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Crystal Palace - Anerley Trophy						18.9.1954
10		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A
		J. Coombs (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. Coombs (GB)			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: John Coombs (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


GP Berlin [S1.5]						19.9.1954
37		Lotus Mark VIII #8/06 - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		(GB)			Open bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Alan Brown (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: VPD 97			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: VPD 97			Tyres: unknown


Goodwood International [S2.0]						25.9.1954
89		Lotus Mark VIII #8/01 - MG XPEG 1500 cc N/A				S2.0
		Team Lotus (GB)			-
		Team Lotus (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Colin Chapman (GB)		Result: 6^th Grid: 14^th
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: SAR 5			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: SAR 5			Tyres: unknown


Goodwood International [S2.0]						25.9.1954
90		Lotus Mark VIII #8/06 - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A				S2.0
		J. Coombs (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. Coombs (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Coombs (GB)		Result: did not start Grid: 15^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Aintree International			Daily Telegraph International Meeting			2.10.1954
35		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG XPEG 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		Team Lotus (GB)			-
		Team Lotus (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Colin Chapman (GB)		Result: 11^th Grid: 13^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Aintree International			Daily Telegraph International Meeting			2.10.1954
38		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		J. Coombs (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. Coombs (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Alan Brown (GB) listed, never drove: John Coombs (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid: 7^th (2:24.8000)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


National Brands Hatch [S1.5]						3.10.1954
24		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		(GB)			Open bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Coombs (GB)		Result: 5^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


National Brands Hatch [S1.5]						3.10.1954
25		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG XPEG N/A				S1.5
		Team Lotus (GB)			-
		Team Lotus (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Colin Chapman (GB)		Result: did not finish (Half shaft) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


ECMC Snetterton [1.2]+[1.5]						9.10.1954
40		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG XPEG N/A				S1.5
		Team Lotus (GB)			-
		Team Lotus (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Colin Chapman (GB)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


ECMC Snetterton [1.2]+[1.5]						9.10.1954
62		Lotus Mark VIII # - N/A				S1.5
		Team Lotus (GB)			-
		Team Lotus (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Dan Margulies (GB)		Result: 3^rd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


ECMC Snetterton [1.2]+[1.5]						9.10.1954
63		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		Team Lotus (GB)			Open bodywork
		Team Lotus (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Coombs (GB)		Result: 2^nd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Boxing Day Brands Hatch - Sports 1500 (Kent Cup)						26.12.1954
4		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A
		(GB)			Open bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Coombs (GB)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Boxing Day Brands Hatch - Sports Unlimited (Albatross Trophy)						26.12.1954
4		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A
		(GB)			Open bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Coombs (GB)		Result: 2^nd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Boxing Day Brands Hatch - Sports 1500 (Kent Cup)						26.12.1954
11		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG 1500 cc N/A
		(GB)			-
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Brian Naylor (GB)		Result: 5^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


BARC Goodwood [S1.5]						26.3.1955
20		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A
		(GB)			Open bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Coombs (GB)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


British Empire Trophy						2.4.1955
8		Lotus Mark VIII #8/06 - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		J. Coombs (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. Coombs (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Coombs (GB)		Result: did not qualify Grid: (2:10.0000)
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: VPD 97			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: VPD 97			Tyres: unknown


British Empire Trophy						2.4.1955
9		Lotus Mark VIII # - Turner L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		G. Nixon (GB)			Open bodywork
		G. Nixon (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: George Nixon (GB)		Result: did not qualify (DNS in heat) Grid: (no time)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


British Empire Trophy						2.4.1955
10		Lotus Mark VIII #8/01 - MG L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		A. Nurse (GB)			-
		A. Nurse (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Austen Nurse (GB)		Result: did not qualify (Engine in heat) Grid: (2:09.0000)
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: SAR 5			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: SAR 5			Tyres: unknown


British Empire Trophy						2.4.1955
11		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		J. B. Naylor Ltd. (GB)			-
		J. B. Naylor Ltd. (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Brian Naylor (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 24^th (2:12.0000)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


National Castle Combe [Sports]						9.4.1955
53		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG				S1.5
		(GB)			-
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Austen Nurse (GB)		Result: 3^rd 1^st in S1.5 Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


BRSCC Brands Hatch [Sports]						11.4.1955
25		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG
		(GB)			-
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Austen Nurse (GB)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


BRSCC Brands Hatch [S1.5]						11.4.1955
25		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG
		(GB)			-
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Austen Nurse (GB)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


BRSCC Brands Hatch [S1.5]						11.4.1955
26		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG 1500 cc N/A
		(GB)			-
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Brian Naylor (GB)		Result: 4^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Goodwood Easter [S1.5]						12.4.1955
60		Lotus Mark VIII # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/A				S1.1
		R. D. Steed (GB)			-
		R. D. Steed (GB)			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: Dick Steed (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Goodwood Easter [S1.5]						12.4.1955
64		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		J. Coombs (GB)			Open bodywork
		J. Coombs (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Coombs (GB)		Result: 4^th Grid: 11^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


NSMC Oulton Park [S1.25/S1.5]						30.4.1955
22		Lotus Mark VIII # - Turner L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		George Nixon (GB)			Open bodywork
		George Nixon (GB)			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: George Nixon (GB)		Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


NSMC Oulton Park [S2.7]						30.4.1955
22		Lotus Mark VIII # - Turner L4 1500 cc N/A				S2.7
		George Nixon (GB)			Open bodywork
		George Nixon (GB)			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: George Nixon (GB)		Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: ivory
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


NSMC Oulton Park [Sports Unlimited]						30.4.1955
22		Lotus Mark VIII # - Turner L4 1500 cc N/A				S
		George Nixon (GB)			Open bodywork
		George Nixon (GB)			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: George Nixon (GB)		Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: ivory
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


NSMC Oulton Park [Handicap]						30.4.1955
22		Lotus Mark VIII # - Turner L4 1500 cc N/A				HC2
		George Nixon (GB)			Open bodywork
		George Nixon (GB)			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: George Nixon (GB)		Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: ivory
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


NSMC Oulton Park [S1.25/S1.5]						30.4.1955
24		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		Brian Naylor (GB)			-
		Brian Naylor (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Brian Naylor (GB)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


NSMC Oulton Park [Handicap]						30.4.1955
24		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG 1500 cc N/A				HC2
		Brian Naylor (GB)			-
		Brian Naylor (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Brian Naylor (GB)		Result: finished, position unknown Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


NSMC Oulton Park [S2.7]						30.4.1955
24		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG 1500 cc N/A				S2.7
		Brian Naylor (GB)			-
		Brian Naylor (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Brian Naylor (GB)		Result: 2^nd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


NSMC Oulton Park [Sports Unlimited]						30.4.1955
24		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG 1500 cc N/A				S
		Brian Naylor (GB)			-
		Brian Naylor (GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Brian Naylor (GB)		Result: started, result unknown Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


National Ibsley [1172F+750F]						30.4.1955
47		Lotus Mark VIII - Ford 100E L4 2v SV 1172 cc N/A				1172F
					-
					Front-engined
		Driven by: D. L. Kelsey (GB)		Result: 4^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


BRSCC Brands Hatch [S1.5]						1.5.1955
21		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG
		(GB)			-
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Austen Nurse (GB)		Result: 3^rd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Silverstone International						7.5.1955
40		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		J .Coombs (GB)			Open bodywork
		J .Coombs (GB)			Front-engined
		Drivers listed: John Coombs (GB)		Result: did not arrive
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Hockenheim [S1.5]						8.5.1955
3		Lotus Mark VIII # - Turner L4 1500 cc N/A				S1.5
		(GB)			Open bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: George Nixon (GB)		Result: 8^th Grid: 11^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


Ulster Trophy						13.5.1955
		Lotus Mark VIII # - Connaught L4 1500 cc N/A
		(GB)			Open bodywork
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Brian Naylor (GB)		Result: did not finish (Engine) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


MMKMC Silverstone [S2.5]						14.5.1955
49		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG
		(GB)			-
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Austen Nurse (GB)		Result: 4^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown


MMKMC Silverstone [S1.5]						14.5.1955
49		Lotus Mark VIII # - MG
		(GB)			-
		(GB)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Austen Nurse (GB)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown

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