Making tracks

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A championship automobile racing driver describes his feelings as his son, Derek John Hill, follows in his footsteps. The choice of the son's occupation was totally unexpected, but the initial apprehension has faded, to be replaced by euphoria, as the son has proven himself a skilled driver.

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A Hill of a driver: learning the ropes in the Skip Barber Dodge Pro Series

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The Hills, both race-car drivers, describe why Skip Barber's Dodge Pro Series is one of the best training systems for racers. Racers learn to set up their own cars, and the Pro Series helps drivers estimate their costs. The budget for cars is less than $200,000, a relatively low figure.

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Ferrari's fantastic redheads: from a cigarette in the face to victory at Le Mans - Testa Rossas through the years

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Former racing driver Phil Hill describes his affection for Ferraris, from his first sight of one in 1956 to driving one to a win at Le Mans in 1962. Hill drove Ferraris in 16 races and won nine of them, failing to finish only twice.

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