Croft: In Widescreen

An exciting day for Formula 3 and sports cars competing at a former World War II airfield, Croft Circuit in Dalton on Tees, south of Darlington. Mechanics fine tune engines before Formula 3 cars power around the track in the Guards International Trophy race. The British competitor Chris Craft drives a white McLaren M8C that looks a bit like a Batmobile, but his car takes a spin after 9 laps and drops out of the race. The future Grand Prix winner Carlos Pace takes first place.

This film was produced by Middlesbrough-based amateur camerawoman Betty Cook, who was also the President of the Cleveland Cine Club and the North East Cine Society. She filmed many events in the north east region from the 1960s through to the 1980s.The filmmaker, her husband Arthur and their son were devoted fans of motor racing and volunteer marshals for the British Grand Prix. They frequently had good access to the pits, a prime spot for her camera to capture many well-known drivers and championship cars over the years. Spectators at the original Croft had the opportunity to watch some of the famous names in motor racing such as Denny Hulme, James Hunt, Niki Lauda and Damon Hill.