[Andrew Kitson]

Tony - thundersports really was a terrific series, especially when they had good grids such as at the Brands GP support races. As you say, the Can-Am Lola monsters, some Group C machinery, a few DFV powered cars like the Otford Group Lola, quick 2-litre historic GT cars such as Chevron B21s, other 'modern' 2-litres like the Taylor/Lovett Tiga, Sports 2000s and even a clubman's Mallock. The difference in performance made for some hairy races as the quick cars often lapped the backmakers several times in a one hour race. Great stuff! I've got a couple of those Brands GP races on tape so will have to dig them out to watch again. The BBC broadcast them a week after the GP on 'Grandstand' with Murray commentating. Anyone remember when Ray Mallock went straight on at Druids in the Ecosse and the car burst into flames right under the TV camera? I also remember them at Oulton where Duncan Bain's Lep sponsored Chevron retired with driveshaft failure. The shafts had spiralled 3/4 times both sides - too much grip!