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Untouchable... unforgettable... Mike Hailwood
I've always held Mike Hailwood partly responsible for my incredibly poor tally of O levels. It was an unfortunate piece of timing…
June 1999
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My greatest race: Rene Arnoux
United States Grand Prix (Dallas), 1984 A terrible car, crumbling track and starting in last place gave Rene Arnoux the…
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Mercedes at Donington
The Mercedes-Benz W154 demonstration at the VSCC Donington Meeting on May 23 prompts the question of how Mercedes (which we…
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RR book
The R-R heritage trust has done it again! After producing 25 detailed and excellent books about the history of both…
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The tab washer
When one is asked about personal memories of past happenings it is difficult to avoid the "I, I, I" element.…
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Miscellany, June 1999
The Bugatti OC has its enjoyable Classic Prescott hill climb on June 5/6, and the VSCC goes there for its…
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Does racing sell cars?
It must be the hope of manufacturers and sponsors who invest millions in racing and rallying that customers will be…
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Obituary: Sir J Clive Leighton Edwards, Bt
It is with much sadness that I learned of the death of Sir Clive Edwards, Bt. He lived in the…
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Miscellany, June 1999
Raymond May's memory is to be recognised at the VSCC Silverstone Meeting on June 12, with the display of hopefully…
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VSCC Trial results
Results of the VSCC Herefordshire Trial were held up until 45 days after the event clue to a protest having…
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A true enthusiast
As a long time admirer of Tom wheatcroft and all that he has done for motor-racing! am pleased a fine…
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Obituary: John Howell
The death of that great enthusiast John Howell at 71 is a severe loss to the vintage world. John suffered…
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