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Wed 11 Nov 2009Motor racing mourns the loss of one of its champions
PAST IMPERFECT:Tom Wheatcroft made the Grand Prix at Donington Park, England, possible writes
BOB MONTGOMERY
MOTORSPORT EVERYWHERE is the poorer for the passing last week of Tom Wheatcroft, the ebullient Leicester builder who brought the wonderful Donington circuit back to life in May 1977. Wheatcroft, who made his fortune as a builder, was a true "larger-than life" character who demonstrated a level of dedication and persistence to achieve his aims that few could match.
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