"Terry, I don't think that's Wally Higgs behind Hilton. Could be Vin Smith or maybe Bob McDowell. Apart from not looking like him, helmet or car, Wally would normally be out in front! He was a very small guy too. Must add that I haven't checked the list of starters. Re other Sullivan Senior-built open-wheelers.
I don't know of any." -- RW.
Having done some homework since the above comment, I see that Vin Smith was not a starter. My bet is Bob McDowall with the distinctive helmet behind Hilton.
Wally Higgs had an off day as did many of the starters in this event.
For the sake of an accurate picture of the DSM it should be said, and I know Dave would agree, that there were a number of quicker cars around. MIke Tighe's Elfin Catalina
would have been the favourite and his best lap was three seconds quicker than Dave's. But the rain bucketed down and most of the quicks were suddenly floundering.
Conditions obviously suited Dave and the DSM and he was a surprise but worthy winner. Good on him! Very pleasing to know that he is still with us. I can't help wondering
if he attributes his longevity to his home brew.