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The moment

13. Mar 2022 
by Ziv Knoll
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The Race of Champions 1974. Rain was pouring at Brands Hatch for a 40-lap race where both Formula One and Formula 5000 cars were allowed.

Belgian Jacky Ickx (Lotus 72), always a master in such conditions, chased race leader Niki Lauda (Ferrari 312B3) for many laps before passing him on the outside of Paddock Bend, a move so daring, that it became legendary.

The picture here-under shows Ickx in his Lotus 72, about to go for the pass. It was the last Formula 1 victory for the great Belgian. Ian Ashley, Lola-Chevrolet, finished 8th and first of the F5000 cars, albeit 2 laps down.

 

Source: LAT Images

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