1984 Jochen Rindt Memorial Trophy
| 1984 Thruxton Grand Prix | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Race details | |||
| Date | 23 April 1984 | ||
| Official name | 28th B.A.R.C. "200" | ||
| Location | Hampshire, England | ||
| Course | Thruxton Circuit | ||
| Course length | 3.793 km (2.356 miles) | ||
| Distance | 55 laps, 208.615 km (129.580 miles) | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Ralt-Honda | ||
| Time | 1:05.68 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver |
 Mike Thackwell | Ralt-Honda | |
| Time | 1:07.38 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Ralt-Honda | ||
| Second | March-BMW | ||
| Third | AGS-BMW | ||
The 28th B.A.R.C. "200" meeting, saw the 13th running of the P&O Ferries sponsored Jochen Rindt Memorial Trophy. This was the third round of the 1984 European Championship for F2 Drivers, and held at Thruxton Circuit, in Hampshire, on 23 April.[1]
Report
[edit]Entry
[edit]A total of 20 F2 cars were entered for the event, but come qualifying two of these did not arrive in Hampshire.[1]
Qualifying
[edit]Mike Thackwell took pole position for Ralt Racing Ltd, in their Ralt-Honda RH6, averaging a speed of 129.148 mph (207.844 km/h).[1]
Race
[edit]The race was held over 55 laps of the Thruxton circuit. Mike Thackwell took the winner spoils for works Ralt team, driving their Ralt-Honda RH6. The Kiwi won in a time of 1hr 03:11.78mins., averaging a speed of 123.038 mph (198.010 km/h). Just over 21 seconds behind was the Cheylesmore/BS Automotive March of Christian Danner. The third different car in the top three was the AGS-BMW JH19C of Philippe Streiff.[1]
Classification
[edit]Race Result
[edit]
- Fastest lap: Mike Thackwell, 1:07.38mins. (125.890 mph (202.600 km/h)) [1]