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Andy drove a V4 powered Cougar at Windamere in 1974 and a few other races he also ran a 3 cyl OMC in the SE class several times .In 1979 he drove Alfis OZ outfit at the European OZ championship at Chasewater while Alfi drove Molinaris rig because Molinari decided he couldn't make it that weekend.I have know idea how many races Andy won or got placed in the V8 racing series but I did read somewhere that he placed either 2nd or 3rd overall in the total prize money won.Phil Bullen told me he won enough money to race all season in the US they had a crew of 5 or 6 men to support.Maybe Lasse could find some figures to support this.
Andy and I were team mates in '85 and '86 for Bullen/Burgess Racing. Stayed with Andy and Alf at their homes in Canterbury - enjoyed every minute with their family - brothers. cousins, wives and crew. Having met them for the first time in Milan' 84, they treated me like their own - will always be grateful for my time with them - nothing artificial or pretentious about this family.

Andy was a strong driver - ran especially well in rough water. He last stood on the podium in Pittsburgh driving a Furnell in the late 80's, I recall. Driving for Pro One, we had a tough time sorting out our newly deigned V8 Burgess rigs - they were a handful in the corners. Early in the '85 season, Andy actually reverted back to his 83/84 Burgess and commissioned another new, narrower Burgess as a solution... didn't work, and he rolled it in Vancouver the following year. Alf worked tirelessly to keep up with the V8 modifications, but it wasn't easy. He was nevertheless resolute in his efforts and plan to stay in the sport despite the circuit's financial and political challenges.

Looking back at what it took to stay alive and competitive, I'd say Team Bullen did very well - and Alf, like Sinatra, did it his way. Yes, the stories are legendary - Both Alf and Andy were survivors.. as well as soft-spoken, fun-loving gentlemen who treated those who counted in their lives with respect.

A few photos...
1) Jackie, some shots of the V8 to work with.
2) shot of Andy (bottom row right) 1985.
3) Great photo of Alfie, left of Jackie, with a few other British legends... and Cees!

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