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1984 Jochen Rindt Memorial Trophy

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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.

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Entry

A total of 20 F2 cars were entered for the event, but come qualifying two of these did not arrive in Hampshire.

Qualifying

Mike Thackwell took pole position for Ralt Racing Ltd, in their Ralt-Honda RH6, averaging a speed of 129.148 mph.

Race

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. 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.

Race Result

  • Fastest lap: Mike Thackwell, 1:07.38secs. (125.890 mph)
  • References

    1984 Jochen Rindt Memorial Trophy Wikipedia