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Dangerous corner..... Brands Hatch, Kent, England ; Unidentified speed car driver

Dangerous corner.....
Brands Hatch, Kent, England ; Unidentified speed car driver negotiates what appears to be a " dangerous corner " at the Brands Hatch motor circuit here today. The girl on the track is 22 year old French idol, Francoise Hardy, the innovator of the current mini - jupe ( short skirt ) craze, who is currently on location here for the movie, " Grand Prix ".
Racing sequences for the film are being made at Brands Hatch under the direction of John Frankenheimer for MGM Cinerama presentation.
12 July 1966

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Assen, Holland: Britain Mike Hailwood (N0. 1), worlds motor cycling champion, riding

Assen, Holland: Britain Mike Hailwood (N0 . 1), worlds motor cycling champion, riding a four-cylinder Italian M.V., closely follows team mate Giacomo Agostini (N0.2) as they round a bend during Senior Dutch T.T. Race at Assen, June 26th, Hailwood, who won the recent Isle of Man Senior T.T., for the third successive year, set up a new record when he won the event after a great duel with Agostini. His time for the 96.6-mile race was duel with Agostini. His time for the 96.6-miles race was 64:59.6 seconds - An average of 88.4 M.P.H.
29 June 1965

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G E T Eyston prepares for attack on world speed record for baby cars at Pendine Sands

G E T Eyston prepares for attack on world speed record for baby cars at Pendine Sands.
Mr G E T Eyston, the racing motorist, is making final preparations for his attempt to set up a new world speed record for baby cars with his MG the " Magic Midget " which will take place on Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire, Wales. He will wear a specially made asbestos lined suit.
Mr G E T Eyston at the wheel of his car as it left the Abingdon, Berkshire, garage where it was built, for Pendine, Wales.
1 February 1932

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