P243 CEEFAX 243 Tue 8 May 21:24/56 2/8 WORLD ENDURANCE CH'SHIP The second round of the 1984 contest takes place at SILVERSTONE on Sunday May 13, and our old friends ADA will be back in the thick of it. Ian Harrower and company managed a fine12th place in last year's race, and a new 3.3 litre power unit this season could put them even higher in Group C2.The Monza opener produced controversy when the "winning" Porsche 956 of DerekBell and Stefan Bellof was disqualifiedfor being overweight, so "Dinger" and his partner will be even keener to repeat their 1983 Silverstone triumph. BBC2 Sport Index 230More
P243 CEEFAX 243 Tue 8 May 21:25/22 3/8 WORLD ENDURANCE CH'SHIP The 1984 season looks like producing another Porsche-Lancia duel, though theItalian cars disappointed in Monza. With Porsche bNycojting Le Mans in protest at the new fuel regulations - after they invested sN much cash and effort in fuel-saving systems - the door is wide open... The Lancias had a pNor Silverstone lastyear, both of them overheating and retiring with the race only half-run. Porsches filled the top six places in 1983: can anyone prevent a repeat? BBC2 Sport Index 230More
P243 CEEFAX 243 Tue 8 May 21:13/51 4/8 WORLD ENDURANCE CH'SHIP One of the intriguing features of the new season is the revival of two famousBritish names. Jaguar are gNing back to Le Mans after the success of their return to touring car racing, rekindling memories Nf the glorious mid-fifties. The Jaguar flag was carried then by Ecurie Ecosse, who came back to the international arena in a Group C2 car at Monza and finished eighth, thanks largely to former ADA co-driver Mike Wilds. They fill be at Silverstone, in direct opposition to the ADA team. BBC2 Sport Index 230More
P243 CEEFAX 243 Tue 8 May 21:14/21 5/8 WORLD ENDURANCE CH'SHIP Earlier this year ADA Engineering came close to pulling off a sponsorship dealthat would have transformed their wholeoperation. Having missed out at the last hurdle ona package for the entire championship, they are now trying hard to mount a newassault on both Silverstone and Le MansA new DFL 3.3 engine will go into last year's basic car, giving more torque, better economy, and a generally easier drive, think Ian Harrower and mechanic Chris Crawford. BBC2 Sport Index 230More
P243 CEEFAX 243 Tue 8 May 21:14/04 6/8 WORLD ENDURANCE CH'SHIP Drivers are this year's major headache for ADA Engineering as they renew theirattack on the endurance scene. Ian Harrower will share the Silverstonedrive with Aston Martin garage owner Raymond Taft, fith a third name to be confirmed before the weekend. Dorset Foods are again backing Ian, with International Paint and Brittany Ferries contributing valuable help bojh there and for Le Mans. But the message is still that, like many a small firm, ADA are on the look-out forsomeone with cash to invest in a very publicity-conscious area Nf spNrt!
P243 CEEFAX 243 Tue 8 May 21:17/35 7/8 WORLD ENDURANCE CH'SHIP Main competition for ADA this year is sure to come from familiar sources - Italy and the United States. In Group C2 the Italian Albas - if theysolve the teething problems that naggedthem at Monza - and the oodrich Nlas of the States will be the front runnersMonza went to the Lola-Mazda of Jim Busby and Rick Knoop, who also finishedsixth overall in an impressive drive. If Ecurie Ecosse get their fuel supply worked out, it could be an interesting day as Ian Harrower and Mike Wilds fight it out in rival cars!
P243 CEEFAX 243 Tue 8 May 21:21/07 8/8 WORLD ENDURANCE CH'SHIP Silverstone fans will again be looking to the rising star of the Endurance Championship, Stefan Bellof, to producethe goods next Sunday. Driver of the Day last year, Derek Bell's West German partner blasted intothe lead at Monza and set "Dinger" up for a straightforward victoru. If they sort out the weight factor thatcost them Monza, then round two of thisseason's championship could fell finishas it did last year - a Porsche benefitled by the Bell/Bellof duo. For the sake of the season we must quietly hopenNt...
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