News in brief , March 2003

A tribute will be paid to Basil Davenport by the construction of an obelisk at Shelsley Walsh. The memorial will mark the centenary of the birth of the `GN Spider’ driver.

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Chevron Racing has launched a retro version of the marque’s first design, the B1. The car is aimed at the trackday market, and is the work of marque expert Vin Malkie.

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The Wakefield Trophy has been acquired by the National Motor Museum. With financial assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the National Motor Museum has acquired it for just under £40,000. It was first awarded to Major Henry Segrave for breaking the world land speed record in 1929.

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The Historic Rally Car Register has instigated a series for cars built between 1975 and the end of ’81. The Classic Stage Rally Challenge has six events, and cars pledged already include an ex-Russell Brookes Sunbeam Lotus and an ex-works Vauxhall Chevette HSR.