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REMEMBERING ONE OF RALLYING’S MOST INFLUENTIAL CHARACTERS

Motorsport News was saddened to learn of Brian Patterson’s passing, after a short illness, early last week.

Patterson was one of the most affable members of the rallying community and the impact he and his wife Liz have had on rallying over the last few decades is immeasurable.

And possibly never to be seen again.

Originally a butcher by trade, Patterson always had a love for cars and made his competition debut on

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