1977 Shellsport International Series

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The 1977 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. The second Shellsport International Series was contested over 14 rounds. The season started on 13 March and ended on 16 October. The Drivers' Championship was won by Englishman Tony Trimmer. [1] The season was marred by the death of Brian McGuire during a practice session for round 11 at Brands Hatch. It was the last season of the Shellsport International Series. For 1978, the series would become the British Formula One series.

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Teams and drivers

Entry List [2]
TeamNo.DriverChassisEngineRounds
Formula 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hexagon Racing 1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick May Penske PC3 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell 3-4, 6, 9-11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Henton 14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Melchester Racing2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Surtees TS19 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 All
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg RAM Racing 4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards March 75A/761 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 9-14
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian McGuire 6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian McGuire McGuire BM1 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 1-8, 10-11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Cook 10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Cook Hesketh 308C Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 3-6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg ShellSport Whiting13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Divina Galica Surtees TS19 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 1-3, 5-14
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Iberia Airlines 14 Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Emilio de Villota Lyncar 006 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 1-4
McLaren M23 9, 11, 13
McLaren M2514
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Prophet Ltd 29 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Prophet Surtees TS16 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 5-7
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Escuderia Arym80 Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Hermann Hengstenberg Lyncar 006 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 13-14
Flag of the Netherlands.svg F & S Racing82 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Boy Hayje March 761 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 14
Formula 2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Eden Racing15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick MaySana RD9 Ford BDG Eden 2.0 L4 1
Flag of the United States.svg Tony Rouff2
Ralt RT1/775-14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Robarts 9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Robarts March 762 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Boxer Cars8 Flag of the United States.svg Danny Sullivan Boxer PR276 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 10-11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Cook 10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Cook Chevron B27 Ford BDG Smith 2.0 L4 1-2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg MacLaren's of Broxburn11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Iain McLaren Chevron B35 Ford BDX 2.0 L4 1, 3, 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg ICI Newsweek/Chevron 12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Mallock Chevron B40 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Shellsport Whiting13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Divina Galica March 742 Ford BDX Swindon 2.0 L4 4
Flag of Argentina.svg Pablo Brea16 Flag of France.svg Hervé Leguellec March 762 Ford BDX 2.0 L4 3-4, 6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Heavens Racing16 March 762 Ford BDX 2.0 L4 5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adrian Russell13-14
Flag of Ireland.svg L & B Excavations17 Flag of Ireland.svg Alo Lawler Lola T462 Ford BDX 2.0 L4 1-3, 5-6, 8-14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dicksons of Perth20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Norman Dickson March 772 BMW M12 2.0 L4 1-3, 5-6, 8, 11-14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Barton23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Barton Chevron B35 Ford BDA 2.0 L4 1, 3
Flag of Mexico.svg Philip Guerola30 Flag of Mexico.svg Philip GuerolaWimhurst LP2 Ford Cosworth FVC 1.8 L4 4-7
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Brown Wheels36 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Morrison Lola T360 Ford BDG Richardson 2.0 L4 5-6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kim Mather37 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kim Mather Chevron B35D Ford BDA Richardson 2.0 L4 3, 8-9, 14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adrian Russell38 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adrian Russell Lola T450 Ford BDX 2.0 L4 3, 7, 9-12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Ravenscroft43 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Ravenscroft Surtees TS15 Ford BDA Hart 2.0 L4 11-14
Flag of the United States.svg Fred Opert Racing 44 Flag of the United States.svg Gregg Young Chevron B40 Hart 420R 2.0 L4 11
45 Flag of the United States.svg Wink Bancroft11-12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Tait65 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Tait Brabham BT36 Ford Cosworth FVC 1.8 L4 12-14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Baillie78 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Baillie March 752 Ford BDX Swindon 2.0 L4 12
Formula 5000
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. L. Gibbs Racing3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Holland Lola T332C Chevrolet 5.0 V8 1-7
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee 10-14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles Clowes Racing3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Evans Chevron B30 Ford GAA 3.4 V6 7
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg RAM Racing 4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards March 75A/761 Ford GAA 3.4 V6 1-8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Price Racing 7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti March 752 Ford GAA 3.4 V6 1-10, 14
Flag of Ireland.svg Jim Kelly18 Flag of Ireland.svg Jim Kelly Trojan T101 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 2-4, 12, 14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Jordan19 Flag of Denmark.svg Tom Belsø Lola T330 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 1-10
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aim Racing with Templar Tillers24 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Wilds Chevron B30 Ford GAA 3.4 V6 11, 13-14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Featherstone25 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Featherstone McRae GM1 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Holland 11-14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Smith 32 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Smith Lola T330 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 2-6, 8, 10-14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Gray34 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Gray Chevron B24 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 4, 7, 11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Evan Clements39 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Evan Clements Chevron B30 Ford GAA 3.4 V6 6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce Allison62 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce Allison Chevron B37 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 2-9, 12-14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Allan Kayes75 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Allan Kayes Lola T330 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 1, 4-6
Lola T4007
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Leech 77 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Leech Chevron B28 Chevrolet 5.0 V8 8, 10-12
Formula Atlantic
Flag of Ireland.svg Martin Birrane 26 Flag of Ireland.svg Martin Birrane Chevron B29 Ford BDA 1.6 L4 11
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rob Moffat28 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rob Moffat March 73B Ford BDA 1.6 L4 1-2
March 73B/74B6, 10-12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg H. A. Rose42 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Howard Rose March 753/76B Ford BDA 1.6 L4 10-12, 14
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Conoco Jet Racing66 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin Bowditch Lyncar 005 Ford BDA 1.6 L4 8-10
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry Fisher64 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry Fisher GRD 372 Ford BDA 1.6 L4 11
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Bowtell76 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Bowtell March 74B Ford BDA 1.6 L4 9, 12

Results and standings

RndTrackDateLapsPole PositionFastest LapRace WinnerConstructor
1 Mallory Park March 1350 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Emilio de Villota Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Emilio de Villota Lyncar
2 Snetterton March 2740 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards March
3 Oulton Park April 850 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell Penske
4 Brands Hatch April 1160 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti March
5 Mallory Park May 2240 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Surtees
6 Thruxton June 635 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce Allison Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti Flag of the United States.svg Tony Rouff Ralt
7 Brands Hatch June 2660 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce Allison Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce Allison Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Surtees
8 Oulton Park July 940 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Surtees
9 Mallory Park July 2450 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Emilio de Villota Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Emilio de Villota McLaren
10 Donington Park July 3140 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Divina Galica
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Surtees
11 Brands Hatch August 2940 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Divina Galica
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Emilio de Villota McLaren
12 Thruxton September 1135 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce Allison Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards March
13 Snetterton October 240 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Surtees
14 Brands Hatch October 1640 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards March

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
MAL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
THR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
OUL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
MAL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
DON
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
THR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
SNE
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Pts
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Trimmer 35RetRet1Ret11212Ret12181
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Edwards NC1Ret35222RetRetRet1Ret1129
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valentino Musetti 5NC31293RetRet3DNS85
4 Flag of the United States.svg Tony Rouff66143496DNS5Ret80
5 Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Emilio de Villota 1RetDNSDNS113Ret76
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Divina Galica DNS2RetRetRetRetRet4323RetDNS674
7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce AllisonRet2238RetRetDNS2Ret472
8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Holland 24Ret643Ret4RetRetNC63
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Norman Dickson7RetDNS74Ret734552
10 Flag of Denmark.svg Tom Belsø 43RetRet10Ret6DNS5545
11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Bell 14RetDSQ4DNS42
12 Flag of Ireland.svg Alo Lawler68RetRet766Ret956Ret41
13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Smith 74DNS810NC811DNSRetRet21
14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien Magee DNSRetRet2818
15 Flag of France.svg Hervé Le Guellec85DNQ617
16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Henton 312
16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kim Mather6Ret7912
18 Flag of the United States.svg Wink Bancroft10411
18 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Gray85Ret11
20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Iain Mclaren95DNS10
20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis Leech DNS7Ret610
22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adrian RussellDNSDNSNCRet1277109
23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Cook NCRetRetRetRet58
23 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian McGuire RetDNSRetRetRetRetRet5RetDNS8
23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Mallock 58
26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Allan KayesDNS712DNS78
27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Barton877
28 Flag of the United States.svg Danny Sullivan 6Ret6
29 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Wilds DNSNC74
29 Flag of Ireland.svg Jim Kelly99RetNCRet4
31 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin BowditchNC8DNS3
31 Flag of the United States.svg Gregg Young83
33 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Bowtell9Ret2
33 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Prophet 9DNSDNS2
Flag of Mexico.svg Philip GuerolaNCDNQ11NC0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Morrison11Ret0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Evan Clements120
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rob MoffatNCDNSNCNCNCRet0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John RavenscroftNCRetNCNC0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John TaitNCNCRet0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick MayNCDNS0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Howard RoseDNQRetRetRet0
Flag of Ireland.svg Martin Birrane Ret0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan BaillieRet0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Robarts DSQ0
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Hermann HengstenbergDNSDNS0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris FeatherstoneDNS0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bob Evans DNS0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry FisherDNS0
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Boy Hayje DNS0
Pos.Driver MAL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
SNE
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
OUL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
MAL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
THR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
OUL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
MAL
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
DON
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
THR
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
SNE
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
BRH
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
Pts

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