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Local Radio,02 Jul 2023,12 mins
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The story of Geoffrey Ansell's spill at the race where it all began, with Silverstone's resident archivist Stephanie Sykes-Dugmore. Hear more about Ansell's incredible escape having entered the race in his second-hand English Racing Automobile (ERA) on 2 October 1948. The race took place at the old RAF Silverstone, during an International Grand Prix that would mark the beginning of modern F1. Researchers: Jake Sharpe, Tom Percival Producer: Ollie Peart Online producer: Rachael Smith Executive producer: Kathryn Morrison Sports editor, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Northampton: Graham McKechnie Executive editor: Shahid Hussain
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