In a stellar four-wheeled career spanning 1965-2003, the Doncaster auto electrician won towards 220 races outright – mainly Special Saloons/GT events – plus dozens of class victories and several championships in cars fettled by himself, family and friends.
Using Yorkshire nous, nobody stretched meagre finances further as Sugden’s extraordinary determination and spirit made him the most formidable adversary, yet kindest to rivals needing help.
