1988 Scottish Superprix Explained

The 1988 Scottish Superprix, saw the cars from the British Formula Three series visit Knockhill, north of Dunfermline, for a non-championship race, on 7 August.[1]

Report

Entry

A total of just eight F3 cars were entered for this the first of two non-British Championship races in 1988.[1]

Qualifying

Gary Brabham took pole position for Jack Brabham Racing team in their Volkswagen-engined Ralt RT32, averaging a speed of 89.821 mph.[1]

Race

The race was held over 25 laps of the Knockhill circuit. Gary Brabham took the winner spoils for the Jack Brabham Racing team, driving their Ralt-Volkswagen RT32. The Australian won in a time of 22:10.8mins., averaging a speed of 87.911 mph. Second place went to Ross Hockenhull in Bowman Racing’s Ralt-Volkswagen RT32, who was 5.1s behind. The Reynard 873 of Scott Stringfellow completed the podium for the Jim Lee Racing.[1] [2]

Classification

Race

Pos.DriverEntrantCar - EngineTime, LapsReason Out
1st Gary BrabhamJack Brabham RacingRalt-Volkswagen RT3222.10.8
2nd Ross HockenhullBowman RacingRalt-Volkswagen RT3222:15.9
3rd Scott StringfellowJim Lee Racing/HippodromeReynard-Volkswagen 87322:38.2
4th Sandy McEwanJupiter RacingRalt-Volkswagen RT3022:56.3
5th John FydaJupiter RacingRalt-Volkswagen RT3024
DNF Tom BrownJB RacingReynard-Volkswagen 8739Misfire
DNF Martin DonnellyCellnet Ricoh Racing/Intersport RacingRalt-Toyota RT310Crash
DNF Damon HillCellnet Ricoh Racing/Intersport RacingRalt-Toyota RT320Crash

[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Formula 3 1988 - Great Britain - Knockhill, 07.08 . Formula2.net . 2014-03-05.
  2. http://www.driversdb.com/standings/4084-1988/