Great Read: RAF hero on motor sport's front line

Bristol flyer  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE Great Read: Tony Crook – The RAF hero on motor sport's front line January 2009 | Martin Gurdon As the Second World War ended, so motor racing could start up again, with RAF pilot Tony Crook, born on this day 1920, among its early pioneers Childhood wishes drew Tony Crook to motor racing, and eventually made him decide to leave it. Until recently best known as the man behind Bristol Cars, Crook had a distinguished record in early post-war motor sport. From 1946 to '55 he competed on equal terms with the likes of Stirling Moss, Roy Salvadori and Tony Rolt in some 400 sprints, hillclimbs and circuit races (including many F2 and F1 drives), winning or being placed in over 370 starts. Now 88, Crook's recollections are considered, thoughtful and often very funny... READ MORE F1 James Elson What's in Drive to Survive S8? Horner's downfall, Doohan's firing, Bortoleto's flatulence It might be more raw drama, it could be a few reheated off-cuts – we examine what will be in Netflix F1: Drive to Survive Season 8 READ MORE SUBSCRIBER Matt Bishop Matt Bishop meets Nick Fry, the man who led Brawn GP to 2009 F1 success The former Brawn CEO on lifting Aston Martin from the doldrums, his difficult relationship with Jacques Villeneuve and that unlikely Brawn F1 championship READ MORE SUBSCRIBER Matt Bishop Matt Bishop meets Nick Fry, the man who led Brawn GP to 2009 F1 success The former Brawn CEO on lifting Aston Martin from the doldrums, his difficult relationship with Jacques Villeneuve and that unlikely Brawn F1 championship READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW 2026 Diary Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy