“Boat race”
25. Apr 2026
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Gérard Larrousse climbs out of his Alpine Renault A442 Turbo and hands over to Jean-Pierre Jarier during the 1975 Watkins Glen 6 Hours (photo above). This crew finished third, three laps behind the Alfa Romeo T33/TT/12 of Pescarolo/Bell (winners) and Merzario/Andretti (2nd).
Heavy rain disrupted the event, to the point that it was subsequently referred to as the ‘boat race’ due to the flooded track. Derek Bell and Henri Pescarolo were the best in these conditions, driving their Alfa Romeo T33/TT/12 entered by the Willy Kaushen Racing Team.
Photo below: The two Alfa Romeos of Pescarolo (green helmet) and Merzario (white helmet) fight it out for the lead at Watkins Glen.
Categories:
Endurance World Championship, Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen 6 Hours, Gérard Larrousse, Jean Pierre Jarier, Henri Pescarolo, Derek Bell, Arturo Merzario, Mario Andretti, WKRT, Willi Kauhsen, Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Renault, France, 1975
Source: John DeGarmo
