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Editorial, October 2003
Ta da! No, your eyes aren't deceiving you, we've had a bit of a rejig. Nothing too drastic — just…
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Letters from readers, October 2003
Thumbs up for Hulme Sir, Adam Cooper's touching story about Denny Hulme in last month's issue reminded me of my…
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Continental notes, October 2003
Jenks on Monza '67 Thinking that the worst of the traffic in central Europe would have died down at the…
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You were there...
This is the first of a series showcasing photos from readers' archives. We begin with the early post-war shots of…
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In the hot seat
He's the greatest driver never to have been world champion — a star in all cars in all conditions. But…
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C-type racer hurt at Revival
As Motor Sport went to press, Rupert Avon was 'stable and showing slight improvement' following his accident in Friday's free…
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Goodwood stars-n-cripes
Two ex-Ferrari Formula One drivers had a fraught time at the Goodwood Revival. Gerhard Berger, who had two spells with…
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Record crowds flock to Goodwood
This year's Goodwood Revival was the most popular yet: 94,000 people made the pilgrimage to the Sussex track over the…
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News in brief, October 2003
As anticipated, the planning application for the Mercedes-Benz Heritage and Technology Centre at Brooklands has been given the green light…
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Historic sportscars to support current crop
A series for 1960s and '70s GTs and sports-prototypes could support the 2004 Le Mans Endurance Series. FIA GT Championship…
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New date and bigger entry for '04 Le Mans Classic
The second running of the Le Mans Classic will be held over the weekend of July 24/25, 2004, in what…
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Audi rebuilds streamliners
Audi Tradition has recently completed the construction of replicas of the three Wanderer 'Streamline Specials' entered by Auto Union for…
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Lotus 101 finally races at Spa
The ex-Nelson Piquet 1989 Lotus 101 finally made its Spa debut at the end of August, 14 years after the…
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Peter Harper
One of Britain's best all-round drivers died at the end of August, aged 81. Well known for his exploits on rallies…
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Tony Rudd
The architect of BRM's Formula One glory days in the 1960s has died, aged 80. Under Tony Rudd's direction, the…
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Dean Delamont
The man best remembered for his work at the Motor Sport Division of the RAC, has died. In his 30…
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Mount Stuart looks a beaut
The thrilling spectacle of contemporary F1 cars running on Scottish soil for the first time in 25 years will be…
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What's on where?
September 19-21 Magny-Cours (F) TGP pack descends on home of French Grand Prix. Tel: 01621 892814 20/21 Angouleme (F) Annual…
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Fangio denied Tourist Trophy win by inspired Hales
The Fangio family's Goodwood jinx returned at the sixth annual Revival Meeting. The great Juan Manuel never won at the…
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Off the blocks
The ex-Jo Bonnier BRM P25 returned to racing at Goodwood after a 15-month rebuild in the hands of marque experts…
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