#092 Riley


1996 Daytona 24h, Riley & Scott Mk III – Oldsmobile
This Oldsmobile powered R&S from Doyle Racing car won the Daytona 24 hour race in 1996. It beat the Momo Ferrari 333 SP and Kudzu-Mazda, another R&S finished 5th. A month later, the same car won the Sebring 12h race. The championship was a big battle between the Doyle and Dyson Riley & Scotts and the Momo Ferrari. South African Wayne Taylor won the IMSA drivers title.
Doyle Racing#4: Wayne Taylor (SA) / Scott Sharp (USA) / Jim Pace (USA)
Results: Start-grid 2nd / time 1:41.591 / race 1st – 697 laps
Riley & Scott Mk III – World Sports Cars: Powered by 6.0 liter Oldsmobile V8, approximately. 550 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel space frame with composite panels, chassisnr. R&S #004

  • SPARK S0007 (resin)

1997 Daytona 24h, Riley & Scott Mk III – Ford
Dyson Racing was R&S customer since 1995. They ran two cars in the IMSA Championship powered by Ford V8 engines. The #20 car won at Daytona while this #16 had to retire.
Dyson Racing#16: Rob Dyson (USA) / James Weaver (GB) / Butch Leitzinger (USA) / Andy Wallace (GB)
Results: Start-grid 3rd / time 1:41.866 / race DNF- 227 laps
Riley & Scott Mk III – World Sports Cars: Powered by 6.0 liter Ford Yates V8, approximately. 550 hp. Goodyear tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel space frame with composite panels, chassisnr. R&S #002

  • SPARK S 0008 (resin)

1998 Le Mans 24h, Riley & Scott Mk III – Ford
French team Solution F entered this Coca-Cola sponsored Riley & Scott for a team including former motorbike 500 cc World Champion Wayne Gardner. The team had to retire with a broken engine.
Solution F #21: Philippe Gache (F) / Didier de Radigues (B) / Wayne Gardner (AUS)
Results: Start-grid 26th / time 3:54.274 / race DNF engine – 155 laps
Riley & Scott Mk III – LMP1: Powered by 5.1 liter Ford V8, approximately. 540 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel space frame with composite panels, chassisnr. R&S #015

  • SPARK Riley & Scott Collection SCRS 04 (resin)

1999 Le Mans 24h, Riley & Scott Mk III – Ford
French Team Solution F was renamed in Riley & Scott Europe and entered two Mk III with 6.0 liter Ford V8 engines. It was no success, the cars qualified in 26th and 27th position and both retired with a broken engine.
R&S Europe #32: Carl Rosenblad (S) / Shane Lewis (USA) / Marco Apicella (I)
Results: Start-grid 27th / time 3:48.391 / race DNF engine – 67 laps
Riley & Scott Mk III – LMP: Powered by 6.0 liter Ford V8, approximately. 600 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel space frame with composite panels, chassisnr. R&S #008

  • STARTER SL021 (resin)

1999 Daytona 24h, Riley & Scott Mk III – Ford
In 1999, Dyson again won the Daytona 24h race and again with the same #002 chassis as two years before.
Dyson Racing #20: Elliot Forbes-Robinson (USA) / Butch Leitzinger (USA) / Andy Wallace (GB)
Results: Start-grid 5th / time 1:42.557/ race 1st – 708 laps
Riley & Scott Mk III – USRRC CA: Powered by 6.0 liter Ford Yates V8, approximately. 550 hp. Goodyear tires. Weight 900 kg. Steel space frame with composite panels, chassisnr. R&S #002

  • SPARK Riley & Scott Collection SCRS 05 (resin)

  • SPARK Riley & Scott Collection SCRS 06 (resin)

  • Top Model Collection #003 & #004 (diecast)

2001 Le Mans 24h, Cadillac Northstar LMP01
Cadillac returned to Le Mans in 2001 with two aerodynamically improved cars from 2000, especially on the position of the radiators and a somewhat longer, more aerodynamic tail. This year the Caddy’s used Michelin tires. DAMS were again running the Northstars but these were too slow, not only compared to the Audi’s. The #5 car had to retire after it crashed.
DAMS #6:Wayne Taylor (SA) / Max Angelelli (I) / Christophe Tinseau (F)
Results: Start-grid 12th / time 3:39.596 / race 15th – 270 laps
Cadillac Northstar LMP01 – LMP900: Powered by 4.0 liter Cadillac Northstar V8 twin turbo, approximately. 580 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 915 kg. Carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque, chassisnr. R&S LMP-00-004

  • SPARK Cadillac Collection SCCN 06 (resin)

2002 Le Mans 24h, Cadillac Northstar LMP02
Not really a Riley. Riley & Scott was purchased by Reynard (see Collection #101) and not involved in the development of this car anymore. The 2002 car was completely new designed by Nigel Stroud, who already worked on the aerodynamics of the 2001 cars. New Garrett turbo chargers were fitted and the gearbox was now operated pneumatically. The carbon fibre monocoque was produced in England. Cadillac announced mid-season that the project would be stopped by the end of 2002, after that some small successes were achieved in the American Le Mans Series.
Team Cadillac #6: Wayne Taylor (SA) / Max Angelelli (I) / Christophe Tinseau (F)
Results: Start-grid 10th / time 3:35.042 / race 9th – 345 laps
Cadillac Northstar LMP02 – LMP900: Powered by 4.0 liter Cadillac Northstar V8 twin turbo, approximately. 600 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 918 kg. Carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque, chassisnr. DPS #LMP-02-002

  • SPARK Cadillac Collection SCCN 07 (resin)

2002 Le Mans 24h, Riley & Scott Mk IIIC – Ford
The old Riley & Scott Mk III has a great track record. The new Mk IIIC has the same lay-out as the original Mk III but with a much lower body line. Unlike the Cadillacs, the radiator is again placed in the front as it was in the Mk III. This car retired after 194 laps with a broken V8.
Riley & Scott Racing #4: Jim Matthews (USA) / Marc Goossens (B) / Didier Theys (B)
Results: Start-grid 16th / time 3:47.056 / race DNF engine – 194 laps
Riley & Scott Mk IIIC – LMP900: Powered by 6.0 liter Ford Elan V8, approximately. 600 hp. Goodyear tires. Weight 920 kg. Steel space frame with composite panels, chassisnr. R&S #01-004 

  • SPARK Cadillac Collection SCCRS 11 (resin)

2003 Le Mans 24h, Riley & Scott Mk IIIC – Ford
The Riley & Scott Mk IIIC was a relative simple car, but powered by a big V8 it was quite quick. This year, the car qualified on the 4th row, but again retired with a broken V8.
Riley & Scott Racing #4: Jim Matthews (USA) / Marc Goossens (B) / Christophe Tinseau (F)
Results: Start-grid 7th / time 3:37.476 / race DNF engine – 214 laps
Riley & Scott Mk IIIC – LMP900: Powered by 6.0 liter Ford Yates V8, approximately. 600 hp. Goodyear tires. Weight 920 kg. Steel space frame with composite panels, chassisnr. R&S #01-005 

  • SPARK Cadillac Collection SCCRS 12 (resin)

Since 2000, two sports car series existed in the USA; the American Le Mans Series and the Grand-Am Series which was the successor of the USSRC. In 2003, Grand-Am introduced an entire new sports car series that was a low-cost alternative for the Le Mans Prototypes and named it Daytona Prototypes. Standardized components, road legal based engines and a restricted number of chassis suppliers were key elements. One of those chassis suppliers was Riley Technologies.

2005 Daytona 24h, Riley Mk XI – Pontiac
The 2005 Daytona winner was this Riley from SunTrust Racing using a V8 Pontiac engine. All three drivers are from outside North America, but have lots of experience in American racing series. Wayne Taylor already had won Daytona before in a Riley & Scott Mk III.
SunTrust Racing #10: Wayne Taylor (SA) / Max Angelelli (I) / Emmanuel Collard (F)
Results: Start-grid 2nd / time 1:46.945 / race 1st – 710 laps

Riley Mk XI – Daytona Prototype: Powered by 6.0 liter Pontiac V8, approx. 500 hp. Hoosier tires. Weight 1030 kg. Steel space frame, chassisnr. Riley #008

  • SPARK Daytona Prototypes 43DA05 (resin)

  • SPARK Daytona Prototypes 43DA06 (resin)

2009 Daytona 24h, Riley Mk XX – Porsche
The famous Penske Racing team that won so many titles in sports cars and Indianapolis competes with this Riley-Porsche. Three works drivers from Porsche piloted the car. They missed pole position by 1/1000 second and finish the race sixth after leading it after the start.
Penske Racing #16: Timo Bernhard (D) / Romain Dumas (F) / Ryan Briscoe (AUS)
Results: Start-grid 2nd / time 1:40.541 / race 6th – 717 laps
Penske Riley MkXX – Daytona Prototype: Powered by 4.0 liter Porsche flat-6, approx. 500 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 1020 kg. Steel space frame, chassisnr. Riley #036

  • SPARK S 2997 (resin)

2009 Daytona 24h, Riley Mk XI – Porsche
Daytona Prototypes exist since 2003. Great equality in chassis, restricted engines and no exotic materials are the keywords. In the beginning there was some criticism because of the strange looking cars but that has disappeared. The class offers full grids of bright coloured cars and great motorsport. The 2009 Daytona winner was this Brumos Riley with a 6-cylinder Porsche engine.
Brumos Racing #58: Darren Law (USA) / David Donohue (USA) / Buddy Rice (USA) / Antonio Garcia (E)
Results: Start-grid 1st / time 1:40.540 / race 1st – 735 laps
Riley Mk XI – Daytona Prototypes: Powered by 4.0 liter Porsche M96.80 flat-6 – Approx. 500 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 1020 kg. Steel space frame chassisnr. #029

  •   SPARK 43DA09 (resin)

2010 Daytona 24h, Riley-Porsche Mk XX
The 2010 Daytona winner was this Riley from Action Express Racing that developed the V8 engine from the Porsche Cayenne for racing. It is supposed to be a private team, but the presence of former works driver Mike Rockenfeller makes one doubt. The same year Rockenfeller also won Le Mans for Audi.
Action Express #9: Terry Borcheller (USA) / Joao Barbosa (POR) / Mike Rockenfeller (D) / Ryan Dalziel (USA)
Results: Start-grid 8th / time 1:41.603 / race 1st – 755 laps
Riley Mk XX – Daytona Prototype: Powered by 5.0 liter Porsche – V8 90º – Approx. 500 hp. Pirelli tires. Weight 1020 kg. Steel space frame chassisnr. #018

  • SPARK 43DA10 (resin)

  • SPARK Flying Lizard (resin) with signatures

2011 Daytona 24h, Riley Mk XI – BMW
The 24 hour race had a dramatic finish that could come right from a movie script. The entire race there was a fierce battle and most of the time the lead group was in the same lap. Before the end of the race, a full course yellow made the lead group come very close. And when the green flag was waved only one lap remained. The team from Chip Ganassi took victory and 2nd place, no more than 6 seconds seperated the entire top 4.
Chip Ganassi Racing #01: Scott Pruett (USA) / Memo Rojas (MEX) / Graham Rahal (USA) / Joey Hand (USA)
Results: Start-grid 3rd / time 1:40.245 / race 1st – 721 laps
Riley Mk XI – Daytona Prototypes: Powered by 5.0 liter BMW S62-B50 V8, approx. 490 hp. Continental tires. Weight 1050 kg. Steel space frame, chassisnr. Riley #004

  • ALTAYA Passion de la vitesse 14 (diecast)
    • Also appears in #123 BMW Prototypes

  • SPARK ML013 (resin)

2013 Le Mans 24h, SRT Viper GTS/R
The impressive Chrysler / Dodge Vipers dominated GT racing end of the last century. Even after the works support stopped, the mighty V10’s remained succesful in the hands of privateers for some years. Now Chrysler tries again with the new Viper. SRT Motorsport enters 2 cars that are developed by Riley in the American Le Mans Series and at Le Mans. Both cars make it to the finish but way back.
SRT Motorsports #93: Kuno Wittmer (USA) / Jonathan Bomarito (USA) / Tom Kendall (USA)
Results: Start-grid 35th / time 4:03.461 / race 31st – 301 laps / 9th GTE-Pro
SRT Viper GTS/R – GTE-Pro: Powered by Chrysler 356-T6 V10 90º, approx. 600 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1200 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. Riley #GTSR2C02

  • SPARK S3771 (resin)

  • SPARK US 009 #018 / 1000 pcs (resin)

2015 Le Mans 24h, SRT Viper GTS/R
Ben Keating, owner of dealer Viper Exchange, manages to get one of the Riley prepared factory cars and brings it to Le Mans. They do well but have to retire with a broken gearbox not long before the end of the race.
Riley Motorsports-TI Auto #53: Jeroen Bleekemolen (NL) / Ben Keating (USA) / Marc Miller (USA)
Results: Start-grid 44th / time 3:57.836 / DNF – 304 laps
SRT Viper GTS/R – GTE-Am: Powered by Chrysler 356-T6 V10 90º, approx. 600 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1200 kg. SSteel monocoque, chassisnr. Riley #GTSR2C03

  • SPARK S4669 (resin)

2017 Le Mans 24h, Riley Mk XXX – Gibson
In the current regulations, only 4 manufacturers were homologated to produce LMP2 cars. Oreca, Ligier/Onroak, Dallara and Riley/Multimatic. The Oreca 07 is the best car by far and after a few years the entire grid switched to Oreca. The Riley Mk XXX or Mk30 is build in cooperation with Multimatic Motorsports and only a few cars have been sold. One of these was entered by Ben Keating for the 2017 Le Mans 24h race.
Keating Motorsports #43: Jeroen Bleekemolen (NL) / Ben Keating (USA) / Ricky Taylor (USA)
Results: Start-grid 30th / time 3:37.007 / race 47th – 312 laps / 20th LMP2
Riley Mk XXX – LMP2: Powered by 4.2 liter Gibson GK428, approximately. 600 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 900 kg. Carbon fibre monocoque, chassisnr. Riley/Multimatic #005

  • SPARK S 5827 (resin)

2017 Daytona 24h, AMG Mercedes GT3
The Riley Mercedes did very well in its debut in the GTD (GT3) category at Daytona. In wet conditions it even took the lead in its category, but on a dry track it lacked some topspeed.
Riley Motorsports #33: Ben Keating (USA) / Jeroen Bleekemolen (NL) / Mario Farnbacher (D) / Adam Christodoulou (GB)
Results: Start-grid 47th / time 1:49.056 / race 20th – 634 laps / 3rd GTD
Mercedes AMG GT3 – GTD: Powered by 6.2 liter Mercedes M159 AMG V8 90º, approx. 500 hp. Hankook tires. Weight 1300 kg. Aluminium space frame, chassisnr. C190 AMG C190 #16 057

  • IXO GTM 108 (diecast)

  • SPARK US077 #087 / 500 pcs (resin)

2019 Watkins Glen 6h, Mazda RT24-P
The very experience Joest Team took over the operations of the Mazda RT24-P in the IMSA Championship. The last race in 2018 – the Petit Le Mans – the team scored a fine second place. 2019 Started well with pole-position in Daytona and in round 3, the dark red Mazda scored its first victory. To complete the success the #77 Mazda finished second. Joest had turned the Mazda into a winning brand.
Mazda Motorsports #55: Harry Tincknell (GB) / Jonathan Bomarito (USA) / Olivier Pla (F)
Results: Start-grid 4th / time 1:29.983 / race 1st – 211 laps
Mazda RT24-P – Daytona Prototypes DPi: Powered by 2.0 liter Mazda MZ-2.0T AER straight-4 turbo, approx. 500 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 900 kg. Carbon fibre chassis, chassisnr. Multimatic / Riley #unknown

  • TRUE SCALE MINIATURES TSM TSM 430407 (resin)

2021 Daytona 24h, Mazda RT24-P
The RT24 is the successor of the Mazda Prototype. It was built by Multimatic based on a Riley Mk30 LMP2 chassis for the IMSA DPi category. The car made its debut in Daytona 2017, ran by Mazda Motorsports and reached a few podiums. In 2018 Joest took over and scored a few podiums as well. In 2019 and 2020 a few wins were achieved. In 2021, The cars were again entered by Multimatic under the Mazda Motorsport banner and the RT24-P finished 2nd in the Daytona 24-hour race. The Mazda won its last race in which it competed, the Petit Le Mans with the same crew that finished 2nd at Daytona.
Mazda Motorsports #55: Oliver Jarvis (GB) / Harry Tincknell (GB) / Jonathan Bomarito (USA)
Results: Start-grid 2nd / qualifying race 51 laps / race 2nd – 807 laps
Mazda RT24-P – Daytona Prototypes DPi: Powered by 2.0 liter Mazda MZ-2.0T AER straight-4 turbo, approx. 500 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 900 kg. Carbon fibre chassis, chassisnr. Multimatic / Riley #unknown

  • TRUE SCALE MINIATURES TSM 430554 (resin)

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