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Bitter from multiple sports car racing defeats at the hands of the potent Ford GT40 in 1966, Ferrari was determined to change course in 1967.
Ferrari had high hopes their upgraded P series prototypes would be the winning ticket for the first round of the 1967 World Sportscar Championship, the 24 Hours of Daytona.
The Ferraris were indeed the right configuration, as the Ferrari P series prototypes, led by Lorenzo Bandini and Chris Amon in a Ferrari P4, took home the top three spots, culminating with a triumphant side-by-side-by-side parade finish.
Ferrari must have thought that they again had the upper hand in sports car racing after their strong Daytona performance. But as they would soon find out, the victory at Daytona was the highlight of the racing season, as the new GT40 Mk IV put Ford back in the winner’s circle.
To celebrate the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona triumph, the press expected Ferrari to name its upcoming V12-powered road car “Daytona”, although they opted for the traditional number sequence. Nevertheless, today the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is now better known as the Daytona.
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Ferrari had high hopes their upgraded P series prototypes would be the winning ticket for the first round of the 1967 World Sportscar Championship, the 24 Hours of Daytona.
The Ferraris were indeed the right configuration, as the Ferrari P series prototypes, led by Lorenzo Bandini and Chris Amon in a Ferrari P4, took home the top three spots, culminating with a triumphant side-by-side-by-side parade finish.
Ferrari must have thought that they again had the upper hand in sports car racing after their strong Daytona performance. But as they would soon find out, the victory at Daytona was the highlight of the racing season, as the new GT40 Mk IV put Ford back in the winner’s circle.
To celebrate the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona triumph, the press expected Ferrari to name its upcoming V12-powered road car “Daytona”, although they opted for the traditional number sequence. Nevertheless, today the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is now better known as the Daytona.
Read more: http://www.sportscardigest.com/1967-...#ixzz1D9iTt5iL
The #23 factory Ferrari 330 P3/4 was driven to victory by Lorenzo Bandini (pictured in blue) and Chris Amon (not pictured). It is parked on the pre-grid with several Ferraris, including the #28 N.A.R.T. Ferrari 365 P2/3.
The #26 N.A.R.T. Ferrari 412 P was driven to a 3rd place overall finish by Pedro Rodriguez and Jean Guichet. The #24 factory Ferrari 330 P4 was driven to an overall 2nd place overall finish by Mike Parkes and Lodovico Scarfiotti.
Dan Gurney gets out of the #3 Ford GT40 Mk II to let A.J. Foyt take over. Despite starting on the pole, Gurney and Foyt did not finish the race.
The #4 Holman-Moody Ford GT40 Mk II, driven by Mark Donohue and Peter Revson, brakes for turn one. They did not finish.
The #33 Ecurie Francorchamps Ferrari 412 P, driven by Willy Mairesse and Jean Beurlys, left the race with gearbox problems.
The #11 John Wyer Automotive Ford GT40 Mk II, driven by Dick Thompson and Jacky Ickx, finished 6th overall.
The #52 factory Porsche 910, driven by Hans Hermann and Jo Siffert, finished 4th overall and 1st in class.
Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt discuss their favorite Pinot noir next to their Ford GT40 Mk II.
The #31 Ferrari 365 P2/3, driven by David Piper and Richard Atwood, left the race with gearbox problems.
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