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17th July
Another fine day’s racing, in cold, windy conditions at Knockhill, with thirteen entries.
First event for William Conway, driving a Mini 1275GT. Also first time at Knockhill for Alastair Baptie, Fiat X1/9, following his debut in the championship
at Donington.
Tommy Gilmartin, Morgan +8, converted fastest qualifying to victory in race one.
Harry Simpson, Ginetta G4R, was just behind. This was replicated in race two,
Simpson posting the fastest lap in each race, the best being a time of 58.04 seconds.
Positions three to six were identical in each race:
3. Raymond Boyd, Porsche 911; 4. Andrew Graham, TR7V8;
5. Stan Bernard, Porsche 911; 6. Jimmy Crow, Ford Escort.
Midfield contests of note included those between Baptie and Ian Daltrey, Alfasud, and that of Bruce Mitchell, Lotus Europa with Ian Blacklin, Ford Capri.
Sadly, championship returnee, Howard Gordon, MG Midget, crashed on lap nine of the second race. He was taken to hospital with a neck wound and was being kept in for observation.
Tommy Gilmartin leads the championship from Jimmy Crow, with Raymond Boyd third.
Next event is at Knockhill on August 21st .
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