Damon Hill's 1980s Tin-Top one-offs
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He had a few:
1986:
Toyota Rallysprint at Brands Hatch, won Circuit Racing Event, declared overall winner after tying with Russell Brookes on 23 points apiece.
1987:
MG Maestro Challenge at Silverstone, finished 3rd.
Saab 900 Turbo Challenge at Brands Hatch, won and set Fastest Lap.
Ford Escort Celebrity race at Brands Hatch, finished 2nd.
1989:
British Touring Car Championship Donington 1 Hour Endurance race, sharing with Sean Walker, finished 4th.
Le Mans Hours in a Richard Lloyd Racing Porsche 962 (DNF after 228 laps).
In 1987, he also made an appearance in the ESSO MG Metro Turbo Challenge at Silverstone, presumably in place of Barry McGuigan after the then-recent passing of his father, Pat, does anyone remember this? If so, can anyone remember if Damon finished or not?
1986:
Toyota Rallysprint at Brands Hatch, won Circuit Racing Event, declared overall winner after tying with Russell Brookes on 23 points apiece.
1987:
MG Maestro Challenge at Silverstone, finished 3rd.
Saab 900 Turbo Challenge at Brands Hatch, won and set Fastest Lap.
Ford Escort Celebrity race at Brands Hatch, finished 2nd.
1989:
British Touring Car Championship Donington 1 Hour Endurance race, sharing with Sean Walker, finished 4th.
Le Mans Hours in a Richard Lloyd Racing Porsche 962 (DNF after 228 laps).
In 1987, he also made an appearance in the ESSO MG Metro Turbo Challenge at Silverstone, presumably in place of Barry McGuigan after the then-recent passing of his father, Pat, does anyone remember this? If so, can anyone remember if Damon finished or not?
Gassmi said:
Yes, I remember that. Damon stood in for McGuigan at Silverstone in the Esso MG Metro Turbo Challenge. Pretty sure he finished the race but wasn't a fan of the car. Heard he found it a bit of a handful compared to what he was used to.
He would have to been 11th at the highest. Autosport didn't mention him in their published results, that only covered the Top 10 finishers.Nononsensecapeesh said:
Gassmi said:
Yes, I remember that. Damon stood in for McGuigan at Silverstone in the Esso MG Metro Turbo Challenge. Pretty sure he finished the race but wasn't a fan of the car. Heard he found it a bit of a handful compared to what he was used to.
He would have to been 11th at the highest. Autosport didn't mention him in their published results, that only covered the Top 10 finishers.Gassing Station | General Motorsport | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff