TWR's revival continued at the weekend, as its new Jaguar XJ-S-based Supercat charged up Goodwood Hill. Today's Great Read looks back at the tough team boss and formidable racer who started it all. From Rovers to Jaguars, touring cars to F1 via Le Mans, this is the story of the inspirational and intimidating Tom Walkinshaw.
Tom Walkinshaw was always one to leave a strong first impression. Love him or loathe him – and there were plenty on both sides of the divide – this was a man who had presence. What he lacked in height was more than made up by width (he must have been terrifying to face on a rugby pitch), but it was his manner that made you pay attention: quiet, composed, softly spoken, intimidating…
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