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US National Races 1956

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

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US National Races	Round: 1

6 h Torrey Pines

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

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 656,130 km

Winner's average speed: 109,194 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 2

Torrey Pines [FP+GP+HP]

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

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 52,143 km

Winner's average speed: 99,345 km/h

Attendance: 35000

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

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US National Races	Round: 3

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

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

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 56,488 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 35000

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

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US National Races	Round: 4

Torrey Pines [Ladies]

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

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 26,071 km

Winner's average speed: 97,768 km/h

Attendance: 35000

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

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US National Races	Round: 5

1 h Torrey Pines [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 112,976 km

Winner's average speed: 112,815 km/h

Attendance: 35000

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

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US National Races	Round: 6

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

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

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 114,103 km

Winner's average speed: 112,976 km/h

Attendance: 35000

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

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US National Races	Round: 7

Palm Springs [Ladies]

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

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

Circuit length: 2,865 km

Race distance: 17,188 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 8

Palm Springs [FP+GP]

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

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

Circuit length: 2,865 km

Race distance: 28,646 km

Winner's average speed: 101,678 km/h

Attendance: 20000

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

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US National Races	Round: 9

Palm Springs [DP+EP+FP]

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

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

Circuit length: 2,865 km

Race distance: 28,646 km

Winner's average speed: 105,412 km/h

Attendance: 20000

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

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US National Races	Round: 10

Palm Springs [CP+DP]

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

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

Circuit length: 2,865 km

Race distance: 28,646 km

Winner's average speed: 107,504 km/h

Attendance: 20000

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

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US National Races	Round: 11

Palm Springs [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length: 4,345 km

Race distance: 152,083 km

Winner's average speed: 116,034 km/h

Attendance: 20000

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

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US National Races	Round: 12

Palm Springs [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

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

Circuit length: 4,345 km

Race distance: 152,083 km

Winner's average speed: 122,310 km/h

Attendance: 20000

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

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US National Races	Round: 13

SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [FP+GP]

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 74,030 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 14

SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [DP+EP]

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

Classified:

(DP - 4, EP - 5)

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 74,030 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 15

SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [CP/DP+Modified]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 74,030 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 16

SCCA Regional Punta Gorda [All Classes]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 129,552 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 17

Mansfield [Modified+CP+300SL]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 57,936 km

Winner's average speed: 121,827 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 18

Mansfield [DP+EP+FP]

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

Classified:

(DP - 3, EP - 1, FP - 5)

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 57,936 km

Winner's average speed: 110,884 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 19

Mansfield [MG+VW+FIII]

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

Classified:

(FIII - 2, MG - 6, VW - 3)

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 105,251 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 20

Mansfield [Unlimited]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 96,561 km

Winner's average speed: 119,574 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 21

Willow Springs [Production 1.5]

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

Circuit length: 4,023 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:

John Peters

No.

Porsche 356 Super Coupe

2:9

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

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US National Races	Round: 22

Willow Springs [Production +1.5]

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

Circuit length: 4,023 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:

Grady Williams

No.

Jaguar XK120 M

2:2

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

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US National Races	Round: 23

Willow Springs [S1.5]

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

Circuit length: 4,023 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:

Hal Minyard

No.

Offy Special

1:59

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

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US National Races	Round: 24

Willow Springs [Formula Libre]

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

Circuit length: 4,023 km

Race distance: 24,140 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:

Jacques Bellesiles

No.

Bellesiles Special Mercury

2:5

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

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US National Races	Round: 25

Willow Springs [S+1.5]

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

Started:

Circuit length: 4,023 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 8500

Fastest lap:

Jimmy Bryan

No. 1

Maserati 300S

1:50,5

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

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US National Races	Round: 26

Phoenix

100-Mile Road Race, Phoenix	Date: 11.3.1956

No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Time/retired
In entry list:
-	Rudy Cleye (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL	Not known if ran
-	Whitey Thueson (USA)	MG Special	Not known if ran
-	Ralph Phillips (USA)	MG Special	Not known if ran
-	Joe Playan (USA)	MG Special	Not known if ran
-	George Beavis (USA)	Offenhauser Special	Not known if ran

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US National Races	Round: 27

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 1.3]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 49,568 km

Winner's average speed: 101,067 km/h

Attendance: 7000

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

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US National Races	Round: 28

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 2.0]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 53,108 km

Winner's average speed: 105,734 km/h

Attendance: 7000

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

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US National Races	Round: 29

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 53,108 km

Winner's average speed: 108,792 km/h

Attendance: 7000

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

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US National Races	Round: 30

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Ladies]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 24,784 km

Winner's average speed: 101,389 km/h

Attendance: 7000

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

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US National Races	Round: 31

Preliminary Santa Barbara [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 60,189 km

Winner's average speed: 117,160 km/h

Attendance: 7000

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

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US National Races	Round: 32

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

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 60,189 km

Winner's average speed: 120,379 km/h

Attendance: 7000

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

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US National Races	Round: 34

Consolation Santa Barbara

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 42,487 km

Winner's average speed: 107,987 km/h

Attendance: 33000

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

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US National Races	Round: 35

Santa Barbara [FP+GP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 53,108 km

Winner's average speed: 103,642 km/h

Attendance: 33000

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

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US National Races	Round: 36

Santa Barbara [CP+DP+EP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 56,649 km

Winner's average speed: 108,470 km/h

Attendance: 33000

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

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US National Races	Round: 37

Santa Barbara [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 106,217 km

Winner's average speed: 115,068 km/h

Attendance: 33000

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

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US National Races	Round: 38

Santa Barbara [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 120,379 km

Winner's average speed: 120,379 km/h

Attendance: 33000

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

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US National Races	Round: 39

Novice Stockton [MG]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 12000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Teton Corp (USA)	MG TF	11	1.	GP
2.	-	Buzz Washburn (USA)	MG TF		1.	FP
3.	-	Morrow Decker (USA)	MG TD

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US National Races	Round: 40

Novice Stockton [S1.5]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 12000

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

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US National Races	Round: 41

Novice Stockton [S+1.5]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 12000

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

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US National Races	Round: 42

Stockton [DP+EP+FP+FIII]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 12000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Skip Hudson (USA)	Porsche 356	15	1.	FP
2.	-	George Snively (USA)	Austin-Healey		1.	DP
3.	-	Scott Baxter (USA)	Arnolt - Bristol		1.	EP

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US National Races	Round: 43

Stockton [FM+GM+HM]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 120,701 km

Winner's average speed: 116,356 km/h

Attendance: 12000

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

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US National Races	Round: 44

Stockton [CP]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 12000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Cloyd Gray (USA)	Jaguar	1.	CP
2.	-	Ray Seher (USA)	Jaguar	2.	CP
3.	-	Robert Nix (USA)	Jaguar	3.	CP

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US National Races	Round: 45

Stockton [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 120,701 km

Winner's average speed: 123,276 km/h

Attendance: 12000

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

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US National Races	Round: 46

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

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

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 40,234 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 47

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

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

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 40,234 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 48

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

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

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 96,561 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 49

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

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 160,934 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 50

Mansfield [Novice]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 19,312 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 51

Mansfield [GP+VW+HM+FIII]

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

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed:

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	12	Bill Betts (USA)	Giaur		10		1.	HM
2.	29	Gordon Wright (USA)	Siata				2.	HM

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US National Races	Round: 52

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

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 57,936 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 53

Mansfield [DP+EP+FP]

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

Classified:

(DP - 2, EP - 6, FP - 5)

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 57,936 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 54

Mansfield [Unlimited]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 77,249 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 55

Wilcox

2nd Annual Sports Car Races, Wilcox	Date: 6.5.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice

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US National Races	Round: 56

Preliminary Smartt Field [Novice]

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

Classified:

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 57

Preliminary Smartt Field [S1.5]

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

Classified:

(GM - 3, HM - 3, GP - 10)

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

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US National Races	Round: 58

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

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

Classified:

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 59

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

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

Classified:

(BM - 2, CM - 3, DM - 3, CP - 8)

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

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US National Races	Round: 60

Preliminary Smartt Field [Ladies]

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

Classified:

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

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US National Races	Round: 61

Smartt Field [S1.5]

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

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 62

Smartt Field [S+1.5]

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

Classified:

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 63

Preliminary Bakersfield [Stock 1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 25,910 km

Winner's average speed: 110,079 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 64

Preliminary Bakersfield [Production 1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 25,910 km

Winner's average speed: 109,596 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 65

Preliminary Bakersfield [Stock +1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 29,612 km

Winner's average speed: 120,218 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 66

Preliminary Bakersfield [Production +1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 29,612 km

Winner's average speed: 121,184 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 67

Preliminary Bakersfield [Ladies]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 68

Preliminary Bakersfield [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 62,925 km

Winner's average speed: 127,138 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 69

Preliminary Bakersfield [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 66,627 km

Winner's average speed: 129,069 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 70

Consolation Bakersfield

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 59,570 km

Winner's average speed: 110,562 km/h

Attendance: 10000

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

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US National Races	Round: 71

Bakersfield [Production 1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 37,015 km

Winner's average speed: 113,298 km/h

Attendance: 10000

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

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US National Races	Round: 72

Bakersfield [Production +1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 37,015 km

Winner's average speed: 118,770 km/h

Attendance: 10000

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

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US National Races	Round: 73

Bakersfield [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 188,776 km

Winner's average speed: 121,827 km/h

Attendance: 10000

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

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US National Races	Round: 74

Bakersfield [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance: 188,776 km

Winner's average speed: 128,426 km/h

Attendance: 10000

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

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US National Races	Round: 75

SCCA Regional Milwaukee [FP+GP]

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

Classified:

(FP - 11, GP - 21)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 48,280 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 15000

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

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US National Races	Round: 76

SCCA Regional Milwaukee [CP+DP+EP]

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

Classified:

(CP - 6, DP - 3, EP - 10)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 48,280 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 15000

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

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US National Races	Round: 77

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

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 80,467 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 15000

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

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US National Races	Round: 78

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

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 96,561 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 15000

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

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US National Races	Round: 79

Santa Rosa [Sedan+MG]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 4,989 km

Race distance: 40,234 km

Winner's average speed: 109,275 km/h

Attendance: 13500

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

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US National Races	Round: 80

Santa Rosa [Novice 1.5]

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

Classified:

(FM - 8, GM - 5, HM - 4)

Circuit length: 4,989 km

Race distance: 40,234 km

Winner's average speed: 117,514 km/h

Attendance: 13500

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

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US National Races	Round: 81

Santa Rosa [Novice +1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 4,989 km

Race distance: 40,234 km

Winner's average speed: 117,514 km/h

Attendance: 13500

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

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US National Races	Round: 82

Santa Rosa [DP+EP+FP]

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

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

Circuit length: 4,989 km

Race distance: 40,234 km

Winner's average speed: 121,988 km/h

Attendance: 13500

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

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US National Races	Round: 83

Santa Rosa [FM+GM+HM]

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

Classified:

(FM - 8, GM - 7, HM - 3)

Circuit length: 4,989 km

Race distance: 125,529 km

Winner's average speed: 128,426 km/h

Attendance: 13500

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

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US National Races	Round: 84

Santa Rosa [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 4,989 km

Race distance: 125,529 km

Winner's average speed: 134,863 km/h

Attendance: 13500

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

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US National Races	Round: 85

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

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

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 86

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

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

Classified:

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 87

Preliminary Lawrenceville [Ladies]

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

Classified:

(+1500 - 5, 1500 - 5)

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

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US National Races	Round: 88

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

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

Classified:

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 89

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

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

Classified:

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 90

Kingdon

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 91

Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.3]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 22,000 km

Winner's average speed: 66,000 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 92

Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 40,073 km

Winner's average speed: 113,716 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 93

Preliminary Pomona [Production 2.7]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 115,873 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 94

Preliminary Pomona [Production +2.7]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 41,843 km

Winner's average speed: 120,459 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 95

Preliminary Pomona [Ladies]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 35,406 km

Winner's average speed: 112,493 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 96

Preliminary Pomona [Modified 1.3]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 41,843 km

Winner's average speed: 123,598 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 97

Preliminary Pomona [Modified 1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 41,843 km

Winner's average speed: 126,173 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 98

Preliminary Pomona [Modified +1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 45,062 km

Winner's average speed: 127,943 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 99

Consolation Pomona

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 113,620 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 100

Pomona [DP+EP+FP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 57,936 km

Winner's average speed: 114,022 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 101

Pomona [CP+DP+EP+FP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 61,155 km

Winner's average speed: 121,988 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 102

Pomona [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 128,748 km

Winner's average speed: 127,138 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 103

Pomona [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 131,966 km

Winner's average speed: 131,001 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 104

Salt Lake [S1.5]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 93,825 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
1.	-	Donald Berlin (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder
2.	-	Eldon Beagle (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder
3.	-	Harry Banta (USA)	Cooper - Climax

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US National Races	Round: 105

Salt Lake [S+1.5]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 102,998 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 106

1 h Thompson [S1.5]

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

Started:

Circuit length: 2,414 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 107

1 h Thompson [Production +1.5]

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

Started:

Circuit length: 2,414 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 108

1 h Thompson [Modified +1.5]

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

Started:

Circuit length: 2,414 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 109

Thompson [GP]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 110

Thompson [FP]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 111

Thompson [EP]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 112

Thompson [DP]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 113

Thompson [CP]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 114

Thompson [EM+FM]

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

Circuit length: 2,414 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 115

Thompson [GM+HM]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 116

Thompson [CM+DM]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 117

Thompson [UR]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 118

MGCC Milwaukee [MG]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 43,452 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 119

MGCC Milwaukee [Production +1.5]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 43,452 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 120

MGCC Milwaukee [S1..5]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 43,452 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 121

MGCC Milwaukee [Modified +1.5]

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

Circuit length:

Race distance: 72,420 km

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 122

Preliminary Buchanan Field [Sedan+Coupe 1.5]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 123

Preliminary Buchanan Field [Production MG]

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

Classified:

(FP - 5, GP - 10)

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 113,298 km/h

Fastest lap:

Jack Dalton

No. 40

MGA

1:56

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

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US National Races	Round: 124

Preliminary Buchanan Field [Novice 1.5]

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

Classified:

(FM - 8, GM - 9, HM - 2)

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 117,804 km/h

Fastest lap:

Ray Ingalls

No. 27

Porsche Special

1:49,9

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

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US National Races	Round: 125

Preliminary Buchanan Field [Novice +1.5]

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

Classified:

(CM - 3, DM - 5, EM - 8)

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 124,080 km/h

Fastest lap:

Jack Flaherty

No. 54

Aston Martin DB3S

1:43,3

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

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US National Races	Round: 126

Buchanan Field [DP+EP+FP]

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

Classified:

(DP - 4, EP - 11, FP - 13)

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 118,609 km/h

Fastest lap:

Scott Baxter

No. 48

Arnolt - Bristol

1:49,2

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

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US National Races	Round: 127

Buchanan Field [FM+GM+HM]

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

Classified:

(FM - 5, GM - 7, HM - 3)

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 132,288 km/h

Fastest lap:

Richie Ginther

No. 211

Porsche 550 Spyder

1:38

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

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US National Races	Round: 128

Buchanan Field [CP]

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

Classified:

(CP - 6, DP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 121,345 km/h

Fastest lap:

Bill Pollack

No. 106

Chevrolet Corvette

1:46,2

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

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US National Races	Round: 129

Buchanan Field [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length: 3,701 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 133,737 km/h

Fastest lap:

Lou Brero

No. 108

Kurtis - Cadillac

1:37

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

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US National Races	Round: 130

Courtland [GM+HM+FP+GP]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 131

Courtland [Production MG]

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

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Stephen Spitler (USA)	MGA	1.	FP
2.	-	William Kinchloe (USA)	MGA	2.	FP
3.	-	Youngblood	MGA	3.	FP
	-	Dan Clippenger (USA)	MG TD Mk II	1.	GP

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US National Races	Round: 132

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

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 133

Courtland [Ladies]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 134

Courtland [All]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 135

Preliminary Santa Maria

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

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

Circuit length: 5,311 km

Race distance: 32,702 km

Winner's average speed: 119,252 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 136

Preliminary Santa Maria [Novice 1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 5,311 km

Race distance: 21,823 km

Winner's average speed: 95,354 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 137

Preliminary Santa Maria [Novice +1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 5,311 km

Race distance: 81,835 km

Winner's average speed: 108,792 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 138

Preliminary Santa Maria [Ladies]

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

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

Circuit length: 5,311 km

Race distance: 28,646 km

Winner's average speed: 91,733 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 139

Santa Maria [Production]

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

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

Circuit length: 5,311 km

Race distance: 90,139 km

Winner's average speed: 110,401 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 140

Santa Maria [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length: 5,311 km

Race distance: 111,528 km

Winner's average speed: 112,493 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 141

Santa Maria [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

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

Circuit length: 6,116 km

Race distance: 159,003 km

Winner's average speed: 127,460 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 142

Preliminary Bonelli

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

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance: 2,012 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

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

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US National Races	Round: 143

Preliminary Bonelli [FP]

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

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance: 4,023 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired
1.	-	Bob Falcon (USA)	MG	10	0:05:07,230
2.	-	Clyde Wurhrich (USA)	Porsche 356 1500
3.	-	Floyd Burt (USA)	MG

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US National Races	Round: 144

Preliminary Bonelli [CP+DP+EP]

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

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance: 4,023 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired
1.	-	Dick Trunkey (USA)	Triumph TR2	10	0:03:57,700
2.	-	Al Grist (USA)	Jaguar XK140
3.	-	Bob Kudler (USA)	Jaguar XK140

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US National Races	Round: 145

Preliminary Bonelli [Modified]

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

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance: 4,023 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired
1.	-	Bart Spiegelman (USA)	Kurtis - Jaguar s/c	10	0:03:21,820
2.	-	George Beavis (USA)	Offenhauser Special
3.	-	Bud Goodwin (USA)	Kurtis - Lincoln

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US National Races	Round: 146

Bonelli [BM+CM+DM+EM]

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

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance: 12,070 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

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

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US National Races	Round: 147

Bonelli [FM+GM+HM]

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

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance: 12,070 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

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

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US National Races	Round: 148

SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [EP+FP]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 149

SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [FP+GP]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 150

SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [GM+HM]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 151

SCCA Regional Brynfan Tyddyn [EM+FM]

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

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

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US National Races	Round: 152

Preliminary San Diego [FP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 104,125 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 153

Preliminary San Diego [CP+DP+EP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 105,895 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 153

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

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 116,356 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 154

Preliminary San Diego [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 110,884 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 155

Consolation San Diego [S1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 95,112 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 156

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

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 103,803 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 157

San Diego [S1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 109,435 km

Winner's average speed: 111,045 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 158

San Diego [Ladies]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 25,750 km

Winner's average speed: 99,538 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 159

San Diego [S+1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 119,092 km

Winner's average speed: 115,551 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 160

Preliminary Mansfield

SCCA Mansfield	Date: 5.8.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	60	Roy Cherryholmes (USA)	Ferrari 121 LM 0558LM	Roy Cherryholmes
4.	68	Lorin McMullen (USA)	Ferrari 166 MM/53 3.0 0262M

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US National Races	Round: 161

Mansfield [Production]

SCCA Mansfield	Date: 5.8.1956

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

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US National Races	Round: 162

Mansfield [Unlimited]

SCCA Mansfield	Date: 5.8.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	60	Roy Cherryholmes (USA)	Ferrari 121 LM 0558LM	Roy Cherryholmes
2.	68	Lorin McMullen (USA)	Ferrari 166 MM/53 3.0 0262M

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US National Races	Round: 163

Gardena [Production 1.5]

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

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 3600

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired
1.	-	Clyde Wuthrich (USA)	Porsche 356	10	0:10:34,430
2.	-	Bob Falcon (USA)	MG
3.	-	Jack Cleghorn (USA)	MG

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US National Races	Round: 164

Gardena [Production +1.5]

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

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 3600

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired
1.	-	Bill Cantrell (USA)	Triumph TR2	Suburban Motors	10	0:02:38,700
2.	-	Bob Kudler (USA)	Jaguar
3.	-	Dick Trunkey (USA)	Triumph TR2
	Did not finish:
	49	Rick Kislingbury (USA)	Triumph TR2			Accident

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US National Races	Round: 165

Gardena [Modified]

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

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 3600

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired
1.	-	Elgin Holmes (USA)	Allard - Mercury	10	0:02:50,890
2.	-	George Beavis (USA)	Offenhauser Special
3.	-	Bart Spiegelman (USA)	Kurtis - Jaguar s/c

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US National Races	Round: 166

Gardena [Modified 1.5]

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

Started:

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 3600

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

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US National Races	Round: 167

Gardena [Modified +1.5]

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

Started:

Circuit length: 0,402 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 3600

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

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US National Races	Round: 168

Preliminary Paramount Ranch [FP+HP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 105,895 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 169

Preliminary Paramount Ranch [CP+DP+EP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 107,665 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 170

Preliminary Paramount Ranch [FM+GM+HM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 115,390 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 171

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

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 114,907 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 172

Consolation Paramount Ranch [S1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 99,618 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 173

Consolation Paramount Ranch [S+1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 109,435 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 174

Paramount Ranch [S1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 115,873 km

Winner's average speed: 112,654 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 175

Paramount Ranch [Ladies]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 25,750 km

Winner's average speed: 105,573 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 176

Paramount Ranch [S+1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 115,873 km

Winner's average speed: 115,551 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 177

Arcata [FP+GP]

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

Classified:

(FP - 1, GP - 8, HP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 9000

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

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US National Races	Round: 178

Arcata [MG]

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

Classified:

(FP - 7, GP - 10)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 93,664 km/h

Attendance: 9000

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

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US National Races	Round: 179

Arcata [Novice FM+GM+HM]

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

Classified:

(FM - 3, GM - 10, HM - 2)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 9000

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

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US National Races	Round: 180

Arcata [Novice CM+DM+EM]

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

Classified:

(CM - 3, DM - 5, EM - 9)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 97,204 km/h

Attendance: 9000

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

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US National Races	Round: 181

Arcata [EP+FP]

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

Classified:

(EP - 9, FP - 3)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 94,951 km/h

Attendance: 9000

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

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US National Races	Round: 182

Arcata [FM+GM+HM]

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

Classified:

(FM - 6, GM - 7, HM - 1)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 91,572 km/h

Attendance: 9000

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

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US National Races	Round: 183

Arcata [CP+DP]

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

Classified:

(CP - 6, DP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 88,997 km/h

Attendance: 9000

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

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US National Races	Round: 184

Arcata [CM+DM+EM]

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

Classified:

(CM - 4, DM - 3, EM - 4, FM - 3)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 111,045 km/h

Attendance: 9000

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

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US National Races	Round: 185

Montgomery [GP]

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

Classified:

(GP - 14)

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 95,112 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 186

Montgomery [FM+GM+HM]

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

Classified:

(FM - 5, GM - 4, HM - 3)

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 107,504 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 187

Montgomery [EP+FP]

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

Classified:

(EP - 6, FP - 11)

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 84,169 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 188

Montgomery [CM+DM+EM]

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

Classified:

(CM - 2, DM - 4, EM - 5)

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 113,298 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 189

Montgomery [CP]

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

Classified:

(CP - 10)

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 101,550 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 190

Montgomery [DP]

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

Classified:

(DP - 13)

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 103,964 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 191

Montgomery [BM+UR]

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

Classified:

(BM - 0, UR - 3)

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 105,573 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	46	John Sinclair (USA)	Jaguar - Cadillac	20	0:33:46,200	1.	UR
2.	54	John Plaisted (USA)	Cheetah			2.	UR
3.	246	Jordan King (USA)	Allard J2X			3.	UR

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US National Races	Round: 192

Montgomery [Ladies Handicap]

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

Classified:

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 97,365 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 193

Montgomery [Sports]

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

Classified:

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

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed: 113,298 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 194

Marlboro [MG race 1]

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

Practiced:

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

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US National Races	Round: 195

Marlboro [MG race 2]

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

Practiced:

No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Time/retired	Group
In entry list:
40	J. R. MacMasters, Jr. (USA)	MG TC	2	Not known if ran	GA
137	Herman Melotti (USA)	MG TC	2	Not known if ran	GA

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US National Races	Round: 196

Marlboro [MG race 3]

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

Practiced:

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

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US National Races	Round: 197

Marlboro [MG race 4]

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

Practiced:

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

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US National Races	Round: 198

Marlboro [MG race 5]

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

Practiced:

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

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US National Races	Round: 199

Marlboro [MG race 6]

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

Practiced:

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

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US National Races	Round: 200

Marlboro [MG race 7]

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

Practiced:

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

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US National Races	Round: 201

Marlboro [MG race 8]

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

Practiced:

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

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US National Races	Round: 202

Salinas

Salinas Road Races, Salinas	Date: 19.8.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice

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US National Races	Round: 203

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 1.3]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 35,406 km

Winner's average speed: 103,626 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 204

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 35,406 km

Winner's average speed: 104,994 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 205

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production 2.0]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 35,406 km

Winner's average speed: 107,553 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 206

Preliminary Santa Barbara [Production +2.0]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 35,406 km

Winner's average speed: 108,937 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 207

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

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 42,487 km

Winner's average speed: 114,827 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 208

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

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 42,487 km

Winner's average speed: 119,108 km/h

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

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US National Races	Round: 209

Consolation Santa Barbara [FP+GP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 42,487 km

Winner's average speed: 105,106 km/h

Attendance: 9500

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

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US National Races	Round: 210

Consolation Santa Barbara [CP+DP+EP]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 42,487 km

Winner's average speed: 107,102 km/h

Attendance: 9500

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

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US National Races	Round: 211

Consolation Santa Barbara [Modified+FIII]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 42,487 km

Winner's average speed: 105,653 km/h

Attendance: 9500

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

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US National Races	Round: 212

Santa Barbara [S1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 116,838 km

Winner's average speed: 117,048 km/h

Attendance: 9500

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

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US National Races	Round: 213

Santa Barbara [Ladies]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 28,324 km

Winner's average speed: 105,814 km/h

Attendance: 9500

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

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US National Races	Round: 214

Santa Barbara [S+1.5]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,541 km

Race distance: 120,379 km

Winner's average speed: 120,379 km/h

Attendance: 9500

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

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US National Races	Round: 215

San Luis Obispo [Race 1]

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

Started:	13
Classified:	10

Circuit length: 2,092 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 216

San Luis Obispo [Race 2]

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

Started:	11
Classified:	11

Circuit length: 2,092 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

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

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US National Races	Round: 217

Sacramento [MG]

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

Classified:

(FP - 5, GP - 7)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance: 64,374 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 15000

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

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US National Races	Round: 218

Sacramento [FP+GP]

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

Classified:

(FP - 6, GP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance: 64,374 km

Winner's average speed: 102,032 km/h

Attendance: 15000

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

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US National Races	Round: 219

Sacramento [CP+DP+EP]

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

Classified:

(CP - 5, DP - 4, EP - 6)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance: 64,374 km

Winner's average speed: 103,803 km/h

Attendance: 15000

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

Qualifying Race Aggregate

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	59	Bob Oker (USA)	AC Ace Bristol	Ed Savin	5	0:09:21,600		EP
2.	68	Jim Woods (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC		5	0:09:32,300		CP

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US National Races	Round: 220

Sacramento [FM+GM+HM]

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

Classified:

(FM - 7, GM - 7, HM - 7)

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance: 112,654 km

Winner's average speed: 112,654 km/h

Attendance: 15000

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

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US National Races	Round: 221

Sacramento [BM+CM+DM+FM]

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

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

Circuit length: 3,380 km

Race distance: 112,654 km

Winner's average speed: 116,517 km/h

Attendance: 15000

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

Qualifying Race Aggregate

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

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US National Races	Round: 222

Chester [Race 2]

Race 2, Chester	Date: 6.10.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
5.	100	George Arents (USA)	Siata 208CS Balbo Ferrari CS069				2.	EM

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US National Races	Round: 223

Chester [Race 4]

Race 4, Chester	Date: 6.10.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
4.	100	Cunningham	Siata 208CS Balbo Ferrari CS069				1.	EM

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US National Races	Round: 224

Smartt Field [Novice]

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

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

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Burget	Porsche 356 1600		1.	EP>DP
2.	-	Kallus	Austin-Healey		2.	DP
3.	-	Wood	Triumph		3.	EP>DP
4.	-	Broadwell	Jabro Jr.		1.	HM
5.	-	Lawrence	Austin-Healey		4.	DP
	Did not finish:
	-	Reuter	Austin-Healey	DNF	5.	DP

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US National Races	Round: 225

Smartt Field [S1.5]

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

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

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Ed Crawford (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder		1.	FM
2.	-	Barton	Cooper - Porsche		1.	GM
3.	-	Jack Hinkle (USA)	Kurtis - Offenhauser		2.	FM
4.	-	Weiler	Lotus		2.	GM
5.	-	Grove	Osca		3.	FM
6.	-	Walsh	Porsche 356 Carrera		1.	FP
7.	-	Bill Wuesthoff (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder		1.	GP
8.	-	Dieter	Porsche 550 Spyder		4.	FM
9.	-	Peters	Porsche 356		2.	FP
10.	-	Schmale	Porsche 356		3.	FP
11.	-	William Baker (USA)	Fibre Sport		3.	GM
12.	-	Ong	Alfa Romeo Giulietta		2.	GP
13.	-	Aylward	MG TD		4.	GM
14.	-	Cahill	MGA		4.	FP
15.	-	Ruffini	Alfa Romeo Giulietta		3.	GP
16.	-	Brown	Alfa Romeo		4.	GP
17.	-	Hollander	MG TF 1500		5.	FP
18.	-	Laflin	MG TD		5.	GP
19.	-	Staples	MG TC		6.	GP
	Did not finish:
	-	Clifford	MG TC	DNF		GP
	-	Rowley	Rowley Special	DNF		FM
	-	de Penaloza	MG TD	DNF		GP

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US National Races	Round: 226

Smartt Field [BM+CM+DM+EM]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Modified over 1500 cc), Smartt Field	Date: 7.10.1956

Started:	12	(BM - 2, CM - 0, DM - 6, EM - 4)
Classified:	9	(BM - 1, CM - 0, DM - 4, EM - 4)

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Loyal Katskee (USA)	Ferrari		1.	DM
2.	-	John Quackenbush (USA)	Ferrari		1.	EM
3.	-	Hassan	Ferrari		2.	EM
4.	-	Boynton	Maserati		3.	EM
5.	-	David Biggs (USA)	Ferrari		2.	DM
6.	-	Karl Kopplin (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3603		3.	DM
7.	-	Toppan	Ferrari		4.	EM
8.	-	Van Beuren	Ferrari		4.	DM
9.	-	Roloson	Ford Thunderbird		1.	BM
	Did not finish:
	-	Woodworth	Ferrari	DNF	5.	DM
	-	Ed Lunken (USA)	Ferrari	DNF	6.	DM
	-	Charles Byford (USA)	Allard	DNF		BM

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US National Races	Round: 227

Smartt Field [HM]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Class H), Smartt Field	Date: 7.10.1956

Started:	8	(HM - 8)
Classified:	8	(HM - 8)

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Pos.	Group
1.	-	John Mays (USA)	Fibre Sport	1.	HM
2.	-	Herman Behm (USA)	Stanguellini	2.	HM
3.	-	Bruce Townsend (USA)	TXP	3.	HM
4.	-	Sandy MacArthur (USA)	Giaur - Mercury	4.	HM
5.	-	J. Robert Schroeder (USA)	Nardi - BMW	5.	HM
6.	-	Broadwell	Jabro Jr.	6.	HM
7.	-	David Mays (USA)	Fibre Sport	7.	HM
8.	-	Reuter	Bandini	8.	HM

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US National Races	Round: 228

Smartt Field [CP+DP+EP]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Production over 1500 cc), Smartt Field	Date: 7.10.1956

Started:	30	(CP - 12, DP - 7, EP - 11)
Classified:	22	(CP - 7, DP - 4, EP - 11)

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Robbins	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL		1.	DP
2.	-	Wilbur Straney (USA)	Ford Thunderbird		1.	CP
3.	-	Campbell	AC Ace		1.	EP
4.	-	Causey	Jaguar		2.	CP
5.	-	William Jordan (USA)	AC Ace		2.	EP
6.	-	French	Chevrolet Corvette		3.	CP
7.	-	McCoy	Jaguar		4.	CP
8.	-	Augie Pabst (USA)	Triumph		3.	EP
9.	-	Richard Vogel (USA)	Morgan		4.	EP
10.	-	Spooner	Austin-Healey		2.	DP
11.	-	L. Causey (USA)	Porsche 356 1600		5.	EP
12.	-	Burget	Porsche 356 1600		6.	EP
13.	-	Coan	Jaguar		5.	CP
14.	-	Mack Yates (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette		6.	CP
15.	-	Reuter	Austin-Healey		3.	DP
16.	-	King	Jaguar		7.	CP
17.	-	Kamp	Triumph		7.	EP
18.	-	Whitcraft	Triumph		8.	EP
19.	-	Homer Gosnell (USA)	Triumph		9.	EP
20.	-	David Dukes (USA)	Morgan		10.	EP
21.	-	Braxton	Triumph		11.	EP
22.	-	Booth	Austin-Healey		4.	DP
	Did not finish:
	-	Lawrence	Austin-Healey	DNF		DP
	-	Jeffords	Chevrolet Corvette	DNF		CP
	-	Brennan	Jaguar	DNF		CP
	-	Snider	Jaguar	DNF		CP
	-	Abel	Jaguar	DNF		CP
	-	Deuble	Jaguar	DNF		CP
	-	Jim Grove (USA)	Austin-Healey	DNF		DP
	-	Kallus	Austin-Healey	DNF		DP

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US National Races	Round: 229

Smartt Field [S1.5]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 5 - Production & Modified under 1500 cc), Smartt Field	Date: 7.10.1956

Started:	26	(FM - 5, GM - 4, HM - 8, FP - 5, GP - 4)
Classified:	20	(FM - 4, GM - 3, HM - 5, FP - 5, GP - 3)

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Ed Crawford (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder		1.	FM
2.	-	Weiler	Lotus		1.	GM
3.	-	William Cooper (USA)	Cooper - Porsche		2.	GM
4.	-	Grove	Osca		2.	FM
5.	-	Dieter	Porsche 550 Spyder		3.	FM
6.	-	John Mays (USA)	Fibre Sport		1.	HM
7.	-	Walsh	Porsche 356 Carrera		1.	FP
8.	-	Peters	Porsche 356		2.	FP
9.	-	Rowley	Rowley Special		4.	FM
10.	-	Schmale	Porsche 356		3.	FP
11.	-	Herman Behm (USA)	Stanguellini		2.	HM
12.	-	Sandy MacArthur (USA)	Giaur - Mercury		3.	HM
13.	-	William Baker (USA)	Fibre Sport		3.	GM
14.	-	J. Robert Schroeder (USA)	Nardi - BMW		4.	HM
15.	-	Hollander	MG TF 1500		4.	FP
16.	-	Laflin	MG TD		1.	GP
17.	-	Cahill	MGA		5.	FP
18.	-	Ong	Alfa Romeo Giulietta		2.	GP
19.	-	Staples	MG TC		3.	GP
20.	-	Bruce Townsend (USA)	TXP		5.	HM
	Did not finish:
	-	Reuter	Bandini	DNF		HM
	-	Jack Hinkle (USA)	Kurtis - Offenhauser	DNF		FM
	-	Aylward	MG TD	DNF		GM
	-	Bill Wuesthoff (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder	DNF		GP
	-	David Mays (USA)	Fibre Sport	DNF		HM
	-	Broadwell	Jabro Jr.	DNF		HM

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US National Races	Round: 230

Smartt Field [S+1.5]

Smartt Field Sports Car Races (Race 6 - Production & Modified over 1500 cc), Smartt Field	Date: 7.10.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice

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US National Races	Round: 231

Thompson [GM+HM]

New England Region SCCA (Race 3 - G & H Modified), Thompson	Date: 7.10.1956

No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
Other starters:
21	Ray Saidel (USA)	Jomar Mk I
27	Gus Ehrman (USA)	Jomar Mk I

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US National Races	Round: 232

Thompson

Thompson Raceway	Date: 7.10.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant
1.	59	John Fitch (USA)	Jaguar D-type 3.8	Briggs Cunningham
2.	58	Walt Hansgen (USA)	Jaguar D-type 3.5 XKD 529	Tage Hansen
3.	49	George Constantine (USA)	Jaguar D-type XKD 545
4.	93	Walter F. Huggler (USA)	Jaguar D-type XKD 523
	Other starters:
	111	Dick Thompson (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette SR-2

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US National Races	Round: 233

Thompson

Thompson Raceway	Date: 7.10.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	59	John Fitch (USA)	Jaguar D-type 3.8	Briggs Cunningham
2.	58	Walt Hansgen (USA)	Jaguar D-type 3.5 XKD 529	Tage Hansen

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US National Races	Round: 234

Thompson [CP]

Class C Production Race, Thompson Raceway	Date: 7.10.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
	23	Denise McCluggage (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC					CP

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US National Races	Round: 235

Louisiana

Grand Prix Louisiana	Date: 14.10.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice

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US National Races	Round: 236

Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.3]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 2 - Production under 1300 cc), Pomona	Date: 20.10.1956

Started:	28	(FP - 27, HP - 1)
Classified:	24	(FP - 23, HP - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 117,160 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	137	Frank Aldhous (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder	10	0:16:30,000	1.	FP
2.	4	Bill Pollack (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder	10	0:16:31,500	2.	FP
3.	78	Harry J. Hanford (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder	10	0:17:17,000	3.	FP
4.	89	Tim Considine (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	10	0:17:35,000	4.	FP
5.	155	Harold Erb (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	10	0:17:38,000	5.	FP
6.	151	Leon Miller (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	10	0:17:39,000	6.	FP
7.	28	Walter Garlick (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	10	0:18:02,000	7.	FP
8.	47	Jack Dair (USA)	MG TF	10	0:18:06,000	8.	FP
9.	237	Sam Taylor (USA)	MG	10	0:18:09,000	9.	FP
10.	0	Jim Honeter (USA)	MG TF	10	0:18:12,000	10.	FP
11.	128	Robert Scurlock (USA)	MG TD Mk II	10	0:18:17,000	11.	FP
12.	153	Art White (USA)	MG TD	9	0:16:45,000	12.	FP
13.	171	Hal Bonney (USA)	MG TF	9	0:16:57,000	13.	FP
14.	207	John Reed (USA)	MG TD	9	0:16:58,000	14.	FP
15.	156	Fred Newman (USA)	MG TD	9	0:17:00,000	15.	FP
16.	37	Thomas Newitt (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	9	0:17:00,500	16.	FP
17.	54	William Benck (USA)	MG TD	9	0:17:26,000	17.	FP
18.	115	William Nickel (USA)	MG TD	9	0:17:30,000	18.	FP
19.	63	Leroy Baker (USA)	MG TD	9	0:17:45,000	19.	FP
20.	98	John Alf (USA)	MG TD	9	0:17:48,000	20.	FP
21.	313	Attila de Lado (USA)	MG TD	8	0:17:39,000	21.	FP
22.	220	Eugene Clark (USA)	MG TD	8	0:18:11,000	22.	FP
23.	38	Mark Brunner (USA)	Crosley	7	0:16:37,000	1.	HP
24.	140	Don Roberts (USA)	MG TC	7	0:17:42,000	23.	FP
	Did not finish:
	81	Richard Morse (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta		Collision		FP
	103	Ken Roehr (USA)	MG		Accident		FP
	129	John Lawrence (USA)	MG		Collision		FP
	196	Martin Hosch (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta		Broken piston		FP

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US National Races	Round: 237

Preliminary Pomona [Production 1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 3 - Production 1300 cc to 1500 cc), Pomona	Date: 20.10.1956

Started:	23	(FP - 23)
Classified:	16	(FP - 16)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 116,356 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	24	Ed Barker (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster	10	0:16:35,000	1.	FP
2.	77	Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)	MGA	10	0:00:03,000	2.	FP
3.	110	John Dixon (USA)	MGA	10	0:00:33,000	3.	FP
4.	62	John Lumkin (USA)	MGA	10	0:00:38,000	4.	FP
5.	100	Dave Allee (USA)	MG TF 1500	10	0:00:39,000	5.	FP
6.	163	Ray Pickering (USA)	MGA	10	0:01:11,000	6.	FP
7.	177	Jay Nixon (USA)	MGA	10	0:01:13,000	7.	FP
8.	194	Frank Nichols (USA)	MGA	10	0:01:20,000	8.	FP
9.	144	Ed Tomerlin (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster	10	0:01:23,000	9.	FP
10.	72	Jimmy Moore (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster	10	0:01:27,000	10.	FP
11.	225	James Royle (USA)	MGA	10	0:01:30,000	11.	FP
12.	30	Hayden Brown (USA)	MGA	9	0:00:08,000	12.	FP
13.	143	Edward Brandreth (USA)	MGA	9	0:00:09,000	13.	FP
14.	94	Paul Seeger (USA)	MG	9	0:00:10,000	14.	FP
15.	84	Robert Patton (USA)	Porsche 356 America	9	0:00:31,000	15.	FP
16.	148	Tommy Farrell (USA)	Porsche 356	9	0:01:22,000	16.	FP
	Not classified:
	197	Howard Fanning (USA)	MGA		Over time limit		FP
	Did not finish:
	35	Dan Hogan (USA)	MGA		Tail pipe		FP
	67	Clark Shaw (USA)	MGA		Oil pressure		FP
	161	Mel Curland (CDN)	MGA		Engine		FP
	175	Robert Schulman (USA)	MGA		Accident		FP
	187	William Redden (USA)	MG TF 1500		Collision		FP
	192	Ogden Shutes (USA)	Porsche 356		Collision		FP

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US National Races	Round: 238

Preliminary Pomona [Production 2.0]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 4 - Production 1500 cc to 2000 cc), Pomona	Date: 20.10.1956

Started:	22	(EP - 22)
Classified:	17	(EP - 17)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 118,126 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	59	Bob Oker (USA)	AC Ace Bristol	Ed Savin	10	0:16:20,000	1.	EP
2.	500	George Dillaway (USA)	Siata 208S BS526		10	0:16:34,000	2.	EP
3.	113	Lew Bracker (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster		10	0:16:42,000	3.	EP
4.	711	Bill Dixon (USA)	Siata 208S BS521??		10	0:16:43,000	4.	EP
5.	152	George Spears (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster		10	0:16:44,000	5.	EP
6.	19	Bob Bondurant (USA)	Morgan TR2		10	0:16:45,000	6.	EP
7.	213	Charles Winberg (USA)	Morgan TR2		10	0:16:45,500	7.	EP
8.	36	Frank Cairns (USA)	Triumph TR2		10	0:17:18,000	8.	EP
9.	31	Ronnie Bucknum (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster		10	0:17:19,000	9.	EP
10.	138	Frank White (USA)	Triumph TR3		10	0:17:34,000	10.	EP
11.	43	James McEachen (USA)	AC Ace Bristol		10	0:17:39,000	11.	EP
12.	48	Gordon Crowder (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster		10	0:17:50,000	12.	EP
13.	64	Jim Mourning (USA)	Morgan TR3		9	0:16:25,000	13.	EP
14.	204	Don Hulette (USA)	Triumph TR3		9	0:16:30,000	14.	EP
15.	122	Clark Merrick (USA)	Triumph TR2		9	0:16:52,000	15.	EP
16.	46	Robert Folkman (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster		9	0:17:21,000	16.	EP
17.	233	William Muse (USA)	AC Ace		8	0:16:27,000	17.	EP
	Did not finish:
	66	Dan Levitt (USA)	Morgan			Gearbox		EP
	93	Vinc De Carlo (USA)	Triumph TR2			Bearings		EP
	118	Bill Watkins (USA)	Triumph TR2			Brakes		EP
	172	Al Hughes (USA)	Triumph TR3			Bearings		EP
	217	William R. French (USA)	Porsche 356 1600			Off course		EP

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US National Races	Round: 239

Preliminary Pomona [Production +2.0]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 5 - Production over 2000 cc), Pomona	Date: 20.10.1956

Started:	34	(CP - 18, DP - 16)
Classified:	30	(CP - 15, DP - 15)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 119,413 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	231	Jim Parkinson (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S	10	0:16:10,000	1.	DP
2.	12	Rudy Cleye (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL	10	0:16:11,000	2.	DP
3.	377	Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)	Austin-Healey	10	0:16:32,000	3.	DP
4.	10	Lek von Kaesborg (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL	10	0:16:35,000	4.	DP
5.	331	Richard Shipman (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708	10	0:16:36,000	5.	DP
6.	69	Bob Weller (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC	10	0:16:45,000	1.	CP
7.	168	Jack Breskovich (USA)	Austin-Healey AHS 3709?	10	0:16:56,000	6.	DP
8.	22	Gil Bloemendaal (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S	10	0:16:58,000	7.	DP
9.	276	Terry Hall (USA)	Jaguar XK120 M	10	0:17:17,000	2.	CP
10.	80	James Matthews (USA)	Jaguar XK120	10	0:17:20,000	3.	CP
11.	178	Jim Chaffee (USA)	Jaguar	10	0:17:22,000	4.	CP
12.	1	Jim Hall (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette	10	0:17:24,000	5.	CP
13.	277	Howard Bare (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette	10	0:17:25,000	6.	CP
14.	3	Bob Bondurant (USA)	Austin-Healey	10	0:17:27,000	8.	DP
15.	173	Robert Evans (USA)	Austin-Healey	10	0:17:30,000	9.	DP
16.	147	Stuart Hirsch (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC	10	0:17:31,000	7.	CP
17.	139	Samuel McCord (USA)	Jaguar XK120 MC	10	0:17:40,000	8.	CP
18.	256	Gerald Aarons (USA)	Jaguar XK120	10	0:17:42,000	9.	CP
19.	125	Lawrence Clark (USA)	Jaguar XK120	10	0:17:44,000	10.	CP
20.	188	Reynard Storey (USA)	Austin-Healey	9	0:16:12,000	10.	DP
21.	134	Hank Montonen (USA)	Jaguar XK120	9	0:16:13,000	11.	CP
22.	9	Jack Boyle (USA)	Austin-Healey	9	0:16:19,000	11.	DP
23.	108	John Hathorn (USA)	Austin-Healey	9	0:16:20,000	12.	DP
24.	85	Stan Whitelock (USA)	Austin-Healey	9	0:16:25,000	13.	DP
25.	317	William Alvarez (USA)	Jaguar XK120	9	0:16:31,000	12.	CP
26.	150	Edgar Pye (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette	9	0:16:33,000	13.	CP
27.	167	Mel Robles (USA)	Jaguar XK120	9	0:16:34,000	14.	CP
28.	162	George Ramberg (USA)	Austin-Healey	9	0:16:37,000	14.	DP
29.	109	Rick Paddock (USA)	Jaguar	9	0:17:06,000	15.	CP
30.	41	Hud Stephenson (USA)	Austin-Healey	9	0:17:07,000	15.	DP
	Did not finish:
	5	Ned Yarter (USA)	Jaguar		Water hose		CP
	133	Chuck Brassell (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette		Accident		CP
	166	Bob Dickson (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL		Rocker arm		DP
	191	John McKeown (USA)	Jaguar		Coil		CP

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US National Races	Round: 240

Preliminary Pomona [FM+GM+HM]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 7 - Modified under 1500 cc), Pomona	Date: 20.10.1956

Started:	40	(FM - 16, GM - 10, HM - 14)
Classified:	30	(FM - 10, GM - 8, HM - 12)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 123,920 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	159	William Eschrich (USA)	Lotus - Porsche	10	0:15:35,000	1.	FM
2.	211	Richie Ginther (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder	10	0:15:35,500	2.	FM
3.	7	Howard Wheeler (USA)	Osca	10	0:15:40,000	3.	FM
4.	91	Harvey Mayer (USA)	Lotus Mark IX	10	0:16:03,000	1.	GM
5.	56	Troy McHenry (USA)	Porsche 550	10	0:16:15,000	4.	FM
6.	8	Dusty Miller (USA)	MG Special	10	0:16:16,000	5.	FM
7.	90	Jean Oddous (USA)	Lotus Mark VI	10	0:16:23,000	2.	GM
8.	261	Charles Willis (USA)	Lotus Mark IX	10	0:16:49,000	3.	GM
9.	126	Don Brauer (USA)	MG TC	10	0:17:13,000	6.	FM
10.	55	Ed Freutel (USA)	Lotus Eleven	8	0:15:38,000	4.	GM
11.	57	W. R. Turner (USA)	Porsche	8	0:15:39,000	7.	FM
12.	164	Noble Bishop (USA)	Crosley Special	8	0:16:08,000	1.	HM
13.	79	John Sousa (USA)	MG Special	8	0:16:11,000	8.	FM
14.	58	Edward Parker (USA)	Renault Spyder	8	0:16:21,000	2.	HM
15.	33	Jack Wilder (USA)	Nichols - Panhard	8	0:16:22,000	3.	HM
16.	27	Don Miller (USA)	Triumph Special	8	0:16:25,000	4.	HM
17.	176	James Orr (USA)	Panhard	8	0:16:26,000	5.	HM
18.	73	Perry Peron (USA)	Panhard	8	0:16:27,000	6.	HM
19.	102	Jack Nethercutt (USA)	Lotus Mark IX	8	0:16:28,000	5.	GM
20.	25	Otis Fellows (USA)	MG	8	0:16:29,000	9.	FM
21.	174	Malcolm Morett (USA)	Crosley Special	8	0:16:42,000	7.	HM
22.	15	Arden Stevens (USA)	D.B. - Panhard	8	0:16:44,000	6.	GM
23.	160	Karl Brigandi (USA)	Abarth 207A Fiat 001	8	0:16:46,000	7.	GM
24.	107	Robert Bratton (USA)	MG TF	8	0:16:48,000	10.	FM
25.	111	Clifford Bundy (USA)	Crosley	8	0:17:13,500	8.	HM
26.	34	C. K. Enoch (USA)	Crosley	8	0:17:19,000	9.	HM
27.	61	William Boone (USA)	D.B. - Panhard	7	0:15:47,000	10.	HM
28.	255	Howard Swift (USA)	Swift Special	7	0:17:05,000	11.	HM
29.	112	Robert Coffey (USA)	Crosley	6	0:18:05,000	12.	HM
30.	114	Stan Bucklein (USA)	Nichols - Panhard	5	0:16:55,000	8.	GM
	Did not finish:
	16	Lance Reventlow (USA)	Cooper - Climax		Brakes		GM
	23	John Timanus (USA)	Lotus Mark VIII MG		Accident		FM
	26	Bud Hand (USA)	MG Special		Accident		FM
	42	Jerry Richards (USA)	MG Special		Overheating		FM
	83	Dave Watters (USA)	MG Special		Fuel pump		FM
	97	William Scott (USA)	MG TD		Head gasket		FM
	99	Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA)	MG NA		Head gasket		FM
	116	Chuck Schroeder (USA)	Lotus		Spun		GM
	142	Richard Seifried (USA)	Seifried Special		Lost wheel		HM
	269	Bob Winkelmann (USA)	Panhard		Carburettor		HM

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US National Races	Round: 241

Preliminary Pomona [BM+CM+DM+EM]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 8 - Modified over 1500 cc), Pomona	Date: 20.10.1956

Started:	18	(AM - 1, BM - 5, CM - 3, DM - 5, EM - 4)
Classified:	16	(AM - 1, BM - 4, CM - 2, DM - 5, EM - 4)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 32,187 km

Winner's average speed: 131,001 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	6	Bill Murphy (USA)	Kurtis - Buick		10	0:14:45,000	1.	BM
2.	70	Eric Hauser (USA)	Out Hauser Special		10	0:14:52,000	2.	BM
3.	131	Bob Drake (USA)	Aston Martin DB3S 8		10	0:14:53,000	1.	DM
4.	130	Harrison Evans (USA)	Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M	Harrison Evans	10	0:15:19,000	2.	DM
5.	21	Hal Dolden (USA)	Sparks-Bonney Special		10	0:15:32,000	3.	BM
6.	11	John von Neumann (USA)	Ferrari 500 TR 0636MDTR		10	0:15:33,000	1.	EM
7.	51	Fred Woodward (USA)	Jaguar Special		10	0:15:37,000	1.	CM
8.	50	Ken Miles (GB)	Cooper - Porsche	John von Neumann	10	0:15:39,000	2.	EM
9.	179	Bob Path (USA)	Ferrari 750 Monza		10	0:15:46,000	3.	DM
10.	18	Carlyle Blackwell (USA)	Jaguar C-type XKC 007		9	0:14:48,000	2.	CM
11.	120	Jack Breskovich (USA)	Allard - Cadillac		9	0:15:07,000	4.	BM
12.	87	Mickey Thompson (USA)	Kurtis - Cadillac		9	0:15:17,000	1.	AM
13.	289	Rod Carveth (USA)	Aston Martin DB3S 11		9	0:15:18,000	4.	DM
14.	74	Bob Trennert (USA)	Triumph TR2		9	0:16:04,000	3.	EM
15.	127	Masten Gregory (USA)	Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M		9	0:16:06,000	5.	DM
16.	359	William Binney (USA)	Doretti Special		9	0:16:18,000	4.	EM
	Did not finish:
	14	Alex Budurin (USA)	Kurtis - Buick ex-Murphy			Oil pressure		BM
	39	Harold Barbour (USA)	Jaguar			Spun		CM

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US National Races	Round: 242

Consolation Pomona [Production 1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 9 - Consolation Production under 1500 cc), Pomona	Date: 21.10.1956

Started:	29	(FP - 29)
Classified:	24	(FP - 24)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 113,620 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	72	Jimmy Moore (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster	12	0:20:23,000	1.	FP
2.	35	Dan Hogan (USA)	MGA	12	0:20:25,000	2.	FP
3.	28	Walter Garlick (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	12	0:20:50,000	3.	FP
4.	177	Jay Nixon (USA)	MGA	12	0:20:56,000	4.	FP
5.	194	Frank Nichols (USA)	MGA	12	0:21:07,000	5.	FP
6.	225	James Royle (USA)	MGA	12	0:21:19,000	6.	FP
7.	143	Edward Brandreth (USA)	MGA	12	0:21:34,000	7.	FP
8.	94	Paul Seeger (USA)	MG	12	0:21:35,000	8.	FP
9.	37	Thomas Newitt (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	12	0:21:54,000	9.	FP
10.	237	Sam Taylor (USA)	MG	12	0:21:57,000	10.	FP
11.	30	Hayden Brown (USA)	MGA	12	0:21:59,000	11.	FP
12.	0	Jim Honeter (USA)	MG TF	12	0:22:00,000	12.	FP
13.	207	John Reed (USA)	MG TD	11	0:20:28,000	13.	FP
14.	128	Robert Scurlock (USA)	MG TD Mk II	11	0:20:30,000	14.	FP
15.	84	Robert Patton (USA)	Porsche 356 America	11	0:20:43,000	15.	FP
16.	153	Art White (USA)	MG TD	11	0:20:46,000	16.	FP
17.	115	William Nickel (USA)	MG TD	11	0:20:57,000	17.	FP
18.	98	John Alf (USA)	MG TD	11	0:21:04,000	18.	FP
19.	220	Eugene Clark (USA)	MG TD	11	0:21:09,000	19.	FP
20.	187	William Redden (USA)	MG TF 1500	11	0:21:27,000	20.	FP
21.	63	Leroy Baker (USA)	MG TD	11	0:21:36,000	21.	FP
22.	197	Howard Fanning (USA)	MGA	11	0:21:52,000	22.	FP
23.	140	Don Roberts (USA)	MG TC	10	0:20:31,000	23.	FP
24.	148	Tommy Farrell (USA)	Porsche 356	10	0:20:37,000	24.	FP
	Did not finish:
	81	Richard Morse (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta		Fuel pump		FP
	156	Fred Newman (USA)	MG TD		Spark plug wire		FP
	161	Mel Curland (CDN)	MGA		Dropped valve		FP
	171	Hal Bonney (USA)	MG TF		Black-flagged: lost horn		FP
	175	Robert Schulman (USA)	MGA		Accident		FP

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US National Races	Round: 243

Consolation Pomona [Production +1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 10 - Consolation Production over 1500 cc), Pomona	Date: 21.10.1956

Started:	34	(CP - 14, DP - 9, EP - 11)
Classified:	24	(CP - 10, DP - 7, EP - 7)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 117,884 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	22	Gil Bloemendaal (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S	12	0:19:40,000	1.	DP
2.	1	Jim Hall (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette	12	0:19:42,000	1.	CP
3.	168	Jack Breskovich (USA)	Austin-Healey AHS 3709?	12	0:20:16,000	2.	DP
4.	256	Gerald Aarons (USA)	Jaguar XK120	12	0:20:20,000	2.	CP
5.	31	Ronnie Bucknum (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster	12	0:20:21,000	1.	EP
6.	204	Don Hulette (USA)	Triumph TR3	12	0:20:22,000	2.	EP
7.	36	Frank Cairns (USA)	Triumph TR2	12	0:20:33,000	3.	EP
8.	139	Samuel McCord (USA)	Jaguar XK120 MC	12	0:20:35,000	3.	CP
9.	134	Hank Montonen (USA)	Jaguar XK120	12	0:20:37,000	4.	CP
10.	80	James Matthews (USA)	Jaguar XK120	12	0:20:39,000	5.	CP
11.	48	Gordon Crowder (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster	12	0:20:42,000	4.	EP
12.	233	William Muse (USA)	AC Ace	12	0:20:48,000	5.	EP
13.	188	Reynard Storey (USA)	Austin-Healey	12	0:20:49,000	3.	DP
14.	3	Bob Bondurant (USA)	Austin-Healey	12	0:20:52,000	4.	DP
15.	147	Stuart Hirsch (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC	12	0:20:58,000	6.	CP
16.	276	Terry Hall (USA)	Jaguar XK120 M	12	0:21:03,000	7.	CP
17.	43	James McEachen (USA)	AC Ace Bristol	12	0:21:19,000	6.	EP
18.	317	William Alvarez (USA)	Jaguar XK120	11	0:19:44,000	8.	CP
19.	191	John McKeown (USA)	Jaguar	11	0:19:53,000	9.	CP
20.	162	George Ramberg (USA)	Austin-Healey	11	0:19:55,000	5.	DP
21.	85	Stan Whitelock (USA)	Austin-Healey	11	0:19:57,000	6.	DP
22.	41	Hud Stephenson (USA)	Austin-Healey	11	0:20:17,000	7.	DP
23.	217	William R. French (USA)	Porsche 356 1600	11	0:21:40,000	7.	EP
24.	5	Richard McClure (USA)	Jaguar	10	0:19:56,000	10.	CP
	Did not finish:
	64	Jim Mourning (USA)	Morgan TR3		Collision		EP
	108	John Hathorn (USA)	Austin-Healey		Collision		DP
	122	Clark Merrick (USA)	Triumph TR2		DNF		EP
	125	Lawrence Clark (USA)	Jaguar XK120		Swallowed valve		CP
	138	Lyle Hardy (USA)	Triumph TR3		Thrown rod		EP
	150	Edgar Pye (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette		Brakes		CP
	167	Mel Robles (USA)	Jaguar XK120		Lost rod		CP
	173	Robert Evans (USA)	Austin-Healey		Spun		DP
	178	Jim Chaffee (USA)	Jaguar		Lost wheel		CP
	213	Charles Winberg (USA)	Morgan TR2		Lost wheel		EP

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US National Races	Round: 244

Consolation Pomona [Modified+FL]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 11 - Consolation Modified and Formula Libre), Pomona	Date: 21.10.1956

Started:	14	(BM - 1, CM - 1, DM - 0, EM - 0, FM - 3, GM - 3, HM - 4, UR - 2)
Classified:	12	(BM - 1, CM - 1, DM - 0, EM - 0, FM - 2, GM - 3, HM - 4, UR - 1)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed: 120,701 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	16	Lance Reventlow (USA)	Cooper - Climax	12	0:19:12,000	1.	GM
2.	97	William Scott (USA)	MG TD	12	0:19:55,000	1.	FM
3.	26	Bud Hand (USA)	MG Special	12	0:20:13,000	2.	FM
4.	116	Chuck Schroeder (USA)	Lotus	11	0:19:16,000	2.	GM
5.	142	Richard Seifried (USA)	Seifried Special	11	0:19:19,000	1.	HM
6.	114	Stan Bucklein (USA)	Nichols - Panhard	11	0:19:22,000	3.	GM
7.	61	William Boone (USA)	D.B. - Panhard	11	0:19:43,000	2.	HM
8.	39	Harold Barbour (USA)	Jaguar	11	0:20:00,000	1.	CM
9.	34	C. K. Enoch (USA)	Crosley	11	0:20:03,000	3.	HM
10.	105	Gordon Cooper (USA)	Alfa Romeo Nardi	11	0:21:04,000	1.	UR
11.	255	Howard Swift (USA)	Swift Special	10	0:20:45,000	4.	HM
12.	14	Alex Budurin (USA)	Kurtis - Buick ex-Murphy	8	0:19:32,000	1.	BM
	Did not finish:
	42	Jerry Richards (USA)	MG Special		Accident		FM
	184	Frank Livingstone (USA)	Eliminator		Water hose		UR

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US National Races	Round: 245

Pomona [S1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 12 - Main Event under 1500 cc), Pomona	Date: 21.10.1956

Started:	42	(FM - 12, GM - 8, HM - 9, FP - 13, HP - 0)
Classified:	20	(FM - 3, GM - 3, HM - 6, FP - 8, HP - 0)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 122,310 km

Winner's average speed: 122,310 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	7	Howard Wheeler (USA)	Osca	38	1:00:00,000	1.	FM
2.	90	Jean Oddous (USA)	Lotus Mark VI	38	1:00:40,000	1.	GM
3.	77	Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)	MGA	38	1:01:07,000	1.	FP
4.	24	Ed Barker (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster	38	1:01:11,000	2.	FP
5.	4	Bill Pollack (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder	36	1:00:05,000	3.	FP
6.	137	Frank Aldhous (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder	36	1:00:25,000	4.	FP
7.	57	W. R. Turner (USA)	Porsche	36	1:00:55,000	2.	FM
8.	62	John Lumkin (USA)	MGA	36	1:01:08,000	5.	FP
9.	110	John Dixon (USA)	MGA	36	1:01:18,000	6.	FP
10.	8	Dusty Miller (USA)	MG Special	36	1:01:29,000	3.	FM
11.	155	Harold Erb (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	35	1:01:16,000	7.	FP
12.	176	James Orr (USA)	Panhard	35	1:01:42,000	1.	HM
13.	58	Edward Parker (USA)	Renault Spyder	34	1:00:27,000	2.	HM
14.	33	Jack Wilder (USA)	Nichols - Panhard	34	1:01:06,000	3.	HM
15.	73	Perry Peron (USA)	Panhard	34	1:01:09,000	4.	HM
16.	163	Ray Pickering (USA)	MGA	34	1:01:21,000	8.	FP
17.	111	Clifford Bundy (USA)	Crosley	34	1:00:11,000	5.	HM
18.	160	Karl Brigandi (USA)	Abarth 207A Spyder Fiat 001	34	1:00:16,000	2.	GM
19.	27	Don Miller (USA)	Triumph Special	27	1:00:58,000	6.	HM
20.	55	Ed Freutel (USA)	Lotus Eleven	21	1:01:37,000	3.	GM
	Did not finish:
	56	Troy McHenry (USA)	Porsche 550	2	Fatal accident		FM
	15	Arden Stevens (USA)	D.B. - Panhard		Accident		GM
	25	Otis Fellows (USA)	MG		Tyre		FM
	26	Alan Kerns (USA)	MG Special		Collision		FM
	28	Walter Garlick (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta		Withdrawn to save the car		FP
	35	Dan Hogan (USA)	MGA		DNF		FP
	72	Jimmy Moore (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster		Overheating		FP
	78	Harry J. Hanford (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder		Shift linkage		FP
	79	John Sousa (USA)	MG Special		Valve		FM
	91	Harvey Mayer (USA)	Lotus Mark IX		Accident		GM
	97	William Scott (USA)	MG TD		Overheating		FM
	102	Jack Nethercutt (USA)	Lotus Mark IX		Gearbox		GM
	107	Robert Bratton (USA)	MG TF		DNF		FM
	116	Chuck Schroeder (USA)	Lotus		Accident		GM
	126	Don Brauer (USA)	MG TC		Broken axle		FM
	151	Leon Miller (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta		Rod		FP
	159	William Eschrich (USA)	Lotus - Porsche		Accident		FM
	164	Noble Bishop (USA)	Crosley Special		Oil line, camshaft		HM
	174	Malcolm Morett (USA)	Crosley Special		Clutch		HM
	211	Richie Ginther (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder		Accident		FM
	261	Charles Willis (USA)	Lotus Mark IX		Oil line		GM
	Did not qualify:
	0	Jim Honeter (USA)	MG TF				FP
	16	Lance Reventlow (USA)	Cooper - Climax				GM
	23	John Timanus (USA)	Lotus Mark VIII MG				FM
	30	Hayden Brown (USA)	MGA				FP
	34	C. K. Enoch (USA)	Crosley				HM
	37	Thomas Newitt (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta				FP
	38	Mark Brunner (USA)	Crosley				HP
	42	Jerry Richards (USA)	MG Special				FM
	47	Jack Dair (USA)	MG TF				FP
	54	William Benck (USA)	MG TD				FP
	61	William Boone (USA)	D.B. - Panhard				HM
	63	Leroy Baker (USA)	MG TD				FP
	67	Clark Shaw (USA)	MGA				FP
	81	Richard Morse (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta				FP
	83	Dave Watters (USA)	MG Special				FM
	84	Robert Patton (USA)	Porsche 356 America				FP
	89	Tim Considine (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta				FP
	94	Paul Seeger (USA)	MG				FP
	98	John Alf (USA)	MG TD				FP
	99	Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA)	MG NA				FM
	100	Dave Allee (USA)	MG TF 1500				FP
	103	Ken Roehr (USA)	MG				FP
	112	Robert Coffey (USA)	Crosley				HM
	114	Stan Bucklein (USA)	Nichols - Panhard				GM
	115	William Nickel (USA)	MG TD				FP
	128	Robert Scurlock (USA)	MG TD Mk II				FP
	129	John Lawrence (USA)	MG				FP
	140	Don Roberts (USA)	MG TC				FP
	142	Richard Seifried (USA)	Seifried Special				HM
	143	Edward Brandreth (USA)	MGA				FP
	144	Ed Tomerlin (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster				FP
	148	Tommy Farrell (USA)	Porsche 356				FP
	153	Art White (USA)	MG TD				FP
	156	Fred Newman (USA)	MG TD				FP
	161	Mel Curland (CDN)	MGA				FP
	171	Hal Bonney (USA)	MG TF				FP
	175	Robert Schulman (USA)	MGA				FP
	177	Jay Nixon (USA)	MGA				FP
	187	William Redden (USA)	MG TF 1500				FP
	192	Ogden Shutes (USA)	Porsche 356				FP
	194	Frank Nichols (USA)	MGA				FP
	196	Martin Hosch (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta				FP
	197	Howard Fanning (USA)	MGA				FP
	207	John Reed (USA)	MG TD				FP
	220	Eugene Clark (USA)	MG TD				FP
	225	James Royle (USA)	MGA				FP
	237	Sam Taylor (USA)	MG				FP
	255	Howard Swift (USA)	Swift Special				HM
	269	Bob Winkelmann (USA)	Panhard				HM
	313	Attila de Lado (USA)	MG TD				FP

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US National Races	Round: 246

Pomona [Ladies+Sedan]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 13 - Women and Sedans), Pomona	Date: 21.10.1956

Started:	23	(FM - 1, GM - 1, HM - 1, CP - 2, EP - 4, FP - 5, FS - 5, HS - 4)
Classified:	18	(FM - 1, GM - 0, HM - 0, CP - 2, EP - 3, FP - 4, FS - 5, HS - 3)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 25,750 km

Winner's average speed: 113,620 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	253	Ruth Levy (USA)	Porsche 356 Speedster	8	0:13:35,000	1.	EP
2.	97	Linda Scott (USA)	MG TD	8	0:13:36,000	1.	FM
3.	193	Betty Shutes (USA)	Porsche 356	8	0:14:13,000	2.	EP
4.	204	Mary Davis (USA)	Triumph TR2	8	0:14:32,000	3.	EP
5.	110	Marie Dixon (USA)	MGA	8	0:14:43,000	1.	FP
6.	5	H. C. Hoppe (USA)	Jaguar	8	0:14:46,000	1.	CP
7.	88	Sunnie Baker (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster	8	0:14:47,000	2.	FP
8.	52	Fred Woodward (USA)	Alfa Romeo	8	0:15:12,000	1.	FS
9.	71	Ron Pearson (USA)	Volvo	8	0:15:14,000	2.	FS
10.	210	Marvin Patchen (USA)	Simca Aronde	8	0:15:28,000	3.	FS
11.	45	George Davis (USA)	Simca	7	0:13:59,000	4.	FS
12.	49	Donald Findlay (USA)	VW	7	0:14:19,000	5.	FS
13.	139	Ethel McCord (USA)	Jaguar	7	0:14:45,000	2.	CP
14.	237	Norah Taylor (USA)	MG	7	0:14:50,000	3.	FP
15.	0	Ruth Honeter (USA)	MG TF	7	0:15:20,000	4.	FP
16.	205	James Evidon (USA)	Renault	7	0:15:30,000	1.	HS
17.	29	James Kunz (USA)	Renault	7	0:15:31,000	2.	HS
18.	104	Duane Shaffstall (USA)	Renault	7	0:15:41,000	3.	HS
	Did not finish:
	135	Betty Galbally (USA)			Black-flagged		HM
	160	Carmela Martin (USA)	Abarth 207A Spyder Fiat 001		Unsufficient practice		GM
	190	Louise Wilson (USA)	Triumph TR2		Withdrawn to save car		EP
	311	Eleanor Haid (USA)	MG TD		Clutch		FP
	747	Ellsworth McKusick (USA)	Renault		Accident		HS

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US National Races	Round: 247

Pomona [S+1.5]

2nd Running Pomona Road Races (Race 14 - Main Event over 1500 cc), Pomona	Date: 21.10.1956

Started:	33	(AM - 1, BM - 5, CM - 2, DM - 5, EM - 4, GM - 1, CP - 2, DP - 6, EP - 7)
Classified:	23	(AM - 1, BM - 3, CM - 1, DM - 3, EM - 4, GM - 1, CP - 2, DP - 4, EP - 4)

Circuit length: 3,219 km

Race distance: 128,748 km

Winner's average speed: 130,196 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	131	Bob Drake (USA)	Aston Martin DB3S 8		40	0:59:15,000	1.	DM
2.	50	Ken Miles (GB)	Cooper - Porsche	John von Neumann	40	0:59:29,000	1.	EM
3.	70	Eric Hauser (USA)	Out Hauser Special		40	0:59:31,000	1.	BM
4.	130	Harrison Evans (USA)	Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M	Harrison Evans	40	1:00:06,000	2.	DM
5.	11	John von Neumann (USA)	Ferrari 500 TR 0636MDTR		40	1:00:28,000	2.	EM
6.	87	Mickey Thompson (USA)	Kurtis - Cadillac		39	1:00:45,000	1.	AM
7.	21	Hal Dolden (USA)	Sparks-Bonney Special		38	0:59:16,000	2.	BM
8.	59	Bob Oker (USA)	AC Ace Bristol	Ed Savin	38	0:59:46,000	1.	EP
9.	231	Jim Parkinson (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S		38	1:00:02,000	1.	DP
10.	14	Alex Budurin (USA)	Kurtis - Buick ex-Murphy		38	1:00:23,000	3.	BM
11.	18	Carlyle Blackwell (USA)	Jaguar C-type XKC 007		37	0:59:24,000	1.	CM
12.	289	Rod Carveth (USA)	Aston Martin DB3S 11		37	0:59:45,000	3.	DM
13.	22	Gil Bloemendaal (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S		36	0:59:26,000	2.	DP
14.	90	Don Roberts (USA)	Lotus Mark VI		36	0:59:35,000	1.	GM
15.	152	George Spears (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster		36	0:59:40,000	2.	EP
16.	331	Richard Shipman (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3708		36	0:59:48,000	3.	DP
17.	69	Bob Weller (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC		36	1:00:37,000	1.	CP
18.	233	William Muse (USA)	AC Ace		36	1:00:52,000	3.	EP
19.	1	Jim Hall (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette		35	0:59:49,000	2.	CP
20.	359	William Binney (USA)	Doretti Special		35	1:00:25,000	3.	EM
21.	168	Jack Breskovich (USA)	Austin-Healey AHS 3709?		35	1:00:31,000	4.	DP
22.	711	Bill Dixon (USA)	Siata 208S BS521??		34	0:59:38,000	4.	EP
23.	74	Dick Seagle (USA)	Triumph TR2		30	1:00:32,000	4.	EM
	Did not finish:
	6	Bill Murphy (USA)	Kurtis - Buick			Clutch		BM
	10	Lek von Kaesborg (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL			Tappet adjustment		DP
	19	Bob Bondurant (USA)	Morgan TR2			Wheel		EP
	51	Fred Woodward (USA)	Jaguar Special			Black-flagged: too soft tyres		CM
	113	Lew Bracker (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Super Speedster			Overheating		EP
	120	Jack Breskovich (USA)	Allard - Cadillac			Rear end		BM
	127	Masten Gregory (USA)	Ferrari 750 Monza 0502M			Water leak		DM
	179	Bob Path (USA)	Ferrari 750 Monza			Transmission		DM
	377	Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)	Austin-Healey			Accident		DP
	500	George Dillaway (USA)	Siata 208S BS526			Cam drive gear		EP
	Did not qualify:
	3	Bob Bondurant (USA)	Austin-Healey					DP
	5	Ned Yarter (USA)	Jaguar					CP
	9	Jack Boyle (USA)	Austin-Healey					DP
	12	Rudy Cleye (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL					DP
	31	Ronnie Bucknum (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster					EP
	36	Frank Cairns (USA)	Triumph TR2					EP
	39	Harold Barbour (USA)	Jaguar					CM
	41	Hud Stephenson (USA)	Austin-Healey					DP
	43	James McEachen (USA)	AC Ace Bristol					EP
	46	Robert Folkman (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster					EP
	48	Gordon Crowder (USA)	Porsche 356 1600 Speedster					EP
	64	Jim Mourning (USA)	Morgan TR3					EP
	66	Dan Levitt (USA)	Morgan					EP
	80	James Matthews (USA)	Jaguar XK120					CP
	85	Stan Whitelock (USA)	Austin-Healey					DP
	93	Vinc De Carlo (USA)	Triumph TR2					EP
	108	John Hathorn (USA)	Austin-Healey					DP
	109	Rick Paddock (USA)	Jaguar					CP
	118	Bill Watkins (USA)	Triumph TR2					EP
	122	Clark Merrick (USA)	Triumph TR2					EP
	125	Lawrence Clark (USA)	Jaguar XK120					CP
	133	Chuck Brassell (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette					CP
	134	Hank Montonen (USA)	Jaguar XK120					CP
	138	Frank White (USA)	Triumph TR3					EP
	139	Samuel McCord (USA)	Jaguar XK120 MC					CP
	147	Stuart Hirsch (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC					CP
	150	Edgar Pye (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette					CP
	162	George Ramberg (USA)	Austin-Healey					DP
	166	Bob Dickson (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL					DP
	167	Mel Robles (USA)	Jaguar XK120					CP
	172	Al Hughes (USA)	Triumph TR3					EP
	173	Robert Evans (USA)	Austin-Healey					DP
	178	Jim Chaffee (USA)	Jaguar					CP
	188	Reynard Storey (USA)	Austin-Healey					DP
	191	John McKeown (USA)	Jaguar					CP
	204	Don Hulette (USA)	Triumph TR3					EP
	213	Charles Winberg (USA)	Morgan TR2					EP
	217	William R. French (USA)	Porsche 356 1600					EP
	256	Gerald Aarons (USA)	Jaguar XK120					CP
	276	Terry Hall (USA)	Jaguar XK120 M					CP
	277	Howard Bare (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette					CP
	317	William Alvarez (USA)	Jaguar XK120					CP

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US National Races	Round: 248

Thompson

Thompson	Date: 28.10.1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	-	Walt Hansgen (USA)	Jaguar D-type	Briggs Cunningham			1.	CM
2.	-	John Fitch (USA)	Jaguar D-type				2.	CM

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US National Races	Round: 249

Willow Springs [Production 1.5]

RRR Sports Car Races (Production under 1500 cc), Willow Springs	Date: 28.10.1956

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
1.	-	John Peters (USA)	Porsche 356
2.	-	Tom Chapman (USA)	Porsche 356
3.	-	Fred Cunningham (USA)	Porsche 356

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US National Races	Round: 250

Willow Springs [Production +1.5]

RRR Sports Car Races (Production over 1500 cc), Willow Springs	Date: 28.10.1956

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
1.	-	Bob Kudler (USA)	Jaguar
2.	-	Bart Spiegelman (USA)	Jaguar
3.	-	Rick Kislingbury (USA)	Triumph

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US National Races	Round: 251

Willow Springs [Modified 1.5]

RRR Sports Car Races (Modified under 1500 cc), Willow Springs	Date: 28.10.1956

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
1.	-	Bill Cantrell (USA)	Offenhauser Special
2.	-	William Darnold (USA)	Porsche 550
3.	-	John Peters (USA)	Porsche 356

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US National Races	Round: 252

Willow Springs [Modified +1.5]

RRR Sports Car Races (Modified over 1500 cc), Willow Springs	Date: 28.10.1956

Circuit length:

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 2500

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Time/retired
1.	-	Bill Krause (USA)	Jaguar D-type XKD 519	0:45:00,000
2.	-	Bart Spiegelman (USA)	Kurtis - Jaguar s/c
3.	-	Elgin Holmes (USA)	Kurtis - Lincoln

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US National Races	Round: 253

Gainesville [Ladies]

Gainesville (Belles Classic), Gainesville	Date: 28.10.1956

Circuit length: 5,633 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
1.	29	Audrey Saffell (USA)	Ferrari 250 MM
2.	-	Jean Speidel (USA)	Porsche
3.	-	Joan Cramer (USA)	Porsche

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US National Races	Round: 254

Gainesville [Novice]

Gainesville (Chick Sprint - Novice), Gainesville	Date: 28.10.1956

Circuit length: 5,633 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
1.	-	Ralph Bagwell (USA)	Jaguar
2.	-	xxx
3.	-	Jake Shevlin (USA)	Austin-Healey

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US National Races	Round: ?

Gainesville [FP+GP+HP]

Gainesville (Lanier Cup - Production under 1500 cc), Gainesville	Date: 28.10.1956

Circuit length: 5,633 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
1.	-	Joe Sheppard (USA)	Lotus
2.	-	Jan Brundage (USA)	Alfa Romeo
3.	-	John Cuevas (USA)	Porsche 356

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US National Races	Round: ?

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

Gainesville (Production over 1500 cc and Modified over 1300 cc), Gainesville	Date: 28.10.1956

Circuit length: 5,633 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
1.	29	Chuck Saffell (USA)	Ferrari 250 MM 0348MM
2.	-	A. C. Duncan (USA)	AC - Bristol
3.	-	Walt Cline (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette

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US National Races	Round: ?

Gainesville [All]

Gainesville (All Classes), Gainesville	Date: 28.10.1956

Circuit length: 5,633 km

Race distance:

Winner's average speed:

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car
1.	29	Chuck Saffell (USA)	Ferrari 250 MM 0348MM
2.	-	Walt Cline (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette
3.	-	A. C. Duncan (USA)	AC - Bristol

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US National Races	Round: ?

Paramount Ranch [FP+GP]

2nd Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 3 - Production under 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch	Date: 18.11.1956

Started:	27	(FP - 26, GP - 0, HP - 1)
Classified:	21	(FP - 20, GP - 0, HP - 1)

Circuit length:

Race distance: 83,686 km

Winner's average speed: 108,148 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	86	Dale Johnson (USA)	Porsche 356 Carrera	26	0:46:25,000	1.	FP
2.	77	Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)	MGA	26	0:46:25,300	2.	FP
3.	115	Frank Aldhous (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder	26	0:46:53,000	3.	FP
4.	72	Jimmy Moore (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster	26	0:47:23,000	4.	FP
5.	62	John Lumkin (USA)	MGA	26	0:48:04,000	5.	FP
6.	35	Dan Hogan (USA)	MGA	26	0:48:06,000	6.	FP
7.	163	Ray Pickering (USA)	MGA	25	0:46:28,000	7.	FP
8.	194	Frank Nichols (USA)	MGA	25	0:46:34,000	8.	FP
9.	78	Harry J. Hanford (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	25	0:47:08,000	9.	FP
10.	218	George Duncan (USA)	MGA	25	0:47:37,000	10.	FP
11.	81	Richard Morse (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder	25	0:47:38,000	11.	FP
12.	94	Paul Seeger (USA)	MG	24	0:46:57,000	12.	FP
13.	47	Jack Dair (USA)	MG TF	24	0:46:58,000	13.	FP
14.	93	Clarke Whitney (USA)	MG TC	24	0:47:22,000	14.	FP
15.	155	Fred Newman (USA)	MG TD	24	0:47:24,000	15.	FP
16.	84	Bill Doushkess (USA)	MGA	24	0:47:43,000	16.	FP
17.	171	Hal Bonney (USA)	MG TF	24	0:47:47,000	17.	FP
18.	153	Art White (USA)	MG TD	24	0:48:01,000	18.	FP
19.	127	Edward Selover (USA)	MG	23	0:47:17,000	19.	FP
20.	313	Attila de Lado (USA)	MG TD	22	0:46:40,000	20.	FP
21.	43	Mark Brunner (USA)	Crosley Super Sport	18	0:48:03,000	1.	HP
	Did not finish:
	24	Ed Barker (USA)	Porsche 356 Speedster		Shifting		FP
	128	Robert Scurlock (USA)	MG TD Mk II		Bearing		FP
	147	Tommy Farrell (USA)	Porsche 356 America		DNF		FP
	175	Robert Schulman (USA)	MGA		DNF		FP
	197	Howard Fanning (USA)	MGA		Plug wires		FP
	237	Sam Taylor (USA)	MG TD Mk II		Spun		FP

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US National Races	Round: ?

Paramount Ranch [CP+DP+EP+FIII]

2nd Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 4 - Production over 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch	Date: 18.11.1956

Started:	31	(CP - 6, DP - 6, EP - 14, FIII - 5)
Classified:	20	(CP - 5, DP - 3, EP - 8, FIII - 4)

Circuit length:

Race distance: 83,686 km

Winner's average speed: 109,435 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group
1.	59	Bob Oker (USA)	AC Ace Bristol		26	0:45:21,000	1.	EP
2.	38	Jack Bates (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL		26	0:45:23,000	1.	DP
3.	131	Jim Parkinson (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S		26	0:46:32,000	2.	DP
4.	204	Don Hulette (USA)	Arnolt - Bristol		25	0:45:47,000	2.	EP
5.	113	Lew Bracker (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster		25	0:46:06,000	3.	EP
6.	711	Bill Dixon (USA)	Siata 208S Fiat BS521??		25	0:46:08,000	4.	EP
7.	152	George Spears (USA)	Porsche 356 Speedster		25	0:46:09,000	5.	EP
8.	125	Lawrence Clark (USA)	Jaguar XK120		25	0:46:10,000	1.	CP
9.	216	Rod Bowers (USA)	Triumph TR2		25	0:46:14,000	6.	EP
10.	48	Gordon Crowder (USA)	Porsche 356 Speedster		25	0:46:39,000	7.	EP
11.	159	John Haggerty (USA)	AC - Bristol		25	0:46:52,000	8.	EP
12.	69	Bob Weller (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC		25	0:47:15,000	2.	CP
13.	80	James Matthews (USA)	Jaguar XK120		24	0:46:05,000	3.	CP
14.	100	Judd Danner (USA)	Jaguar XK120		24	0:46:17,000	4.	CP
15.	146	Stuart Hirsch (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC		24	0:46:54,000	5.	CP
16.	196	Colin Smith (USA)	Austin-Healey		24	0:46:58,000	3.	DP
	Not classified:
	16	Bruce Kessler (USA) - DNP DNS - Jean Geslin (USA)	Cooper - Norton	Joe Lubin	10		1.	FIII
	210	Bill Black (USA)	Cooper Mk VI		10		2.	FIII
	212	Stuart Dane (USA)	Dane - Triumph		10		3.	FIII
	13	George Holcomb (USA)	Echo - JAP		10		4.	FIII
	Did not finish:
	2	Dan Gurney (USA)	Porsche 356 Speedster			Clutch		EP
	10	Lek von Kaesborg (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL			Black-flagged: leaking oil		DP
	22	Gil Bloemendaal (USA)	Austin-Healey			Wheel		DP
	60	William Muse (USA)	AC Ace			Shifting fork broken		EP
	83	Bill Friedman (USA)	Jaguar			Cam bearing		CP
	85	Jerome Whitelock (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3706			Brakes		DP
	101	Harry Morrow (USA)	JBS - JAP			Engine		FIII
	120	Louis Yates (USA)	Porsche 356 Speedster			Lost RPM		EP
	213	Bob Willett (USA)	Arnolt - Bristol			Expensive noices		EP
	247	Harry Bonenberger (USA)	Porsche 356 Super Speedster			Spun		EP
	500	George Dillaway (USA)	Siata 208S BS526			Fuel pump		EP
	Did not start:
	3	Bruce Kessler (USA)	Cooper	Harry Morrow		Transmission in practice		FIII
	17	Paul Gager (USA)	Trimax	Harry Morrow		Fire in Saturday's race		FIII

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US National Races	Round: ?

Paramount Ranch [FM+GM+HM]

2nd Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 5 - Modified under 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch	Date: 18.11.1956

Started:	21	(FM - 10, GM - 5, HM - 5, FP>FM - 1)
Classified:	15	(FM - 7, GM - 4, HM - 3, FP>FM - 1)

Circuit length:

Race distance: 90,123 km

Winner's average speed: 118,770 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	50	Ken Miles (GB)	Cooper - Porsche	John von Neumann	28	0:45:30,000	1.	FM	1.	1:36,858
2.	88	Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder 0104		28	0:45:32,000	2.	FM
3.	90	Jean Oddous (USA)	Lotus - Climax		27	0:46:24,000	1.	GM	2.	1:42,523
4.	55	Ed Freutel (USA)	Lotus		26	0:46:00,000	2.	GM	9.	1:49,688
5.	169	John Porter (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder		26	0:46:01,000	3.	FM	8.	1:48,379
6.	97	William Scott (USA)	MG TD		26	0:47:52,000	4.	FM	4.	1:45,308
7.	26	Bud Hand (USA)	MG Special		25	0:45:44,000	5.	FM	6.	1:45,627
8.	77	Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA)	MGA		25	0:45:59,000	6.	FP>FM
9.	8	Dusty Miller (USA)	Blackyard Special		25	0:46:36,000	7.	FM	7.	1:47,268
10.	102	Jack Nethercutt (USA)	Lotus - Climax		25	0:46:54,000	3.	GM	12.	1:53,708
11.	73	Perry Peron (USA)	Panhard Special		24	0:45:54,000	1.	HM
12.	32	Robert Holbrook (USA)	Crosley Special		24	0:46:33,000	2.	HM	14.	1:57,471
13.	126	Don Brauer (USA)	MG TC		24	0:47:03,000	8.	FM	11.	1:52,139
14.	114	Stan Bucklein (USA)	Panhard		22	0:46:57,000	4.	GM
15.	255	Howard Swift (USA)	Renault Special		21	0:46:02,000	3.	HM
	Did not finish:
	25	Ody Fellows (USA)	MG Special			Black-flagged: leaking oil		FM	16.	2:37,016
	37	Stan Peterson (USA)				Bearings		FM
	49	Bob Drake (USA)	Cooper - Climax			Rod		FM	3.	1:42,762
	87	Dean Patterson (USA)	Crosley Special			Lost fan		HM	15.	2:04,259
	116	Chuck Schroeder (USA)	Lotus - Climax			Accident		GM	10.	1:50,293
	140	John Biehl (USA)	JRB Moretti			Engine		HM	13.	1:55,917
	Did not start:
	63	Ignacio Lozano (USA)	Lotus			Rod bearings in practice		FM	5.	1:45,625

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US National Races	Round: ?

Paramount Ranch [BM+CM+DM+EM]

2nd Running Paramount Ranch Road Races (Race 6 - Modified over 1500 cc), Paramount Ranch	Date: 18.11.1956

Started:	16	(BM - 3, CM - 2, DM - 4, EM - 1, FM - 2, GM - 2, EP>EM - 1, UR - 1)
Classified:	10	(BM - 1, CM - 2, DM - 2, EM - 1, FM - 2, GM - 1, EP>EM - 1, UR - 0)

Circuit length:

Race distance: 180,247 km

Winner's average speed: 120,218 km/h

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	50	Ken Miles (GB)	Cooper - Porsche	John von Neumann	56	1:30:00,000	1.	FM
2.	88	Jean Pierre Kunstle (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder 0104		56	1:30:18,000	2.	FM
3.	170	Eric Hauser (USA)	Balchowsky Special		54	1:30:14,000	1.	BM	1.	1:37,595
4.	11	John von Neumann (USA)	Ferrari 750 Monza 0582M	John von Neumann	54	1:30:16,000	1.	DM	4.	1:39,577
5.	181	Chuck Porter (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS		52	1:30:59,000	1.	CM	6.	1:41,319
6.	90	Don Roberts (USA)	Lotus - Climax		51	1:31:13,000	1.	GM
7.	124	Jim Firestone (USA)	Frazer Nash		50	1:31:43,000	1.	EM	7.	1:45,647
8.	14	Tom Groskritz (USA)	Jaguar C-type		49	1:30:12,000	2.	CM	9.	1:50,700
9.	204	Don Hulette (USA)	Arnolt - Bristol		48	1:30:49,000	2.	EP>EM
10.	112	Dick Nash (USA)	MG Ford V8/60		19	1:30:25,000	2.	DM
	Did not finish:
	9	Bill Friedauer (USA)	Austin-Healey 100S AHS 3508			Broken spindle		DM	8.	1:47,561
	21	Michael Kingsley (USA)	Sparks-Bonney Special			Broken axle		BM	5.	1:39,757
	55	Frank Monise (USA)	Lotus			Spun		GM
	70	Max Balchowsky (USA)	Kurtis - Buick			Broken lifter		BM	3.	1:39,573
	130	Harrison Evans (USA)	Ferrari 750 Monza 0492M	Harrison Evans		Brakes		DM	2.	1:39,047
	184	Frank Livingstone (USA)	Eliminator			Water leak		UR
	Did not start:
	2	Phil Hill (USA)	Ferrari 860 Monza 0604M	John von Neumann				CM
	77	Robbie Robinson (USA)	Austin-Healey			Engine in practice
	138	Chuck Daigh (USA)	Troutman-Barnes			Engine in practice

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US National Races	Round: ?

Preliminary Mansfield [Novice]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Novice Race), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 19,312 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	-	Dusty Rhodes (USA)	Lotus Eleven		5

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Preliminary Mansfield [Corvette]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Corvette Race), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 19,312 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	-	Robert Bennett (USA)	Chevrolet Corvette		5

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Preliminary Mansfield [GP]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production Class G), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 19,312 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	-	Jerry Morton (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta		5

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Preliminary Mansfield [FP]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production Class F), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 19,312 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	-	J. Rusty Wright (USA)	Porsche 356		5		1.	FP

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US National Races	Round: ?

Mansfield [FM+GM+HM]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Modified under 1500 cc), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps
1.	-	Norman Scott (USA)	Porsche 550 Spyder	10
2.	-	xxx	Lotus
3.	-	xxx	Lotus

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US National Races	Round: ?

Preliminary Mansfield [DP+EP]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production Classes D & E except 300SL), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 19,312 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	-	Ray Jones (USA)	AC Ace Bristol		5			EP

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US National Races	Round: ?

Preliminary Mansfield [BP+CP+300SL]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production Classes B, C and 300SL), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 19,312 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
1.	-	Curtis Attaway (USA)	Jaguar XK140 MC		5
2.	-	H. H. Goldsby (USA)	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

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US National Races	Round: ?

Mansfield [BM+CM+DM+EM]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Modified over 1500 cc), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 38,624 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Fastest lap:

Jim Saunders

No.

FoMoCo Special

1:47

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps
1.	-	Jim Saunders (USA)	FoMoCo Special	10
	Other starters:
	-	xxx	Edwards Special
	-	xxx	Maserati 300S
	-	xxx	Ferrari
	-	xxx	Ferrari
	-	xxx	Ferrari

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US National Races	Round: ?

Mansfield [Production 3.0]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Production under 3000 cc except 300SL), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 77,249 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Laps	Pos.	Group
1.	-	Ray Jones (USA)	AC Ace Bristol	20	1.	EP
2.	-	J. Rusty Wright (USA)	Porsche 356		1.	FP
3.	-	Bill Hughes (USA)	Porsche 356		2.	EP
	-	D. C. McCann (USA)	Alfa Romeo Giulietta
	-	Bob Nation (USA)	MGA			FP

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US National Races	Round: ?

Mansfield [BM+CM+300SL+UR]

The 4th Mansfield Race of 1956 (Modified over 3000 cc, 300SL and Unrestricted), Mansfield	Date: 25.11.1956

Circuit length: 3,862 km

Race distance: 96,561 km

Winner's average speed:

Attendance: 4000

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps
1.	-	Dale Duncan (USA)	Ferrari 4.5	A. D. Logan	25
2.	-	Roy Cherryholmes (USA)	Osca 1500		24
3.	-	Jim Saunders (USA)	FoMoCo Special

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US National Races	Round: ?

Marlboro

Marlboro - October	Date: 1956

Pos.	No.	Driver / Nationality	Car	Entrant	Laps	Time/retired	Pos.	Group	Pos.	Practice
	Did not finish:
	-	Ray Saidel (USA)	Jomar Mk II 7C101			Scratch broken king pin

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