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Editorial, September 2001
Everybody's ears pricked up.What a fantastic noise! I, and several others, hastened over the bridge, across the lawn — and…
September 2001
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Retro RAC
The retro 'Rally of the Tests' has virtually Filled its 100-car entry for the event that will commemorate the 50th…
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Ex-Senna Lotus turbo goes under the hammer
The Lotus 98T, chassis number 4, raced by Ayrton Senna in the last seven grands prix of the 1986 season…
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Herbert heads the stars at Goodwood Revival
Johnny Herbert heads a stunning line-up of famous drivers who will contest the St Mary's Trophy saloon car race during…
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Bad luck for Bill Binnie
American Bill Binnie suffered dreadful misfortune during the Brands Hatch 75th anniversary meeting. First, his Maserati 6CM was put off…
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News in brief, September 2001
The Group C Revival races at the Silverstone Historic Festival will feature a rare Zakspeed Ford Mustang Probe. The 1985…
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200mph expected at Uk Oval
Johnny Herbert turned a lap of 198mph at Rockingham, Northants, on August 1, which suggests speeds of over 200mph can…
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Thoroughbreds cause a stir at British GP
The Silverstone Thoroughbred Grand Prix car race during the British Grand Prix weekend in July drew interest from several senior…
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Obituary
Obituary Charlie Crichton-Stuart Ex-Formula 'three racer and Williams F1 leading light Charlie Crichton-Stuart died of a heart attack on July…
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Ferraris and Maseratis star at Brands Birthday bash
The celebrations of 75 years of Brands Hatch history and 50 years since Ferrari's first grand prix win were dovetailed…
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Bladon races, Stoop conquers
Early in July, John Bladon (Surtees TS9B) And Adrian Stoop (Palliser) shared the victories as the FORCE Classic Grand Prix…
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Cobra's sting in the tale
The annual six-hour classic race at Spa provided rich pickings for British crews, even though the two leading Ford GT4Os…
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The White fantastic
Cooper-Bristol racer Kenneth White maintained his excellent recent form by winning the Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy during the VSCC's annual…
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That's the way to do it, Formula One
A full grid of Thoroughbred GP Cars thrilled the crowds at Silverstone after this year's British Grand Prix and served…
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Events of note
August 25/26 Donington Park (GB) Acemai F2 Trophy contenders support the FIA Sportscar Championship. Tel: 01332 810048 25/27 Silverstone (GB)…
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Silverstone's best-ever Historic Festival
A new date, a new theme and a new programme give the annual Silverstone Historic Festival a very different feel…
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Grand Prix Gridlock
Sir, In your article concerning Silverstone's Thoroughbred Grand Prix support race at the British Grand Prix (August issue) you state…
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Old 78s put me in a spin
Sir, Thanks to Ron Tauranac for recognising Colin's first bid at a ground-effect car. Most of us know the story…
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Donohue's role in the 'cage
Sir, In your July issue's Technofile, the Safety Devices company and Tom Walkinshaw are credited with pioneering the approach of…
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Wollek's number one
Sir, In your interesting article on the Kremer Porsche 917K-81 (June issue) you say the only other minor criticism is…
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