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1964 Australian Tourist Trophy

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The 1964 Australian Tourist Trophy was a motor race staged at the Longford Circuit in Tasmania, Australia on 29 February 1964. It was the eighth annual Australian Tourist Trophy race. The race was open to sports cars as defined by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) in its Appendix C regulations, and it was recognized by CAMS as the Australian championship for sports cars. It was won by Frank Matich driving a Lotus 19B.

Results

Race Statistics:

  • Race distance: 23 laps – 103½ miles
  • Number of starters: not yet ascertained
  • Number of finishers: not yet ascertained
  • Winner's race time: 61 minutes 18.4 seconds
  • Race average: 101.25 mph
  • Fastest lap: 2 minute 53.9 seconds, Frank Matich, (Lotus 19B)
  • Best time on Flying Mile: 150 mph, Frank Matich, (Lotus 19B)
  • Stillwell was the first competitor to finish however he was disqualified for having received a push-start prior to the commencement of the race.

    Coad was disqualified for a similar infringement.

    References

    1964 Australian Tourist Trophy Wikipedia


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