Mike Pendleton 1960's Formula Junior/Sports Cars/Touring Cars

[OliverGatland]

I'm doing some research on my grandfather, Mike Pendleton. He competed in several disciplines during the early 60's.



A brief overview of his racing career:

• pre-60 : I think he may have started his racing career driving a Lotus SS, but I don't have any more information
• 1960-61 : competed in Formula Junior in a Condor Ford. Car developed by his good friends Ted Whiteaway and Mike Thorburn.
• 1962 : purchased the Lister-Costin (#BHL130) from Mike Anthony. Registered the car with number YCD 422. Raced in sports car races across England.
• 1963 : purchased Lotus 19 (#953) which he raced around the UK and overseas. Race of note, 1963 Nassau Speedweek in the Bahamas.
• 1964 : raced the ex-Salvadori Jaguar MkII 3.8 (1628 VC) around the UK and Europe, with John Sparrow.

If anybody has any stories/photos/information on him I would love to hear from you!