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Calcutt, Ray
Date of Birth:   02/05/1937
Career Description

Ray Calcutt started racing in the Alan Fraser Ex-works Le Mans Sunbeam Alpine in 1964. Was runner up in the British Saloon Car Championship, won several other Championship Titles and held numerous lap records at British Circuits. Competed successfully in F3, F5000 and Endurance racing. Recorded 100 wins and numerous other awards.

Ray was also an instructor at schools for potential racing drivers at Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Mallory park.

1960's:

  • Westover Saloon Car Championship, Fraser Imp.
  • Ilford Films Saloon Car Championship, Fraser Imp.
  • Redex Gold X Saloon Car Championship, Fraser Imp.
  • Spring Grove Saloon Car Championship, Frase Imp.
  • British Saloon Car Championship, Fraser Imp.
  • F3, Sports/GT Cars, Lenham GT and Sunbeam Tiger

1970's:

  • Practical Motorist Saloon Car Championship - Ex Fraser Imp
  • F5000 Lola and McLaren

1980's:

  • Monroe Production Saloon Car Championship - Toyota Celica and Toyota Corolla.
  • Willhire 24hrs - Colt Starion
  • Modified Saloon Car Championship - Hillman Imp

Current Intersets:

  • Vintage / Classic Cars
  • Attendance at the BRDC for race meetings at Silverstone and other circuits.
  • Currently holds an International Historic Racing licence and is hoping to be racing in 2001.

 
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