Travis Returns and Dominates with Team Tyrrell
Series 9’s French grand prix was held at Reims, another fantastic circuit recreated for Speed Circuit by Steve.
Fourteen drivers started the race. Team Winkleman’s A. Rees held the pole position and shared the front row with Tyrell’s J. Ickx. Rees charged right from the start and held the lead for the first two laps, closely followed by Ickx. The rest of the pack exchanged positions throughout the race. Ickx passed Rees on the last lap to take the checkered flag. Farrari’s Bandini battled his way from 8th place on the starting grid to finish 3rd. Lotus’s P. Arundel placed 4th.
Due to a brake failure Tyrell’s H. Hahne was not able to complete the race. Brabham driver D. Hulme finished the race in 3rd place, but was disqualified after the post race car inspection.
Race results follow:
1st Travis (Jacky Ickx) 40/40/60/180/4**
2nd Dan (A. Rees) 80/40/40/160/4
3rd Steve (L. Bandini) 60/40/20/160/6
4th Mike (P. Arundel) 80/40/60/160/4
5th Ray G. (R. Ginther) 60/40/40/160/5
6th Steve (M. Parkes) 60/40/20/160/6
7th Den (J. Brabham) 60/40/40/160/5
8th Terry (D. Gurney) 60/40/40/160/5
9th Ray G. (R. Bucknum) 60/40/40/160/5
10th Terry (P. Hill) 60/40/40/160/5
11th Mike (J. Clark) 40/40/60/160/4
12th Dan (H. Hermmann) 60/40/40/160/5
DNF (Brakes) Travis (H. Hahne) 60/60/20/160/5
DQ Den (D. Hulme) 80/40/20/160/5