Third Sport Lucky for Cam Man
From the Dursley Gazette, 24th May 1991
AFTER six year of trying at other forms of motor racing,
a Cam man has rached the top of his latest venture in just
six weeks!
John Calladine (31) turned his hand to Midget Grand Prix
racing earlier this year after purchasing a car from one of
the formula's top drivers. Since then, his nine races have
brought two victories, two second places and three other finishes
in the top three.
The success comes in John's third different type of racing.
First came banger racing for three years and then a further
three years in Brisca Formula Two stock cars. His highest
finish was a second in the latter. He was attracted to the
Midget Club by its non-contact nature.
'In the Formula Two class I was forever rebuilding the car,'
he explained, 'I was often fenced in practice, whereas in
the Midget Formula my driving skills can show.'
His skills have shown up well so far as he currently lies
second in the season's drivers championship —headed only by
the reigning world champion.
Whilst restricted to 1300cc, the Midget cars are designed
around acceleration and do not lack for speed. They can go
from 0-60 in about four seconds — equivalent to a turbo-powered
Porsche.
'It's the fastest Formula on the Oval scene,' said John.
'With the cars costing between £1,500 and £2,000 for
a top car, its also comparably inexpensive with the better
known Hot Rod cars costing in excess of £7,000,'
John, an MOD policeman, is supported in the pits by his brother
Brian and father Ernest, making his success a real family
affair. The trio will next be in action on Sunday at Peterbrough,
when John will carry the prestigious red grade reserved for
the star rnen.
