1976 Shellsport International Series

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1976 Shellsport International Series
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The 1976 Shellsport International Series was a Formula Libre motor racing championship held in the United Kingdom, the series ran F1, F2, F5000 and Formula Atlantic cars in the same race. [1] The first Shellsport International Series was contested over 13 rounds. The season started on 21 March and ended on 7 November. The Drivers' Championship was won by Englishman David Purley. [2]

Contents

Teams and drivers

Entry List [3]
TeamNo.DriverChassisEngineRounds
Formula 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Ultramar Ensign2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Ensign N174 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hexagon Racing 3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee Penske PC3 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 9-11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell 12-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg RAM Racing 8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Sutcliffe Brabham BT44B Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 9-10
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Brabham BT4211-12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team PR Reilly10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Springett Shadow DN1 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Scott2
Flag of Italy.svg Lella Lombardi 3-4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Wilds Shadow DN3B 5-8, 13
11 Ensign N174 9-10
Flag of Italy.svg Jolly Club 11 Flag of Italy.svg Luigi-Mimmo Cevasco Brabham BT42 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg ShellSport Whiting13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Divina Galica Surtees TS16 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 All
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian McGuire 21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian McGuire Williams FW04 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 2-12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Heavens Racing32 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Emilio de Villota Lyncar 006 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 1-4, 6-10, 12-13
Flag of Austria.svg Sports Cars of Austria59 Flag of Austria.svg Karl Oppitzhauser March 761 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 9
Formula 2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Robinson4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Robinson Lola T360 Ford BDG Close 2.0 L4 1-6, 9, 12
Ford BDE 2.0 L4 7
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Gerard Racing 6 Flag of the United States.svg Bill Gubelmann March 732/752 Ford BDG 2.0 L4 1-3, 5, 7
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Howlings9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Howlings Brabham BT36 Ford Cosworth FVC 1.8 L4 3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Tait9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Tait Brabham BT36 Ford Cosworth FVC 1.8 L4 5-7
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marshall Wingfield Ltd12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Wingfield Ralt RT1 Ford BDG Somers 2.0 L4 1, 3-4, 9-10
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ardmore Racing 14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Mallock Lola T450 Ford BDX Swindon 2.0 L4 1
March 75B2, 8-10, 12-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Price Racing 15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti March 752 Ford BDX Swindon 2.0 L4 1-6, 8, 12-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Baker18 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Baker March 752 Ford BDG 2.0 L4 5, 8-10, 12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob and Marj Brown23 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Muir Chevron B35 Ford BDX Swindon 2.0 L4 9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg R. E. Bates and Sons Builders24 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Geoff Friswell March 732/742 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 11-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Myson Racing27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Robarts March 752 Ford BDG Richardson 2.0 L4 1
March 762 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 8-9, 12-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hillcrest Used Cars29 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Calvert March 732/752 Ford BDA 2.0 L4 1, 3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Netherton and Worth-Boxer Cars30 Flag of the United States.svg Tony RouffBoxer PR276 Ford BDX Swindon 2.0 L4 2, 7, 9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Henton 11
Ford BDG 2.0 L4 12
Flag of the United States.svg Tony Rouff13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dicksons of Perth33 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Norman DicksonModus M3 Ford BDX Swindon 2.0 L4 3-4, 6-10
34 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Scott3-4, 6-10
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Barton36 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Barton March 73B/75B Ford BDG 2.0 L4 3, 7, 11
Flag of Mexico.svg Philip Guerola37 Flag of Mexico.svg Philip Guerola Brabham BT30 Ford Cosworth FVC 1.9 L4 4-7, 12-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pinch Plant Ltd.40 Flag of New Zealand.svg John Nicholson March 752 Chevrolet Vega 2.0 L4 5, 8-10, 12-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Salisbury Racing46 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bernard de Dryver March 752 BMW M12 2.0 L4 8-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Withers of Winsford49 Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg José Maria de Uriarte March 762 Ford BDX Richardson 2.0 L4 9, 12-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derrick Worthington8, 10-11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Team Modus Ltd53 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Grob Modus M7 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Project Four Racing 55 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Cheever Ralt RT1 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 9, 13
Flag of Germany.svg ATS Racing Team 56 Flag of Finland.svg Mika Arpiainen Chevron B35 BMW M12 2.0 L4 9
57 Flag of the United States.svg Ted Wentz Lola T450 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chevron Racing Team 58 Flag of Austria.svg Hans Binder Chevron B35 BMW M12 2.0 L4 9
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Opert Racing 65 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Grob Chevron B35 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 12-13
Formula 5000
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Hepworth 1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Evans McLaren M25 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 9-10
Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg Theodore Racing Hong Kong 2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Jones Lola T330 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 3-4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hexagon Racing 3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee March 75A Ford GAA 3.4 V6 1-8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Featherstone5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Featherstone McRae GM1 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 1-10, 12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg LEC Refrigeration Racing 7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Chevron B30 Ford GAA 3.4 V6 All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Howlings9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Howlings Chevron B28 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Price Racing 15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti March 752 Ford GAA 3.4 V6 7, 9-11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. L. Gibbs Ltd. Racing25 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Holland Lola T400 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 3-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Choat41 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Choat Trojan T101 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 5-6, 10, 12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Allan Kayes75 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Allan Kayes Lola T330 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 8, 10-11, 13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Leech 77 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Leech Chevron B28 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 5-11, 13
Flag of Ireland.svg Jim Kelly78 Flag of Ireland.svg Jim Kelly Trojan T101 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 5-9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Oaten Racing99 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg John Cannon March 73A/751 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 1-4
Formula Atlantic
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Eden Racing5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry PerkinsSana RD9 Ford BDA 1.6 L4 7, 10
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Spax Dampers19 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeremy Rossiter Chevron B29 Ford BDA Swindon 1.6 L4 3, 9
Ford BDA Cook 1.6 L4 4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Melchester Racing22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Lola T460 Ford BDA Swindon 1.6 L4 9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Price Racing 26 Flag of Ireland.svg Martin Birrane Chevron B29 Ford BDA 1.6 L4 6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marshall Wingfield26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Crawford Chevron B34 Ford BDA Hart 1.6 L4 13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Netherton and Worth-Boxer Cars30 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Henton Boxer PR276 Ford BDA Swindon 1.6 L4 10
Flag of the United States.svg Tony RouffBoxer PRA7612
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Cook 31 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Cook Chevron B27 Ford BDA Cook 1.6 L4 7, 10-12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Scott34 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard ScottModus M3 Ford BDA Nicholson 1.6 L4 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Coin News39 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Crawford Chevron B29 Ford BDA Nicholson 1.6 L4 3-5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeremy Sumner42 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeremy Sumner Chevron B27 Ford BDA Swindon 1.6 L4 5, 10
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Bowtell44 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Bowtell March 74B Ford BDA 1.6 L4 5-7
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brauch Racing47 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike King Lola T362 Ford BDA 1.6 L4 6, 9-12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adrian Russell48 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adrian Russell Lola T450 Ford BDA Swindon 1.6 L4 9-10
Flag of Ireland.svg L & B Excavators50 Flag of Ireland.svg Alo Lawler Chevron B29 Ford BDA Swindon 1.6 L4 3, 6-7
Flag of Ireland.svg Martin Birrane 50 Flag of Ireland.svg Martin Birrane Chevron B29 Ford BDA Nicholson 1.6 L4 9, 12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harrisons of Birmingham Ltd51 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick MaySana RD9 Ford BDA 1.6 L4 12-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Sharpe52 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil SharpeModus M3 Ford BDA Nicholson 1.6 L4 6-8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Bailey62 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Bailey Chevron B29 Ford BDA Nicholson 1.6 L4 7, 9, 11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Withers Winsford69 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Winstanley Brabham BT40 Ford BDA Eden 1.6 L4 3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sana/Withers of Winsford69 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cyd WilliamsSana RD9 Ford BDA Eden 1.6 L4 4
Sana RD11 Ford BDA Swindon 1.6 L4 11, 13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sangria Designs86 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Dowsett Chevron B29 Ford BDA Swindon 1.6 L4 7, 9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Applied Racing Techniques208 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Wardle Surtees TS15 Ford BDA Swindon 1.6 L4 9-10, 12-13
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dicksons of Perth707 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Norman DicksonModus M3 Ford BDA Nicholson 1.6 L4 1

Results and standings

RndTrackDateLapsPole PositionFastest LapRace WinnerConstructor
1 Mallory Park March 2150 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Chevron
2 Snetterton March 2840 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg John Cannon Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee March
3 Oulton Park April 1650 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee March
4 Brands Hatch April 1960 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Jones Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Jones Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Jones Lola
5 Thruxton May 3130 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Chevron
6 Brands Hatch June 2050 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Chevron
7 Mallory Park June 2740 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Chevron
8 Snetterton August 130 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Holland Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Mallock March
9 Brands Hatch August 3035 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Chevron
10 Thruxton September 1230 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian McGuire Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian McGuire Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian McGuire Williams
11 Oulton Park September 1840 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Brabham
12 Brands Hatch October 2424 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Holland Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Holland Lola
13 Brands Hatch November 730 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Cheever Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley Chevron

Drivers' standings

Points are awarded to the top ten classified finishers using the following structure:

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th  FL 
Points201512108643212
Pos.Driver MAL
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SNE
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
OUL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
THR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
MAL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
SNE
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
THR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
OUL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Pts
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Purley 144211161Ret581188
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee 2113NC2RetRet42Ret111
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Holland 286Ret24Ret631595
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Divina Galica 76RetNC4645976131057
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Wilds 34Ret2195651
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Scott3NC379Ret314Ret45
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti NCRet6118Ret313Ret34Ret1543
8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian McGuire RetRetRetRet3DNQRetRet1DNSRet34
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Ret1530
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Robarts Ret8172330
11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Henton Ret2327
12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell 4227
13 Flag of the United States.svg Bill Gubelmann52Ret7Ret27
14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Mallock RetDNS113Ret6DNS26
15 Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Emilio de Villota DNS5Ret10510DNS18810726
16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Jones Ret122
17 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Cheever 3422
18 Flag of the United States.svg Tony Rouff351111922
19 Flag of New Zealand.svg John Nicholson 2712RetRetRet21
20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Norman Dickson6Ret6NC6NCRet1518
21 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Evans 2Ret15
22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Sutcliffe 7414
23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeremy Rossiter 75Ret12
24 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Crawford 5RetDNS811
25 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Leech 5RetDNQ92310Ret1311
26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Wingfield4RetRet15Ret10
27 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg John Cannon RetRetDNS410
28 Flag of Finland.svg Mika Arpiainen58
29 Flag of Austria.svg Hans Binder 66
30 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian RobinsonRetNC8NCNC8DNQRet166
31 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bernard de Dryver 10DNQ9109126
32 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Bailey82295
33 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Sharpe711114
34 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Grob Ret7144
35 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Dowsett 7214
36 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy BartonRet1274
37 Flag of Ireland.svg Alo Lawler9Ret94
38 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cyd WilliamsRet8DNQ3
39 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Calvert8DNS3
40 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Muir83
41 Flag of Ireland.svg Jim Kelly910DNQ12Ret3
42 Flag of Italy.svg Lella Lombardi NC92
43 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob HowlingsRet101
44 Flag of the United States.svg Ted Wentz101
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Wardle1611DNS110
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris FeatherstoneNCNCNCRetRet11DNQ14NC14170
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike King12Ret12RetDNS0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Geoff FriswellDNS12Ret0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derrick WorthingtonRet13Ret0
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Maria de Uriarte2414NC0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick May15Ret0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Allan KayesRet16DSQDNQ0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy BakerDNSRetDNSRet180
Flag of Mexico.svg Philip Guerola12NCNCDNQ19DNS0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer 200
Flag of Ireland.svg Martin Birrane DNQ25DNS0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris ChoatNCDNQDNSRet0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John BowtellRetNCDNQ0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeremy SumnerNCDNS0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adrian RussellDNQNC0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Cook RetDNSRetRet0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry PerkinsRetRet0
Flag of Italy.svg Luigi-Mimmo CevascoRet0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David WinstanleyRet0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John TaitDNSDNQDNQ0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger SpringettDNS0
Flag of Austria.svg Karl Oppitzhauser DNQ0
PosDriver MAL
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SNE
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OUL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
THR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
MAL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
SNE
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
THR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
OUL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Pts

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