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Major Guy F. K. Gale
NationalityUnited Kingdom British

Guy Gale was a British racing driver, as well as a Major in the British Army.[1]

Racing Driver

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Guy was a competent racing driver who raced mainly between 1949 and 1953.[2] During these years, recording a number of good results, including six wins and 22 podiums finishes, with the majority of these at national events.[3] His greatest racing achievement, when partnered by James Scott Douglas, he finished second in the 1953 24 Heures de Spa Francorchamps.[4]

Racing record

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Career highlights

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Season Series Position Team Car
1953 24 Heures de Spa Francorchamps [5] 2nd Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar C-Type

Complete 24 Hours of Spa results

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Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
1953 United Kingdom Ecurie Ecosse United Kingdom James Scott Douglas Jaguar C-Type S 242 2nd 2nd

References

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  1. ^ "Guy Gale | Motor Sport Magazine Archive". Archived from the original on 2016-02-07.
  2. ^ http://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/results/Guy-Gale.html[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ http://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/results/Guy-Gale.html[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Spa 24 Hours 1953 - Racing Sports Cars".
  5. ^ "Spa 24 Hours 1953 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars".