Alan Docking Racing (ADR) is a

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team based in

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, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian

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. The team competed in the British Formula 3 series throughout most of its existence; however, it has also graduated to

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and Superleague Formula and has also competed in

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and

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at a national and international level. The team ran also as Alan Docking Racing Finland. Currently, the team runs in the

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as Delta-ADR, in a joint venture with engineering company

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(with one car branded as G-Drive Racing).

History

With team creation, ADR ran in

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winning in a row the 1976 and 1977 championships with

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and Stephen South. In 1978, it compete in the

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with drivers including

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. ADR join the

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in 1987 and 1988 with

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. Returned in

since 1989, the team has raced with notable drivers including

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, Mark Webber and

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. In

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ADR won their third British F3 title with

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. In 2005–06, ADR collaborate with

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in the new

championship.

Complete European Formula Two results

(

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) (Results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap.)

Series results

* D.C. = Drivers' Championship position, T.C. = Teams' Championship position.

References

External links

* Auto racing teams established in 1975 1975 establishments in Australia A1 Grand Prix racing teams 24 Hours of Le Mans teams British Formula Three teams FIA World Endurance Championship teams Superleague Formula teams {{race-sports-stub British Touring Car Championship teams British auto racing teams