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Editorial, December 2003
My father's father went to the Donington Park grands prix of the late 1930s. They weren't his first big races, though. Whenever…
December 2003
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Letters from readers, December 2003
Feel the noise Sir, It was a pleasure to see John Davenport's tale of the Rover 3500 SD1. His words…
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Continental Notes revisited: Ferrari 1953, December 2003
Jenks on Ferrari, '53 The big question of the past few weeks has been the truth behind the statement issued by…
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You were there...
On a motorcycling trip to the Belgian GP, John Horsman found himself mixing it on the road with the factory…
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In the hot seat
This may come as a shock, but our most successful sportscar driver prefers single-seaters — as long as they're not…
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New series to revive Bentley Boys era
Motor Racing Legends has just unveiled plans for a series of races for 1920s and '30s sportscars in 2004. Duncan Wiltshire's…
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Historic F2 splits again
The long-running saga of Historic Formula Two has taken another twist: the 1600cc cars and later 2-litres have once again split…
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Bellm lands BRDC role
Ray Bellm is the new chairman of the BRDC. He will succeed Martin Brundle on January 1. A successful businessman, Bellm…
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VSCC race calendar is unveiled
The Vintage Sports-Car Club has confirmed its calendar for 2004, its 70th anniversary season. From a packed programme of 30 competitive…
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2-for-1 to see Donington Auto Union
Motor Sport readers can marvel at the 1939 Auto Union D-Type that is on view at the Donington Grand Prix Collection for…
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UK gets FIA seat back
After a two-year gap, Britain will again have a voice at the head of international motorsport following confirmation that John…
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News in brief, December 2003
The French PM Organisation, promoter of the Grand Prix Historique at Dijon-Prenois, has announced two additional historic race meetings for…
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Steve O'Rourke
This long-time sportscar entrant and driver died suddenly after suffering a stroke at his Miami home at the end of October.…
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Sid Beer
A man who enjoyed a lifelong association with MG, this club motorsport devotee founded a family legacy. His garage business…
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Terry Ogilvie-Hardy
The former single-seater competitor who died in October, aged 72, was best known during his career as a driver for Alexis.…
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Ross Jensen
One of the most successful drivers in the history of the sport in New Zealand died of cancer at the end…
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Peter Morgan
The son of the founder of the famous British sportscar marque died just short of his 84th birthday following a brief…
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'Nello' Pagani
One of Italy's greatest motorbike racers died last month in his native Milan. He was 92. Riding in the 1930s and the immediate…
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Gilles' home track to close
The famous street circuit in the Quebec town of Trois Rivieres is facing permanent closure after a lack of sponsorship forced it…
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McRae Snr to take on 911 regulars
At least four Porsche 911s will enter the Killarney Historic Stages Rally with a chance of overall victory. To be…
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