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Editorial, August 2003
While sifting through some back issues of Autosport the other day my attention was grabbed by a news story, the…
August 2003
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Matters of moment, August 2003
Brooklands revamp on verge of green light... The site of the former Brooklands race circuit and its museum is set…
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...Other British tracks in the red
The Interpublic Group, the parent company of Brands Hatch Circuits, has confirmed that Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Snetterton and Cadwell…
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Mikkola stars in NZ historic
Hannu Mikkola was recently lured out of retirement to compete in the Dunlop Otago Classic Rally. He was partnered by…
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Mann Cortina back to fold
Alan Mann has bought back the Mk2 Ford Cortina his famous team used to kick-start Frank Gardner's successful bid for…
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Phoenix Park marks centenary
A 'Festival of Motorsport' will mark 100 years of racing in Dublin's Phoenix Park on August 16/17. This will form…
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Surtees statue at Mallory Park
The racing career of John Surtees was celebrated at Mallory Park recently with the unveiling of a statue of the…
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Kojima heads for TGP return
The unique Kojima KE007 F1 car is undergoing a rebuild and could soon appear on the TGP grid. This all-Japanese…
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Brace of ERAs begin a new era
ERA R7B has returned to racing following a total rebuild and several years out of action. The ex-Arthur Dobson machine…
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Briggs Cunningham
Obituary America's Le Mans pioneer died recently at the age of 96. The son of a wealthy businessman, his family's…
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Gold Cup for Oulton's golden jubilee
Oulton Park's 50th anniversary will be celebrated at the Gold Cup meeting on August 24/25. The first race at the…
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McRae for Marathon
The five-time British rally champion Jimmy McRae will compete in the London-Sydney Marathon in 2004. The 59-year-old will take time…
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Monterey to celebrate Ford
A century of Ford is one of the major features of the 30th annual Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races on…
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Events of note
July 26/27 Clermont-Ferrand (F) Festival Historique will be highlighted by FORCE Classic GP race that includes bumper line-up of V12s.…
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Mac and R4D set new record at MAC's historic venue
MAC/VSCC: Shelsley Walsh Mac Hulbert thrilled a bumper crowd at Shelsley Walsh by twice breaking the pre-war hill record in…
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Eyre gives new Brands Hatch layout a good airing
HSCC: Brands Hatch Superprix A brace of well-supported Orwell International Supersports races were the highlight of the 14th running of…
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ERA thriller and Italian exotics take the starring roles
VSCC: Donington Park While the life and career of Ayrton Senna was the major focus of this VSCC event, on…
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Old Lola and Brabham bring yet more wins for young Edwin
HSCC: Snetterton Double-headers and longer races were the theme of the HSCC's annual Snetterton meeting, which proved a test of…
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Reports in brief, August 2003
German McLaren M6B racer Wido Roessler won both Orwell Supersports races over at the Nürburgring in June. Peter Hoffman (McLaren…
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British racing green triumphs at La Sarthe
Le Mans Legends From a superb 48-car field, Willie Green claimed a famous victory in the Le Mans Legends race…
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