We have been happy to report that the British Car Racing Membership (BARC) had discovered an appropriate new house for its conventional Easter Monday assembly, that being Thruxton (the place it’s nonetheless based mostly) after Goodwood was closed on security grounds. First up have been the Formulation 2 heats.
The primary was fairly dramatic, because the drivers (together with Jackie Oliver, Henri Pescarolo, Man Ligier and future FIA president Max Mosley) had a number of close to misses as they tried to work out the road for tough Membership nook.
The second was dominated by future Formulation 1 champion Jochen Rindt, taking 0.5sec a lap out of such abilities as Piers Braveness, Brian Redman, Derek Bell and Jean-Pierre Beltoise – and once more that right-left-right was hassle. Rindt began the 54-lap remaining poorly however quickly obtained previous Beltoise and Braveness.
The highest 4 break up from the pack, Bell impressing probably the most along with his enthusiasm and his management when that obtained the higher of him. Rindt nearly threw away victory with a visit right into a ditch at Membership however managed to dam the grass-clipping Beltoise. Group 5 saloons adopted.
The disparate natures of the Mini Cooper, Porsche 911, Ford Falcon and Lotus Cortina served up thrills, the celebs together with Vic Elford and winner Brian Muir. Lastly there have been the little Formulation Vee vehicles. Gerold Pankl gained forward of future Crimson Bull supremo Helmut Marko, whereas Jenny Nadin held her personal… till Membership struck once more.
