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Teams in the 60’s were trying to save weight and make the car as light as possible, inc. putting as much fuel in the car at the start of the race so that it lasted JUST to the end. This generally worked but a few times ran out of fuel with a few laps to go. So unbeknownst to Colin Chapman, the mechanics when fuelling the car would add an extra gallon, just to make sure it was enough, hence the ‘mechanic’s gallon’!
A firm believer that mechanics have most of the best stories, Gary Critcher set about recording a series of interviews with leading mechanics from the world of motorsport and podcasts them under this banner. We are pleased to make them available to you by clicking the links below.
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A firm believer that mechanics have most of the best stories, Gary Critcher set about recording a series of interviews with leading mechanics from the world of motorsport and podcasts them under this banner. We are pleased to make them available to you by clicking the links below.
For his YouTube channel, click here
For his Apple Podcast channel, click here
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Events on this day
Interesting and notable events from the history of motor sport.
1935
Ferry Porsche married Dorothea ("DoDo") Reitz, a native Stuttgarter.
1959
New Zealand Grand Prix, Ardmore. Won by Stirling Moss from Jack Brabham and Bruce McLaren all driving 2-litre Cooper-Climaxes
1970
New Zealand Grand Prix (F5000), Pukekohe. Won by Frank Matich in a McLaren M10A
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1971
Jo Siffert and Derek Bell lead a Porsche 1-2 finish in the Buenos Aires 1000 KM race for the Championship of Makes.
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1/10/1942 - 2/2/2023

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21/11/1967 - 2/1/2023
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