1971 Lotus 69

This was one of the competitors in the European Formula 2 race at the Gold Cup meeting at Oulton Park in August 2004.

It's Andy Middlehurst in his 1971 Lotus 69 and the photo was taken at Clay Hill, just after the Knickerbrook corner. The Lotus 69 was designed to be used in Formula 2, Formula 3 and Formula Ford racing and this car had a 1600cc engine in accordance with the Formula 2 regulations in 1971 - probably the 4-cylinder Cosworth FVA. The Lotus 69 was also used in Formula B racing in the United States.