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Spa 24 Hours			24 H de Francorchamps			27.7.1975
18		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 2R 982 cc Rotary
		Dutch National Racing Team			Closed bodywork
		Dutch National Racing Team			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Alois Matthijssen (NL)		Result: did not qualify (Blown engine => unable to complete night practice) Grid:
		Sponsors: Levi's			Colours: light (+darker)
		Sponsors: Levi's			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/04/2023		Photo by courtesy of: David Palmer


Zandvoort Trophy			Zandvoort Trophy			10.8.1975
54		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.1
		RCV			Closed bodywork
		RCV			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Alois Matthijssen (NL)		Result: did not finish Grid: 30^th (1:51.5000)
		Sponsors: Levi's			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: Levi's			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 09/01/2009		Photo by courtesy of: Hans Fohr


Monza 4 Hours			Trofeo Mario Angiolini Monza			28.3.1976
8		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.3
		Arian Automotive Developments			Closed bodywork
		Arian Automotive Developments			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB)		Result: not classified Grid: 22^nd (2:11.3800)
		Sponsors: mazda			Colours: white
		Sponsors: mazda			Tyres: unknown


4 h Salzburgring			Austria-Trophäe Salzburgring			18.4.1976
30		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.3
		Arian Automotive (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Arian Automotive (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: 11^th 1^st in Div.3 Grid: 14^th (1:39.9600)
		Sponsors: SMITH KENDON/mazda			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: SMITH KENDON/mazda			Tyres: unknown


ETCC Mugello						2.5.1976
		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.3
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: not classified Grid: 11^th (2:22.6200)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Grand Prix Brno			Mistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno			16.5.1976
10		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.3
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: SMITH KENDON			Colours: white
		Sponsors: SMITH KENDON			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/06/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Jindřich Cvek and Rudolf Fried


GP Nürburgring			Grosser Preis der Tourenwagen, Internationales 6-Stunden-Rennen			11.7.1976
11		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.3
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: 27^th Grid:
		Sponsors: ARIAN/SMITH KENDON			Colours: white
		Sponsors: ARIAN/SMITH KENDON			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 14/09/2012		Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and Vincent Vincent


Spa 24 Hours			24 Heures de Francorchamps			25.7.1976
23		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.3
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)/Peter Ochs (D)		Result: did not finish (Suspension) Grid: 19^th
		Sponsors: ARIAN/SMITH KENDON/ORIGINAL ENGLISCHE BONBONS			Colours: white
		Sponsors: ARIAN/SMITH KENDON/ORIGINAL ENGLISCHE BONBONS			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006		Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman


Tourist Trophy			Access RAC Tourist Trophy			19.9.1976
42		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.3
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: not classified Grid: 17^th (1:48.2600)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Jarama 4 Hours,						3.10.1976
		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.3
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB)		Result: 14^th Grid: 9^th (1:48.6500)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Monza 4 Hours			4 Ore Broms Cars, Trofeo Mario Angiolini Monza			27.3.1977
19		Mazda RX-5 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.4
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not qualify Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Grand Prix Brno			Mistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno			5.6.1977
15		Mazda RX-5 # - Mazda 2R 1308 cc Rotary				Div.4
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 13^th (4:07.8300)
		Sponsors: SMITH KENDON/ORIGINAL ENGLISCHE BONBONS			Colours: white
		Sponsors: SMITH KENDON/ORIGINAL ENGLISCHE BONBONS			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 21/04/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Jindřich Cvek, Rudolf Fried and Jiří Svačina


GP Nürburgring			Grosser Preis der Tourenwagen			10.7.1977
		Mazda RX-5 # - Mazda 2R 1308 cc Rotary				Div.4
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets			-
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets			-
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB)		Result: did not start (Car did not start on the gri) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Spa 24 Hours			24 Heures de Francorchamps			24.7.1977
60		Mazda RX-2 - Mazda 2R 982 cc Rotary				T2.5
		Merseyside Car Deliveries			Closed bodywork
		Merseyside Car Deliveries			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB)/Dennis Thorne (GB)		Result: did not finish (Rear axle) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


ETCC Zandvoort			Zandvoort Trophy			7.8.1977
16		Mazda RX-5 # - Mazda 2R 1308 cc Rotary				Div.4
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: 15^th Grid:
		Sponsors: SMITH KENDON/ORIGINAL ENGLISCHE BONBONS			Colours: white
		Sponsors: SMITH KENDON/ORIGINAL ENGLISCHE BONBONS			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 31/07/2025		Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman


Tourist Trophy			Access RAC Tourist Trophy			18.9.1977
34		Mazda RX-5 # - Mazda 2R 1308 cc Rotary				Div.4
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: 7^th Grid: 18^th (1:48.9200)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


ETCC Zolder			4e E.G. Trophy Zolder			25.9.1977
28		Mazda RX-5 C # - Mazda				Div.4
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets			-
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets			-
		Drivers listed: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB)		Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Brands Hatch 500 Kilometres						12.3.1978
11		Mazda RX-2 - Mazda 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.4
					-
					-
		Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: not classified (Unsuitable tyres) Grid: 24^th (1:52.0800)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


GP Nürburgring			Großer Preis der Tourenwagen, 4-Stunden-Rennen Europameisterschaftslauf Nürburgring			9.7.1978
9		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.4
		RGM-MSC-Langenfeld (D)			Closed bodywork
		RGM-MSC-Langenfeld (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Willibald Graul (D)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: - did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: mazda			Colours: black
		Sponsors: mazda			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/09/2018		Photo by courtesy of: Hartmut Schulz


ETCC Zandvoort			Zandvoort Trophy			6.8.1978
52		Mazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc Rotary				Div.4
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets			Closed bodywork
		Smith Kendon Travel Sweets			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Willibald Graul (D)		Result: did not finish Grid: 22^nd (1:49.3700)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Tourist Trophy			Diners Club International Tourist Trophy			17.9.1978
32		Mazda RX-3 - Mazda 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.4
		Merseyside Car Deliveries			Closed bodywork
		Merseyside Car Deliveries			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Syd Fox (GB)		Result: started, result unknown Grid: 21^st (1:46.7300)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Brands Hatch 500 Kilometres			CSI European Touring Car Championship Brands Hatch			29.4.1979
15		Mazda RX-5 # - Mazda 2R 1308 cc Rotary				Div.4
		David Palmer (GB)			Closed bodywork
		David Palmer (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB) DNS: Rob Tennant		Result: 7^th Grid: 20^th (1:51.0800)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


GP Nürburgring			Großer Preis der Tourenwagen Nürburgring			8.7.1979
11		Mazda RX-5 - Mazda R2 1308 cc Rotary				Div.4
		David Palmer (GB)			-
		David Palmer (GB)			-
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB)		Result: did not finish (Differential) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Tourist Trophy			Pentax Silverstone Tourist Trophy			16.9.1979
24		Mazda RX-5 # - Mazda 2R 1308 cc Rotary				Div.4
		David Palmer (GB)			Closed bodywork
		David Palmer (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB)		Result: did not start (Prop shaft) Grid: 40^th (1:52.4600)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Tourist Trophy			Pentax Silverstone Tourist Trophy			16.9.1979
25		Mazda RX-7 - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.4
		Tom Walkinshaw Racing			Closed bodywork
		Tom Walkinshaw Racing			Front-engined
		Driven by: /H. Tippet (GB)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB)/David Palmer (GB) listed, never drove: Michel de Deyne (B)		Result: did not finish Grid: 8^th (1:40.7600)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Tourist Trophy			Halfords RAC Tourist Trophy			14.9.1980
5		AMC Spirit AMX # - AMC V8 2v OHV 4998 cc N/A				Div.5
		Drift Bridge Garage			Closed bodywork
		Drift Bridge Garage			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Donington 500 Kilometres			The Donington 500, FISA European Championship for Touring Cars			24.5.1981
6		AMC Spirit AMX # - AMC V8 2v OHV 4982 cc N/A				Div.5
		John Markey			Closed bodywork
		John Markey			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red/blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Monza 500 Kilometres						21.3.1982
32		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		(GB)			Closed bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: 7^th Grid: 3^rd (2:13.6500)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Vallelunga 500 Kilometres						13.4.1982
		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		(GB)			Closed bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid: 11^th (1:31.7100)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Donington 500 Kilometres						2.5.1982
12		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		(GB)			Closed bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid: 21^st (1:31.7500)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Grand Prix Brno			Mistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno			13.6.1982
36		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		Regards Motor Race Consultants (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Regards Motor Race Consultants (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not start (Brakes) Grid: 17^th (4:05.3500)
		Sponsors: Manns			Colours: white
		Sponsors: Manns			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 11/06/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Rudolf Fried


Nürburgring 6 Hours			Grosser Preis der Tourenwagen Nürburgring			4.7.1982
		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		(GB)			Closed bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: started, result unknown Grid: 26^th (9:35.2700)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Spa 24 Hours			24 Heures de Francorchamps			1.8.1982
49		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		Mann’s Garage (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Mann’s Garage (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)/Roy Baker (GB)		Result: did not finish (Electrics) Grid: 25^th (3:00.1700)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/07/2013		Photo by courtesy of: Le Mans Models


Tourist Trophy			Canon RAC Tourist Trophy			12.9.1982
32		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		Mann’s Garage (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Mann’s Garage (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: 14^th Grid: 13^th (1:45.0500)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


ETCC Zolder			EG Trophy Zolder			26.9.1982
44		Mazda RX-7 # - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		Mann’s Garage (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Mann’s Garage (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid: 13^th (1:52.8500)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


500 km Donington						1.5.1983
30		Mazda RX-7 - Mazda 13B 2R 1146 cc Rotary				Div.2
		Hamish Irvine			Closed bodywork
		Hamish Irvine			Front-engined
		Driven by: Hamish Irvine (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: 18^th Grid: 17^th (1:23.6000)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Tourist Trophy			Canon RAC Tourist Trophy			11.9.1983
57		Mazda RX-7 - Mazda 13B 2R 1142 cc Rotary				Div.2
		Hamish Irvine			Closed bodywork
		Hamish Irvine			Front-engined
		Driven by: Hamish Irvine (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 26^th (1:43.0800)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/12/2005		Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson


ETCC Zolder			E.G. Trophy Zolder			25.9.1983
51		Mazda RX-7 - Mazda Rotary				Div.2
		Mazda Cars Ltd. (GB)			Closed bodywork
		Mazda Cars Ltd. (GB)			-
		Drivers listed: David Palmer (GB)/Hamish Irvine (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Donington 500 Kilometres			Donington 500			5.5.1985
50		Mazda RX-7 - Mazda 13B 2R 2292 cc Rotary				Div.2
		Jeff Williamson Rallying			Closed bodywork
		Jeff Williamson Rallying			Front-engined
		Driven by: Chuck Nicholson (GB)David Palmer (GB) listed, never drove: David Sears (GB)		Result: 22^nd Grid: 28^th (1:26.2500)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/12/2005		Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson


Grand Prix Brno			Mistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno			9.6.1985
40		Mazda RX-7 - Mazda Rotary				Div.2
		Chuck Nicholson			Closed bodywork
		Chuck Nicholson			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: Chuck Nicholson (GB)David Sears (GB)/David Palmer (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown

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