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#1 Nick Planas

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Posted 30 August 2012 - 13:01

So reading Nigel Roebuck's "Reflections" in this month's Motor Sport, he mentions Mario's trophy collection, with the Long Beach 1977 trophy marked "DUPLICATE - Original Stolen By ____________" and then claims libel laws cannot allow him to name the person. Nigel say" Think about it and you'll probably get it" - well I have, and I haven't got it! I thought probably Colin Chapman, but libel laws would not apply... can anyone point me gently in the right direction, without triggering an immense libel case/ A few subtle hints may suffice. I was a huge Andretti fan (still am) so I'm annoyed that I haven't twigged this one!

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#2 Michael Ferner

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Posted 30 August 2012 - 14:39

MIght've been Jody, who should have got it rightfully in the first place...

#3 eldougo

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Posted 01 September 2012 - 04:37

To WIN a race first you must cross the finish line 1st not 3rd. :eek:
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#4 Slurp1955

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Posted 01 September 2012 - 07:20

Coincidentally, Niki Lauda's trophy for 2nd place is up for auction in England currently, JohnP :cool:

http://www.my-stuff....ction_id=100768