Motorsport at
the Palace - held in association with the Ancaster Group - is delighted
to announce a very special reunion at this year's event, held over the
bank holiday weekend of Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May 2014.
In 1971, Mike Crabtree,
Gerry Marshall and Martin Thomas fought a furious race-long battle at
Crystal Palace, pushing each other to the limit in that year's Osram
Saloon car race. The three cars which went wheel-to-wheel that day will
meet again at Motorsport at the Palace for the first time in 43 years,
while Mike Crabtree - who crossed the line in first place, only to be
penalised for a jump start and relegated to second - will be in
attendance as special guest of honour.
Mr Crabtree will take the
wheel of his Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600, while current owner John Shoesmith
will be driving the Chevrolet Camaro campaigned by Martin Thomas; Gerry
Marshall sadly passed away in 2005, but will be represented by Colin
Robbins, driving an exact replica of Marshall's Vauxhall Viva GT. Two
other cars which competed in that period will also be on display: George
Whitehead's WRA Anglia and a very special Ford Cortina Mk2, driven by
Jon Doubleday.
Recalling that incredible
battle, Mr Crabtree says: "When I watch this race on YouTube I still get
sweaty palms, even after 43 years. My car sustained more dents [in that
race] than I had gathered through the whole season."
In addition to this unique
reunion, Motorsport at the Palace 2014 will again be thrilling
spectators with plenty of exciting, on-track action. With entries now
closed, a fantastic line-up of classic and modern machines will be
competing for fastest time of the day, while away from the track,
visitors of all ages will find plenty to keep them occupied.
A host of exotic cars will
be on show in the concours exhibition, classic motorcycles will be
conducting demonstration runs, and youngsters can get behind the wheel
of child-friendly go-karts or enjoy the interactive Diggerland rides.
Guests can also take a
leisurely stroll through the open paddock, located amid beautiful
parkland, where the drivers and mechanics will be on hand to chat about
their vehicles.
:: For YouTube footage of the above-mentioned race, search for "1971 Osram saloon car race'".
:: Since 2010, Motorsport at the Palace has raised over £13,500 for local charities.
:: Tickets & further information can be found at http://motorsportatthepalace.
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