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Hillman Imp
Engine: Imp 998cc
Configuration: rear engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver: Alex Clacher
Class: Special saloons up 1000cc
Date taken: June 1972 at Cadwell Park (lower)
Date taken: 1974 at Chicane,Croft (upper)
Image Copyright: Colin Stubbs (upper)
Alex Clacher was a heating engineer from Darlington, a few miles up the road from Croft. If you drive along the main road through Darlington on your way to Croft, his offices, A.G. Clacher, can still be seen. Alex held the 1000cc Special Saloon record for many circuits, which was no mean feat considering he built the car, tuned the engine, and raced in what was one of the most competitive classes in British motor racing at the time. Alex raced at most of the British and Irish Circuits, often getting a mention for his exploits in Gerry Marshall's 'From the Hot Seat' column in Car and Car Conversions Magazine
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Hillman Imp
Engine: Imp, 998cc
Configuration: rear-engine, rear-wheel drive.
Driver: Basil Dagge
Class: Christmas Cup Special Saloons up to 1000cc
Date taken: December 1976, Brands Hatch
Image Copyright: Robert Brown
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Hillman Imp
Engine: Imp, 998cc
Configuration: rear-engine, rear-wheel drive.
Driver: Kim Devlin
Class: Special Saloons up to 1000cc
Date taken: August 1978 at Start Line, Croft
The Scottish lady driver, Kim Devlin, is seen here contesting the 1000cc class in the Sid Bushwell Trophy race during the Battle of Britain meeting.
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