What began as the " Wills Six Hour " Race - for Standard Production Saloons - in October 1963 Developed into two Races by 1965 with the Introduction of the " Gold Leaf Three Hour Challenge " Race for Modified [ Factory ] Saloons and Sports Cars in 1965. By 1967 the Challenge Race was " Wills Challenge Race ".
The Race became the Benson and Hedges 500 and continued into the 1980's as such.
A selection of photos from Kevin Lancaster of the 1971 race.
First 2 photos - first lap first corner - the Elbow / Stables.
Ralph Emson - Doug Bremner Triumph 2.5PI, pursued by another 2.5PI.
Graeme Harvey - Don Davies 2.5PI at the hairpin.
Barry Phillips Bruce McLean Ford Cortina 2000GT
A couple of the " Big " cars ;
- Bruce Anderson Pat Smith Ford Falcon 500 and Tim Bailey Merv Neil Chrysler Valiant V8.
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