known if ran HM
117 Charles Stoll (USA) MG Chas. Stoll Not known if ran GP
129 Pat Smith (USA) MG TD Pat Smith Not known if ran GP
133 Walter Ernst (USA) Porsche 356 Super Walter Ernst Not known if ran FP
177 Bob Kuhn (USA) Abarth Robt. Kuhn Not known if ran GM

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US National Races Round: 83

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

Lawrenceville Sports Car Races (Race 5), Lawrenceville Municipal Airfield Date: 19.6.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
3 Gunnard Rubini (USA) Morgan Gunnard Rubini Not known if ran EP
6 Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari 340 MM Spyder 0324AM Edmund Lunken Not known if ran CM
7 Ted Boynton (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Ted Boynton Not known if ran EM
8 Harry Brown (USA) Ford Thunderbird Harry Brown Not known if ran CP
9 Ed Walsh (USA) Kurtis Kraft 500M Edw. J. Walsh, Jr. Not known if ran BM
10 Jack Furst (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Jack Furst Not known if ran CP
11 David Dukes (USA) Austin-Healey 100 David Dukes Not known if ran DP
13 Sandy McPherson (USA) Austin-Healey Sandy McPherson Not known if ran DP
15 James Johnston (USA) Osca James Johnston Not known if ran FM
16 David Biggs (USA) Ferrari 225 S 0220ET David Biggs Not known if ran DM
18 Harry Brown (USA) Triumph Harry Brown Not known if ran DP
19 Walter Heermann (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Walt Heermann Not known if ran CP
26 John W. Baxter (USA) Jaguar XK120 J. W. Baxter Not known if ran CP
27 Lou Fageol (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Lou Fageol Not known if ran EM
29 Wilfred Gray (USA) Allard Wilfred Gray Not known if ran BM
31 Al Miller (USA) Ford Thunderbird Alfred Miller Not known if ran CP
33 John Kilborn (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Honest John Kilborn Not known if ran CP
35 Herman Behm (USA) Austin-Healey Herman Behm Not known if ran DP
37 Harry Kite (USA) Allard 21-C Harry Kite Not known if ran FM
40 John Quackenbush (USA) Austin-Healey 100 J. Quackenbush Not known if ran DP
45 John Shakespeare (USA) Ferrari 212 Export 0100E J. Shakespeare Not known if ran DM
47 Bruce Carson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bruce Carson Not known if ran CP
48 Martin Tanner (USA) Austin-Healey Martin Tanner Not known if ran DP
50 Karl Kopplin (USA) Jaguar XK120 Karl Kopplin Not known if ran CP
52 Robert Weiler (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Robt. Weiler Not known if ran CP
53 Jackson Johnson (USA) Austin-Healey Jackson Johnson Not known if ran DP
54 Frank Meiners (USA) MG TC Frank Meiners Not known if ran FM
55 Arch James (USA) Austin-Healey Arch James Not known if ran DP
57 Dale Duncan (USA) Ferrari 375 MM 0370AM Dale Duncan Not known if ran CM
59 Emil Stark (USA) Jaguar XK120 Emil Stark Not known if ran CP
61 Jack Moore (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack Moore Not known if ran CP
64 Sheldon Botruff (USA) Allard J2X Sheldon Botruff Not known if ran BM
65 Virginia Schleicher (USA) MG s/c Virginia Schleicher Not known if ran EM
66 Phil Stewart (USA) Osca MT4 Phil Stewart Not known if ran FM
67 Jerry Hardesty (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jerry Hardesty Not known if ran CP
69 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Ed Crawford Not known if ran FM
70 Denver Cornett (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Denver Cornett Not known if ran EM
71 Howard Hively (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus 0384AM Howard Hively Not known if ran CM
71 Howard Hively (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0390MM Howard Hively Raced Ferrari 375 MM DM
72 J. R. McCormick (USA) Austin-Healey 100 J. R. McCormick Not known if ran DP
73 Raymond Mason (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC R. E. Mason, Jr. Not known if ran CP
77 Robert Magenheimer (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 0506MD Robt. Tappan Not known if ran EM
85 Thurl Kisner (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Thurl Kisner Not known if ran CP
92 Harry Woodnorth (USA) Allard J2X H. Woodnorth Not known if ran BM
93 Chuck Rickert (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Chuck Rickert Not known if ran FM
96 H. M. Tardif (USA) Austin-Healey H. M. Tardif Not known if ran DP
99 Raymont Szeliga (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Raymont Szeliga Not known if ran CP
100 Robert Fergus (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3502 Robt. Fergus Not known if ran DM
120 Wilbur Straney (USA) Ford Thunderbird Wilbur Straney Not known if ran CP
141 John Collins (USA) Allard J2X John Collins Not known if ran BM
161 Art Bunker (USA) Porsche 550 Art Bunker, Jr. Not known if ran FM
167 George Boyd (USA) Mecca Special George Boyd Not known if ran CM
169 W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 'Lefty' Dobbins Not known if ran DP
170 George Mason (USA) Triumph TR2 George Mason Not known if ran EP
171 Glenn Cathey (USA) Triumph TR2 Glenn Cathey Not known if ran EP
188 A. H. Schleicher (USA) Austin-Healey A. H. Schleicher Not known if ran DP
300 Bus Gunter (USA) Triumph TR2 Bus Gunter Not known if ran EP
777 Jim Grove (USA) Ford Thunderbird James Grove Not known if ran CP
917 Jack Ensley (USA) Kurtis Kraft Jack Ensley Not known if ran BM

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US National Races Round: 84

New Orleans [GM+HM+FP+GP]

Delta Region Sports Car Races (Race 1 - OPTI - Mrs. Club of Orleans Cup), New Orleans Date: 3.7.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
1 C. Pitt Brown (USA) Porsche 356 Super Not known if ran FP
6 H. Watkins, Jr. (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
8 Ted McGrade (USA) MG TF Not known if ran GP
11 Thomas P. Waring (USA) Porsche 356 Super Not known if ran FP
19 H. Miles (USA) MG TF Not known if ran GP
21 Gilbert MG TD Not known if ran GP
22 P. N. McCormack (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
26 C. Smith (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FP
27 G. Sladovich (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
29 C. W. Saffell (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
30 Ham Prestridge (USA) MG Special Not known if ran GM
31 Rainwater Devin - Panhard Not known if ran HM
32 G. Mummah (USA) MG TF Not known if ran GP
56 Paul Witt (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
71 Barnett MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
99 R. R. Simpson (USA) Bandini Not known if ran HM

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US National Races Round: 85

New Orleans [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+CP+DP+EP]

Delta Region Sports Car Races (Race 2 - deLesseps S. Morrison Cup), New Orleans Date: 3.7.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
2 P. N. McCormack (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
4 L. Clark (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
5 Lewis Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
7 Ted McGrade (USA) Allard J2X Not known if ran BM
9 C. York (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
10 P. Knapp (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
12 W. R. Wilson (USA) Jaguar C-type Not known if ran CM
13 D. R. Hershberger (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
14 E. Dunn (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
15 R. Goodwin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
16 A. Azar (USA) Jaguar XK120MC Not known if ran CP
18 Bill Hughes (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
20 Richard Hayes (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
23 H. Fraser (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
24 Richter Porsche 550 Spyder Not known if ran FM
25 S. Stroud (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
28 W. King (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
40 Spaulding AC Ace Not known if ran EM
43 C. Thompson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
50 Ernie Miller (USA) Allard J2 Not known if ran BM
51 Kerr Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
55 Duncan Forlong (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
66 F. Moser (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
80 Joe Sheppard (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
100 R. R. Simpson (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
111 John A. Hill (USA) Jaguar XK140 Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 86

New Orleans [GP]

Delta Region Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Plaquemines Trophy), New Orleans Date: 3.7.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
3 James Harbour (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
6 H. Watkins (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
8 Ted McGrade (USA) MG TF Not known if ran GP
19 H. Miles (USA) MG TF Not known if ran GP
21 Gilbert MG TD Not known if ran GP
22 P. N. McCormack (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
27 G. Sladovich (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
32 Rainwater MG TF Not known if ran GP
56 Paul Witt (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
71 Barnett MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP

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US National Races Round: 87

New Orleans [Handicap]

Delta Region Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Bienville Trophy), New Orleans Date: 3.7.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
1 C. Pitt Brown (USA) Porsche 356 Super Not known if ran FP
2 P. N. McCormack (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
4 L. Clark (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
5 Lewis Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
6 H. Watkins, Jr. (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
7 Ted McGrade (USA) Allard J2X Not known if ran BM
10 P. Knapp (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
11 Thomas P. Waring (USA) Porsche 356 Super Not known if ran FP
12 W. R. Wilson (USA) Jaguar C-type Not known if ran CM
13 D. R. Hershberger (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
14 E. Dunn (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
15 R. Goodwin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
16 A. Azar (USA) Jaguar XK120MC Not known if ran CP
17 Bill Hughes (USA) Porsche 356 Super Not known if ran FP
18 Horn Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
19 H. Miles (USA) MG TF Not known if ran GP
21 Gilbert MG TD Not known if ran GP
24 Richter Porsche 550 Spyder Not known if ran FM
26 C. Smith (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FP
27 G. Sladovich (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
28 W. King (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
29 C. W. Saffell (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
30 Ham Prestridge (USA) MG Special Not known if ran GM
31 Rainwater Devin - Panhard Not known if ran HM
32 G. Mummah (USA) MG TF Not known if ran GP
51 Kerr Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
55 Duncan Forlong (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
56 Paul Witt (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
66 F. Moser (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
71 Barnett MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
80 Joe Sheppard (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
100 R. R. Simpson (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
111 John A. Hill (USA) Jaguar XK140 Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 88

New Orleans [Sports]

Delta Region Sports Car Races (Race 5 - Delta Cup), New Orleans Date: 3.7.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
1 C. Pitt Brown (USA) Porsche 356 Super Not known if ran FP
2 P. N. McCormack (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
4 L. Clark (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
5 Lewis Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
7 Ted McGrade (USA) Allard J2X Not known if ran BM
9 C. York (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
10 P. Knapp (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
12 W. R. Wilson (USA) Jaguar C-type Not known if ran CM
13 D. R. Hershberger (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
14 E. Dunn (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
15 R. Goodwin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
18 Horn Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
21 Gilbert MG TD Not known if ran GP
23 H. Fraser (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
24 Richter Porsche 550 Spyder Not known if ran FM
26 C. Smith (USA) MG TF 1500 Not known if ran FP
27 G. Sladovich (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran GP
28 W. King (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
29 C. W. Saffell (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
30 Ham Prestridge (USA) MG Special Not known if ran GM
31 Rainwater Devin - Panhard Not known if ran HM
32 G. Mummah (USA) MG TF Not known if ran GP
40 Spaulding AC Ace Not known if ran EM
43 C. Thompson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
50 Ernie Miller (USA) Allard J2 Not known if ran BM
51 Bruce Kerr (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
55 Duncan Forlong (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
56 Paul Witt (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
80 Joe Sheppard (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
100 R. R. Simpson (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
111 John A. Hill (USA) Jaguar XK140 Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 89

Milwaukee [FP+GP]

Wisconsin Grand Prix, Sports Car Race (Race 1 - Production under 1500 cc), Milwaukee State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Date: 3.7.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 148 Fred Vetter (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 1. FP
2. 94 John O'Connor (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 2. FP
3. 56 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 3. FP
4. - Gene Bussion (USA) Porsche 356 4. FP
5. 53 Harold Kihn (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 5. FP
6. 144 Norm Patton (USA) MG TF 1. GP
7. 19 Frank Beich (USA) MG TC 2. GP
8. 18 Burdette Martin (USA) MG TC 3. GP
9. - Charles Christensen (USA) MG 4. GP
10. 73 Sue Christensen (USA) Volkswagen 5. GP
In entry list:
17 Richard Vogel (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
24 Richard Sewell (USA) Jowett Jupiter Roadster Not known if ran FP
28 Bill Bowman (USA) Porsche Not known if ran FP
33 Walter Ernst (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran FP
36 Charles Torongo (USA) MG Roadster Not known if ran GP
39 Chris Tanida (USA) Porsche Not known if ran FP
43 Bruce Montgomery (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran FP
49 James W. Ash (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran GP
57 Walter Schacht (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Not known if ran FP
58 Robert J. Clark (USA) HRG Roadster Not known if ran FP
61 Paul van Antwerpen (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 50064 Not known if ran FP
72 M. P. Christensen (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran FP
77 Don Warren (USA) Porsche 356 Super Not known if ran FP
78 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Volkswagen Not known if ran GP
83 Don C. Mills (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
84 George van de Sande (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran FP
93 David Viall (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran FP
112 Al Allin (USA) MG TDC Not known if ran GP

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US National Races Round: 90

Milwaukee [CP+DP+EP]

Wisconsin Grand Prix, Sports Car Race (Race 2 - Production over 1500 cc), Milwaukee State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Date: 3.7.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 171 Ralph Miller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 1. CP
2. 55 Jim Jeffords (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 2. CP
3. 52 B. W. Coan (USA) Jaguar Roadster 3. CP
4. 21 Howard Quick (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 4. CP
5. 70 Robert Magenheimer (USA) Austin-Healey 100 1. DP
6. - David Deuble (USA) Jaguar 5. CP
7. 23 Herman Behn (USA) Austin-Healey 100 2. DP
8. - E. S. Meredith (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DP
9. - Dan Fowler (USA) Triumph 1. EP
10. 300 Bus Gunter (USA) Triumph TR2 2. EP
11. 96 W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 100 4. DP
12. 183 Clyde Robbins (USA) Doretti Roadster 3. EP
13. 60 Fred Lawrence (USA) Austin-Healey 100 5. DP
In entry list:
9 Guilbert Dybvad (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
20 Don Davis, Jr. (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
22 John Kilborn (USA) Jaguar MC Not known if ran CP
25 Edward Glowacke (USA) Chevrolet Corvette V-8 Not known if ran CP
46 Robert Lang (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
50 Karl Kopplin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
62 Paul van Antwerpen (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Not known if ran DP
85 Thurl Kisner (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
97 Larry Kahl (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
99 Robert Gatz (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
100 Carl Buchler (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Not known if ran CP
117 Brant Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran CP
222 Roy Fleischman (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 91

Milwaukee [FM+GM+HM+IM+FP+GP]

Wisconsin Grand Prix, Sports Car Race (Race 4 - Modified and Production under 1500 cc), Milwaukee State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Date: 3.7.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 177 Frank Bott (USA) Osca MT4 1. GM
2. 51 Chuck Dietrich (USA) Lester - MG TA2460 KJH 114 2. GM
3. 14 Bob Ballenger (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 1. FM
4. - Paul Stewart (USA) Porsche
5. 82 Walter Short (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster FM
6. 41 John Mays (USA) Fiber Sport Open HM
7. 148 Fred Vetter (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster FP
8. 89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Bandini 'D' Targa Florio HM
9. 144 Norm Patton (USA) MG TF GP
10. 36 Charles Torongo (USA) MG Roadster GP
11. 78 Bill Wuesthoff (USA) Volkswagen 1132 Dr. GP
12. 58 Robert J. Clark (USA) HRG Roadster FP
13. - Ken Bruns (USA) Volkswagen GP
14. 24 Richard Sewell (USA) Jowett Jupiter Roadster FP
15. 56 Ruth Levy (USA) Porsche 356 FP
16. 84 George van de Sande (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe FP
Did not finish:
- Fred Wacker (USA) Porsche Throttle linkage
In entry list:
7 Rees Makins (USA) Osca MT4 Not known if ran FM
11 Bob Kuhn (USA) Abarth Compet. Roadster Not known if ran GM
13 John Brooks (USA) Bandini Sports Not known if ran HM
17 Richard Vogel (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
18 Burdette Martin (USA) MG TC Not known if ran GP
28 Bill Bowman (USA) Porsche Not known if ran FP
33 Walter Ernst (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran FP
39 Chris Tanida (USA) Porsche Not known if ran FP
40 Herbert Weichmann (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Not known if ran FM
42 J. Robert Schroeder (USA) Nardi Roadster Not known if ran HM
43 Bruce Montgomery (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran FP
49 James W. Ash (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran GP
54 Frank Meiners (USA) MG TC Not known if ran FM
61 Paul van Antwerpen (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 50064 Not known if ran FP
65 Bob Davis (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Not known if ran FM
66 Ted Boynton (USA) Osca MT4 Not known if ran FM
67 James Floria (USA) Siata 300BC Coupe Crosley Not known if ran FM
69 Ed Crawford (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Not known if ran FM
71 Don Hawthorne (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Not known if ran FM
72 M. P. Christensen (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran FP
77 Don Warren (USA) Porsche 356 Super Not known if ran FP
83 Don C. Mills (USA) MG TD Not known if ran GP
93 David Viall (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran FP
94 John O'Connor (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe Not known if ran FP
109 Paul Gougelman (USA) Moretti Comp. Not known if ran HM
112 Al Allin (USA) MG TDC Not known if ran GP
113 Jacob Smith (USA) Kieft F III Norton Not known if ran IM

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US National Races Round: 92

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

Wisconsin Grand Prix, Sports Car Race (Race 4 - Modified and Production over 1500 cc), Milwaukee State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Date: 3.7.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Loyal Katskee (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 030 Loyal Katskee 30 1. CM>BM
2. 29 Harry Woodnorth (USA) Allard J2 Cadillac 2. BM
3. 88 Chris Tanida (USA) Jaguar 3. CM>BM
4. 98 Andy Rosenberger (USA) Nash-Healey Le Mans 4. BM
5. 95 Fred Scherer (USA) Ford Thunderbird 5. BM
- Karl Kopplin (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3603 1. DM
32 Tom Friedmann (USA) Maserati A6GCS 2083 1. EM
55 Jim Jeffords (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 1. CP
70 Robert Magenheimer (USA) Austin-Healey 100 1. DP
45 John Shakespeare (USA) Ferrari 212 E 2. EM
52 B. W. Coan (USA) Jaguar Roadster 2. CP
96 W. Lefty Dobbins (USA) Austin-Healey 100 2. DP
177 Frank Bott (USA) Osca MT4 2. GM>EM
- Carl Koeffler (USA) Austin-Healey 3. DM
44 Robert Tappan (USA) Ferrari 500 Mondial 3. EM
60 Fred Lawrence (USA) Austin-Healey 100 3. DP
85 Thurl Kisner (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 3. CP
- David Deuble (USA) Jaguar 4. CP
34 Ralph Loucks (USA) Arnolt Deluxe Bristol 4. EM
- Virginia Schleicher (USA) MG 5. EM
21 Howard Quick (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 5. CP
Other starters:
59 S. H. Arnolt (USA) Arnolt Bolide Bristol 404X/3009 EM
In entry list:
1 Jack Ensley (USA) Kurtis Kraft 500S Not known if ran BM
9 Guilbert Dybvad (USA) Triumph TR2 Not known if ran EP
16 Glenn Glendening (USA) Comet C3 Not known if ran BM
20 Don Davis, Jr. (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
22 John Kilborn (USA) Jaguar MC Not known if ran CP
23 Herman Behn (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Not known if ran DP
25 Edward Glowacke (USA) Chevrolet Corvette V-8 Not known if ran CP
26 Ernie Erickson (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 503 Not known if ran CM
27 Lou Fageol (USA) Fageol - Porsche Coupe Not known if ran EM
47 Brooks Stevens (USA) Excalibur J Not known if ran DM
48 Jim Feld (USA) Excalibur J Not known if ran CM
62 Paul van Antwerpen (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Not known if ran DP
64 Donald MacNaughton (USA) Allard - DeSoto Not known if ran CM
92 Wilfred Gray (USA) Allard Roadster Not known if ran BM
97 Larry Kahl (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
99 Robert Gatz (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran CP
100 Carl Buchler (USA) Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Not known if ran CP
111 Bob Goldich (USA) Bristol Special Not known if ran EM
171 Ralph Miller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP
183 Clyde Robbins (USA) Doretti Roadster Not known if ran EP
222 Roy Fleischman (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 93

Brynfan Tyddyn [MG]

Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Race 1 - Stock MG), Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Date: 23.7.1955

Started:18

Circuit length: Race distance: 57,293 km Winner's average speed: 91,089 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 9 Ralph Durbin (USA) MG TF 10 0:37:44,300
2. 73 Bob Bucher (USA) MG TC 10 0:37:52,600
3. 38 Ronald McConnell (USA) MG TD 10 0:38:09,700
4. 50 Bob Holbert (USA) MG TF
5. 82 Bill Schade (USA) MG TD
6. 36 Dickson Werner (USA) MG TF
7. 56 H. Pitt Kinsolving (USA) MG TC
8. 20 Smith MG TD
9. 42 Joe Helweg (USA) MG TC
10. 79 Ray Henley (USA) MG TD
11. 77 G. Brown (USA) MG TD
Did not finish:
27 Clement Boehler (USA) MG TD 6 DNF
Other starters:
- Charles R. Yost (USA) MG TC
12 W. Ross (USA) MG TC
14 Warren Rohlfs (USA) MG TD
24 Sam Douglass (USA) MG TD

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US National Races Round: 94

Brynfan Tyddyn [EP+FP]

Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Race 2 - Production Sports Car under 2000 cc), Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Date: 23.7.1955

Started:13

Circuit length: Race distance: 57,293 km Winner's average speed: 97,768 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 40 Lake Underwood (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10 0:35:09,900 1. FP
2. 85 Elmer Archibald (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:37:42,800 1. EP
3. 71 Bill Fleming (USA) Porsche 356 America 10 0:38:16,400 2. FP
4. 89 Oakleigh Robinson (USA) MG TF 1500 3. FP
5. 53 Gene Greenspun (USA) MG TF 1500 4. FP
6. 87 Dick Lockwood (USA) Volkswagen 1. GP
7. 86 J. Hoffman (USA) Volkswagen 2. GP
8. - Ralph Wilson (USA) Volkswagen 3. GP
9. 108 M. Raab (USA) Volkswagen 4. GP
10. 88 Dean McCarthy (USA) Doretti 2. EP
Other starters:
107 Leech Cracraft (USA) MG TF 7
109 Fred Windridge (USA) MG TF 7
90 R. Shea (USA) Triumph TR2 4
Did not start:
62 Jordan L. Bauscher (USA) Doretti 1078

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US National Races Round: 99

Brynfan Tyddyn [GM+HM]

Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Race 4 - G & H Modified), Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Date: 23.7.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 57,293 km Winner's average speed: 95,692 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 74 Candy Poole (USA) PBX - Crosley 10 0:35:52,900 1. HM
2. 54 Richard Matthews (USA) MG Special 10 0:35:58,500 1. GM
3. 98 Richard Toland (USA) Denzel 2. GM
4. 94 Howard Hanna (USA) Siata 300BC Spyder Fiat ST... 3. GM
5. 11 Dolph Vilardi (USA) Bandini 2. HM
6. 51 Chuck Dietrich (USA) Lester - MG TA2460 HL9 4. GM
7. 33 Ben Diaz (USA) Siata 300BC Spyder 5. GM
8. 96 Walt Kern (USA) MG TD 6. GM
9. 88 Don Vitale (USA) Nardi ND4 Spyder DNF
Did not finish:
43 Frank Dominianni (USA) Giaur - Crosley 4 DNF
97 Steve Quigley (USA) Renault 3 DNF
99 Theodore Vergon (USA) Siata 300BC Spyder 0 Fire
Other starters:
66 Emil Pupulidy (USA) Volkswagen Special

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US National Races Round: 100

Brynfan Tyddyn [EM+FM]

Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Race 5 - E & F Modified), Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Date: 23.7.1955


Circuit length: Race distance: 84,491 km Winner's average speed: 102,419 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 103 Otto Linton (USA) Osca MT4 1350 15 0:49:29,300 1. FM
2. 46 William Klinck (USA) Lotus Mark VI 15 0:51:09,000 2. FM
3. 55 Joe Bojalad (USA) AC Ace 14 1. EM
4. 106 William F. Woodbury (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 3. FM
5. 33 Bud Fehnel (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 4. FM
Did not finish:
72 Evans Hunt (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 03 12 DNF
100 John Dowd (USA) AC Ace 9 DNF
8 Tom Payne (USA) Arnolt Bolide Bristol DNF

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US National Races Round: 101

Buchanan Field

Buchanan Field Sports Car Races, Buchanan Field Date: 21.8.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Other starters:
- George Sawyer (USA) Ferrari 340 America Berlinetta 0202A

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US National Races Round: 102

Premiliary Santa Barbara [Production 1.3]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 2 - Production under 1300 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 3.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
13 Ray Pickering (USA)
Bernice Pickering (USA) 		MG TD Ray Pickering Not known if ran FP
19 George Lachman (USA) MG TD Georges Lachman Not known if ran FP
29 John Williams (USA) MG TC John Williams Not known if ran FP
34 John Geigler (USA) MG TD Herbert Breitling Not known if ran FP
37 Thomas Baker (USA) MG TD Thomas Baker Not known if ran FP
41 Louis Thompson (USA) MG TD Louis Thompson Not known if ran FP
43 John Cox (USA) Ford Anglia John Cox Not known if ran FP
45 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF John Lumkin Not known if ran FP
46 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Volkswagen Dr. H. C. Hoppe Not known if ran FP
62 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD Bruce Turner Not known if ran FP
65 David Watson (USA) Renault Sedan Dave Watson Not known if ran HP
68 Pete Vanlan (USA) MG TD Pete Vanlan Not known if ran FP
78 Jack Greenaway (USA) MG TF Jack Greenaway Not known if ran FP
81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran FP
83 Barry Hyndman (USA) MG TD Barry Hyndman Not known if ran FP
84 Harold Mauck (USA) Simca Sedan Harold R. Mauck Not known if ran FP
88 Bob Rhein (USA) MG TD Bob Rhein Not known if ran FP
91 Eugene Hill (USA) MG TD Eugene Hill Not known if ran FP
93 Doris Brunly (USA) MG TC Floyd Burt Not known if ran FP
94 Don Stewart (CDN) MG TD Donald L. Stewart Not known if ran FP
100 Walter Garlick (USA) Porsche Coupe Walter A. Garlick Not known if ran FP
107 James Carson (USA) MG TD James D. Carson Not known if ran FP
115 Frank Aldhous (USA) Renault Sedan Frank Aldous Not known if ran HP
116 Roger Smith (USA) Renault Sedan Roger Smith Not known if ran HP
119 Robert Plass (USA)
Louise Miller (USA) 		MG TD Robert Plass & Lou Miller Not known if ran FP
124 John L. Green (USA) Renault Sedan John L. Green Not known if ran HP
125 Alden J. Ivie (USA) MG Mk II Alden J. Ivie Not known if ran FP
126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC Donald O. Brauer Not known if ran FP
127 Edward Selover (USA) MG TD Edward Selover Not known if ran FP
129 John Lawrence (USA)
Cosette Lawrence (USA) 		MG TD Mk II John Lawrence Not known if ran FP
132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC Duane Feuerhelm Not known if ran FP
133 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Jean P. Oddous Not known if ran FP
139 Robert Will (USA) MG TD Bob Wil Not known if ran FP
141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD S. L. Sinclair Not known if ran FP
146 William G. Hann (USA) MG Roadster William G. Hann Not known if ran FP
150 Dan L. Dennis (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Dan L. Dennis Not known if ran FP
160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF Robert E. Brigham Not known if ran FP
161 Ray Wood (USA) MG TD Ray Wood Not known if ran FP
162 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) MG TD Gilbert Bloemendaal Not known if ran FP
165 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC Lew Spencer Not known if ran FP
168 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF Charles Schroeder Not known if ran FP
172 John Fangio (USA) MG TC Mark J. Brunner Not known if ran FP
178 Frank Tipper (USA) Renault Sedan Count Von Krumpelfender Not known if ran HP
181 Riddelle Gregory (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Riddelle Gregory Not known if ran FP
182 François Crouzet (F) Panhard Sedan François Crouzet Not known if ran GP
185 Robert Wilson (USA) MG TF Robert Wilson Not known if ran FP
186 Gordon Poulsen (USA) MG Mk II Gordon Poulsen Not known if ran FP
197 Joe DeBlanco (USA) Hillman Husky Joe DeBlanco Not known if ran FP
199 George Schillreff (USA) Panhard Dyna Geo. H. Schillrett Not known if ran GP
203 James Kemble LaFleur (USA) MG TD James Kemble LaFleur Not known if ran FP
216 Harold Treichler (USA) DKW Sonderklasse Harold Treichler Not known if ran GP
220 Ken Swanson (USA) MG TD Eugene V. Clark Not known if ran FP
229 Roy Burnett (USA) MG TF Roy M. Burnett Not known if ran FP
235 Dan Hogan (USA) MG TF Dan Hogan Not known if ran FP
237 Sam Taylor (USA)
Norah Taylor (USA) 		MG TD Samuel & Nora H. Taylor Not known if ran FP
238 W. D. Wisherd (USA) MG TC Steve Dredge Not known if ran FP
248 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF H. Bonney Not known if ran FP
258 Robert Bratton (USA) MG TD Robert Bratton Not known if ran FP
261 Robert Curtis (USA) MG TD Robert Curtis Not known if ran FP
266 Ed Tomerlin (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Charles Beaumont Not known if ran FP
300 James Hackman (USA) MG TD James G. Hackman Not known if ran FP
377 Anthony West (USA) MG TD Anthony West Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 103

Premiliary Santa Barbara [Production 2.0]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 3 - Production 1300cc to 2000 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 3.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
4 Bill Doushkess (USA)
Ruth Doushkess (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Wm. Doushkess Not known if ran FP
5 Ned Yarter (USA)
H. C. Hoppe (USA) 		Arnolt - Bristol Ned H. Yarter Not known if ran EP
7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Howard L. Wheeler Not known if ran FP
8 James Harris (USA) MG TF 1500 James C. Harris Not known if ran FP
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Bill Friedauer Not known if ran FP
12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Arnolt 403 Bristol Rudy Cleye Not known if ran EP
18 John Watkins (USA) Jowett Jupiter John A. Watkins Not known if ran FP
23 Jerry Sisk (USA)
Alverta Sisk (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Jerry Sisk Not known if ran EP
24 Ed Barker (USA)
Freda Barker (USA) 		Porsche 356 Super Speedster Ed Barker Not known if ran FP
49 Bob Drake (USA) Triumph TR2 Geo. Dilloway Not known if ran EP
57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster W. R. Turner Not known if ran FP
59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Ed Savin Not known if ran EP
61 John Arnold (USA) MG TF 1500 John Arnold Not known if ran FP
82 Reg Parsons (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Reg Parsons Not known if ran EP
86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Dale Johnson Not known if ran FP
104 Robert W. McDonald (USA) MG TF 1500 Robert W. McDonald Not known if ran FP
105 Mary Davis (USA)
Hal Butler (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Geo. Dillaway Not known if ran FP
110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) MG TF 1500 Chuy Alcazar Not known if ran FP
113 Lee Flynn (USA) Doretti TR2 Lee Flynn Not known if ran EP
118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Jean Pierre Kunstle Not known if ran FP
122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer SM1500 John R. Martin Not known if ran FP
131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MG TD 1500 Jim Parkinson Not known if ran FP
134 Sherman Boring (USA) MG TF 1500 Sherman Boring Not known if ran FP
144 Bill Dredge (USA) Singer SM1500 Bill Dredge Not known if ran FP
151 Leon Miller (USA) Singer SM1500 Leon Miller Not known if ran FP
153 Bob Willett (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Paul Berry Not known if ran EP
158 Bob Pattison (USA) Singer SM1500 Jim Crow Not known if ran FP
167 Al Newlon (USA) Triumph TR2 Al Newlon Not known if ran EP
171 Bill Bowering (USA)
Maxine Fain (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Jack Bowering Not known if ran FP
173 Frank Varnum (USA) Triumph TR2 Richard M. Seage Not known if ran EP
174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Super Dennis Shillam Not known if ran FP
180 I. W. Stephenson (USA) HRG-Singer 1500 I. W. Stephenson Not known if ran FP
184 John McLaughlin (USA) Arnolt - Bristol John Williamson Not known if ran EP
187 Art Wilcox (USA) MG TF 1500 Bill Reddin Not known if ran FP
198 Donald Driscoll (USA) Triumph TR2 Donald Driscoll Not known if ran EP
202 Paul Wenger (USA)
Liz Barber (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Paul Wenger Not known if ran EP
207 Scott Simon (USA) Porsche Coupe Robert Donner, Jr. Not known if ran FP
209 Robert C. Grary (USA) Porsche 356 Super Robert C. Grary Not known if ran FP
214 Karl Brigandi (USA)
Carmela Clark (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Dr. Karl Brigandi & Carmela Clark Not known if ran FP
228 Ruth Street (USA) Singer SM1500 Ruth Street Not known if ran FP
231 Arthur Koch (USA) MG TF 1500 Douglas Brown Not known if ran FP
232 Louis A. Brackler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Louis A. Brackler Not known if ran FP
233 James Dean (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 82621 James Dean Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 104

Premiliary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 4 - Production over 2000 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 3.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Other starters:
222 Ron Ellico (USA) Ford Thunderbird Ronald D. Ellico CP
In entry list:
14 Gregg D'Nelly (USA) Austin-Healey Gregg D'Nelly Not known if ran DP
27 Skip Conklin (USA)
Mrs. Skip Conklin (USA) 		Jaguar XK120 M Bill 'Skip' Conklin Not known if ran CP
35 Ralph E. Phillips, Jr. (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ralph E. Phillips, Jr. Not known if ran CP
42 Jim Luckman (USA) Austin-Healey James Luckman Not known if ran DP
60 John Goemans (USA) Austin-Healey John W. Goemans Not known if ran DP
63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ignacio Lozano Not known if ran CP
64 John McLaughlin (USA) Austin-Healey Le Mans Raymond Gage Not known if ran DP
67 Terry Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Terry Hall Not known if ran DP
69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Bob Weller Not known if ran CP
79 Warren Frinchaboy (USA)
Jim Harrison (USA) 		Austin-Healey 100 Eugene Koop Not known if ran DP
80 James Matthews (USA)
Sue Matthews (USA) 		Jaguar XK120 Jame F. Matthews Not known if ran CP
85 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John McGregor Not known if ran CP
95 Jack Kahlo (USA) Jaguar XK120 Donald Jack Kahlo Not known if ran CP
103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Les Critchlow Not known if ran CP
120 Bill Johnson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ed Boughton Not known if ran CP
152 Myron Kagan (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Myron F. Kagan Not known if ran DP
157 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Jack Breskovich Not known if ran DP
159 Ruby Vincent (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ruby Vincent Not known if ran CP
164 Fred Knoop (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Fred Knoop Not known if ran DP
166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bob Dickson Not known if ran CP
190 Jack Graham (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jack F. Graham Not known if ran CP
191 Richard Connors (USA) Austin-Healey Billy Huth Not known if ran DP
193 Raymond Allen (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Raymond Allen Not known if ran CP
205 Howard Swift (USA) Jaguar XK120 Howard Swift Not known if ran CP
208 Bill Pringle (USA) Austin-Healey E. Forbes-Robinson Not known if ran DP
218 Colin Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Lt. J. G. Scott Simon Not known if ran DP
219 Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar XK120 Robert Kudler Not known if ran CP
224 Bill Bennett (USA) Jaguar XK140 M Bill Bennett Not known if ran CP
225 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Ray Jackson-Moore Not known if ran DP
230 Lance Reventlow (USA)
Bruce Kessler (USA) 		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Brondie Countless Not known if ran DP
249 John P. Barner (USA) Austin-Healey 100 John P. Barner Not known if ran DP
256 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 Gerald Aarons Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 105

Santa Barbara [Ladies]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 5 - Ladies' Race), Santa Barbara Date: 3.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
4 Ruth Doushkess (USA) MG TF 1500 Wm. Doushkess Not known if ran FP
5 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Ned H. Yarter Not known if ran EP
13 Bernice Pickering (USA) MG TD Ray Pickering Not known if ran FP
21 Janet Anderson (USA) Lincoln-Ford Special W. L. Gussenbauer Not known if ran CM
23 Alverta Sisk (USA) Triumph TR2 Jerry Sisk Not known if ran EP
24 Freda Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Ed Barker Not known if ran FP
27 Mrs. Skip Conklin (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bill 'Skip' Conklin Not known if ran CP
38 Marion Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Targa Florio 421/200/195 Marion Lowe Not known if ran EM
46 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Volkswagen Dr. H. C. Hoppe Not known if ran FP
70 Ina Balchowsky (USA) Doretti Buick Roadster Max Balchowsky Not known if ran BM
80 Sue Matthews (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jame F. Matthews Not known if ran CP
97 Linda Scott (USA) MG TD William Scott Not known if ran FM
105 Mary Davis (USA) MG TF 1500 Geo. Dillaway Not known if ran FP
129 Cosette Lawrence (USA) MG TD Mk II John Lawrence Not known if ran FP
171 Maxine Fain (USA) MG TF 1500 Jack Bowering Not known if ran FP
200 Dorothy Deen (USA) Triumph TR2 Dorothy Deen Not known if ran DM
202 Liz Barber (USA) Triumph TR2 Paul Wenger Not known if ran EP
214 Carmela Clark (USA) MG TF 1500 Dr. Karl Brigandi & Carmela Clark Not known if ran FP
228 Ruth Street (USA) Singer SM1500 Ruth Street Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 106

Premiliary Santa Barbara [Modified 1.5]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 6 - Modified under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 3.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
1 William Bell (USA) Osca MT4 Wm. 'Bumpy' Bell Not known if ran FM
11 John von Neumann (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Eleanor Von Neumann Not known if ran FM
16 John Benton (USA) MG TF Spec. Dr. John L. Benton Not known if ran FM
17 Sandy Sandberg (USA) MG Spec. Sandy Sandberg Not known if ran FM
28 Clarence Raville (USA) Riviera Special Ted Carazza Not known if ran FM
30 Harvey Mayer (USA) Devin - Panhard Harvey Mayer Not known if ran GM
32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert K. Holbrook Not known if ran HM
44 Richard Van Laanen (USA) Singer Special Buchanan & Arnt Not known if ran FM
48 Jack Anderson (USA)
Peter Anderson (USA) 		MG TD Special Jack H. Anderson Not known if ran FM
50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special Ken Miles Not known if ran FM
55 Frank Monise (USA)
Geo. Travett (USA) 		MG Special Ed Freuel Not known if ran FM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dr. Troy L. McHenry Not known if ran FM
58 Edward Parker (USA) Moretti Coupe Edward T. Parker Not known if ran HM
71 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard James A. Orr Not known if ran HM
72 Roz Catlet (USA) MG TD Roz Catlet Not known if ran FM
74 William Hewitt, Jr. (USA) MG TD Wm. G. Hewitt, Jr. Not known if ran FM
77 Michael Rourke (USA) MG TC Wm. Doheny Not known if ran FM
87 Dean Patterson (USA) Crosley Spec. Dean Patterson Not known if ran HM
89 Hank De Oliveira (USA) MG TD Special Dr. Edward Boyd Not known if ran FM
92 Manuel Betes (USA) Beles & Siegfried Special Manuel Betes Not known if ran GM
96 Jack Brumby (USA) Glöckler - Porsche Bill Thomas Not known if ran FM
97 William Scott (USA)
Linda Scott (USA) 		MG TD William Scott Not known if ran FM
98 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Jack McAfee Not known if ran FM
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG Magnette L. P. Jacobsen Not known if ran FM
111 Eldon Beagle (USA) Hillman Special E. C. Beagle Not known if ran FM
112 Stan Mullin (USA) D.B. - Panhard Scuderia Adelante Not known if ran HM
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Comp. Special Stan Bucklein Not known if ran GM
117 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD 'Champ' Hanford Not known if ran FM
123 Frank Prentice (USA) MG TC Bob Menefee Not known if ran FM
128 Bill J. Clark (USA) MG TD Bill L. Clark Not known if ran FM
136 Tony Settember (USA) MG Special Anthony E. Settember Not known if ran FM
142 Paul Cole (USA) Crosley Special Richard Seifried Not known if ran HM
145 Marion Playan (USA) MG Special Marion J. Playan Not known if ran FM
147 Don Ricardo (USA) Siata 300BC Spyder JAP ST... Robert P. Sutton Not known if ran GM
156 George Trevitt (USA) Trojan-Sowers Special Dr. Troy McHenry Not known if ran FM
163 Jack Douglas (USA) Devin - Panhard Jack Douglas Not known if ran HM
169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Aardvark Menagerie Not known if ran FM
179 John R. Queen (USA) MG TD John R. Queen Not known if ran FM
188 Harold Hamilton (USA) MG TD Harold Hamilton Not known if ran FM
195 Bob Peterson (USA) MG Sedan Robert Peterson Not known if ran FM
210 Jim Starbuck (USA) Crosley Super Sport Jim Starbuck Not known if ran HM
213 Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan LeMay Not known if ran FM
215 Ron Pearson (USA) MG TD Special Gene Klein Not known if ran FM
217 Chick Leson (USA) Osca Mille Miglia Spyder Chick Leson Not known if ran FM
221 Art Evans (USA) MG Special Art Evans Not known if ran FM
226 Johnny Mantz (USA)
Albert Hosking (USA) 		Porsche 550 Spyder Lucille Hosking Not known if ran FM
239 Clarke Whitney (USA) MG TC Clarke H. Whitney Not known if ran FM
244 Leonard Pruyn (USA) Crosley Spec. Bobcat Auspuff Leonard Pruyn Not known if ran HM
245 Harold Mauck (USA) Halliday - Renault Spec. Harold Mauck Not known if ran HM
250 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Norris 'Dusty' Miller Not known if ran FM

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US National Races Round: 107

Premiliary Santa Barbara [Modified +1.5]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 7 - Modified over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 3.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Wm. Doheny 1. DM
In entry list:
21 Bob Murphy (USA)
Janet Anderson (USA) 		Lincoln-Ford Special W. L. Gussenbauer Not known if ran CM
22 Jacques Bellesiles (USA) Bellesiles Special Mercury Jacques Bellesiles Not known if ran BM
26 Bud Hand (USA) MG TD Special Dr. Allan Kerns Not known if ran EM
31 Bob Anderson (USA) Bristol Spec. Jose Rosan Not known if ran EM
36 Rodney Scholtes (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Rod Scholtes Not known if ran DM
38 Marion Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Targa Florio 421/200/195 Marion Lowe Not known if ran EM
39 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica Mk II 421/200/183 James Lowe Not known if ran EM
47 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Roadster Bill Murphy Not known if ran BM
51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special Fred Woodward Not known if ran CM
52 Paul Pedigo (USA) MG TA V8-60 Paul 'Pappy' Pedigo Not known if ran DM
53 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Bill Knowe Not known if ran DM
54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 023 Jack Douglas Not known if ran CM
66 Bob Gillespie (USA) Lancia Aurelia Spyder Bob Gillespie Not known if ran DM
70 Max Balchowsky (USA)
Ina Balchowsky (USA) 		Doretti Buick Roadster Max Balchowsky Not known if ran BM
90 Danny Weinberg (USA) Kurtis - Chrysler Danny Weinberg Not known if ran BM
102 Merle Bashot (USA) Nardi - Alfa Romeo Bill Rowley Not known if ran CM
109 Manning Post (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac Tom Chatfield Not known if ran BM
130 Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar C-type Harrison Evans Not known if ran CM
135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac Ennals Ives, Jr. Not known if ran BM
138 Chuck Daigh (USA) Mercury Special Troutman Barnes Not known if ran CM
143 Richard Seifried (USA) Kurtis 500 Mercury Richard Seifried, Jr. Not known if ran CM
148 John Wright (USA) Edward Special Wally Edwards Not known if ran BM
149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 Nick Pastor Not known if ran DM
155 Harold Erb (USA) Jaguar C-type Bob Downey Not known if ran CM
175 Otto Zipper (USA) Bugatti T35B Bob Estes Not known if ran BM
177 Robert Sawyer (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Robert Sawyer Not known if ran EM
189 Ed Dempsey (USA) Ed Dempsey Spec. Albert Bellavance Not known if ran CM
194 Ken Miles (GB) Ferrari 375 Plus 0478AM Tony Parravano Not known if ran CM
196 Bob Drake (USA) Jaguar Roadster Tony Parravano Not known if ran CM
200 Dorothy Deen (USA) Triumph TR2 Dorothy Deen Not known if ran DM
211 John von Neumann (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Eleanor Von Neumann Not known if ran EM
227 Robert Baker (USA) Jaguar - Oldsmobile J. K. Grover Not known if ran BM
253 Jack Brumby (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Jack Brumby Not known if ran EM

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US National Races Round: 108

Santa Barbara [Production 1.5]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 8 - Production under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 4.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
4 Bill Doushkess (USA)
Ruth Doushkess (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Wm. Doushkess Not known if ran FP
7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Howard L. Wheeler Not known if ran FP
8 James Harris (USA) MG TF 1500 James C. Harris Not known if ran FP
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Bill Friedauer Not known if ran FP
13 Ray Pickering (USA)
Bernice Pickering (USA) 		MG TD Ray Pickering Not known if ran FP
18 John Watkins (USA) Jowett Jupiter John A. Watkins Not known if ran FP
19 George Lachman (USA) MG TD Georges Lachman Not known if ran FP
24 Ed Barker (USA)
Freda Barker (USA) 		Porsche 356 Super Speedster Ed Barker Not known if ran FP
29 John Williams (USA) MG TC John Williams Not known if ran FP
34 John Geigler (USA) MG TD Herbert Breitling Not known if ran FP
37 Thomas Baker (USA) MG TD Thomas Baker Not known if ran FP
41 Louis Thompson (USA) MG TD Louis Thompson Not known if ran FP
43 John Cox (USA) Ford Anglia John Cox Not known if ran FP
45 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF John Lumkin Not known if ran FP
46 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Volkswagen Dr. H. C. Hoppe Not known if ran FP
57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster W. R. Turner Not known if ran FP
61 John Arnold (USA) MG TF 1500 John Arnold Not known if ran FP
62 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD Bruce Turner Not known if ran FP
65 David Watson (USA) Renault Sedan Dave Watson Not known if ran HP
68 Pete Vanlan (USA) MG TD Pete Vanlan Not known if ran FP
78 Jack Greenaway (USA) MG TF Jack Greenaway Not known if ran FP
81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran FP
83 Barry Hyndman (USA) MG TD Barry Hyndman Not known if ran FP
84 Harold Mauck (USA) Simca Sedan Harold R. Mauck Not known if ran FP
86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Dale Johnson Not known if ran FP
88 Bob Rhein (USA) MG TD Bob Rhein Not known if ran FP
91 Eugene Hill (USA) MG TD Eugene Hill Not known if ran FP
93 Doris Brunly (USA) MG TC Floyd Burt Not known if ran FP
94 Don Stewart (CDN) MG TD Donald L. Stewart Not known if ran FP
100 Walter Garlick (USA) Porsche Coupe Walter A. Garlick Not known if ran FP
104 Robert W. McDonald (USA) MG TF 1500 Robert W. McDonald Not known if ran FP
105 Mary Davis (USA)
Hal Butler (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Geo. Dillaway Not known if ran FP
107 James Carson (USA) MG TD James D. Carson Not known if ran FP
110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) MG TF 1500 Chuy Alcazar Not known if ran FP
115 Frank Aldhous (USA) Renault Sedan Frank Aldous Not known if ran HP
116 Roger Smith (USA) Renault Sedan Roger Smith Not known if ran HP
118 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Jean Pierre Kunstle Not known if ran FP
119 Robert Plass (USA)
Louise Miller (USA) 		MG TD Robert Plass & Lou Miller Not known if ran FP
122 John R. Martin (USA) Singer SM1500 John R. Martin Not known if ran FP
124 John L. Green (USA) Renault Sedan John L. Green Not known if ran HP
125 Alden J. Ivie (USA) MG Mk II Alden J. Ivie Not known if ran FP
126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC Donald O. Brauer Not known if ran FP
127 Edward Selover (USA) MG TD Edward Selover Not known if ran FP
129 John Lawrence (USA)
Cosette Lawrence (USA) 		MG TD Mk II John Lawrence Not known if ran FP
131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MG TD 1500 Jim Parkinson Not known if ran FP
132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC Duane Feuerhelm Not known if ran FP
133 Jean Oddous (USA) MG TD Jean P. Oddous Not known if ran FP
134 Sherman Boring (USA) MG TF 1500 Sherman Boring Not known if ran FP
139 Robert Will (USA) MG TD Bob Wil Not known if ran FP
141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD S. L. Sinclair Not known if ran FP
144 Bill Dredge (USA) Singer SM1500 Bill Dredge Not known if ran FP
146 William G. Hann (USA) MG Roadster William G. Hann Not known if ran FP
150 Dan L. Dennis (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Dan L. Dennis Not known if ran FP
151 Leon Miller (USA) Singer SM1500 Leon Miller Not known if ran FP
158 Bob Pattison (USA) Singer SM1500 Jim Crow Not known if ran FP
160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF Robert E. Brigham Not known if ran FP
161 Ray Wood (USA) MG TD Ray Wood Not known if ran FP
162 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) MG TD Gilbert Bloemendaal Not known if ran FP
165 Lew Spencer (USA) MG TC Lew Spencer Not known if ran FP
168 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF Charles Schroeder Not known if ran FP
171 Bill Bowering (USA)
Maxine Fain (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Jack Bowering Not known if ran FP
172 John Fangio (USA) MG TC Mark J. Brunner Not known if ran FP
174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Super Dennis Shillam Not known if ran FP
178 Frank Tipper (USA) Renault Sedan Count Von Krumpelfender Not known if ran HP
180 I. W. Stephenson (USA) HRG-Singer 1500 I. W. Stephenson Not known if ran FP
181 Riddelle Gregory (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Riddelle Gregory Not known if ran FP
182 François Crouzet (F) Panhard Sedan François Crouzet Not known if ran GP
185 Robert Wilson (USA) MG TF Robert Wilson Not known if ran FP
186 Gordon Poulsen (USA) MG Mk II Gordon Poulsen Not known if ran FP
187 Art Wilcox (USA) MG TF 1500 Bill Reddin Not known if ran FP
197 Joe DeBlanco (USA) Hillman Husky Joe DeBlanco Not known if ran FP
199 George Schillreff (USA) Panhard Dyna Geo. H. Schillrett Not known if ran GP
203 James Kemble LaFleur (USA) MG TD James Kemble LaFleur Not known if ran FP
207 Scott Simon (USA) Porsche Coupe Robert Donner, Jr. Not known if ran FP
209 Robert C. Grary (USA) Porsche 356 Super Robert C. Grary Not known if ran FP
214 Karl Brigandi (USA)
Carmela Clark (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Dr. Karl Brigandi & Carmela Clark Not known if ran FP
216 Harold Treichler (USA) DKW Sonderklasse Harold Treichler Not known if ran GP
220 Ken Swanson (USA) MG TD Eugene V. Clark Not known if ran FP
228 Ruth Street (USA) Singer SM1500 Ruth Street Not known if ran FP
229 Roy Burnett (USA) MG TF Roy M. Burnett Not known if ran FP
231 Arthur Koch (USA) MG TF 1500 Douglas Brown Not known if ran FP
232 Louis A. Brackler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Louis A. Brackler Not known if ran FP
233 James Dean (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 82621 James Dean Not known if ran FP
235 Dan Hogan (USA) MG TF Dan Hogan Not known if ran FP
237 Sam Taylor (USA)
Norah Taylor (USA) 		MG TD Samuel & Nora H. Taylor Not known if ran FP
238 W. D. Wisherd (USA) MG TC Steve Dredge Not known if ran FP
248 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF H. Bonney Not known if ran FP
253 Jack Brumby (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Jack Brumby Not known if ran EM
258 Robert Bratton (USA) MG TD Robert Bratton Not known if ran FP
261 Robert Curtis (USA) MG TD Robert Curtis Not known if ran FP
266 Ed Tomerlin (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Charles Beaumont Not known if ran FP
300 James Hackman (USA) MG TD James G. Hackman Not known if ran FP
377 Anthony West (USA) MG TD Anthony West Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 109

Santa Barbara [Production +1.5]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 9 - Production over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 4.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Other starters:
222 Ron Ellico (USA) Ford Thunderbird Ronald D. Ellico CP
In entry list:
5 Ned Yarter (USA)
H. C. Hoppe (USA) 		Arnolt - Bristol Ned H. Yarter Not known if ran EP
12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Arnolt 403 Bristol Rudy Cleye Not known if ran EP
14 Gregg D'Nelly (USA) Austin-Healey Gregg D'Nelly Not known if ran DP
23 Jerry Sisk (USA)
Alverta Sisk (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Jerry Sisk Not known if ran EP
27 Skip Conklin (USA)
Mrs. Skip Conklin (USA) 		Jaguar XK120 M Bill 'Skip' Conklin Not known if ran CP
35 Ralph E. Phillips, Jr. (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ralph E. Phillips, Jr. Not known if ran CP
42 Jim Luckman (USA) Austin-Healey James Luckman Not known if ran DP
49 Bob Drake (USA) Triumph TR2 Geo. Dilloway Not known if ran EP
59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Ed Savin Not known if ran EP
60 John Goemans (USA) Austin-Healey John W. Goemans Not known if ran DP
63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ignacio Lozano Not known if ran CP
64 John McLaughlin (USA) Austin-Healey Le Mans Raymond Gage Not known if ran DP
67 Terry Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Terry Hall Not known if ran DP
69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Bob Weller Not known if ran CP
79 Warren Frinchaboy (USA)
Jim Harrison (USA) 		Austin-Healey 100 Eugene Koop Not known if ran DP
80 James Matthews (USA)
Sue Matthews (USA) 		Jaguar XK120 Jame F. Matthews Not known if ran CP
82 Reg Parsons (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Reg Parsons Not known if ran EP
85 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John McGregor Not known if ran CP
95 Jack Kahlo (USA) Jaguar XK120 Donald Jack Kahlo Not known if ran CP
103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Les Critchlow Not known if ran CP
113 Lee Flynn (USA) Doretti TR2 Lee Flynn Not known if ran EP
120 Bill Johnson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ed Boughton Not known if ran CP
152 Myron Kagan (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Myron F. Kagan Not known if ran DP
153 Bob Willett (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Paul Berry Not known if ran EP
157 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Jack Breskovich Not known if ran DP
159 Ruby Vincent (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ruby Vincent Not known if ran CP
164 Fred Knoop (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Fred Knoop Not known if ran DP
166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Bob Dickson Not known if ran CP
167 Al Newlon (USA) Triumph TR2 Al Newlon Not known if ran EP
173 Frank Varnum (USA) Triumph TR2 Richard M. Seage Not known if ran EP
184 John McLaughlin (USA) Arnolt - Bristol John Williamson Not known if ran EP
190 Jack Graham (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jack F. Graham Not known if ran CP
191 Richard Connors (USA) Austin-Healey Billy Huth Not known if ran DP
193 Raymond Allen (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Raymond Allen Not known if ran CP
198 Donald Driscoll (USA) Triumph TR2 Donald Driscoll Not known if ran EP
202 Paul Wenger (USA)
Liz Barber (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Paul Wenger Not known if ran EP
205 Howard Swift (USA) Jaguar XK120 Howard Swift Not known if ran CP
208 Bill Pringle (USA) Austin-Healey E. Forbes-Robinson Not known if ran DP
218 Colin Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Lt. J. G. Scott Simon Not known if ran DP
219 Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar XK120 Robert Kudler Not known if ran CP
224 Bill Bennett (USA) Jaguar XK140 M Bill Bennett Not known if ran CP
225 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Ray Jackson-Moore Not known if ran DP
230 Lance Reventlow (USA)
Bruce Kessler (USA) 		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Brondie Countless Not known if ran DP
249 John P. Barner (USA) Austin-Healey 100 John P. Barner Not known if ran DP
256 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 Gerald Aarons Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 110

Santa Barbara [Modified 1.5]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 10 - Modified under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 4.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG TD Special Ken Miles FM
2. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Eleanor Von Neumann FM
3. - xxx Porsche 550
4. 98 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Jack McAfee FM
5. - xxx Porsche
6. - xxx Porsche
In entry list:
1 William Bell (USA) Osca MT4 Wm. 'Bumpy' Bell Not known if ran FM
16 John Benton (USA) MG TF Spec. Dr. John L. Benton Not known if ran FM
17 Sandy Sandberg (USA) MG Spec. Sandy Sandberg Not known if ran FM
28 Clarence Raville (USA) Riviera Special Ted Carazza Not known if ran FM
30 Harvey Mayer (USA) Devin - Panhard Harvey Mayer Not known if ran GM
32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert K. Holbrook Not known if ran HM
44 Richard Van Laanen (USA) Singer Special Buchanan & Arnt Not known if ran FM
48 Jack Anderson (USA)
Peter Anderson (USA) 		MG TD Special Jack H. Anderson Not known if ran FM
55 Frank Monise (USA)
Geo. Travett (USA) 		MG Special Ed Freuel Not known if ran FM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dr. Troy L. McHenry Not known if ran FM
58 Edward Parker (USA) Moretti Coupe Edward T. Parker Not known if ran HM
71 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard James A. Orr Not known if ran HM
72 Roz Catlet (USA) MG TD Roz Catlet Not known if ran FM
74 William Hewitt, Jr. (USA) MG TD Wm. G. Hewitt, Jr. Not known if ran FM
77 Michael Rourke (USA) MG TC Wm. Doheny Not known if ran FM
87 Dean Patterson (USA) Crosley Spec. Dean Patterson Not known if ran HM
89 Hank De Oliveira (USA) MG TD Special Dr. Edward Boyd Not known if ran FM
92 Manuel Betes (USA) Beles & Siegfried Special Manuel Betes Not known if ran GM
96 Jack Brumby (USA) Glöckler - Porsche Bill Thomas Not known if ran FM
97 William Scott (USA)
Linda Scott (USA) 		MG TD William Scott Not known if ran FM
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG Magnette L. P. Jacobsen Not known if ran FM
111 Eldon Beagle (USA) Hillman Special E. C. Beagle Not known if ran FM
112 Stan Mullin (USA) D.B. - Panhard Scuderia Adelante Not known if ran HM
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Panhard Comp. Special Stan Bucklein Not known if ran GM
117 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD 'Champ' Hanford Not known if ran FM
123 Frank Prentice (USA) MG TC Bob Menefee Not known if ran FM
128 Bill J. Clark (USA) MG TD Bill L. Clark Not known if ran FM
136 Tony Settember (USA) MG Special Anthony E. Settember Not known if ran FM
142 Paul Cole (USA) Crosley Special Richard Seifried Not known if ran HM
145 Marion Playan (USA) MG Special Marion J. Playan Not known if ran FM
147 Don Ricardo (USA) Siata 300BC JAP ST... Robert P. Sutton Not known if ran GM
156 George Trevitt (USA) Trojan-Sowers Special Dr. Troy McHenry Not known if ran FM
163 Jack Douglas (USA) Devin - Panhard Jack Douglas Not known if ran HM
169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Aardvark Menagerie Not known if ran FM
179 John R. Queen (USA) MG TD John R. Queen Not known if ran FM
188 Harold Hamilton (USA) MG TD Harold Hamilton Not known if ran FM
195 Bob Peterson (USA) MG Sedan Robert Peterson Not known if ran FM
210 Jim Starbuck (USA) Crosley Super Sport Jim Starbuck Not known if ran HM
213 Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan LeMay Not known if ran FM
215 Ron Pearson (USA) MG TD Special Gene Klein Not known if ran FM
217 Chick Leson (USA) Osca Mille Miglia Spyder Chick Leson Not known if ran FM
221 Art Evans (USA) MG Special Art Evans Not known if ran FM
226 Johnny Mantz (USA)
Albert Hosking (USA) 		Porsche 550 Spyder Lucille Hosking Not known if ran FM
239 Clarke Whitney (USA) MG TC Clarke H. Whitney Not known if ran FM
244 Leonard Pruyn (USA) Crosley Spec. Bobcat Auspuff Leonard Pruyn Not known if ran HM
245 Harold Mauck (USA) Halliday - Renault Spec. Harold Mauck Not known if ran HM
250 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Norris 'Dusty' Miller Not known if ran FM

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US National Races Round: 111

Santa Barbara [Modified +1.5]

4th Running Santa Barbara Road Races (Race 12 - Modified over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Date: 4.9.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Wm. Doheny DM
2. 2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M John von Neumann
Did not finish:
194 Ken Miles (GB) Ferrari 375 Plus 0478AM Tony Parravano DNF CM
In entry list:
21 Bob Murphy (USA)
Janet Anderson (USA) 		Lincoln-Ford Special W. L. Gussenbauer Not known if ran CM
22 Jacques Bellesiles (USA) Bellesiles Special Mercury Jacques Bellesiles Not known if ran BM
26 Bud Hand (USA) MG TD Special Dr. Allan Kerns Not known if ran EM
31 Bob Anderson (USA) Bristol Spec. Jose Rosan Not known if ran EM
36 Rodney Scholtes (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Rod Scholtes Not known if ran DM
38 Marion Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Targa Florio 421/200/195 Marion Lowe Not known if ran EM
39 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica Mk II 421/200/183 James Lowe Not known if ran EM
47 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Roadster Bill Murphy Not known if ran BM
51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special Fred Woodward Not known if ran CM
52 Paul Pedigo (USA) MG TA V8-60 Paul 'Pappy' Pedigo Not known if ran DM
53 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Bill Knowe Not known if ran DM
54 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 023 Jack Douglas Not known if ran CM
66 Bob Gillespie (USA) Lancia Aurelia Spyder Bob Gillespie Not known if ran DM
70 Max Balchowsky (USA)
Ina Balchowsky (USA) 		Doretti Buick Roadster Max Balchowsky Not known if ran BM
90 Danny Weinberg (USA) Kurtis - Chrysler Danny Weinberg Not known if ran BM
102 Merle Bashot (USA) Nardi - Alfa Romeo Bill Rowley Not known if ran CM
109 Manning Post (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac Tom Chatfield Not known if ran BM
130 Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar C-type Harrison Evans Not known if ran CM
135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac Ennals Ives, Jr. Not known if ran BM
138 Chuck Daigh (USA) Mercury Special Troutman Barnes Not known if ran CM
143 Richard Seifried (USA) Kurtis 500 Mercury Richard Seifried, Jr. Not known if ran CM
148 John Wright (USA) Edward Special Wally Edwards Not known if ran BM
149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 Nick Pastor Not known if ran DM
155 Harold Erb (USA) Jaguar C-type Bob Downey Not known if ran CM
175 Otto Zipper (USA) Bugatti T35B Bob Estes Not known if ran BM
177 Robert Sawyer (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Robert Sawyer Not known if ran EM
189 Ed Dempsey (USA) Ed Dempsey Spec. Albert Bellavance Not known if ran CM
196 Bob Drake (USA) Jaguar Roadster Tony Parravano Not known if ran CM
200 Dorothy Deen (USA) Triumph TR2 Dorothy Deen Not known if ran DM
211 John von Neumann (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Eleanor Von Neumann Not known if ran EM
227 Robert Baker (USA) Jaguar - Oldsmobile J. K. Grover Not known if ran BM

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US National Races Round: 112

100 miles Salinas [S1.5]

Salinas Airport, Salinas, California Date: 1.10.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Did not finish:
- Bob Path (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan LeMay DNF
In entry list:
130 James Dean (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder 0055 2Z77767 James Dean Fatal road accident on way to race

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US National Races Round: 113

Salinas [Novice 1.5]

Salinas Airport, Salinas, California Date: 1.10.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Alan LeMay (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan LeMay
2. 125 Jerry Barden (USA) Osca MT4 1127 Jerry Barden GM

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US National Races Round: 114

Salinas [S+1.5]

Salinas Airport, Salinas, California Date: 1.10.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Did not start:
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M John von Neumann

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US National Races Round: 115

SCCA Regional Thompson [DP]

Informal Thompson Race, Regional, New England Region (Race 5 - Class D Production), Thompson Raceway Date: 9.10.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
130 George Arents (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 2. DP

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US National Races Round: 116

SCCA Regional Thompson [DM]

Informal Thompson Race, Regional, New England Region (Race 8 - Class D Modified), Thompson Raceway Date: 9.10.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 5 Walt Hansgen (USA) Austin-Healey 100S DM
3. 33 John B. Mull (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3802 DM
4. 45 William Brewster (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3506 DM
5. 69 Traver McKenna (USA) Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3505 DM
6. 102 George Bortin (USA) Austin-Healey 100S DM

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US National Races Round: 117

SCCA Regional Thompson [race 4]

Informal Thompson Race, Regional, New England Region (Race 4), Thompson Raceway Date: 9.10.1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Other starters:
37 Stewart Rutherford (USA) Austin-Healey 100
53 John Bishop (USA) Austin-Healey 100
55 Dominic Ravesi (USA) Austin-Healey 100
72 Ernest Weil (USA) Austin-Healey 100
79 Herman Flynn (USA) Austin-Healey 100
81 Gerald Schreiner (USA) Austin-Healey 100
86 Emil Bulck (USA) Austin-Healey 100
94 Charles Loring (USA) Austin-Healey 100
106 Alan Markelson (USA) Austin-Healey 100
118 Harris Hanscom (USA) Austin-Healey 100
121 Gus Ehrman (USA) Austin-Healey 100

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US National Races Round: 118

6 h Torrey Pines

Sixth Running Torrey Pines Road Races (6 Hour Race), Torrey Pines Date: 22.10.1955

Started:55(BM - 2, CM - 7, DM - 2, EM - 2, FM - 6, GM - 3, HM - 6, CP - 1, DP - 6, EP - 6, FP - 14)
Classified:35(BM - 1, CM - 5, DM - 2, EM - 2, FM - 3, GM - 1, HM - 4, CP - 0, DP - 3, EP - 5, FP - 9)

Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 638,749 km Winner's average speed: 105,895 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 70 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar C-type Bob Downey 147 6:00:00,000 1. CM
2. 2 Paul O'Shea (USA)
Phil Hill (USA) 		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Geo. Tilp 146 6:00:07,000 1. DP
3. 61 Bill Pringle (USA)
Roy Jackson-Moore (USA) 		Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 P. G. Gough 146 6:02:06,000 1. DM
4. 88 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder John Edgar 142 6:00:41,000 1. FM
5. 127 W. R. Turner (USA)
Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) 		Porsche 550 Spyder W. R. Turner 140 6:01:52,000 2. FM
6. 66 Lou Brero (USA)
Bob Gillespie (USA) 		Lancia Spyder Kjell Quale 139 6:00:32,000 2. DP
7. 184 John McLaughlin (USA)
Jim Peterson (USA) 		Arnolt - Bristol John Williamson 137 6:00:21,000 1. EM
8. 24 Ed Barker (USA)
Bob Drake (USA) 		Porsche 356 Speedster Ed Barker 137 6:02:22,000 1. FP
9. 11 Eric Buckler (USA)
Richie Ginther (USA) 		Porsche 356 Speedster Erich Bucklers 137 6:02:28,000 2. FP
10. 13 Bob Willett (USA)
Jack Dort (USA) 		Arnolt - Bristol Paul A. Berry 136 6:00:15,000 1. EP
11. 181 François Crouzet (F) D.B. Le Mans Panhard François Crouzet 133 6:01:28,000 1. HM
12. 51 Fred Woodward (USA)
Harold Erb (USA) 		Jaguar Special Fred Woodward 132 6:01:03,000 2. CM
13. 5 Ned Yarter (USA)
H. C. Hoppe (USA) 		Arnolt - Bristol Ned H. Yarter 132 6:01:36,000 2. EP
14. 142 Bob Piercy (USA)
Walt Stone (USA) 		Austin-Healey Robert Piercy 131 6:02:17,000 3. DP
15. 135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac Ennals W. Ives, Jr. 129 6:00:43,000 1. BM
16. 68 Terry Hall (USA)
Gene Curtis (USA) 		Ferrari Spyder Terry Hall 129 6:01:54,000 2. EM
17. 160 Jim Parkinson (USA)
Robert Brigham (USA) 		MGA P. G. Gough 128 6:00:42,000 3. FP
18. 25 Ken Miles (GB)
Cy Yedor (USA) 		MGA P. G. Gough 128 6:00:47,000 4. FP
19. 109 John Robinson (USA)
Frank Cleaver (USA)
Ralph Phillips (USA) 		Jaguar XK120MC Frank Cleaver 125 6:00:26,000 3. CM
20. 26 John Lumkin (USA)
John Snider (USA) 		MG TF J. E. Lumkin 125 6:00:56,000 5. FP
21. 165 Harrison Evans (USA)
James Harris (USA) 		MG TF 1500 James C. Harris 124 6:01:17,000 6. FP
22. 89 Edward Boyd (USA)
Hank De Olivera (USA) 		MG TD Special Dr. Edward Boyd 122 6:00:34,000 3. FM
23. 53 Bill Knowe (USA)
Thomas Pierson (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Bill Knowe 120 6:00:09,000 2. DM
24. 171 Don Roberts (USA)
Arthur Gebhart (USA) 		MG TF Donald Q. Roberts 120 6:00:56,000 7. FP
25. 96 Bob Patterson (USA)
Tony Long (USA) 		Crosley Roadster Chet Lancaster 119 6:02:31,000 2. HM
26. 28 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC Steve Dredge 118 6:02:12,000 8. FP
27. 237 Damon Dougan (USA)
Sam Taylor (USA) 		MG TD Sam Taylor 117 6:00:36,000 9. FP
28. 102 William Rowley (USA)
Odie Gilstrapp (USA) 		Nardi Coupe Chevrolet Wm. N. Rowley 107 6:01:45,000 4. CM
29. 82 Reg Parsons (USA)
Jim Mourning (USA) 		Morgan Plus 4 Reg Parsons 104 6:02:03,000 3. EP
30. 92 Manuel Betes (USA) Beles & Siefried Panhard Manuel Betes 101 6:02:53,000 1. GM
31. 38 Jack Duff (USA)
F. E. Parker (USA) 		Panhard Special Jack Duff 99 6:03:00,000 2. HM
32. 16 Fred Van Beuren (MEX) Ford DeSoto Special Fred T. Van Beuren 90 6:00:20,000 5. CM
33. 43 James McEachen (USA)
George Rosenthal (USA) 		Doretti Dr. J. A. McEachen 84 6:00:18,000 4. EP
34. 173 Richard Seage (USA)
Frank Vasnum (USA) 		Triumph TR2 Richard M. Seage 68 6:00:04,000 5. EP
35. 112 Stan Mullin (USA)
Henry Manney (USA) 		D.B. - Panhard Stan Mullin 65 6:00:04,000 3. HM
Did not finish:
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Bill Friedauer Clutch FP
17 James Orr (USA)
Bill Devin (USA) 		Devin - Panhard James A. Orr Lost wire on generator, broken spark plug HM
18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar XK120C Carlyle Blackwell Broken brake line CM
20 Bill Murphy (USA)
Bill Stroppe (USA) 		Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy Broken radius rod BM
22 Lance Reventlow (USA)
Bruce Kessler (USA) 		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Lance Reventlow Accident damage DP
44 Clarence Raville (USA)
John Ferrell (USA) 		Riviera Special TC Clarence Raville Broken leaf spring FM
54 Jack Douglas (USA)
Bill Pickford (USA) 		Jaguar C-type XKC 023 Jack Douglas Broken valve CM
59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Ed Savin Accident => broken front axle EP
63 Ignacio Lozano (USA)
Jay Chamberlain (USA) 		Jaguar XK140 MC Ignacio Lozano Accident => broken water hose CP
65 Lew Spencer (USA)
Ralph Peterson (USA) 		MG TC Lewis J. Spencer Rod bearing burnt out FP
77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)
Harry Hanford (USA) 		MGA P. G. Gough Broken oil line FP
87 Dean Patterson (USA) Crosley Special Dean W. Patterson Mechanical failure HM
91 Harvey Mayer (USA) Devin - Panhard Harvey Mayer Left rear wheel GM
97 William Scott (USA)
Linda Scott (USA)
Harry Hanford (USA) 		MG TD William A. Scott Broken valve FM
124 Bob Menefee (USA)
Bob Corland (USA) 		Austin-Healey 100 Bob Menefee Broken piston DP
132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC Duane R. Feuerhelm Lost bearing FP
145 Marion Playan (USA)
Bob Mauser (USA) 		MG Playan Special Marion J. Playan Rod bearing, lost oil preassure FM
187 Art Wilcox (USA)
Robert Will (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Art Wilcox Brakes => accident FP
196 Ralph L. Bicknell (USA)
Colin Smith (USA) 		Austin-Healey 100 Ralph L. Bicknell Fuel pump, into ditch, broken two wheels DP
271 Temple Buell (USA)
Dave Rodensky (USA) 		Abarth - Osca Temple Buell Header tank burst, overheated, ran rod GM
In entry list:
14 Arkell Burhap
William Phillips (USA) 		Austin-Healey Arkell Burhap DP
19 George Lachman (USA) MG TD Georges A. Lachman FP
23 John Charles Tebben (USA)
Clark Shaw (USA) 		Triumph TR2 J. Charles Tebben EP
30 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD Bruce Turner FP
39 Robert Will (USA)
Art Wilcox (USA) 		MG TD Robert Will FP
46 Dick Morgensen (USA) Morgensen Special R. C. Morgensen BM
48 Temple Buell (USA) Abarth Temple Buell GM
75 Rex Huddleston (USA)
George Rosenthal (USA) 		Lotus Mark IX Rex Huddleston FM
76 Ernie McAfee (USA)
Bill Thomas (USA) 		Moretti Ernie McAfee McAfee became a father HM
86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Dale Johnson FP
93 Art Evans (USA) MG Special Art Evans FM
105 Mary Davis (USA)
George Dillaway (USA) 		MG TF 1500 Hal Butler FP
110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) MG TF 1500 Chuy Alcazar FP
136 Tony Settember (USA)
Harlow Hummel (USA) 		MG TC Special Tony Settember FM
139 Michael McCroskey (USA)
Henry Pickett (USA) 		Porsche 356 Super Speedster Michael McCroskey FP
144 Bill Dredge (USA)
Steve Dredge (USA) 		Singer SM1500 Bill Dredge FP
157 Tommy Jamieson (USA)
William Eschrich (USA) 		Simca - Crosley Tommy Jamieson HM
169 Aardvark Menagerie
John Porter (USA) 		Aardvark Panhard Aardvark Menagerie HM
177 Temple Buell (USA)
Dabney Collins (USA) 		Ferrari 4.5 Temple Buell CM

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US National Races Round: 119

Torrey Pines [Production 1.5]

Sixth Running Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 1 - Race for production cars up to 1500 cc 30 minutes), Torrey Pines Date: 23.10.1955

Started:47(FP - 45, GP - 2, HP - 0)
Classified:38(FP - 36, GP - 2, HP - 0)

Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 52,143 km Winner's average speed: 99,136 km/h Attendance: 25000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 57 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster W. R. Turner 12 0:31:34,000 1. FP
2. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Dale Johnson 12 0:31:42,000 2. FP
3. 25 Harry Hanford (USA) MGA P. G. Gough 12 0:32:26,000 3. FP
4. 174 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Super Dr. Dennis S. Shillam 12 0:33:09,000 4. FP
5. 7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Howard L. Wheeler 12 0:33:10,000 5. FP
6. 35 Roy March (USA) Porsche 356 Super 12 0:33:19,000 6. FP
7. 105 Hal Butler (USA) MG TF 1500 Hal Butler 12 0:33:28,000 7. FP
8. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD S. L. Sinclair 12 0:33:58,000 8. FP
9. 118 Mark Sanders (USA) MG TF 1500 Mark Sanders 12 0:34:00,000 9. FP
10. 187 Spencer Howard (USA) MG TF 1500 Art Wilcox 12 0:34:13,000 10. FP
11. 110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) MG TF 1500 Chuy Alcazar 11 0:31:37,000 11. FP
12. 60 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF Robert Brigham 11 0:31:39,000 12. FP
13. 165 Harris MG TF 1500 James C. Harris 11 0:32:12,000 13. FP
14. 65 Spencer MG TC Louis J. Spencer II 11 0:32:15,000 14. FP
15. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD Samuel E. Taylor 11 0:32:16,000 15. FP
16. 81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone 11 0:32:25,000 16. FP
17. 28 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC Steve Dredge 11 0:32:40,000 17. FP
18. 68 Pete Van Law (USA) MG TD Pete Van Law 11 0:32:41,000 18. FP
19. 111 Richard Boyles (USA) MG TD Richard Boyles 11 0:32:50,000 19. FP
20. 153 Thomas Baker (USA) MG TD Thomas Baker 11 0:33:00,000 20. FP
21. 133 Don Royer (USA) MG TD Don Royer 11 0:33:08,000 21. FP
22. 300 James Hackman (USA) MG TD James G. Hackman 11 0:33:19,000 22. FP
23. 158 Bob Pattison (USA) Singer SM1500 Jim Craw 11 0:33:20,000 23. FP
24. 126 Paul J. Miller (USA) MG TD Paul J. Miller, Jr. 11 0:33:31,000 24. FP
25. 107 James Carson (USA) MG TD James D. Carson 11 0:33:32,000 25. FP
26. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Singer SM1500 Leon Miller 11 0:33:38,000 26. FP
27. 144 Bill Dredge (USA) Singer SM1500 Bill Dredge 11 0:33:40,000 27. FP
28. 39 Robert Will (USA) MG TD Robert Will 11 0:33:52,000 28. FP
29. 37 George Sutton (USA) MG TD George E. J. Sutton 10 0:31:42,000 29. FP
30. 74 Maurice Rippol (USA) Volvo 444 Gene Klein 10 0:32:11,000 30. FP
31. 116 Harold Treichler (USA) DKW Sonderklasse Harold R. Treichler 10 0:32:16,000 1. GP
32. 19 George Lachman (USA) MG TD Georges A. Lachman 10 0:32:31,000 31. FP
33. 214 Karl Brigandi (USA) MG TF 1500 Dr. Karl Brigandi 10 0:33:25,000 32. FP
34. 150 Charles Baker (USA) Panhard Jack Johnson 10 0:34:16,000 2. GP
35. 40 Gordon Karrel (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Gordon Karrel 10 0:34:43,000 33. FP
36. 185 John McLaughlin (USA) Hillman Husky John Williamson 9 0:33:49,000 34. FP
37. 140 Lyle Hardy (USA) Hillman Husky Lyle L. Hardy 8 0:34:06,000 35. FP
38. 121 Louis Thompson (USA) MG TD Louis Thompson 6 0:32:35,000 36. FP
Did not finish:
11 Eric Buckler (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Erich Bucklers Accident FP
26 John Snider (USA) Redondo Beach J. E. Lumkin DNF FP
84 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Ronald Hudson DNF FP
94 Jim Tunison (USA) MG TC Jim Tunison Accident FP
100 Ed Tomerlin (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Ed Tomerlin Lost wheel FP
139 Henry Pickett (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Michael McCroskey DNF FP
160 Jim Parkinson (USA) MGA P. G. Gough DNF FP
162 Gil Bloemendaal (USA) MG TD Gilbert Bloemendaal Accident FP
170 Mark Brunner (USA) MG TC Mark J. Brunner DNF FP
In entry list:
9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Bill Friedauer FP
24 Bob Drake (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster Ed Barker FP
30 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD Bruce Turner FP
41 Jerry Conroe (USA) MGA G. F. (Jerry) Conroe FP
77 Harry Hanford (USA) MGA P. G. Gough FP
80 Jack Kader (USA) Hillman Husky Jerry J. Bloom FP
115 Frank Aldhous (USA) Renault Sedan Frank Aldhous HP
132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC Duane R. Feuerhelm FP
137 Frank Campbell (USA) Simca Aronde Frank Campbell FP
171 Arthur Gebhart (USA) MG TF Donald Q. Roberts FP
182 Harry Kite (USA) Panhard Sports Sedan Francois Crouzet GP
211 Tom Bamford (USA) Hillman Husky Larry Reed FP

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US National Races Round: 120

Torrey Pines [Production +1.5]

Sixth Running Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 2 - Race for production cars over 1500 cc 30 minutes), Torrey Pines Date: 23.10.1955

Started:29(CP - 10, DP - 7, EP - 12)
Classified:21(CP - 6, DP - 6, EP - 9)

Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 56,488 km Winner's average speed: 105,251 km/h Attendance: 25000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 22 Bruce Kessler (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Lance Reventlow 13 0:32:13,000 1. DP
2. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Les Critchlow 13 0:32:40,000 1. CP
3. 13 Bob Willett (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Paul A. Berry 13 0:32:55,000 1. EP
4. 69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Bob Weller 13 0:32:56,000 2. CP
5. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Ed Savin 13 0:34:03,000 2. EP
6. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Rudy W. Cleye 13 0:34:14,000 3. EP
7. 5 Ned Yarter (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Ned H. Yarter 13 0:34:19,000 4. EP
8. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) Austin-Healey 13 0:34:25,000 2. DP
9. 128 Jack Breskovich (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Jack Breskovich 12 0:32:20,000 3. DP
10. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M Hugh I. Irvin, Jr. 12 0:32:35,000 3. CP
11. 8 Myron Kagan (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Myron E. Kagan 12 0:32:47,000 4. DP
12. 190 Ed Kretz (USA) Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Ed Kretz 12 0:33:21,000 5. EP
13. 72 Gerald Hively (USA) Jaguar XK120 Gerald Hively 12 0:33:30,000 4. CP
14. 148 John Robinson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John Robinson 12 0:33:35,000 5. CP
15. 31 Lee Flynn (USA) Doretti Sports Lee F. Flynn 12 0:33:39,000 6. EP
16. 83 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Wells E. A. Forde 12 0:34:01,000 5. DP
17. 117 William M. Walkins (USA) Triumph TR2 Wm. M. Walkins 12 0:34:13,000 7. EP
18. 247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Triumph TR2 Harry Bonenberger 12 0:34:33,000 8. EP
19. 42 Elvin Poe (USA) Triumph TR2 Elvin D. Poe 12 0:34:39,000 9. EP
20. 71 Earl Burdick (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Eunice Turner 12 0:35:03,000 6. DP
21. 95 Martin Hosch (USA) Jaguar Roadster Martin Hosch 11 0:33:23,000 6. CP
Did not finish:
14 Arkell Burnop (USA) Austin-Healey Arkell Burnop DNF DP
23 Clark Shaw (USA) Triumph TR2 Charles John Tebben DNF EP
49 Bob Drake (USA) Triumph TR2 Geo. Dillaway DNF EP
85 Jack Whelchel (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack L. Whelchel DNF CP
131 Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar XK120 Robert Kudler DNF CP
167 xxx DNF EP
193 Raymond Allen (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Raymond S. Allen DNF CP
256 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Gerald Aarons DNF CP
In entry list:
2 Phil Hill (USA)
Paul O'Shea (USA) 		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Geo. Tilp DP
43 James McEachen (USA) Doretti Dr. J. A. McEachen EP
63 Jay Chamberlain (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Ignazio Lozano CP
64 John McLaughlin (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Raymond G. Gage DP
66 Bob Gillespie (USA)
Lou Brero (USA) 		Lancia Spyder Kjell Qvalle DP
79 Arthur Kent (USA) Austin-Healey Arthur E. Kent DP
82 Jim Mourning (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Reg Parsons EP
88 Joe Puckett (USA) Triumph TR2 Joe Puckett EP
109 John Robinson (USA) Jaguar XK120MC Frank Cleaver CP
124 Bob Corland (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Bob Menefee DP
129 Dan Gurney (USA) Triumph TR2 Daniel Gurney EP
142 Walt Stone (USA) Austin-Healey Robert Piercy DP
173 Frank Vasnum (USA) Triumph TR2 Richard M. Seage EP
184 Jim Peterson (USA)
John McLaughlin (USA) 		Arnolt - Bristol John Williamson EP
196 Colin Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Ralph R. Bicknell DP

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US National Races Round: 121

Torrey Pines [Ladies]

Sixth Running Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 3 - Ladies race 20 minutes), Torrey Pines Date: 23.10.1955

Started:6(D - 2, E - 2, F - 2)
Classified:6(D - 2, E - 2, F - 2)

Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 26,071 km Winner's average speed: 92,859 km/h Attendance: 25000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 149 Pat Sawyer (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:16:51,000 1. D
2. 5 H. C. Hoppe (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Ned H. Yarter 6 0:17:07,000 1. E
3. 71 Eunice Turner (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Eunice Turner 6 0:18:06,000 2. D
4. 237 Norah Taylor (USA) MG TD Samuel E. Taylor 6 0:19:04,000 1. F
5. 42 Yvonne Poe (USA) Triumph TR2 Elvin D. Poe 6 0:19:06,000 2. E
6. 229 Ruth Street (USA) Singer SM1500 Ruth C. Street 6 0:19:49,000 2. F
In entry list:
10 Pat Sawyer (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Robert H. Sawyer E
97 Linda Scott (USA) MG TD William A. Scott F
105 Mary Davis (USA) MG TF 1500 Hal Butler F
214 Carmela Clark (USA) MG TF 1500 Dr. Karl Brigandi F

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US National Races Round: 122

Torrey Pines [S1.5]

Sixth Running Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 4 - Race for modified cars up to 1500 cc One hour), Torrey Pines Date: 23.10.1955

Started:28(FM - 18, GM - 4, HM - 6)
Classified:15(FM - 11, GM - 1, HM - 3)

Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 108,631 km Winner's average speed: 110,723 km/h Attendance: 25000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special Ken Miles 25 0:58:55,000 1. FM
2. 127 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder W. R. Turner 25 0:59:12,000 2. FM
3. 125 Bill Louden (USA) Osca MT4 O. Jene Blank 24 0:59:50,000 3. FM
4. 88 Jack McAfee (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder John Edgar 24 0:59:54,000 4. FM
5. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Aardvark Menagerie 24 1:00:40,000 5. FM
6. 123 Bob Menefee (USA) MG TC Frank Prentice 24 1:01:17,000 6. FM
7. 215 Roy Pearson (USA) MG Spec. Gene Klein 23 0:59:01,000 7. FM
8. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Eschrich Special Dr. Wm. Eschrich 23 0:59:43,000 8. FM
9. 55 Frank Monise (USA) MG Special Ed Freutel, Jr. 22 0:58:56,000 9. FM
10. 25 Harry Hanford (USA) MGA P. G. Gough 22 0:59:10,000 10. FM
11. 122 George Buchanan (USA) Lotus Mark IX Scuderia Excelsior 22 0:59:17,000 1. GM
12. 38 Jack Duff (USA) Panhard Special Jack Duff 20 0:59:07,000 1. HM
13. 45 Paul Winters (USA) Halliday Special Renault Dr. Paul Winters 20 1:00:24,000 2. HM
14. 93 Art Evans (USA) MG Special Art Evans 20 1:00:39,000 11. FM
15. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special Robert K. Holbrook 15 0:59:48,000 3. HM
Did not finish:
4 John Biehl (USA) Moretti Coupe Harry Jones Accident HM
17 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard James A. Orr DNF HM
44 John Ferrell (USA) Riviera Special TC Clarence Laville DNF FM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) Porsche 550 Spyder Dr. Troy A. McHenry DNF FM
90 Clark Shaw (USA) Chartier & Shaw Special MG Harold R. Mauck DNF FM
91 Harvey Mayer (USA) Devin - Panhard Harvey Mayer DNF GM
92 Manuel Betes (USA) Betes & Siefried Panhard Manuel Betes DNF GM
114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nichols - Panhard Stan Bucklein Fuel pump GM
136 Harlow Hummel (USA) MG TC Special Tony Settember DNF FM
156 George Trevitt (USA) Trojan-Sowers Mk II Dr. Troy McHenry DNF FM
160 xxx DNF FM
179 James Kemble LaFleur (USA) Lotus Mark VI Offenhauser Alan LeMay Accident FM
181 François Crouzet (F) D.B. Le Mans Panhard Francois Crouzet Broken valve HM
250 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special Norris "Dusty" Miller DNF FM
In entry list:
48 Temple Buell (USA) Abarth Temple Buell GM
75 George Rosenthal (USA) Lotus Mark IX Rex Huddleston FM
87 Dean Patterson (USA) Crosley Spec. Dean W. Patterson HM
89 Hank DeOlivera (USA) MG TD Special Dr. Edward Boyd FM
96 Tony Long (USA) Crosley Roadster Chet Lancaster HM
97 William Scott (USA) MG TD William A. Scott FM
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA L. P. Jacobsen FM
112 Henry Manney (USA)
Stan Mullins (USA) 		D.B. - Panhard Scuderia Adelante HM
119 Michael Rourke (USA) Beverly Hills Michael Rourke FM
145 Bob Mauser (USA) MG Playan Special Marion J. Playan FM
157 William Eschrich (USA) Simca - Crosley Tommy Jamieson HM
271 Dave Rodensky (USA) Abarth - Osca Temple Buell GM

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US National Races Round: 123

Torrey Pines [S+1.5]

Sixth Running Torrey Pines Road Races (Race 6 - Race for modified cars over 1500 cc One hour), Torrey Pines Date: 23.10.1955

Started:19(BM - 3, CM - 8, DM - 3, EM - 5)
Classified:13(BM - 3, CM - 3, DM - 3, EM - 4)

Circuit length: 4,345 km Race distance: 112,976 km Winner's average speed: 110,240 km/h Attendance: 25000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 20 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy 26 1:01:30,000 1. BM
2. 138 Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman-Barnes Special Troutman-Barnes 26 1:01:31,000 1. CM
3. 98 Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus Spyder 0396AM John Edgar 26 1:03:29,000 2. CM
4. 149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 Ed Kretz 25 1:02:52,000 1. DM
5. 146 Wally Edwards (USA) Edwards Special 25 1:02:55,000 2. BM
6. 102 William Rowley (USA) Nardi Coupe Chevrolet Wm. N. Rowley 25 1:03:22,000 3. CM
7. 120 Klaus Bythiner (USA) Allard J2X Klaus F. J. Bythiner 24 1:01:43,000 3. BM
8. 10 Robert Sawyer (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 Robert H. Sawyer 24 1:01:45,000 1. EM
9. 184 John McLaughlin (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 24 1:02:04,000 2. EM
10. 129 Dan Gurney (USA) Triumph TR2 24 1:03:08,000 3. EM
11. 36 Rodney Scholtes (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Rod Scholtes 21 1:04:34,000 2. DM
12. 104 Jim Firestone (USA) Triumph TR2 James R. Firestone 20 1:02:11,000 4. EM
13. 53 Bill Knowe (USA) Triumph TR2 Bill Knowe 20 1:04:02,000 3. DM
Did not finish:
1 Tom Bamford (USA) Allard - Cadillac Tom Bamford 21 DNF CM
21 Bob Murphy (USA) Lincoln Mercury Wm. Gussenbauer DNF CM
27 Gerald Carpenter (USA) Fibreglass Home Built Mercury Gerald Carpenter DNF CM
58 xxx DNF CM
67 Terry Hall (USA) Ferrari Spyder Terry Hall DNF EM
130 Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar C-type Harrison Evans Thrown connecting rod CM
In entry list:
16 Fred Van Beuren (MEX) Ford DeSoto Special Fred T. Van Beuren CM
18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar XK120C Carlyle Blackwell CM
29 Harvey Mayer (USA) Ferrari V12 Gary B. Laughlin DM
46 Dick Morgensen (USA) Morgensen Special R. C. Morgensen BM
51 Harold Erb (USA) Jaguar Special Fred Woodward CM
54 Bill Pickford (USA) Jaguar C-type Jack Douglas CM
61 Roy Jackson-Moore (USA)
Bill Pringle (USA) 		Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508 P. G. Gough DM
70 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar C-type Bob Downey CM
76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Wm. Doheny McAfee became a father DM
108 Lou Brero (USA) Ferrari Louis Brero CM
113 Cy Yedor (USA) Bristol Spec. Rose Rosan, Jr. EM
135 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac Ennals W. Ives, Jr. BM
177 Dabney Collins (USA) Ferrari 4.5 Temple Buell CM

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US National Races Round: 124

Preliminary Palm Springs [FP+GP]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 2 - Production Sports under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 3.12.1955

Started:58(FP - 57, GP - 1)
Classified:51(FP - 50, GP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 21,243 km Winner's average speed: 90,445 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 6 0:14:06,000 1. FP
2. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 6 0:14:15,000 2. FP
3. 15 Michael McCroskey (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 6 0:14:17,000 3. FP
4. 39 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 6 0:14:18,000 4. FP
5. 92 Tracy Bird (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 6 0:14:19,000 5. FP
6. 7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 6 0:14:23,000 6. FP
7. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 6 0:14:27,000 7. FP
8. 188 William Darnold (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 6 0:14:28,000 8. FP
9. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 6 0:14:33,000 9. FP
10. 94 Ray Howard (USA) MGA 6 0:14:46,000 10. FP
11. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD 6 0:14:49,000 11. FP
12. 104 Ed Tomerlin (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 6 0:14:50,000 12. FP
13. 62 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF 6 0:14:53,000 13. FP
14. 109 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 6 0:14:57,000 14. FP
15. 105 Hal Butler (USA) MG TF 1500 6 0:15:04,000 15. FP
16. 153 Lewis Robeson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 6 0:15:10,000 16. FP
17. 117 Thayer Peck (USA) Porsche 356 Super 6 0:15:18,000 17. FP
18. 28 Morry Stillwell (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 6 0:15:22,000 18. FP
19. 57 W. R. Turner (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 6 0:15:23,000 19. FP
20. 132 Jerry Richards (USA) MG TC 6 0:15:24,000 20. FP
21. 214 Karl Brigandi (USA) MG TF 1500 6 0:15:25,000 21. FP
22. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD 6 0:15:26,000 22. FP
23. 30 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD Mk II 6 0:15:27,000 23. FP
24. 43 Ray Pickering (USA) MG TD 6 0:15:28,000 24. FP
25. 78 Jack Greenaway (USA) MG TF 6 0:15:29,000 25. FP
26. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Super 6 0:15:30,000 26. FP
27. 61 John Arnold (USA) MG TF 6 0:15:31,000 27. FP
28. 135 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF 6 0:15:32,000 28. FP
29. 110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) MG TF 1500 6 0:15:33,000 29. FP
30. 165 James Harris (USA) MG TF 1500 6 0:15:34,000 30. FP
31. 185 Bob Wilson (USA) MG TF 6 0:15:35,000 31. FP
32. 74 Walter Garlick (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 6 0:15:36,000 32. FP
33. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF 6 0:15:37,000 33. FP
34. 8 Steve Dredge (USA) MG TC 6 0:15:38,000 34. FP
35. 138 Paul J. Miller (USA) MG TD 6 0:15:39,000 35. FP
36. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 6 0:15:40,000 36. FP
37. 29 Roy Burnett (USA) MG TF 6 0:15:41,000 37. FP
38. 187 John Blaisdell (USA) MG TD 6 0:15:42,000 38. FP
39. 68 Pete Vanlaw (USA) MG TD 6 0:15:43,000 39. FP
40. 34 Nixon Jay (USA) MG TF 6 0:15:48,000 40. FP
41. 67 Ken Swanson (USA) MGA 6 0:15:49,000 41. FP
42. 300 James Hackman (USA) MG TD 6 0:15:51,000 42. FP
43. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Singer SM1500 6 0:15:52,000 43. FP
44. 48 John Ferrell (USA) MG TD Mk II 6 0:15:53,000 44. FP
45. 220 Eugene Clark (USA) MG TD 5 0:14:10,000 45. FP
46. 137 Robert Williams (USA) MG TD 5 0:14:12,000 46. FP
47. 1 James Talcott (USA) MG TF 1500 5 0:14:13,000 47. FP
48. 211 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF 5 0:14:14,000 48. FP
49. 158 Bob Pattison (USA) Singer SM1500 5 0:14:20,000 49. FP
50. 167 George Schillreff (USA) Panhard Dyna 5 0:15:59,000 1. GP
51. 147 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF 3 0:14:48,000 50. FP
Did not finish:
60 George Lachman (USA) MG TD Burned out points & condenser FP
81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Mk II Transmission, linkage trouble FP
87 O. Jene Blanke (USA) Porsche 356 Super Clutch FP
131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MGA Overheating FP
155 Ray Woods (USA) MG TD Accident FP
231 D. E. Hawk (USA) MG TD DNF FP
269 Anthony West (USA) MG TD Oil pressure FP

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US National Races Round: 125

Preliminary Palm Springs [CP+DP+EP+FIII]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 3 & 4 - Production Sports over 1500 cc & Formula III), Palm Springs Date: 3.12.1955

Started:58(CP - 22, DP - 14, EP - 18, FIII - 4)
Classified:46(CP - 18, DP - 12, EP - 15, FIII - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 21,243 km Winner's average speed: 92,698 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 83 Jim Peterson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:13:46,000 1. CP
2. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 6 0:13:55,000 1. DP
3. 101 Morlan Visel (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 6 0:14:19,000 2. DP
4. 97 Terry Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 6 0:14:22,000 3. DP
5. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:14:27,000 2. CP
6. 119 Bill Sturgis (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 6 0:14:31,000 4. DP
7. 139 Samuel McCord (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:14:32,000 3. CP
8. 37 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 6 0:14:37,000 5. DP
9. 216 Lance Reventlow (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 6 0:14:38,000 6. DP
10. 275 Troy Edwards (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:14:42,000 4. CP
11. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:14:45,000 5. CP
12. 13 Bob Willett (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 6 0:14:50,000 1. EP
13. 350 Rick Lambie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:14:51,000 6. CP
14. 79 Warren Frenchaboy (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:14:57,000 2. EP
15. 212 Skip Conklin (USA) Jaguar XK120 6 0:15:01,000 7. CP
16. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Ed Savin 6 0:15:02,000 3. EP
17. 162 Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 6 0:15:08,000 8. CP
18. 22 Gregg D'Nelly (USA) Austin-Healey 100 6 0:15:14,000 7. DP
19. 143 Terry Cox (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 6 0:15:15,000 9. CP
20. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 6 0:15:16,000 10. CP
21. 49 Bob Drake (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:17,000 4. EP
22. 321 Dan Gurney (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:19,000 5. EP
23. 129 Noble Bishop (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:20,000 6. EP
24. 116 John Charles Tebben (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:21,000 7. EP
25. 64 John McLaughlin (USA) Austin-Healey 100M 6 0:15:33,000 8. DP
26. 4 Don Hulette (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:34,000 8. EP
27. 72 Gerald Hively (USA) Jaguar XK120 6 0:15:38,000 11. CP
28. 148 John Robinson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:15:39,000 12. CP
29. 123 Henry DeOlivera (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:42,000 9. EP
30. 161 Jack Stratten (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:43,000 10. EP
31. 6 Myron Kagan (USA) Austin-Healey 100 6 0:15:44,000 9. DP
32. 196 Colin Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 100 6 0:15:45,000 10. DP
33. 198 Irwin Blesky (USA) Doretti - Triumph 6 0:15:47,000 11. EP
34. 193 Raymond Allen (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 6 0:15:48,000 13. CP
35. 31 Lee Flynn (USA) Doretti - Triumph 6 0:15:49,000 12. EP
36. 35 Ralph Phillips (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:15:50,000 14. CP
37. 256 Gerald Aarons (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 6 0:15:52,000 15. CP
38. 303 Arthur Kent (USA) Austin-Healey 6 0:16:07,000 11. DP
39. 247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Triumph TR2 5 0:13:56,000 13. EP
40. 108 Edward Brandreth (USA) Triumph TR2 5 0:13:58,000 14. EP
41. 88 Joe Puckett (USA) Triumph TR2 5 0:13:59,000 15. EP
42. 194 Gail Pike (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 5 0:14:03,000 16. CP
43. 152 Alan LeMay (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 5 0:14:21,000 17. CP
44. 23 Jerry Sisk (USA) Jaguar XK140 5 0:14:30,000 18. CP
45. 86 Patrick Flanigan (USA) Austin-Healey 100 5 0:14:34,000 12. DP
201 B. Wright LMF IIIA JAP 6 0:16:00,000 1. FIII
Did not finish:
3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Cooper Blown tyre FIII
5 Ned Yarter (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Fouled plugs EP
19 Stuart Dane (USA) Dane - Triumph Magneto trouble FIII
69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC Universal joint broken CP
80 Harry Nicol (USA) Austin-Healey 100M DNF DP
121 Ed Boughton (USA) Jaguar XK120 Fuel pump CP
128 Bob Piercy (USA) AC Ace Clutch EP
130 John Lance (USA) Austin-Healey 100 DNF DP
140 Frank Cleaver (USA) Jaguar XK120 Transmission CP
183 Shay Rompell (USA) JAP Burned piston FIII
299 Rodney Menning (USA) Jaguar XK120 Ignition CP
500 John Watkins (USA) Morgan Oil pressure EP

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US National Races Round: 126

Preliminary Palm Springs [FM+GM+HM]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 5 - Modified under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 3.12.1955

Started:31(FM - 18, GM - 4, HM - 9)
Classified:23(FM - 10, GM - 4, HM - 9)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 96,561 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 205 Ken Miles (GB) Maserati 150S 1655 Scuderia Parravano 10 0:22:03,000 1. FM
2. 174 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 10 0:22:11,000 2. FM
3. 50 Harry Hanford (USA) MG Special Ken Miles 10 0:22:30,000 3. FM
4. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 10 0:22:43,000 4. FM
5. 179 Bob Path (USA) Lotus Special Offenhauser 10 0:23:11,000 5. FM
6. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI 10 0:23:35,000 1. GM
7. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Eschrich Special 10 0:24:03,000 6. FM
8. 17 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard 10 0:24:22,000 2. GM
9. 178 Tony Settember (USA) MG TC Special 9 0:22:08,000 7. FM
10. 38 Jack Duff (USA) Panhard Special 9 0:22:55,000 1. HM
11. 142 Don Miller (USA) Crosley Special 9 0:23:05,000 2. HM
12. 112 Stan Mullin (USA) D.B. - Panhard 9 0:23:09,000 3. HM
13. 92 Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard 9 0:23:04,000 3. GM
14. 111 Hal Landaker (USA) Fiat Harley Davidson 9 0:24:17,000 4. GM
15. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special 9 0:24:38,000 4. HM
16. 45 Paul Winters (USA) Halliday - Renault 9 0:24:42,000 5. HM
17. 42 John P. Young (USA) Young Special 8 0:22:04,000 8. FM
18. 27 James Wilson (USA) MG TD 8 0:22:48,000 6. FP
19. 93 Clarke Whitney (USA) MG TC 8 0:23:08,000 9. FM
20. 170 Jack Wilder (USA) Nichols - Panhard 8 0:23:59,000 7. HM
21. 145 Marion Playan (USA) Playan Special 8 0:24:11,000 10. FM
22. 157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Simca Roadster 6 0:24:51,000 8. HM
23. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Devin - Panhard 5 0:22:06,000 9. HM
Did not finish:
16 John Benton (USA) MG Special Overheating FM
41 John Timanus (USA) MG TC Special Broken axle FM
44 Clarence Raville (USA) MG TD Dropped valve FM
75 Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus Mark IX Fuel line FM
96 Bill Thomas (USA) Porsche Blown engine FM
181 Bill Rhodes (USA) MG TF DNF FM
215 Ron Pearson (USA) MG Special Oil leak FM
250 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special Brakes FM

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US National Races Round: 127

Preliminary Palm Springs [DM+EM+FL]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 6 - Formula Libre), Palm Springs Date: 3.12.1955

Started:18(DM - 11, EM - 4, UR - 3)
Classified:16(DM - 10, EM - 4, UR - 2)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 102,193 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Bill Doheny 10 0:20:47,000 1. DM
2. 207 Masten Gregory (USA) Maserati 300S 3058 Scuderia Parravano 10 0:20:50,000 2. DM
3. 26 Sterling Edwards (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 10 0:21:42,000 3. DM
4. 82 Gary Laughlin (USA) Ferrari 166 MM/53 3.0 0262M 10 0:22:35,000 4. DM
5. 95 Bill Pringle (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 10 0:22:47,000 5. DM
6. 164 Fred Knoop (USA) Austin-Healey 100 9 0:21:01,000 6. DM
7. 107 Jack Brumby (USA) Ferrari 9 0:21:04,000 1. EM
8. 136 Terry Hall (USA) Talbot GP 9 0:21:29,000 1. UR
9. 10 Robert Sawyer (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 9 0:21:31,000 2. EM
10. 171 John McLaughlin (USA) Arnolt - Bristol 9 0:21:46,000 3. EM
11. 106 Gordon Cooper (USA) Alfa Romeo Nardi 9 0:21:47,000 2. UR
12. 84 Harry Steele (USA) Austin-Healey 100 9 0:22:03,000 7. DM
13. 100 Al Allee (USA) Austin-Healey 100 9 0:22:10,000 8. DM
14. 149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:23:37,000 9. DM
15. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Triumph TR2 8 0:21:22,000 4. EM
16. 313 Frank Varnum (USA) MG TD V8 60 2 0:21:58,000 10. DM
Did not finish:
125 Cy Yedor (USA) Bristol Special Lost oil UR
210 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 340 America 0150A Spark plug wire crossed DM

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US National Races Round: 128

Preliminary Palm Springs [BM+CM]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 7 - Modified over 3000 cc), Palm Springs Date: 3.12.1955

Started:26(BM - 9, CM - 17)
Classified:17(BM - 3, CM - 14)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 101,711 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 176 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 121 LM 0546LM William Doheny 10 0:20:56,000 1. CM
2. 47 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick 10 0:21:00,000 1. BM
3. 182 Dick Morgensen (USA) Morgensen Special 10 0:21:23,000 2. BM
4. 202 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar C-type 10 0:21:39,000 2. CM
5. 238 Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman Barnes 10 0:21:51,000 3. CM
6. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 10 0:22:16,000 4. CM
7. 11 Ak Miller (USA) Oldsmobile Special 10 0:22:30,000 3. BM
8. 21 Bob Murphy (USA) Lincoln - Ford 10 0:22:42,000 5. CM
9. 63 Ignacio Lozano (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 522 Charles Hornburg 10 0:22:49,000 6. CM
10. 254 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 023 10 0:22:51,000 7. CM
11. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar XK120C 10 0:23:10,000 8. CM
12. 144 William Hanssen (USA) Baldwin Special 9 0:21:09,000 9. CM
13. 180 Albert Bellavance (USA) Dempsey Special 9 0:21:39,000 10. CM
14. 120 Klaus Bythiner (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:21:48,000 11. CM
15. 184 Frank Livingstone (USA) Eliminator 9 0:21:57,000 12. CM
16. 14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Ford 9 0:22:07,000 13. CM
17. 98 James Owen (USA) Jaguar Special 8 0:21:06,000 14. CM
Did not finish:
102 William Rowley (USA) Nardi - Chevrolet Bearing
154 William Leach (USA) Allard J2 Shorted battery cable BM
163 Richard Connors (USA) Ford V8 Blown water hose
172 Francis Powell (USA) Powell Bu-Ford Special Accident
175 Ennals Ives (USA) Allard J2X Broken wheel
189 Wally Edwards (USA) Edwards Special Accident
208 Carroll Shelby (USA) Ferrari 375 Plus 0478AM Scuderia Parravano Accident CM
210 Bob Drake (USA) Ferrari 340 America 0150A Universal joint
333 J. K. Gruver (USA) Jaguar - Oldsmobile DNF

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US National Races Round: 129

Consolation Palm Springs [S1.5]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 8 - Consolation under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 4.12.1955

Started:48(F - 42, G - 3, H - 2, I - 1)
Classified:42(F - 37, G - 2, H - 2, I - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 83,815 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 75 Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus Mark IX 10 0:25:24,000 1. F
2. 250 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 10 0:25:34,000 2. F
3. 153 Lewis Robeson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 10 0:25:43,000 3. F
4. 113 Lew Bracker (USA) Porsche 356 Super 10 0:25:56,000 4. F
5. 28 Morry Stillwell (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 10 0:26:19,000 5. F
6. 132 Jerry Richards (USA) MG TC 10 0:26:22,000 6. F
7. 16 John Benton (USA) MG Special 10 0:26:32,000 7. F
8. 237 Sam Taylor (USA) MG TD 10 0:26:41,000 8. F
9. 41 John Timanus (USA) MG TC Special 10 0:26:43,000 9. F
10. 110 Chuy Alcazar (USA) MG TF 1500 10 0:26:48,000 10. F
11. 214 Karl Brigandi (USA) MG TF 1500 10 0:26:56,000 11. F
12. 135 Chuck Schroeder (USA) MG TF 10 0:27:02,000 12. F
13. 165 James Harris (USA) MG TF 1500 10 0:27:09,000 13. F
14. 54 Jack Douglas (USA) Devin - Panhard 10 0:27:17,000 1. H
15. 61 John Arnold (USA) MG TF 10 0:27:20,000 14. F
16. 30 Bruce Turner (USA) MG TD Mk II 10 0:27:22,000 15. F
17. 81 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Mk II 10 0:27:25,000 16. F
18. 160 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TF 10 0:27:36,000 17. F
19. 29 Roy Burnett (USA) MG TF 10 0:27:39,000 18. F
20. 60 George Lachman (USA) MG TD 10 0:27:40,000 19. F
21. 68 Pete Vanlaw (USA) MG TD 10 0:27:42,000 20. F
22. 126 Don Brauer (USA) MG TC 10 0:27:46,000 21. F
23. 211 Hal Bonney (USA) MG TF 10 0:27:47,000 22. F
24. 48 John Ferrell (USA) MG TD Mk II 10 0:27:52,000 23. F
25. 147 Jack Dair (USA) MG TF 10 0:27:53,000 24. F
26. 34 Nixon Jay (USA) MG TF 9 0:25:27,000 25. F
27. 138 Paul J. Miller (USA) MG TD 9 0:25:28,000 26. F
28. 137 Robert Williams (USA) MG TD 9 0:25:30,000 27. F
29. 300 James Hackman (USA) MG TD 9 0:25:31,000 28. F
30. 187 John Blaisdell (USA) MG TD 9 0:25:32,000 29. F
31. 151 Leon Miller (USA) Singer SM1500 9 0:25:33,000 30. F
32. 114 Stan Bucklein (USA) Nichols - Panhard 9 0:25:46,000 1. G
33. 369 Anthony West (USA) MG TD 9 0:26:18,000 31. F
34. 115 Frank Aldhous (USA) Renault 1063 9 0:26:21,000 2. H
35. 190 Walt Collins (USA) MG Magnette 9 0:26:30,000 32. F
36. 133 Douglas Smith (USA) Borgward 9 0:26:31,000 33. F
37. 127 William Boone (USA) Panhard 9 0:27:37,000 2. G
38. 199 Jerry Bloom (USA) Hillman Husky 9 0:27:51,000 34. F
39. 78 Jack Greenaway (USA) MG TF 9 0:28:14,000 35. F
40. 217 William R. French (USA) VW 8 0:25:28,000 36. F
41. 43 Ray Pickering (USA) MG TD 8 0:27:39,000 37. F
42. 209 George Evers (USA) Citroën 7 0:26:47,000 1. I
Did not finish:
1 James Talcott (USA) MG TF 1500 Rocker arm F
87 O. Jene Blanke (USA) Porsche 356 Super DNF F
93 Clarke Whitney (USA) MG TC DNF F
131 Jim Parkinson (USA) MGA Shifting F
150 Charles Baker (USA) Panhard Blown piston G
215 Ron Pearson (USA) MG Special Thrown rod F

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US National Races Round: 130

Consolation Palm Springs [S+1.5]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 9 - Consolation over 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 4.12.1955


Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed: 91,411 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Ford 10 0:23:16,000 1. C
2. 154 William Leach (USA) Allard J2 10 0:23:46,000 1. B
3. 134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M 10 0:24:20,000 2. C
4. 22 Gregg D'Nelly (USA) Austin-Healey 100 10 0:24:41,000 1. D
5. 106 Gordon Cooper (USA) Alfa Romeo Nardi 10 0:24:49,000 1. UR
6. 162 Bob Kudler (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:25:05,000 3. C
7. 143 Terry Cox (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 10 0:25:06,000 4. C
8. 129 Noble Bishop (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:25:09,000 1. E
9. 161 Jack Stratten (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:25:11,000 2. E
10. 123 Henry DeOlivera (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:25:13,000 3. E
11. 6 Myron Kagan (USA) Austin-Healey 100 10 0:25:24,000 2. D
12. 116 John Charles Tebben (USA) Triumph TR2 10 0:25:41,000 4. E
13. 35 Ralph Phillips (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 0:26:14,000 5. C
14. 173 Richard Seage (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:23:19,000 5. E
15. 303 Arthur Kent (USA) Austin-Healey 9 0:23:25,000 3. D
16. 98 James Owen (USA) Jaguar Special 9 0:23:26,000 6. C
17. 130 John Lance (USA) Austin-Healey 100 9 0:23:28,000 4. D
18. 194 Gail Pike (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC 9 0:23:34,000 7. C
19. 23 Jerry Sisk (USA) Jaguar XK140 9 0:23:38,000 8. C
20. 121 Ed Boughton (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:23:52,000 9. C
21. 108 Edward Brandreth (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:23:56,000 6. E
22. 247 Harry Bonenberger (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:24:11,000 7. E
23. 72 Gerald Hively (USA) Jaguar XK120 9 0:24:18,000 10. C
24. 31 Lee Flynn (USA) Doretti - Triumph 9 0:24:19,000 8. E
25. 88 Joe Puckett (USA) Triumph TR2 9 0:24:28,000 9. E
26. 128 Bob Piercy (USA) AC Ace 9 0:24:31,000 10. E
27. 186 Roger Smith (USA) Austin-Healey 100 9 0:24:39,000 5. DP
19 Stuart Dane (USA) Dane - Triumph 10 0:23:26,000 1. FIII
Did not finish:
3 Bruce Kessler (USA) Cooper Steering FIII
5 Ned Yarter (USA) Arnolt - Bristol DNF E
69 Bob Weller (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC DNF C
80 Harry Nicol (USA) Austin-Healey 100M Accident D
172 Francis Powell (USA) Powell Bu-Ford Special DNF
183 Shay Rompell (USA) JAP Ignition FIII
193 Raymond Allen (USA) Jaguar XK140 MC DNF C
198 Irwin Blesky (USA) Doretti - Triumph DNF E
269 Martin Hosch (USA) Jaguar XK120 M DNF C

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US National Races Round: 131

Main Palm Springs [S1.5]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 10 - Main Race under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 4.12.1955

Started:38(FM - 9, GM - 4, HM - 6, FP - 18, GP - 1)
Classified:31(FM - 8, GM - 2, HM - 4, FP - 16, GP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 70,811 km Winner's average speed: 94,147 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 205 Ken Miles (GB) Maserati 150S 1655 Scuderia Parravano 20 0:45:04,000 1. FM
2. 169 John Porter (USA) Porsche 550 20 0:45:44,000 2. FM
3. 50 Harry Hanford (USA) MG Special Ken Miles 20 0:45:51,000 3. FM
4. 174 Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA) Porsche 550 20 0:46:11,000 4. FM
5. 145 Marion Playan (USA) Playan Special MG 20 0:47:24,000 5. FM
6. 55 Ed Freutel (USA) Lotus Mark VI 19 0:46:04,000 1. GM
7. 86 Dale Johnson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 19 0:46:28,000 1. FP
8. 24 Ed Barker (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 19 0:46:29,000 2. FP
9. 250 Dusty Miller (USA) MG Special 19 0:46:34,000 6. FM
10. 39 Skip Hudson (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 19 0:46:43,000 3. FP
11. 159 William Eschrich (USA) Eschrich Special 19 0:47:18,000 7. FM
12. 17 James Orr (USA) Devin - Panhard James Orr 19 0:47:21,000 2. GM
13. 9 Bill Friedauer (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 19 0:47:31,000 4. FP
14. 188 William Darnold (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 18 0:45:09,000 5. FP
15. 104 Ed Tomerlin (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 18 0:45:34,000 6. FP
16. 109 Bob Donner (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe 18 0:45:45,000 7. FP
17. 77 Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) MGA 18 0:46:09,000 8. FP
18. 94 Ray Howard (USA) MGA 18 0:46:30,000 9. FP
19. 132 Duane Feuerhelm (USA) MG TC 18 0:46:57,000 10. FP
20. 141 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD 18 0:47:08,000 11. FP
21. 28 Morry Stillwell (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 18 0:47:11,000 12. FP
22. 45 Paul Winters (USA) Halliday - Renault 18 0:47:13,000 1. HM
23. 112 Stan Mullin (USA) D.B. - Panhard 18 0:47:14,000 2. HM
24. 62 John Lumkin (USA) MG TF 18 0:47:15,000 13. FP
25. 38 Jack Duff (USA) Panhard Special 18 0:47:16,000 3. HM
26. 105 George Dillaway (USA) MG TF 1500 18 0:49:03,000 14. FP
27. 292 Tracy Bird (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 17 0:45:41,000 15. FP
28. 32 Robert Holbrook (USA) Crosley Special 17 0:47:06,000 4. HM
29. 15 Henry Pickett (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 17 0:47:15,000 16. FP
30. 27 James Wilson (USA) MG TD 17 0:47:41,000 17. FP
31. 167 George Schillreff (USA) Panhard Dyna 16 0:47:06,000 1. GP
Disqualified:
32. 178 Tony Settember (USA) MG TC Special 19 0:47:19,000/By-passed turn 2 FM
Did not finish:
7 Howard Wheeler (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster Dropped valve FP
75 Rex Huddleston (USA) Lotus Mark IX Blown engine FM
92 Manuel Betes (USA) Panhard DNF GM
111 Hal Landaker (USA) Fiat Harley Davidson Ignition GM
142 Richard Seifried (USA) Crosley Special Clutch HM
157 Tommy Jamieson (USA) Simca Roadster DNF HM

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US National Races Round: 132

Preliminary Palm Springs [Ladies]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 11 - Women's Race), Palm Springs Date: 4.12.1955

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 21,243 km Winner's average speed: 84,651 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 149 Pat Sawyer (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:04,000 1. D
2. 20 Jane Wells (USA) Austin-Healey 100 6 0:15:16,000 2. D
3. 23 Alverta Sisk (USA) Jaguar XK140 6 0:15:53,000 1. C
4. 173 Maxine Fain (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:57,000 1. E
5. 129 Mary Bishop (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:15:58,000 2. E
6. 123 Helen DeOlivera (USA) Triumph TR2 6 0:16:44,000 3. E
7. 214 Carmela Martin (USA) MG TF 1500 6 0:16:49,000 1. F
8. 196 Ada Cochrane (USA) Austin-Healey 100 6 0:16:50,000 3. D
9. 28 Elda Stillwell (USA) Porsche 356 Super Speedster 6 0:16:51,000 2. F
10. 237 Norah Taylor (USA) MG TD 6 0:17:06,000 3. F
11. 229 Ruth Street (USA) Austin-Healey 6 0:17:09,000 4. D

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US National Races Round: 133

Main Palm Springs [S+1.5]

9th Running Palm Springs Road Races, CSCC (Race 12 - Main Race over 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 4.12.1955

Started:37(BM - 5, CM - 8, DM - 7, EM - 2, FM - 1, GM - 1, CP - 6, DP - 4, EP - 3)
Classified:24(BM - 3, CM - 5, DM - 5, EM - 1, FM - 1, GM - 1, CP - 4, DP - 2, EP - 2)

Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: 134,541 km Winner's average speed: 97,848 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 207 Masten Gregory (USA) Maserati 300S 3058 Scuderia Parravano 38 1:22:26,000 1. DM
2. 76 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M Bill Doheny 38 1:22:26,000 2. DM
3. 238 Chuck Daigh (USA) Troutman-Barnes Mercury Special 38 1:23:28,000 1. CM
4. 47 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - Buick Bill Murphy 38 1:23:42,000 1. BM
5. 182 Dick Morgensen (USA) Morgensen Special 37 1:23:09,000 2. BM
6. 51 Fred Woodward (USA) Jaguar Special 37 1:24:31,000 2. CM
7. 205 Ken Miles (GB) Maserati 150S 1655 Scuderia Parravano 36 1:22:34,000 1. FM
8. 12 Rudy Cleye (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 36 1:23:23,000 1. DP
9. 149 Ed Kretz (USA) Triumph TR2 36 1:24:26,000 3. DM
10. 18 Carlyle Blackwell (USA) Jaguar XK120C 35 1:22:56,000 3. CM
11. 254 Jack Douglas (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 023 35 1:23:17,000 4. CM
12. 164 Fred Knoop (USA) Austin-Healey 100 35 1:23:41,000 4. DM
13. 103 Ces Critchlow (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 35 1:24:22,000 1. CP
14. 166 Bob Dickson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 34 1:22:28,000 2. CP
15. 350 Rick Lambie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 34 1:22:30,000 3. CP
16. 59 Bob Oker (USA) Morgan Plus 4 Ed Savin 34 1:23:10,000 1. EP
17. 275 Troy Edwards (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 34 1:23:59,000 4. CP
18. 79 Warren Frenchaboy (USA) Triumph TR2 33 1:22:44,000 2. EP
19. 55 Frank Monise (USA) Lotus Mark VI 33 1:23:39,000 1. GM
20. 37 Wells Forde (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 32 1:22:29,000 2. DP
21. 14 Alex Budurin (USA) Kurtis - Ford 32 1:23:36,000 5. CM
22. 120 Klaus Bythiner (USA) Allard J2X 32 1:24:34,000 3. BM
23. 95 Bill Pringle (USA) Austin-Healey 100S 31 1:23:13,000 5. DM
24. 124 Jim Firestone (USA) Triumph TR2 31 1:24:01,000 1. EM
Did not finish:
10 Robert Sawyer (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 DNF EM
11 Ak Miller (USA) Oldsmobile Special DNF BM
13 Bob Willett (USA) Arnolt - Bristol Steering, accident EP
26 Sterling Edwards (USA) Ferrari 750 Monza Engine DM
63 Carroll Shelby (USA) Jaguar D-type XKD 522 Charles Hornburg Handling CM
97 Terry Hall (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Rod or piston DP
100 Al Allee (USA) Austin-Healey 100 Borken valve DM
101 Morlan Visel (USA) Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Steering DP
134 Hugh Irvin (USA) Jaguar XK140 M DNF CP
154 William Leach (USA) Allard J2 DNF BM
180 Albert Bellavance (USA) Dempsey Special DNF CM
202 Pete Woods (USA) Jaguar C-type Transmission, engine CM
212 Skip Conklin (USA) Jaguar XK120 DNF CP
Did not start:
208 xxx Ferrari 375 Plus 0478AM Scuderia Parravano Accident in preliminary race CM

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US National Races Round: 252

Put-In-Bay [GP]

Put-In-Bay Races (Race 1 - Stock MG Class G), Put-In-Bay, Neohio Date: 1955


Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ronald McConnell (USA) MG 1. GP
2. - Ralph Durbin (USA) MG 2. GP

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US National Races Round: 253

Put-In-Bay [FP]

Put-In-Bay Races (Race 2 - Class F Production), Put-In-Bay, Neohio Date: 1955


Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jack Manting (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 1. FP
2. - Ed Hugus (USA) Porsche 356 Speedster 2. FP
3. - Hank Dahl (USA) MG TF 1500 3. FP
- Chuck Dietrich (USA) Lester T51 MG KJH 114 1. IC

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US National Races Round: 254

Put-In-Bay [VW+HP]

Put-In-Bay Races (Race 3 - Stock VW and Class H), Put-In-Bay, Neohio Date: 1955


Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Hancock
2. - Hank Becker (USA) VW
3. - Ralph Durbin (USA) VW

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Put-In-Bay [EM+FM+EP+FP]

Put-In-Bay Races (Race 4 - Classes E & F Modified and Production), Put-In-Bay, Neohio Date: 1955


Circuit length: 4,989 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Joe Bojalad (USA) AC Ace
2. - Jack Manting (USA)
3. - Ossman
4. - Kessel
5. 24 Chuck Dietrich (USA) MG TC s/c
6. 51 Jim Brooks (USA) Triumph TR2
7. - Kouns
Other starters:
- xxx Arnolt - Bristol
- Hebb Morgan
- xxx Morgan
- xxx Triumph
- xxx MG s/c
- Jack Uhr (USA) Porsche 356 s/c
- xxx MG Special
- xxx MG Special
- xxx MG Special
- xxx Triumph
10 Ralph Ziegler (USA) Doretti

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Hawaii [race 1]

2nd Hawaii Road Race (Race 1), Hawaii - June Date: 1955

Started:8

Circuit length: 3,766 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 95,273 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - George Reeves (USA) MG TD 5 M
2. - Harvey Dawrs (USA)
3. - Carl Johnson (USA)
- xxx Standard 10
- xxx Nash Metropolitan
Other starters:
- xxx Morris Minor s/c M
- xxx MG TD M

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Hawaii [race 2]

2nd Hawaii Road Race (Race 2), Hawaii - June Date: 1955


Circuit length: 3,766 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Neil Stender
2. - Sherry Dowsett (USA)
3. - Loretta Richert (USA) Triumph

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Hawaii [Stock Austin-Healey]

2nd Hawaii Road Race (Race 3), Hawaii - June Date: 1955


Circuit length: 3,766 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - xxx Austin-Healey 5 1.
2. - xxx Austin-Healey 5
3. - xxx Austin-Healey 5
Other starters:
- xxx Austin-Healey

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Hawaii [race 4]

2nd Hawaii Road Race (Race 4), Hawaii - June Date: 1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Not classified:
- Don Ives (USA) Jaguar XK120 Coupe
- Ted di Tullio Jaguar XKM
- Jack Shuttleworth (USA) Austin-Healey M

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Hawaii [race 5]

2nd Hawaii Road Race (Race 5), Hawaii - June Date: 1955

Started:8

Circuit length: 3,766 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Harvey Dawrs (USA)
4. - James Pierce Nash Metropolitan
5. - Howard Kreitz Morris Minor M
6. - xxx Standard 10
7. - Walt Davis (USA) MG P

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Hawaii [Stock Austin-Healey]

2nd Hawaii Road Race (Race 6), Hawaii - June Date: 1955

Started:7
Classified:5

Circuit length: 3,766 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - xxx Austin-Healey
2. - xxx Austin-Healey
3. - xxx Austin-Healey
4. - xxx Austin-Healey
5. - xxx Austin-Healey
Did not finish:
- xxx Austin-Healey DNF
- xxx Austin-Healey DNF

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Hawaii [race 7]

2nd Hawaii Road Race (Race 7), Hawaii - June Date: 1955


Circuit length: 3,766 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ted di Tullio Jaguar XKM
2. - Jack Shuttleworth (USA) Austin-Healey M
Other starters:
- Loretta Richert (USA) Triumph TR2

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Hawaii [race 8]

2nd Hawaii Road Race (Race 8), Hawaii - June Date: 1955


Circuit length: 3,766 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Larry Grant Austin-Healey 15
Other starters:
- xxx MG
- xxx MG
- xxx Nash Metropolitan
- xxx Standard 10
- xxx Morris Minor

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Hawaii [race 9]

2nd Hawaii Road Race (Race 9), Hawaii - June Date: 1955


Circuit length: 3,766 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 109,339 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Jack Shuttleworth (USA) Austin-Healey 15 M
Did not finish:
- xxx DNF
- xxx DNF
- xxx DNF
- Ted di Tullio Jaguar XKM DNF

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Courtland

Second Annual Courtland Road Races, Courtland Date: 1955


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

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Stockton

Stockton Road Races, Stockton Date: 1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
2. - Harry Hanford (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Alan LeMay
Other starters:
- Morrow Decker (USA) MG TD TD 17896

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Stockton [Novice]

Stockton Road Races, Stockton - August Date: 1955


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Alan LeMay (USA) Lotus Mark VI MG Alan LeMay

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