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Letters from readers, August 2004
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Editorial, August 2004
A 1978 Hawk Formula Ford versus Fangio's 1951 title-clinching Alfa Romeo 159; the windswept (and challenging) Ty Croes circuit on…
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Letters from readers, August 2004
Star letter Cooper Scooper? Sir, I feel I must respond to the item on page 91 of the July issue…
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Letters from readers, August 2004
Historical authenticity Sir, I was very interested to read your June article on historic authenticity, particularly since it featured a…
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Continental notes, August 2004
Jenks on aerofoils It was inevitable that Matra should be first to have a movable aerofoil on their grand prix…
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You were there
This is the latest chapter in our series for photographs taken by you. This month we kick off at Monaco,…
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In the hot seat
GP victories evaded him, but who else can boast wins on the Targa, Monte Carlo and at Daytona? Vic Elford…
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Matters of moment, August 2004
50th anniversary Aintree festival Celebrations to mark the Golden Jubilee of Aintree race circuit's opening will give fresh impetus to…
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News in brief, August 2004
Jonathan Baker will team up with Carlos Barbot to share the Lola T70 of the Portuguese racer in several more…
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Obituaries
Len Thompson At the age of 64, Len was enjoying racing his superb Lagonda Rapier. Recognised as a marque expert,…
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Matters of moment, August 2004
Fatality at VSCC Cadwell Park The annual VSCC race meeting at Cadwell Park in June ended in tragedy when Len…
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Events of note
Marathon heads Oldtimer meeting Over 600 entries and 21 races over three days is the line-up for the 32nd Oldtimer…
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Events of note
Le Mans Classic: A cast of 1000! Johnny Herbet, Patrick Tambay and Jochen Mass are some of the stars lining…
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Mystery car competition
A years free subscription is the prize for the knowledgeable reader who recognises this month's mystery offering from LAT Photographic's…
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What's on where?
July 17-18 Brands Hatch HSCC Superprix on GP circuit has packed schedule of 16 races, topped by BRDC Historic Sportscars,…
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The Goodwood Festival of Speed
Goodwood excels itself every June and this year's Festival of Speed was another triumph as a host of anniversary celebrations…
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Around the tracks
Grand Prix de L'age D'Or: Montlhéry Lola power tells as racers bid farewell to banked track
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Inside line: Simon Pullan
The 21-year-old British GT racer finished third on his Le Mans Group C debut How did the Group C drive…
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Motor Racing Legends Group C/GTP: Le Mans
Agg's Nissan blitzes Group C return "This is what the cars were built for; the cars have come home," said…
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European historic Grand Prix: Zolder
Williams' spin out in Belgium... but wins out at LausitzringThe fifth encounter of the FIA Thoroughbred Grand Prix topped the…
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