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[Lotus11Register]

Roger Swanton was an early '60s Formula Junior entrant and later a Cortina racer. Is he still around? He seems to have raced a Lotus 17 in 1959 but this is only a guess from his name being on a list of owners. Is there anyone who remembers him and can you point me to where I can find more about him? 

 

Thanks.

[raceannouncer2003]

Would this be the same guy?

 

http://www.racingspo...Swanton-GB.html

 

Vince H.

[David McKinney]

No, that's Don Swanton, who did most of his racing in Australia

[ReWind]

Considering this you should try to contact Geoff Farmer or Cedric Selzer as Geoff Farmer is quoted as saying: "Through my very good friend Roger Swanton in whose Brabham BT18 I have enjoyed numerous wins, I was introduced to Cedric Selzer."

[Lotus11Register]

Thank you ReWind. I've just now reached out to Mike Stripe who posted that old article from Farmer.  This is probably the Roger Swanton we are looking for.

[pete53]

I believe he had the Lotus Cortina in 1964, and then raced a 1300 Anglia in 1965 with, I recall, a fair amount of success. I don't remember him racing a great deal after that.

[cedricselzer]

I think Geoff told me sold his Brabham and his superb transporter and retired to France

[Mattswanton]

Are you still looking for Roger or made contact now? He is my father.

[Lotus11Register]

Thank you Matt. I just responded to your email.

 

Jay Sloane