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Masters HGP Set For Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada Thriller The all-new Masters HGP series is set for its opening races at the 2014 Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada. Masters HGP boasts a field headed by a brace of ex-Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 312 T5s driven by Bud Moeller and Larry Kinch. The cars, synonymous with the legendary French-Canadian, are sure to be a huge hit with spectators whilst Anthony Nobles will also drive an ex-Villeneuve car, the RAM March 01 that was driven in 1983 by Gilles’ brother, Jacques, although the car failed to qualify for the Canadian race that year. In a grid full of variety, Joaquin Folch will drive his ex-Nelson Piquet Brabham BT49C which bagged a fifth place in the 1981 Canadian GP, while Canadian fans will enjoy seeing the car that finished second in the 1978 Canadian GP as Doug Mockett drives the ex-Jody Scheckter Wolf WR6 and Chris Locke pedals the ex-Mario Andretti Lotus 77 that took third in the ‘76 GP. The 1980 Canadian GP-winning Williams FW07B of Alan Jones is to be raced by owner Charles Nearburg, whilst Andrew Haddon drives the ex-Carlos Reutemann Williams FW07B from 1981. Of the other constructors on the grid, March features strongly with cars for Steve Cook (ex-Hans Stuck 741), Greg Thornton (ex-Ronnie Peterson 761), Charles Monk (ex-Vittorio Brambilla 761) and Tommy Dreelan (ex-Arturio Merzario 761), plus there are the rare cars of the era such as Ron Maydon’s unique Amon AF101 and Brad Hoyt’s ex-Alan Jones Hill GH1. James Hagan’s ex-Michele Alboreto Tyrrell 011 will be a front-runner as should Nathan Kinch in the ex-John Watson McLaren MP4/B that finished third at Montreal in 1982, while multiple Spa 24 Hours winner Jean-Michel Martin drives the Fittipaldi F8 that Keke Rosberg guided to ninth in the 1980 Canadian GP. Rachel Bailey, Masters HGP’s Event Manager, said: “We are delighted with such a strong entry for our opening Masters HGP race and are pleased to see cars from North America and Europe going head to head. We have cars with great histories and our two races will provide a fantastic, moving history lesson for fans young and old.” The next events for Masters HGP season are on consecutive weekends in July at Mont Tremblant, July 11th-13th, and Road America, July 18th-20th. www.themastersseries.com
Surtees Celebrated
Silverstone To Honour Surtees At Classic The unique achievements of John Surtees OBE will be celebrated at this summer’s Silverstone Classic on July 25-27. It was exactly 50 years ago in 1964 that Surtees added the Formula One World Championship to his four 500cc motorcycle titles to become the first – and only – man to win World Championships on both two and four wheels. Marking that very special anniversary, Surtees will be guest of honour at this year’s BRDC Silverstone Classic Dinner. Held in the state-of-the-art Silverstone Wing building, the BRDC Silverstone Classic Dinner was initiated 12 months ago and has quickly established itself as one of the major highlights at the World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival. This year’s dinner takes place on the evening of Friday 25 July and will be compered by Johnnie Walker MBE, the veteran radio disc jockey and broadcaster. “It promises to be a very special evening,” enthused Derek Warwick, President of the British Racing Drivers’ Club. “We are incredibly proud and privileged to be honouring John – a true racing legend whose remarkable accomplishments “will never ever be equaled”. Clearly this is an extremely special year for him, and the BRDC is delighted to be paying its own tribute to one of its most outstanding members.” www.silverstoneclassic.com
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