Spa 24 hours 1974


Three pictures of the grid and the start. Large pictures this time, since it reveals quite some interesting cars, like the Renault 17TS and a few Datsun 120a coupés.
What a big one: the Chrysler Hemicuda, driven by Deprez and Bertinchamps. When Deprez went ill, Bertinchamps was left without a co-driver. He wanted to draft in Rubens instead, and all other competitors agreed. But the organisation refused, so Bertinchamps was forced to retire. He never drove again.
Pictures supplied by Laurent Rizzo.
The Ford UK Capri with Walkinshaw/Fitzpatrick was fast but retired.
The impressive Mustang of Rubens/Delbar. Left a practice shot where they claimed pole; but as so often with American Iron, the car retired.
The midly tuned Hermetite Capri I of Blackburn/Crabtree - it retired.
After the Batmobile cars of 1973, the new rules forced BMW to be heavier and wingless. Still a magnificent car! This was the car which finished fourth.

Race result

1974 Pictures

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