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Editorial, July 2000
Ever since I saw for myself in 1998 the state of the old Grand Prix circuit at Reims, I have…
July 2000
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Monaco welcomes back historic racers
The highlight of the second Grand Prix historique de Monaco was when Ferrari's 1955 Super Squalo finally came good, with…
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Jackie Stewart gets Segrave award
Jackie Stewart has become the first person to receive the Segrave Trophy. Promoted by Aston Martin, the award is for…
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Blowout loses Percy GpC SPA race
If a blowout at 185mph brought memories of his Le Mans '87 crash flashing back, Wm Petty did not show…
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Dayton and Kumshick win F2 races
Historic racing does not come more frenetic than in the European F2 Club Trophy series which kicked off at Monza…
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Tyrrell remains unbeated at Monza
The six-wheeled Tyrrell Steamroller continued at Monza's on May 14, where Martin Stretton's victory completed a hat-trick for the ex-Ronnie…
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Veterans shine in first saloon challenge
Former Grand Prix driver and retired team boss Jackie Oliver returned to his racing roots when he drove Jim Utting's…
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Button to drive Williams at Goodwood
Britain's newest Grand Prix star Jenson Button takes his second opportunity of the year to compete in front of his…
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Watson stars
Northern Ireland's most successful Fl driver,John Watson, is to join a galaxy of stars in the Belfast City Motors port…
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Rolls-Royce has new home
BMW has announced it will build a new Rolls-Royce car factory at Goodwood, creating 350 new jobs. The German firm…
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Late debut for F2 Lotus
The unique wingless Lotus 58 Formula 2 car, tested in 1968, finally makes its competition debut in July, following restoration…
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American comment
See my agent" is fast becoming the catchphrase in the motoring world as driver after driver is taking a long,…
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Modern Times
In the month since our last meeting on these pages, we've had two totally contrasting Grands Prix. You might say…
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Beer money
Sir, With reference to Paul Narrowmore's letter, how can you be so lucky? If one finds a copy Motor Sport…
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Secret story
Sir, I have just received my May issue, please don't leave us in suspense. Somebody has got the better of…
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Seaman-Von Brauchitsch
Sir, I would like to draw your attention to the video The Silver Arrows from Zwickau by Audi, in which…
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Solo Le Mans
SIr, I dispute your claim that the longest solo drive in the 24 hours was by Levegh in 1952. This…
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Boss is best
Sir, I write to praise Donington Park and the BARC for a superb BOSS Formula meeting. To witness recent F1…
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Tom Cole
Sir, I am working on a life of Tom Cole who drove Ferraris, amongst other cars and died while driving…
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Discs on the side
Sir, I write in respect to the Technofile article in the May's MOTOR SPORT. Freddie Dixon and Walter Perry won…
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