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Eljere's one to keep your eyes peeled for if you are a motor racing fan. If when out and about you should catch sight of the CM Downton Race Transporter, simply phone 01242 222739, stating the exact time and destination of sighting and hey presto, you could have a pair of winning tickets to spend the day with the race team. Haulier CM Downton is sponsoring its local racing team AJEC racing which is competing in the British Sports Car Championship LM 300a The firm is also supplying one of its tactor units and driver to pull the 45ft dragster.
In this picture taken at Brands Hatch, Downton driver Paul Sage can be seen on the left next to team owner and racing driver Dave Brunsdon. The Sports Car LM 3000 can reach speeds of 200mph with a starting speed in first gear set at 80mph. You wouldn't want to be sitting next to one at the traffic lights.