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The other American in the Final was Patrick Long. Long's Van Dieman was running in the top ten, but suffered a DNF. Another name to watch, Long will lead the Factory Van Dieman team in the British FF Winter Championship.

 

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Here are a few shots of modern day Formula Fords. They're a bit more advanced than my old Lola T-342.

 

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The major manufacturers unveiled their 2001 entries at Brands. The new Mygale is on the left, the Van Dieman on the right.

 

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