Earle spent several seasons running David Purley, shown here being buckled into his Ford V6-powered Chevron B30 for the Brighton Speed Trails of 1976.
Photo: Pete Austin
Mike Earle started his career with Derek Bell and Church Farm Racing. Over the years he has had a hand in most of motor racing’s varied formulae, and with a number of famous names of the track. He has probably forgotten more about the sport than many care to remember. Today he is as busy as ever with his Arena International Motorsport company still being involved at the highest level. Mike Jiggle sat down with him to recall some of the early days, particularly those with David Purley.
Mike Earle Photo: Mike Jiggle
At the start of your career, I understand you wanted to be a racing driver, what changed your mind?
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