August 4th and 5th
Three excellent races, all won by Tommy Gilmartin (Morgan +8) from Raymond Boyd (Porsche 911 Turbo). Andy Graham (TR7V8) took third on two occasions, Bruce Mitchell (Lotus Europa) secured third in the second race.
Ian Blacklin (Ford Capri) and Jimmy Crow (Escort) entertained the crowd with marvellous close racing, swapping places many times in the third race. Blacklin just in front the finish, however Crow was ahead at the end of races one and two.
Several drivers posted personal best times, including Martin Ramsay (XR2), Andy Walker (Mallock), William Conway (Mini) and Michael Longstaffe (MG Midget).
Visitors included Neil McKay, making his annual trip with his Mini Cooper, Patrick Jack, MGB V8 and Roderick Jack, Lotus Elan.
Cars carried stickers in memory of Mike Toye, a stalwart of the championship since its’ beginning, working on the many TR7s which appeared over the years and assisting other competitors.
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