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Wigram revisited

Colour piece on the pits at the 1978 Wigram meeting, describing the circus-like atmosphere of the overseas drivers, mechanics and the girls around them. Keke Rosberg, Danny Sullivan and Pierre Dieudonne are quoted on Wigram being dangerous but great fun, and on more overseas drivers likely to come next year.

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  • Another side of motor racing at Wigram: a former Miss Canterbury pictured in the pits.
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