2001: Swansea

Antony Hawkins passes the pits during a storm
Antony Hawkins passes the Swansea pits during a storm, 2001. Pic: Chris Featherstone

As expected of a 24-hour, the inaugural running of the Swansea race saw a major thunderstorm, which drenched the circuit between hours three and six.

Passing the sodden pit lane, Antony Hawkins pilots the brand new Apollo C-type, Clipper, through the bouncing rain and standing water on its way to a debut victory.

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