Yes, what a character he was, one of the last of the 'gentlemen drivers' too. RIP James.

Thanks for posting the article Peter.

Reminds of a guy who was my best friend from the early 70s right up until I married my Filipina wife in the 90s, after which he emigrated with his lovely wife and 2 kids to Canada.

Bill Wood...millionaire playboy racing driver, from York. We shared so many fun experiences and our ups and downs too.

Pictured here in his F5000 racer:

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Sadly he drowned in a boating accident in Canada, a couple of years ago.