Marsh Models MM364B2 Porsche 917K #2 Gulf ‘Pedro Rodriguez - Brian Redman - Leo Kinnunen’ 1st pl 24hrs of Daytona 1970

About this model

The Porsche 917K #2 delivered one of the most important victories in Porsche motorsport history when Pedro Rodriguez, Brian Redman, and Leo Kinnunen won the 1970 Daytona 24 Hours. Entered by John Wyer Automotive Engineering and finished in the famous Gulf blue-and-orange colors, the car demonstrated the true potential of the 917K for the first time in major international competition. The trio dominated the event, covering 724 laps and defeating the Ferrari 512S challenge by a massive margin. The victory marked the first major endurance-race win for the Porsche 917 and established the model as the car to beat during the 1970 season.

Race Overview

Event

Daytona 24 Hours

Date

31 January – 1 February 1970

Circuit

Daytona International Speedway, Florida, USA (5.73 km / 3.56 miles)

Drivers

Pedro Rodriguez / Brian Redman / Leo Kinnunen

Team

John Wyer Automotive Engineering (Gulf)

Car

Porsche 917K, 4.5-litre flat-12

Race Number

#2

Result

1st Overall

Notes: Completed 724 laps and won by 45 laps over the second-placed sister Porsche. Widely regarded as the breakthrough victory that launched the 917's legendary competition career.