Mr Opinion, i think you misread what Hasbeen said.

What an amazing set of postings on the topic thus far.

So much to think about.

Thank You everyone.

We need more discussions of this calibre.

Truly impressive from one and all.

Chris,

He said at p.7 that he ran second in the 1968 Sandown F1 Gold Star Race.

That means he is (or sadly was) Chris Amon.

Will the real Chris Amon please stand up!

Mr Opinion,

I am pretty sure Hasbeen said he did not finish that race (engine blew), thus finishing 2nd in that year's championship.

Hasbeen can verify.

Thanks Chris, obviously Mr O doesn't read too well.

Due to a broken split pin a misalignment in the pinion caused the transaxel, [gearbox/diff], to overheat. This caused a fine mist of oil to be ejected from the breather onto the hot exhaust. This caught fire, & I was black flagged from the event.