1976 Indonesian Grand Prix Explained

Type:CUST
Description:Formula Atlantic Race
Country:Indonesia
Grand Prix:Indonesian
Location:Pademangan, Ancol, North Jakarta
Date:October 24
Year:1976
Course:Jaya Ancol Circuit
Course Mi:2.777
Course Km:4.470
Distance Laps:2x20
Fast Driver:John MacDonald
Fast Time:1:44.600
Fast Country:HKG
Fast Flag Suffix:1959
First Driver:John MacDonald
First Country:Hong Kong
First Flag Suffix:1959
Second Driver:Albert Poon
Second Country:HKG
Second Flag Suffix:1959
Third Driver:Grant Swartz
Third Country:USA

The 1976 Indonesian Grand Prix was a motor race held at the Jaya Ancol Circuit, Jakarta, Indonesia on 24 October 1976.[1] It was the inaugural Indonesian Grand Prix. The race was Round 3 of the 1976 Rothmans International Far East Series,[1] which was open to Formula Atlantic cars.[2]

There were 14 entries in total, but only 12 drivers started the race.[1] The race was won by John MacDonald, driving a Ralt RT1. He also set the fastest lap of the race, in a time of 1:44.6.[1]

Race results

Pos. Driver Car
1John MacDonaldRalt RT1
2Albert PoonChevron B35
3Grant Swartz
?Sonny RajahMarch
DNFGraeme LawrenceMarch 76B

Notes and References

  1. Chris Witty, MacDonald sets 'em alight, Autosport, 4 November 1976, page 8
  2. Lawrence's Rothmans title, Autosport, 6 January 1977, page 5