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That Dave Simmonds photo identification

Dear CR

With regards to the question from Brian Halford on the photo of Dave Simmonds, I believe the bike to be a 250 Greeves, Silverstone early 1960s.

OnThe Grid photo the best I can do is: Mick Grant, (standing) Barry Sheene, Dave Potter, Gregg Hansford?, Ron Haslam, Steve Parrish, Pat Hennan and the rest I have no idea.

Great magazine by the way, I’m a 73-year-old ex-club racer in the 1960s and have followed the magazine from day one. Many thanks.

Ian Turner Email

Hello Ian

Thanks for the help with the

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