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Editorial, October 2001
We clapped and clapped in a spontaneous show of affection. Someone stood up. We all stood up. And clapped some…
October 2001
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Lola Mk6 returns to racing after two decades
The Lola Mk6 GT car that was the development base for the Ford GT40 has returned to racing this year…
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Octagon/BRDC deal given the all-clear
The agreement between Octagon Motorsports Ltd and the British Racing Drivers' Club has been given the green light by the…
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Two debutants at Silverstone
Frank Sytner unveiled his latest Cooper at Silverstone, the rare 1963 Cooper Monaco-Chevrolet. This is one of eight chassis shipped…
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News in brief, October 2001
The Rockingham 500 ChampCar race will be screened on BBC2 Grandstand on Sunday September 23, the day after the race…
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VSCC Honour John Cooper
A tribute to John Cooper CBE was staged during the VSCC Silverstone meeting in August, with a number of Cooper…
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Ken Tyrrell 1924-2001
Legendary Formula One team owner Ken Tyrrell died on August 25. For a photographic appreciation of his glory years with…
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Obituary
Obituary 'Wilkie' Wilkinson Walter Ernest 'Wilkie' Wilkinson,who has died aged 98, came from an era of riding mechanics and wizard…
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£1 m "Ferrari"
The first car to carry Ferrari's Prancing Horse emblem sold for over 1,1 million in the Bonham & Brooks auction…
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A perfect weekend to 'ring in the old'
Oldtimer Grand Prix,Nürburgring The 29m Oldtimer meeting at the Nürburgring offered a varied race card on the modern track plus…
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Ton-Uphill boys pull them in
The biggest crowd ever seen at Shelsley flocked to the historic climb in August to celebrate Midland AC's Centenary. With…
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Ure the mann at Hawthorn meeting
The VSCC Wrapped up its 2001 motor-racing season with a mid-August date at Silverstone. John Ure, Charles Dean and Rod…
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Reports in brief, October 2001
With Keith Baldwin and Frank Lyons hitting trouble, Mike Wrigley's Lola T332 had a clear run to the flag in…
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Events of note
September 29 Oulton Park (GB) Cheshire track hosts last 2001 BARC Classic Race Meeting. Tel: 01264 882200 29/30 Dijon-Prenois (F)…
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Sparkling races a fitting tribute to Ken Tyrrell
The annual Silverstone Historic Festival had a fresh look and feel this year, with a new date and a revised…
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Harking back to a classic ERA
Sir, In his letter 'Fry on the Boil' (September issue), Mr. Hodgson's memory has failed him a little! To put…
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Wilkie: one of a rare breed
Sir, It was with great sadness that I read of the death of Wilkie Wilkinson at the great age of…
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Two hours with Tyrrell
Sir, It was with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Ken Tyrrell this week. No doubt many…
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Ickx and his tricks
SIR, Just back from the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, where I was once again reminded of the great Jacky…
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This Mickey taking must stop
Sir, Much as I agree with Joe Scalzo's views about Marion Lee 'Mickey' Thompson's abilities for self-promotion (September issue), his…
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