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  1. Stephen Ducker

    Alan Mann Racing Win Ford Award

    https://performance.ford.com/enthusiasts/newsroom/2024/1/spirit-of-ford-award.html#:~:text=The%20Spirit%20of%20Ford%20Award%20is%20the%20highest%20honor%20Ford's,on%20or%20off%20the%20racetrack. As per the link above Henry & Tom Mann recently accepted the 'Spirit of Ford Award' from Edsel B...
  2. Stephen Ducker

    Happy New Year

    I'll start the ball rolling, currently just over three hours of 2023 left in the UK. A safe, happy & successful 2024 to all forum members ! Steve
  3. Stephen Ducker

    EU exempts small carmakers from combustion ban.

    [Good news - 2035 ruling won't apply to those registering fewer than 1,000 units a year.] Article here, https://www.pistonheads.com/news/general-pistonheads/eu-exempts-small-carmakers-from-combustion-ban/46848 A bit of good news for people like us.
  4. Stephen Ducker

    Ken Block RIP

    Sad to hear of Ken's passing in a tragic accident. His wife & children should be in our thoughts at this time. He visited the UK many times, Goodwood etc. & my work place Dunton during his long association with FoMoCo. I also saw him in Rallycross at Lydden Hill in the Focus RS. He may of...
  5. Stephen Ducker

    Stewart (Sky documentary)

    This was recently released on various Sky channels, I watched it via Sky Documentaries 'Now TV' channel on BT TV. A superb 2 hour film on Jackie Stewarts career & life story. Highly recommended. A brief trailer below. https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/f1/12776125/jackie-stewart-film
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    Carolyn Grace RIP

    Sad news from Australia, Carolyn Grace has passed away on the 2nd December following a car crash. Her son Richard was also injured but reportedly only slightly. She was one of the mainstays of the UK air show scene & was frequently described in the press as the worlds only female Spitfire...
  7. Stephen Ducker

    Vic Elford

    We have sadly lost another one of the great & enormously versatile drivers of the past. 'Quick Vic' Victor Henry Elford passed away 13th March 2022 RIP Vic
  8. Stephen Ducker

    New Alan Mann Racing Ford GT

    Another car for my Christmas present list ! https://www.facebook.com/AlanMannRacing/ https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-americancars/ford-gt-alan-mann-heritage-edition-revealed/45300 Regards Steve
  9. Stephen Ducker

    GT40P/1001

    Great to see GT40P/1001 making a rare public appearance at this weekends Goodwood Festival of Speed, as part of the Jacky Ickx tribute. There's coverage via the Goodwood website / youtube. Also the usual TV coverage to come on ITV4 next Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9.00pm.
  10. Stephen Ducker

    Catalina PBY Miss Pick Up

    Wings, Wheels & Keels ? This one has all three! I've only just stumbled on this story from 17th October, so I'd thought I'd share it as there are several pilots & plane fans on here. Miss Pick Up recently suffered a failure to start of the right engine, stranding the plane on Loch Ness...
  11. Stephen Ducker

    Terry Drury Racing GT40 sold.

    The TDR car built up from spares over the last few years appears to of found a new home. https://www.terrydrury.com/workshop Originally unsold at a Goodwood auction last year, https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25450/lot/97/ it is now listed as sold for £308,000 at Silverstone Auctions three...
  12. Stephen Ducker

    Goodwood 78th Members Meeting Now 2021

    This years (78th) Members Meeting which was postponed until later this year will now take place, PROVISIONALLY, on April 10th & 11th 2021.
  13. Stephen Ducker

    Goodwood 78thMM & Premier Inn

    Just to make you aware. As you know the 2020 Members Meeting is postponed. I've just received an email from Premier Inn this evening. They are allowing you to cancel for a full refund any semi-flex or non-flex bookings up to the end of May. I've just cancelled my M.M weekend stay & also the...
  14. Stephen Ducker

    Goodwood Revival 2019

    Hi everyone, The full entry / driver list is now published. https://www.goodwood.com/globalassets/.road--racing/event-coverage/revival/2019/pre-event/rev-entry-list-v8-090919.pdf Regards Steve
  15. Stephen Ducker

    Alan Mann Racing, Alzheimer's Society Fundraiser

    I hope it's ok to post a 'plug' for this in the paddock, I appreciate there's always someone after your money but this struck a cord with me. Most of us will be familiar with the famous AMR Team. Alan suffered from this horrible disease towards the end of his life. On this Sunday his son...
  16. Stephen Ducker

    R.I.P Henry Hope-Frost

    Another sad one for our list of absent friends. Henry passed away last week following an accident on his way home from Goodwood. Many of us will of had the pleasure of meeting Henry at Autosport Show, Ford Motor Co, Goodwood etc. His journalism, enthusiasm, & love of all things automotive took...
  17. Stephen Ducker

    Sir John Whitmore

    Hello, More bad news I'm afraid, John passed away last month. I don't think anyone has mentioned it on here, apologies if they have & I missed it. John, as I'm sure most of you will know, was part of the GT40 story in the early years & as well as testing, raced the early cars, including...
  18. Stephen Ducker

    New Book Launch 24 April

    Hello, Just a quick reminder that Michael Hipperson is launching his new book this Sunday here in Essex (near Braintree). It's also available to order online, and the proceeds are going to charity. Let Them Stare...
  19. Stephen Ducker

    Last 'flight' of the Victor

    Hi all, I know this happened back in 2009 but I just stumbled across this interview with the pilot. (The CAA did not investigate or attempt any prosecution, they stated that the aircrafts registration was cancelled & they were not interested...... good show gentlemen) Don't panic ...
  20. Stephen Ducker

    Battle of Britain Day

    If you can extend your weekend at the Goodwood Revival to Tuesday 15th, ie Battle of Britain Day, you will enjoy this. https://grrc.goodwood.com/battle-of-britain/battle-of-britain-day-flypast?_ga=1.18950587.2061638322.1440357904#KPQzmE9w22T5DxcJ.97 BoB Flypast There should be views...
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