Can I come back to Bolster? I read Autosport every week for many years and always enjoyed his Road Tests. I have all of the High Performance" year books, and they come in handy for memory reminders. I used to work on the track at Brands Hatch for the BRSCC (and before them for the Half Litre Car Club). At one time I wondered about an inside job in the Timekeeper's box so I worked there as their assistant for one day. Part of my task was to pass messages to John in his tiny commentary box. Under his desk was a crate of beer which was empty by the end of the day! Which would explain why, at the end of a busy day, we heard John say "..and he is passing Uren along the main straight"! Then John added: "There, I have wanted to say that for a long while",
Each timekeeper had two watches and I was told that they cost about £150 each! As a student I gave up that idea quick. After very many years working as a Flag Marshal, I finally became a time keeper when computers took over that job, so now work inside in an air conditioned building!