66ème Grand Prix d'Endurance les 24 Heures du Mans 1998


Circuit Permanenthe de la Sarthe
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Date: June 6th and 7th, 1998


Starters: 47
Track Length: 13,605 metres
Distance: 4773.184 km
Fastest Lap: Martin Brundle, Toyota, 3:41.809 = 220.812 km/h on lap 86
Pole Position: Bernd Schneider, Mercedes-Benz, 3:35.544 = 227,230 km/h
Average Speed: 207.00 km/h
CLASS WINNERS
GT1 L. Aiello / A. McNish / S. Ortelli Porsche 911 GT1
GT2 J. Bell / D. Donohue / L. Drudi Chrysler Viper GTS-R
P1 W. Taylor / E. van der Poele / F. Velez Ferrari 333 SP
P2 H. Pescarolo / O. Grouillard / F. Montagny Courage C36 - Porsche
Please Note: You can sort this listing by simply clicking on the column heading
Team / Entrant
Car - Engine
Driver, Nationality
1
1
26
Porsche AG, D
Porsche 911 GT1-98
Laurent Aiello, F
Alan McNish, GB
Stephane Ortelli, F
DNS Yannick Dalmas, F
3196
Turbo
F6
GT1
351
-
2
2
25
Porsche AG, D
Porsche 911 GT1-98
Jörg Müller, D
Uwe Alzen, D
Bob Wollek, F
DNS Pierre-Henri Raphanel, F
3196
Turbo
F6
GT1
350
-
3
3
32
Nissan Motorsports, J
Nissan R390 GT1
Aguri Suzuki, J
Kazuyoshi Hoshino, J
Masahiko Kageyama, J
DNS Satoshi Motoyama, J
3496
Turbo
V8
GT1
347
-
4
4
40
Gulf Team Davidoff / GTurbo, GB
McLaren F1 GTR - BMW
Steve O'Rourke, GB
Tim Sugden, GB
Bill Auberlen, USA
5990
V12
GT1
343
-
5
5
30
Nissan Motorsports / TWR, J/GB
Nissan R390 GT1
John Nielsen, DK
Michael Krumm, D
Franck Lagorce, F
3496
Turbo
V8
GT1
342
-
6
6
31
Nissan Motorsports / TWR, J/GB
Nissan R390 GT1
Jan Lammers, NL
Eric Comas, F
Andrea Montermini, I
3496
Turbo
V8
GT1
342
-
7
7
45
Panoz Motorsports Inc, USA
Panoz Esperante GTR-1 - Ford
David Brabham, AUS
Andy Wallace, GB
Jamie Davies, GB
5999
V8
GT1
335
-
8
8
12
Doyle-Risi Racing,
Ferrari 333SP
Wayne Taylor, ZA
Eric van der Poele, B
Fermin Velez, E
3997
V12
P1
332
-
9
9
27
Toyota Motorsports, J
Toyota GT-One
Ukyo Katayama, J
Toshio Suzuki, J
Keiichi Tsuchiya, J
DNS Ralf Kelleners, D
3600
Turbo
V8
GT1
326
-
10
10
33
Nissan Motorsports / Nova, J
Nissan R390 GT1
Satoshi Motoyama, J
Takuyo Kurosawa, J
Masami Kageyama, J
DNS Mauro Martini, I
3496
Turbo
V8
GT1
319
-
11
11
53
Societé Viper Team ORECA, F
Chrysler Viper GTS-R
Justin Bell, GB
David Donohue, USA
Luca Drudi, I
DNS Dominique Dupuy, F
7986
V10
GT2
317
-
12
12
16
Kremer Racing, D
Kremer K8/2 - Porsche
Ricardo 'Rocky' Agusta, I
Almo Coppelli, I
Xavier Pompidou, F
3165
Turbo
F6
P1
314
-
13
13
51
Societé Viper Team ORECA, F
Chrysler Viper GTS-R
Olivier Beretta, F
Pedro Lamy, P
Tommy Archer, USA
DNS Dominique Dupuy, F
7986
V10
GT2
312
-
14
14
3
Moretti Racing Inc, I (USA?)
Ferrari 333SP
Gianpiero Moretti, I
Mauro Baldi, I
Didier Theys, B
3997
V12
P1
311
-
15
15
24
Societé Courage Compétition, F
Courage C41 - Porsche
Yojiro Terada, J
Franck Fréon, F
Olivier Thevénin, F
2994
Turbo
F6
P1
300
-
16
16
15
Societé Courage Compétition, F
(La Filiere ELF, F)
Courage C36 - Porsche
Henri Pescarolo, F
Olivier Grouillard, F
Franck Montagny, F
DNS Emmanuel Clérico, F
2994
Turbo
F6
P1
304
-
17
17
64
Roock Racing Intl Motorsport, D
Porsche 911 GT2
Claudia Hürtgen, D
Michel Ligonnet, F
Robert Nearn, GB
DNS Bruno Eichmann, CH
3800
Turbo
F6
GT2
285
-
18
18
69
Michel Nourry, F
Porsche 993 GT2
Michel Nourry, F
Thierry Perrier, F
Jean-Louis Ricci, F
M Quiniou, F
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
276
-
19
19
56
Chamberlain Engineering, GB
Chrysler Viper GTS-R
Gary Ayles, GB
Matt Turner, USA
John/Hans Hugenholtz, NL
7986
V10
GT2
270
-
20
20
68
Elf Haberthur Racing, CH
Porsche 911 GT2
Eric Graham, F
Hervé Poulain, F
Jean-Luc Maury-Laribiere, F
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
268
-
21
21
55
Chamberlain Engineering, GB
Chrysler Viper GTS-R
Ni Amorim, P
Goncalo Gomes, P
Manuel Mello-Breyner, P
DNS John/Hans Hugenholtz, NL
7986
V10
GT2
264
-
22
22
65
Roock Racing Intl Motorsport, D
Porsche 911 GT2
Robin Schirle, GB
André Ahrle, D
David Warnock, GB
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
247
-
23
23
72
Societé Larbre Compétition, F
Porsche 911 GT2
Patrice Goueslard, F
Jean-Louis Chereau, F
Pierre Yver, F
DNS Patrick Bourdais, F
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
240
-
24
DNF
29
Toyota Motorsports, J
Toyota GT-One
Thierry Boutsen, B
Ralf Kelleners, D
Geoff Lees, GB
3600
Turbo
V8
GT1
330
23 h
Gearbox
25
DNF
71
Estoril Racing Communication, P
Porsche 911 GT2
Michel Maisonneuve, F
Manuel Monteiro, P
Michel Monteiro, P
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
277
24 h
Engine
26
DNF
44
Panoz Motorsports Inc / DAMS, USA/F
Panoz Esperante GT-R1 - Ford
Eric Bernard, F
Christophe Tinseau, F
Johnny O'Connell, USA
5990
V8
GT1
236
20 h
Oil pump /
Gearbox
27
DNF
13
Societé Courage Compétition, F
Courage C51 - Nissan
Didier Cottaz, F
Marc Goossens, B
Jean-Philippe Belloc, F
2994
Turbo
V8
P1
232
17 h
Gear lever
28
DNF
41
Gulf Team Davidoff / GTurbo, GB
McLaren F1 GTR - BMW
Dr Tomas Bscher, D
Emmanuele Pirro, I
Rinaldo Capello, I
DNS Frank Biela, D
5990
V12
GT1
228
17 h
Accident damage
29
DNF
8
Porsche AG / Joest Racing, D
Porsche LMP1-98
Pierre-Henri Raphanel,F
David Murry, USA
James Weaver, GB
DNS Bob Wollek, F
3196
Turbo
F6
P1
218
16 h
Accident / Bodywork
30
DNF
10
Pilot BSM Racing, F
Ferrari 333SP
Michel Ferté, F
Pascal Fabre, F
Francois Migault, F
3997
V12
P1
203
16 h
Gearbox
31
DNF
67
Elf Haberthur Racing, CH
Porsche 911 GT2
Michel Neugarten, B
Jean-Claude Lagniez, F
David Smadja, F
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
198
16 h
Gearbox /
Transmission
32
DNF
28
Toyota Motorsports, J
Toyota GT-One
Martin Brundle, GB
Emmanuel Collard, F
Eric Hélary, F
3600
Turbo
V8
GT1
191
14h
Accident
33
DNF
5
JB Racing (J.P. Jabouille - Bouresche), F
Ferrari 333SP-98
Vincenzo Sospiri, I
Jean-Christophe Bouillion, F
Jèrôme Policand, F
3997
V12
P1
187
13h
Gearbox /
Transmission
34
DNF
60
ETS Chereau Sports / Sté Larbre Compétition, F
Porsche 911 GT2
Jean-Pierre Jarier, F
Carl Rosenblad, S
Robin Donovan, GB
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
164
13h
Transmission
35
DNF
62
C J Motorsport, USA?
Porsche 911 GT2
John Morton, USA
John Graham, CDN
Harald Grohs, D
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
164
15h
Accident
36
DNF
21
Solution-F / Philippe Gache, F
Riley & Scott Mk III - Ford
Philippe Gache, F
Wayne Gardner, AUS
Didier de Radigues, B
DNS Anthony Beltoise, F
5078
V8
P1
155
12h
Engine
37
DNF
14
Societé Courage Compétition, F
Courage C51 - Nissan
Fredrik Ekblom, S
Patrice Gay, F
Tetsuya Tsuchiya, J
3496
Turbo
V8
P1
126
10h
Engine /
Pit fire
38
DNF
7
Porsche AG / Joest Racing, D
Porsche LMP1-98
Michele Alboreto, I
Stefan Johansson, S
Yanick Dalmas, F
DNS David Murry, USA
3196
Turbo
F6
P1
107
8h
Electrics
39
DNF
22
Didier Bonnet, F
Debora LMP2 - BMW
Lionel Robert, F
Edouard Sezionale, F
Pierre Bruneau, F
2960
6
P2
106
10h
Gearbox
40
DNF
61
Krauss Race Sports Intl, D
Porsche 911 GT2
Bernhard Müller, D
Michael Trunk, D
Erich Palmberger, D
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
71
6 h
Engine
41
DNF
1
Team BMW Motorsport, D
BMW V12 Le Mans
Hans-Joachim Stuck Jnr, D
Steve Soper, GB
Tom Kristensen, DK
5990
V12
P1
60
4 h
Wheel bearing
42
DNF
2
Team BMW Motorsport, D
BMW V12 Le Mans
Pierluigi Martini, I
Joachim Winkelhock, D
Johnny Cecotto, YV
5990
V12
P1
43
4 h
Wheel bearing
43
DNF
36
AMG Mercedes, D
Mercedes CLK-GTR LM
Jean-Marc Gounon, F
Ricardo Zonta, BR
Christophe Bouchut, F
4989
V8
GT1
31
3 h
Engine
44
DNF
50
Societé Viper Team ORECA, F
Chrysler Viper GTS-R
Karl Wendlinger, A
Marc Duez, B
Patrick Huisman, NL
7986
V10
GT2
28
3 h
Electrics
45
DNF
70
Konrad Motorsport, A
Porsche 911 GT2
Franz Konrad, A
Larry Schumacher, USA
Nick Ham, USA
DNS Mike Stretton, GB
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
24
3 h
Spin
46
DNF
35
AMG Mercedes, D
Mercedes CLK-GTR LM
Bernd Schneider, D
Mark Webber, AUS
Klaus Ludwig, D
4989
V8
GT1
19
2 h
Engine
47
DNF
73
Konrad Motorsport, A
Porsche 911 GT2
Toni Seiler, CH
Peter KiTurbohak, USA
Angelo Zadra, I
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
2
1 h
Piston
48
DNPQ
17
Kremer Racing, D
Kremer K8/2 - Porsche
Enrico Bertaggia, I
J. Tomas Saldana, BR
Prince Alfonso de Orleans-Bourbon, E
2995
Turbo
F6
P1
-
-
49
DNPQ
18
Konrad Motorsport, A
(Kremer) Porsche Spyder K8-07
Franz Konrad, A
-
3000
Turbo
F6
P1
-
-
50
DNPQ
19
Gerard Welter, F
WR LMP 98 - Peugeot
Jean-Benard Bouvet, F
Xavier Pompidou, F
Marc Rostan, F
1995
Turbo
V6
P1
-
-
51
DNPQ
37
Newcastle United, GB
Lister Storm GTL - Jaguar
Julian Bailey, GB
Tiff Needell, GB
Anthony Reid, GB
6996
V12
GT1
-
Failed scrutineering
52
DNPQ
38
Zakspeed Racing, D
Porsche 911 GT1-98
Michael Bartels, D
Armin Hahne, D
3196
Turbo
F6
GT1
-
-
53
DNPQ
48
Societé Larbre Competition, F
Porsche 911 GT1 Evo-97
Jean-Pierre Jarier, F
Patrice Goueslard, F
Robin Donovan, GB
3196
Turbo
F6
GT1
-
-
54
DNPQ
58
R.J. Racing, F
Helem V6 - PRV (Renault)
Patrick Gonin, F
Benjamin Roy, F
2975
Turbo
V6
GT2
-
Failed scrutineering
55
DNPQ
63
Gerard MacQuillan, GB
Porsche 911 GT2
Thomas Erdos, BR
Gerard MacQuillan, GB
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
-
-
56
DNPQ
66
Roock Racing Intl Motorsport, D
Porsche 911 GT2
John Robinson, GB
Hugh Price, GB
Sascha Maassens, D
3600
Turbo
F6
GT2
-
57
DNPQ
20
Jean-Luc Sonnier / Idee Verte, F
WR LMP 98 - Peugeot
Pierre Bruneau, F
Dominique Lacaud, F
1995
Turbo
V6
P2
-
-
58
DNPQ
39
Zakspeed Racing, D
Porsche 911 GT1-98
Alexander 'Sandy' Grau, D
Jean-Denis Deletraz, F
Fabien Giroix, F
3196
Turbo
F6
GT1
-
-
59
DNA
46
Panoz Motorsports Inc, USA
Panos GT-R1 Q9 Hybrid - Ford
James Weaver, GB
Perry McCarthy, GB
6000
V8
GT1
-
Qualified,
Withdrawn
60
DNA
52
Societé Viper Team ORECA, F
Chrysler Viper GTS-R
Olivier Beretta, F
Karl Wendlinger, A
Luca Drudi, I
8000
V10
GT2
-
Qualified,
Withrdawn
61
DNA
11
Ecurie Biennoise, CH
Ferrari 333SP
Enzo Calderari, CH
Lilian Bryner, CH
3997
V12
P1
-
-
62
DNA
74
Cirtek Motorsport, GB
Saleen Ford Mustang
Robin Schirle, GB
Michel Ligonnet, F
6800
V8
GT2
-
-
63
DNA
23
Sarta Project / Lukoil, F
Sarta 624 - Renault
Francois Migault, F
-
2946
Turbo
-
P2
-
-
64
DNA
34
Nissan Motorsports, J
Nissan R390 GT1
Masami Kageyama, J
Masahiko Kageyama, J
Satoshi Motoyama, J
3496
Turbo
V8
GT1
-
-
65
DNA
4
La Filiere, F
Ferrari 333SP-98
Gianluca Giraudi, I
-
3997
V12
P1
-
-
66
DNA
42
Parabolica Motorsport
McLaren F1 GTR LM - BMW
-
-
5990
V12
GT1
-
-
67
DNA
43
Parabolica Motorsport
McLaren F1 GTR LM - BMW
-
-
5990
V12
GT1
-
-
68
DNA
6
GTurbo Motorsport / Lanzante, GB
Ferrari 333SP
Ray Bellm, GB
-
3997
V12
P1
-
-
69
DNA
47
Millenium Motorsport, GB
Porsche 911 GT1 -97
Dino Morelli, GB
David Goode, GB
3160
Turbo
F6
GT1
-
-
70
DNA
9
Pilot Racing, F
Ferrari 333SP
Derek Bell, GB
-
3997
V12
P1
-
-
71
DNA
54
Orion Motorsport
(Offendahl Motorsport?)
Chrysler Viper GTS-R
Richard Dean, GB
Julian Westwood, GB
Michael Vergers, GB
8000
V10
GT2
-
Failed
scrutineering
72
DNA
57
R.J. Racing, F
Helem V6 - PRV (Renault)
Benjamin Roy, F
-
2975
Turbo
V6
GT2
-
-
73
DNA
59
Pilbeam Racing Designs Ltd, GB
Lotus Esprit Turbo V8
Andrew Bramley, GB
-
3506
Turbo
V8
GT2
-
-
74
DNA
75
Cirtek Motorsport, GB
Saleen Ford Mustang
Robin Schirle, GB
David Warnock, GB
Michel Ligonnet, F
6800
V8
GT2
-
-
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