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Paul Huggett was Editor of 1980's Autograss magazine 'National Grass Racer' and has kindly given us permission to use some of the pictures that were featured in his magazine. Here is just a small selection
Jim Crucefix Photo
Jim Crucefix Photo
Great shot of Vinny Gibbons from about 1988, from Vinny's own photo collection.
In the 80's Russ Tyler was dominating, whether it be preparing engines for most of the top drivers, or driving his own car to the 1984 Champion of Champions win.
On the left Russ collects his Champion of Champions trophy from football legend Jackie Charlton. Paul Huggett photo
An advert for Tyler Engineering from the mid 80's. 4 Nationals winners in 1987. Has any other engine builder done better?
The 1984 Men's Nationals winners. Paul Huggett photos
Yes, this mentalist really did tow his caravan to the Nationals at Tenby with his Class7 Mini Pickup!
On the left is a list of 1986 Nationals placings, whilst above Dave 'Flying Milkman' Symonds leads Rob Davies and John Petrie in a Class 1 dice. Dave Williams photos
This superb sequence of photos by Dave Williams shows Billy Macmillan rolling his Class 4 970S Mini. Believe it or not it was back the following weekend looking brand new again!
A couple of amusing shots of South Wales characters. Top is present day Rallycross star Mike Manning in his early Class3 days with Carmarthen Club (Mark Haddleton photo). Bottom is Swansea man Steve 'Ozzy' Lewis when he was 85 Juniors Nationals Champion in his Austin 1100 (Geoff Nicholas photo).
Class10 driver Terry Brown went up to Shropshire to tempt Bernie Edgeley to sell his all conquering supercharged Rover V8 Mini Pickup which had been in storage for several years. Terry had a very successful 87 season running in both Class 7 & 10 before selling the Pickup on. Dave Williams photo.
Mal Cooper gets amourous with Pete Brewers special
Present Class 2 National Champion Tim Harber is only the latest in a long line of a very competitive Autograss dynasty which spans 5 decades. Here is dad Pete Harber in his very quick Skoda. Brian Sales photo
Paul Bailey tackles Nationals scrutineering at Knutsford 1983. Paul Huggett photo
SV3 Dicko Fletcher takes a roll while C1111 Ken Hammond takes avoiding action. Dave Williams photo
Undertaker Martin Anns was a multiple Nationals winner with both Bredon Hill and Stroud clubs. This is his Lotus twin cam class 9.
Hereford racer Mick Farrell was one of the last racers to be competitive because of his ingenuity rather than how much he spent. This is his in-line A-series class8 battling with Leicester's Derek Tinson. Jim Crucefix photo
Gordon Harries and Spam having one of their many heated battles... Dave Williams photo
