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Capri MkI
Engine: 5000cc V8
Configuration: front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver: Chris Meek
Class: Special Saloons over 2500 and Super Saloons
Date taken: October 1975, main straight, Croft
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Ford Capri MkI
Engine: Chevrolet 7600cc V8
Configuration: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver: George (Welly) Potter
Class: Special Saloons 2500cc and Super Saloons
Date taken: April 1978, main straight, Croft
George Potter got the 'Welly' nickname from his earlier, exuberant driving style when contesting in Minis (It come from the expression 'to give it some welly' (Wellington Boot) - to go for it or put your foot down hard. The car was based around a Capri 3000GT shell with the addition of some CanAm bits - namely a Smith built Chevrolet 7600cc V8 and Lola T70 suspension. During his long association with this car, George notched up over 100 wins.
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Capri MkI
Engine: Ford 3000cc V6
Configuration: front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver: Brian Newby
Class: Special Saloons over 2500 and Super Saloons,
Date taken: March 1977 at start, Croft
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