The 1960 World Sportscar Championship was the eighth FIA World Sportscar Championship. It was contested over a five race series commencing 31 January 1960 and ending 26 June 1960.
Ferrari won the championship with its 250 TR 59/60 (pictured) & Dino 246 models
Winning Porsche 718 RS 60 at the Targa Florio on 8 May 1960, driven by Jo Bonnier. Photo: Louis Klemantaski.
1960 24 Hours of Le Mans
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The 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 28th 24 Hours of Le Mans Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on 25 and 26 June 1960, on Circuit de la Sarthe. It was the fifth and final round of the F.I.A. Wo
1960 World Sportscar Championship
…Team Maserati Tipo 61 Results 5 June 25-26 24 Heures du Mans Circuit de la Sarthe Olivier Gendebien Paul Frère Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 250 TR 59/60 Results Points system Championship points were awarded to manufacturers for the first six places in each race in the order of 8-6-4-3-2-1. Manufacturers were…
The Maserati Tipo 61 of Gregory and Daigh, which led early but retired due to electrical issues.
The DB HBR4 Spyder of Laureau/Armagnac, which won the Sports 850 class and the Index of Performance.