Team Manager Escort Mexico Race 1971 - Brands H

[aeropilot]

Sorry if a repost......but aah.... the nostalgia from almost 40 years ago.

Would be fun to see such a race with the current lot at one of the GPs'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKjLwkzL5rM

[American iv]

that was awesome! Amazing to hear the names of so many team owners, principals, drivers all in one race!

[FM]

Nice find.

[Eric Mc]

BBC used to show this in the 1980s as part of an occasional "100 Greatest Sporting Moments" series. Search for "Iberia Trophy Salloon Car Race" as well. That is pretty good too.

In fact, don't bother - here it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY5zdnGvT0c

Edited by Eric Mc on Sunday 3rd January 16:44

[y2blade]

great find, i miss my old Mk1 escort

[moffspeed]

Very brave photographer at 5.12...standing on the apex as Black Jack brushes by..

[anonymous-user]

The irony of Chapmans car blowing on the last corner, hilarious stuff.

[aeropilot]

johnfelstead said:

The irony of Chapmans car blowing on the last corner, hilarious stuff.

I thought that too.......almost as if Jimmy was looking down and decided it was pay back time

[wigglebottom]

Does anyone have a full entry/starting list for this race?

[oilspill]

Nice find.

Winning car sold for £27.5k, 2 years ago.