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V10 soundtrack to Dolby's GT record at Castle Combe opener

Peter Collins Stirling Moss Alex Wilson Fuller Josh Smith Nick Adams Ollie Read Porsche SEAT

Castle Combe’s 75th anniversary celebrations opened on Easter Monday, with special performances highlighting each of the resident racing club’s four championship double-headers as a wet morning presaged a warm sunny afternoon. Thrilling 500cc Formula 3 races also gave spectators a glimpse into Curly Dryden, Stirling Moss and Peter Collins’ 1950 winning exploits.

Craig Dolby’s GT return with the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 he raced from 2016-18 - back in Nigel Mustill’s stable - was utterly dominant. On wet tyres, Brad Pitt’s stunt double in the forthcoming movie F1 lapped all bar Dylan Popovic’s now avocado and mango-hued Ginetta-Chevrolet G50 as Keith Butcher (Huracan Evo) ousted 1989 World Group C2 champion Nick Adams (Porsche 911 Carrera Cup) from third.

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