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Another Who/What/Where and When???
 Yup, that is a 917 buried in the second row of that field of open topped sportscars as they roll off for their start. And no -- it's not the start of some vintage event -- this was a contemporary event during the time when 917's were "State of the art" Does anyone care to venture a guess on the Who/What/Where and When story behind this picture? Here's a clearer view of the 917 from that event:  Bonus points if you can name some of the other drivers, cars and such details of the event. 
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John '69 911E "It's a poor craftsman who blames their tools" -- Unknown "Any suspension -- no matter how poorly designed -- can be made to work reasonably well if you just stop it from moving." -- Colin Chapman Last edited by jluetjen; 05-24-2004 at 01:04 PM.. |
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Just a guess, Watkins Glen 1969 Can Am race before the pits were moved back around the corner and up the hill? The day after the 6 hr. race?
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Nope -- the track is way too wide. I suspect that this will even stump the "ringers" like Cegerer. Jim Garfield and tchanson.
So it's open to everyone!
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Right. Wide. Sebring? No, that's too easy. You just said it would be a tough one. Think obscure.
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Is it Tokachi track, Japan or Autopolis track, Japan? 1969?
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Or is it Fuji International, Japan. Probable Rico Steinmann and Jo Siffert. 1969? This is a tough one.
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Definitely Japan. Group 7 race. 1969 version of 917, but maybe the race was 1970. Off to the references ......
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Weaver's close.
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Most definitely Japan....Fuji Intl 1969 or 70...Group 7 race that allows Group 5 and 6 endurance racers. Forgot the 917...maybe David Pipers car if it wasn't Sifferts..
---Wil PS- big bore cars were Japanese Group 7 (Can-Am type) Datsuns and Toyotas. Last edited by Wil Ferch; 05-24-2004 at 06:19 PM.. |
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Big Bore local cars were Japanese 6 liter Datsuns (Nissans) and Toyotas....I think the Toyota was a 6L v-12, if I recall correctly...
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I think the Toyota 7 was a 5.0L V8 in 1969. The Nissan R381 had a 6.0L, not sure how many cylinders. This was Japan's version of the CanAm. The 917 was trounced - 4 laps down. It was David Piper's car with Siffert sharing the driving duties.
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Verrrry Gooood Curt and Will!!!
   You've passed the test for an Honorary Phd from Pelican U. in obscure Porsche Racing Trivia! I'll post the complete story in a couple of hours.
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Here's the rest of the story.
 
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1969 Porsche 911E 2.0 E
1971 Porsche Targa 2.5L
