1965 saw the revival of the world’s oldest motor race when the

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brought the 30th RAC International Tourist Trophy Race with the Senior Service Trophy to

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. The TT, was the fourth round of the International Championship for Manufacturers (Division III). In addition, it was also round three of the

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. This was the held at the

circuit, in

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, on 1 May.Peter Swinger, "Motor Racing Circuits in England : Then & Now" (Ian Allan Publishing, , 2008)

Report

Entry

A total of 30 sports cars were entered for the event, across two classes, however just 25 took part in qualifying.

Qualifying

The reigning World Drivers Champion,

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took

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for this own outfit,

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, in his Lola-Chevrolet T70, averaging a speed of 103.495 mph, around 2.761 miles circuit.

Race

The final was held over four hour duration of the

circuit, split into two heats of two hours.

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took impressive overall victory, after winning the first heat in his Sidney Taylor Racing prepared

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BT8, and subsequently taking a second place in the second heat. Hulme won in an aggregated time of 4hrs 03:01.400mins., averaging a speed of 94.618 mph. Second place went to David Hobbs, in his Lola-Ford T70. The podium was completed by David Piper, in his

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. Hulme victory was his first win in the TT, he would go on and win a total of four, the last being in 1986.

Classification

Aggregate Results

* Fastest lap:

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, 1:39.000secs. (100.400 mph)

Heat 1

Heat 2

References

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RAC Tourist Trophy