Derek Daly in Ensign F1
Derek Daly in Ensign F1
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Interview – Chuck Jones

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Interview by Will Silk and photos from Chuck Jones

The name Chuck Jones is one that perhaps failed to capture the notoriety in racing that other car owners and managers have enjoyed in the past, but Chuck’s amazing story is one well worth telling. Chuck Jones was raised in Southern California in the 1940s and came of age in the immortal post war era of hot rods and specials. Jones set his sights on Formula 1 at a young age, and worked tirelessly to reach his goal; passing through the ranks of the USRRC, F5000, and finally on to Team Ensign in 1975. Recently we had the chance to talk with Chuck, now 80 years young and residing in Florida with his children and grand children close by.

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Will Silk
Will Silk is a road racing enthusiast, both with cars and motorcycles. He has driven various sports cars at club level events in the Mid Atlantic region and has crewed for several club level race teams in both sports car racing and motorcycle road racing. An avid British car and bike buff, Will has spent nearly 14 years in the sports car and motorcycle retail industries. When he's not toying about in road racing, Will enjoys riding motorcycles, spending time at home with family, watching World Superbike and Formula 1, reading and writing, target shooting, and dining at his favorite local steak house.
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