Gallery: HSCC Recreate First Ever Grid!
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Picture Credits: Paul Lawrence.
Notable cars included two that are still owned by the same person, half a century later. Bernard Worth (Ferrari 166 Mille Miglia) and Ian Dussek (HRG 1500) were back on the Castle Combe circuit after a 50-year gap while Fred Damodaran travelled from Scotland to be re-united with the Allard J2X he owned and raced from the mid-1960s to the late 1980s. The car is now owned by Italian Massimo Battati and will next be in action at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix.
A Jaguar D-type from Jaguar Heritage commemorated the model’s success in the 1966 race, while the Lotus Bristol MkX raced to second place in 1966 by Chris Warwick Drake was there with current owner Malcolm Paul. The late Betty Haig was one of the prime movers behind the Griffiths Formula and her Frazer Nash was there.
Stephen Curtis, Robert Barrie, Mike Ward, Frank Mockridge, Chris Drewett and Ivan Sharrock all took part in the original race and were back at Castle Combe to join in the celebrations. Many old friendships were re-kindled as the drivers recalled the 1966 race and two grid walkabouts allowed the spectators a chance to see the cars and chat to the drivers. The parade laps were flagged away by Penny Woodley, daughter of Guy Griffiths, who started the 1966 race.
“It is amazing to be back at Castle Combe after 50 years and it’s wonderful to see so many of the original cars and drivers back here. It’s been a lovely weekend,” said Damodaran.
“We’re very pleased with how the weekend has gone,” said HSCC Chief Executive Officer Grahame White. “There has been a very special atmosphere and I’d like to thank all the car owners and drivers for making such an effort to come and be part of our celebrations.”
