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Editorial, May 2002
He smiled when I said that he appeared bemused by it all. He had been ferried about from one interview…
May 2002
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British theme to VSCC Empire Trophy weekend
Bentley Motors, Lola Cars International and the Morgan Motor Company are putting their weight behind the VSCC's British Empire Vintage…
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Lola celebrates its heritage
Launched to coincide with the VSCC Donington event is Lola Heritage, a focus for all owners of pre-1990 Lobos. Headed…
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News in brief, May 2002
Ray Wiltshire, long-time member and then president of the Bentley Drivers' Club, and campaigner of an indecently rapid 3-litre, died…
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Peter Hanson
Peter Hanson, who lost his battle with cancer in March, was best known as a leading sportscar racer through the…
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Jaguar Car Club
The Jaguar Car Club is combating the shortage of marshals at many race meetings by paying all volunteer officials £10…
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'Nine-hour' is revival's highlight
The fifth Goodwood Revival meeting (September 7/8) will be headlined by a recreation of the famous Goodwood Nine-Hour Sportscar Race.…
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Willhire endurance race
The Willhire endurance race is being revived this season by the European Endurance Racing Club. It will run over six…
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Historicar Grand Prix
As part of the Historicar Grand Prix at Chimay on July 6/7, the Formula Club Belgium will organise its Formula…
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Oval anniversary at Rockingham
Rockingham Circuit and the MG Car Club have combined to celebrate great British sportscars, and the anniversary of the venue's…
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Former classic racer
Former classic F2 and F3 racer John Crowson is stepping up to the Thoroughbred Grand Prix Car series this season…
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Heroic theme for festival entries
A pair of Pre-1900 Panhards Rank among the racing vehicles confirmed for the Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend…
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Back-to-back Monaco and Pau Street spectaculars
For lovers of street racing, May offers a feast, with two spectacular Gallic meetings. A superb array of many of…
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Action-packed meeting kick-starts the season
The Historic Sports Car Club's 2002 season began in fine style at Donington Park in early April with bumper grids…
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Prowling tiger
The Minilite MSA Historic Rally Championship got off to a fine start over the opening two events. With around 60…
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Only letter of the law can stop Justin
The initiative to bring Group C cars to four rounds of the British Touring Car Championship got off to a…
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Jarama? No drama
Sir, Following Mark Hughes' Gilles Villeneuve item in the April edition, maybe I'd better come clean after all these years:…
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Festival photo plea
Sir, The Formula Ford Festival, a British motor-racing institution, has been running for over 30 years, and a celebratory book…
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Mud-slinging
Sir, One of my most impressive 'rides' of years gone was an extraordinarily quick journey in France as passenger in…
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Crowning story
Sir, A much-delayed but nonetheless sincere thank you for the excellent series on Graham Hill in your March issue. I…
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