You were there: Jardine's racing heroes from the 1960s

Before he became an F1 commentator, PR guru and race and rally driver, Tony Jardine was an ordinary enthusiast, queueing for autographs and taking pictures of his heroes, including Jackie Stewart and Jackie Oliver. “Little did I know that later I would serve on the BRDC board with both Jackies!” he says

Andrea de Adamich talking with Jackie Oliver

Andrea de Adamich talking with Jackie Oliver, 1969 Oulton Park Gold Cup. Both drove F5000 cars

Tony Jardine in single-seater at Mallory Park

A 17-year-old Jardine prepares for his first single-seater drive with Motor Racing Stables at Mallory Park

Mike Spence signs autograph for Tony Jardine

Junior Jardine gets Mike Spence’s autograph, Oulton Park Gold Cup 1967

Jackie Stewart at Oulton Park

The view over the counter. Inside the pits at Oulton Park, Jackie Stewart is scrutinising events

Dan Gurney with Eagle-Weslake in 1967

ritish Grand Prix 1967 – Dan Gurney enjoys some cooling refreshment while musing on his V12 Gurney-Weslake

Trevor Taylor in Surtees T55 at 1969 Oulton Park Gold Cup

Trevor Taylor in Surtees TS5, Oulton Park Gold Cup 1969


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