1958 SCCA National Sports Car Championship

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The 1958 SCCA National Sports Car Championship season was the eighth season of the Sports Car Club of America's National Sports Car Championship. It began January 12, 1958, and ended October 5, 1958, after sixteen races.

Classes

ClassModifiedProduction
B5000-8000cc3500-5000cc
C3000-5000cc2700-3500cc
D2000-3000cc2000-2700cc
E1500-2000cc1600-2000cc
F1100-1500cc1300-1600cc
G750-1100cc1000-1300cc
H500-750cc750-1000cc
I350-500cc500-750cc
Junder 350cc350-500cc
K-under 350cc

[1]

Schedule

RndRaceLength A CircuitLocationDate
1Orange Bowl National Championship Sports Car Races100 mi (160 km) Master Field Miami, Florida January 12
2President's Cup80 mi (130 km) Marlboro Motor Raceway Upper Marlboro, Maryland April 20
3National Championship Spring Sprint Sports Car Road Races1 hour Virginia International Raceway Danville, Virginia May 4
4Cumberland National Championship Sports Car Races1 hour Greater Cumberland Regional Airport Wiley Ford, West Virginia May 19
5 SCCA National Races 75 mi (121 km) Bridgehampton Race Circuit Bridgehampton, New York June 1
6 Lime Rock National Sports Car Races 100 km (62 mi) Lime Rock Park Lakeville, Connecticut June 15
7 International June Sprints 150 mi (240 km) Road America Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin June 22
8 Lime Rock National Championship Races 100 km (62 mi) Lime Rock Park Lakeville, Connecticut July 5
9SCCA National Races70 mi (110 km) Milwaukee State Fair Park West Allis, Wisconsin August 16
10SCCA National Races150 km (93 mi) Montgomery Airport Montgomery, New York August 17
11Thompson National Championship Races60 mi (97 km) Thompson International Speedway Thompson, Connecticut September 1
12 Road America 500 500 mi (800 km) Road America Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin September 7
13 Watkins Glen Grand Prix 100 mi (160 km) Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, New York September 20
14SCCA National Races1 hour Vaca Valley Raceway Vacaville, California October 5
15Autumn Festival Sports Car Races150 km (93 mi) Virginia International Raceway Danville, Virginia October 5
16Palm Springs Exhibition Sports Car Races50 mi (80 km) Palm Springs Municipal Airport Palm Springs, California November 2
^A Feature race

Season results

Feature race overall winners in bold.

RndCircuitBM Winning TeamBP Winning TeamCM Winning TeamCP Winning TeamDM Winning TeamDP Winning TeamEM Winning TeamEP Winning TeamFM Winning TeamFP Winning TeamGM Winning TeamGP Winning TeamHM Winning TeamHP Winning TeamIM Winning TeamResults
BM Winning Driver(s)BP Winning Driver(s)CM Winning Driver(s)CP Winning Driver(s)DM Winning Driver(s)DP Winning Driver(s)EM Winning Driver(s)EP Winning Driver(s)FM Winning Driver(s)FP Winning Driver(s)GM Winning Driver(s)GP Winning Driver(s)HM Winning Driver(s)HP Winning Driver(s)IM Winning Driver(s)
1 Miami A #92 Ferrari #14 Chevrolet #60 Briggs Cunningham #621 Jaguar #115 Ferrari #188 Austin-Healey #25 Ferrari #55 A.C.-Bristol #0 Porsche #83 Porsche #37 Lotus #130 Alfa Romeo #77 Bandini-Saab no entriesno entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg George Reed Flag of the United States.svg Rees Makins Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg Don Smith Flag of the United States.svg James Johnston Flag of the United States.svg Fred Moore Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Gaston Andrey Flag of the United States.svg Duncan Forlong Flag of the United States.svg Charles Wallace Flag of the United States.svg John Cuevas Flag of the United States.svg Roy Schechter Flag of the United States.svg Art Tweedale Flag of the United States.svg George Parsons
2 Marlboro A.C.-Jaguar Chevrolet #60 Briggs Cunningham Jaguar Maserati Austin-Healey Ferrari A.C.-Bristol Porsche Porsche
MG
Elva Alfa Romeo Bandini-Saab D.B.-Panhard no entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Chuck Sarle Flag of the United States.svg Fred Windridge Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg John Hayes Flag of the United States.svg Bark Henry Flag of the United States.svg Fred Moore Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Gaston Andrey Flag of the United States.svg Ed Welch Flag of the United States.svg Bob Holbert Flag of the United States.svg Emil Pupulidy (Porsche)
Flag of the United States.svg Ben Fowke (MG) B
Flag of the United States.svg Frank Baptista Flag of the United States.svg Bob Grossman Flag of the United States.svg George Parsons Flag of the United States.svg Richard Toland
3 VIR B #16 Lance Reventlow Chevrolet #60 Briggs Cunningham #97 Ferrari no finishers#26 Austin-Healey #50 Ferrari #20 A.C.-Bristol #74 Porsche #33 Porsche #35 Elva #179 Alfa Romeo #160 Osca #7 D.B.-Panhard no entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Lance Reventlow Flag of the United States.svg Fred Windridge Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg George Arents Flag of the United States.svg Reed Rollo Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Gaston Andrey Flag of the United States.svg Ross Wees Flag of the United States.svg Don Sesslar Flag of the United States.svg Emil Pupulidy Flag of the United States.svg Frank Baptista Flag of the United States.svg Tony Briggs Flag of the United States.svg Robert Ferguson Flag of the United States.svg Howard Hanna
4 Cumberland no finishers Chevrolet #60 Briggs Cunningham Ferrari no finishers#17 David L. Herson#7 J.V. Quackenbush A.C.-Bristol #74 Cyrus L. Fulton#33 Emil Pupulidy#35 Continental Motors, Ltd.#82 Barry Budlong, Jr.#127 James P. Eichenlaub#1 Richard H.R. Tolandno entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Windridge Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg George Arents Flag of the United States.svg Dick Thompson Flag of the United States.svg John Quackenbush Flag of the United States.svg Ross Mees Flag of the United States.svg Don Sesslar Flag of the United States.svg Emil Pupulidy Flag of the United States.svg Frank Baptista Flag of the United States.svg Barry Budlong Flag of the United States.svg James Eichenlaub Flag of the United States.svg Richard Toland
5 Bridgehampton no finishers Cheetah #60 Briggs Cunningham Ferrari Aston Martin Austin-Healey Ferrari A.C.-Bristol Porsche Porsche unknown Alfa Romeo unknownno entriesno entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg John Plaisted Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg George Arents Flag of the United States.svg Fred Windridge Flag of the United States.svg Dick Thompson Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Gaston Andrey Flag of the United States.svg Harry Carter Flag of the United States.svg Bob Holbert Flag of the United States.svg Emil Pupulidy Flag of the United States.svg Bob Grossman
6 Lime Rock no entries#99 Chevrolet #60 Briggs Cunningham #98 Ferrari #76 Aston Martin #11 Austin-Healey #8 Maserati #80 A.C.-Bristol #140 Porsche #33 Porsche #35 Lotus #71 Alfa Romeo #74 PBX D no entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Windridge Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg George Arents Flag of the United States.svg Alan Markelson Flag of the United States.svg Dick Thompson Flag of the United States.svg John Fitch Flag of the United States.svg Harry Carter Flag of the United States.svg Bob Holbert Flag of the United States.svg Emil Pupulidy Flag of the United States.svg Frank Baptista Flag of the United States.svg John Clapp Flag of the United States.svg Candy Poole
7 Road America #91 J. M. Lyeth, Jr.#14 L. Lindheimer#60 Briggs Cunningham unknown#21 C.J. Hughesunknownunknownunknownunknownunknownunknownunknownunknownno entriesno entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Richard Lyeth Flag of the United States.svg Jim Jeffords Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg Dan Collins
8 Lime Rock no entries#99 Chevrolet #61 Briggs Cunningham #98 Ferrari E #17 Austin-Healey #8 Maserati #180 A.C.-Bristol #140 Porsche #33 Porsche #16 Lotus #32 Alfa Romeo #174 PBX F no entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Windridge Flag of the United States.svg Ed Crawford Flag of the United States.svg George Arents Flag of the United States.svg Dick Thompson Flag of the United States.svg John Fitch Flag of the United States.svg Harry Carter Flag of the United States.svg Bob Holbert Flag of the United States.svg Emil Pupulidy Flag of the United States.svg Floyd Aaskov Flag of the United States.svg Ray Anderson Flag of the United States.svg Candy Poole
9 Milwaukee no finishers#1 Chevrolet #10 Ferrari #96 Ferrari #7 Pabst Motors#66 Austin-Healey #27 Porsche #21 A.C.-Bristol #44 Porsche #0 Porsche #214 Lotus Cars #8 Alfa Romeo #53 Martin Tno entriesno entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Jeffords Flag of the United States.svg John Kilborn Flag of the United States.svg George Reed Flag of the United States.svg Augie Pabst Flag of the United States.svg Ralph Durbin Flag of the United States.svg Ernie Erickson Flag of the United States.svg Luke Stear Flag of the United States.svg Dean Causey Flag of the United States.svg Chuck Rickert Flag of the United States.svg John C. Kilburn Flag of the United States.svg Kaser Flag of the United States.svg Martin Tanner
10 Montgomery #15 Reventlow Automobiles #1 Chevrolet #60 Briggs Cunningham #80 Jaguar no finishers#11 Austin-Healey #46 Ed Hugus#246 A.C.-Bristol #140 Porsche #33 Porsche #2 Lotus-Climax #170 Alfa Romeo #38 Danielini Special#171 D.B.-Panhard no entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Chuck Daigh Flag of the United States.svg Jim Jeffords Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg Harry Carter Flag of the United States.svg Dick Thompson Flag of the United States.svg Ed Hugus Flag of the United States.svg Jordan King Flag of the United States.svg Bob Holbert Flag of the United States.svg Emil Pupulidy Flag of the United States.svg Floyd Aaskov Flag of the United States.svg John Guthrie Flag of the United States.svg Joe Daniels Flag of the United States.svg Howard Hanna
11 Thompson Reventlow Automobiles unknown#60 Briggs Cunningham Jaguar unknownunknownunknown A.C.-Bristol Porsche unknownunknownunknownunknownunknownunknown Results
Flag of the United States.svg Lance Reventlow Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg Harry Bristol Flag of the United States.svg Harry Bristol Flag of the United States.svg Bob Holbert
12 Road America #45 Excalibur#2 Chevrolet #25 North American Racing Team #96 Ferrari #15 James R. Johnston#66 Austin-Healey #13 Ferrari #7 A.C.-Bristol #42 Porsche #0 Porsche #35 Elva #2 Alfa Romeo #53 Martin Tno entriesno entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Hal Ullrich
Flag of the United States.svg Carl Haas
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Jeffords Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Gaston Andrey
Flag of the United States.svg Lance Reventlow
Flag of the United States.svg George Reed Flag of the United States.svg James Johnston
Flag of the United States.svg Bud Seaverns
Flag of the United States.svg Ralph Durbin Flag of the United States.svg James Place
Flag of the United States.svg Ken Neill
Flag of the United States.svg Luke Stear Flag of the United States.svg Dean Causey
Flag of the United States.svg Chuck Rickert
Flag of the United States.svg Chuck Rickert Flag of the United States.svg Frank Baptista Flag of the United States.svg Ted Baumgartner Flag of the United States.svg Martin Tanner
13 Watkins Glen no finishers#1 John F. Stephani#61 Briggs Cunningham #80 Harry E. Carterno entries#11 David Herson#45 A. H. Burrough#27 Arch M. Means#140 Bob Holbert#71 Harry C. Blanchard#67 Louis C. Bartol#47 Alfa Romeo #121 John Milos#29 D.B. #134 Berkeley Results
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Jeffords Flag of the United States.svg Ed Crawford Flag of the United States.svg Harry Carter Flag of the United States.svg Dick Thompson Flag of the United States.svg Gilbert Geitner Flag of the United States.svg Arch M. Means Flag of the United States.svg Bob Holbert Flag of the United States.svg Harry Blanchard Flag of the United States.svg Floyd Aaskov Flag of the United States.svg Chuck Stoddard Flag of the United States.svg John Milos Flag of the United States.svg Richard Toland Flag of the United States.svg Sam Moses
14Vaca Valleyno finishers#5 Chevrolet #11 John von Neumann#47 Jaguar Ferrari #1 Mercedes-Benz #88 Porsche #117 A.C.-Bristol #12 Porsche #44 Porsche #37 Lotus #148 Alfa Romeo #79 D.B. no finishersno entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Jeffords Flag of the United States.svg John von Neumann Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Wright Flag of the United States.svg Josie von Neumann Flag of the United States.svg Ray Rairdon Flag of the United States.svg Jack McAfee Flag of the United States.svg Chick Leson Flag of the United States.svg Eldon Beagle Flag of the United States.svg John Barneson Flag of the United States.svg Stan Peterson Flag of the United States.svg Steve Froines Flag of the United States.svg Bill Wood
15 VIR #91 Ferrari-Chevrolet #69 Chevrolet #60 Briggs Cunningham #190 Jaguar no entries#73 Austin-Healey #25 Ferrari #19 A.C.-Bristol #74 Porsche #123 MG #14 Lotus #90 Alfa Romeo #121 Osca no entriesno entries Results
Flag of the United States.svg Richard Lyeth Flag of the United States.svg Frank Dominianni Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Flag of the United States.svg Bob Grossman Flag of the United States.svg Fred Moore Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Gaston Andrey Flag of the United States.svg Arch Means Flag of the United States.svg Don Sesslar Flag of the United States.svg Murray Clark Flag of the United States.svg Floyd Aaskov Flag of the United States.svg Bob Grossman Flag of the United States.svg Ed Ginther
16 Palm Springs no finishers Chevrolet Ferrari Mercedes-Benz #146 Ferrari Austin-Healey no entries Porsche Porsche Porsche Lotus Alfa Romeo Little Digger-Crosley [2] Austin-Healey Berkeley Results
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Grant Flag of the United States.svg Jim Connor Flag of the United States.svg Pete Caulkin Flag of the United States.svg Dick Morgensen Flag of the United States.svg Jack Rowe Flag of the United States.svg D. D. Michelmore Flag of the United States.svg Jack McAfee Flag of the United States.svg Richard Bellows Flag of the United States.svg Chuck Schroeder Flag of the United States.svg Bythiner Flag of the United States.svg Bill Beck Flag of the United States.svg Bill Louden Flag of the United States.svg Jerry Beem
^A A K Production class was also held, won by George Metzger in a Berkeley.
^B A K Production class was also held, won by William Harding in a Berkeley-Excelsior.
^C Separate Porsche and MG winners were declared in F Production at Marlboro.
^D H Production were classified with G Production at Lime Rock (June).
^E D Modified were classified with C Modified at Lime Rock (July).
^F H Production were classified with G Production at Lime Rock (July).

Champions

ClassDriverCar
B Modified Flag of the United States.svg Hal UllrichExcalibur
B Production Flag of the United States.svg Jim Jeffords Chevrolet Corvette
C Modified Flag of the United States.svg Walt Hansgen Jaguar D-type, Lister-Jaguar
C Production Flag of the United States.svg George Reed Ferrari 250 GT
D Modified Flag of the United States.svg James Johnston Ferrari 250 TR
D Production Flag of the United States.svg Dick Thompson Austin-Healey 100-Six
E Modified Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Gaston Andrey Ferrari 500 TRC Spyder
E Production Flag of the United States.svg Harry Carter AC Ace-Bristol
F Modified Flag of the United States.svg Bob Holbert Porsche 550 RS
F Production Flag of the United States.svg Emil Pupulidy Porsche 356 Carrera
G Modified Flag of the United States.svg Frank Baptista Elva Mk II, Lotus Eleven, Elva Mk III
G Production Flag of the United States.svg Bob Grossman Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce
H Modified Flag of the United States.svg Martin Tanner"Martin T" Special [3] [4]
H Production Flag of the United States.svg Howard Hanna D.B.-Panhard
I Modified Flag of the United States.svg Sam Moses Berkeley Sports

References

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  2. "Little Digger Chassis". SportsRacer.net. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
  3. Ludvigsen, Karl. "Fabulous Featherweight". Etceterini. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
  4. "Tanner Chassis". SportsRacer.net. Retrieved September 27, 2010.