Hairy Canary Duo Clinch Dramatic Victory at Equipe 6 Hours

The Equipe 6 Hour race at Silverstone delivered intense drama as Nick Sleep and Alex Montgomery, piloting the ‘Hairy Canary’ Shelby Cobra, edged out their rivals in a nail-biting finish. The duo had established a commanding lead over Mark Hales and Guy Grant in the Jaguar E-type, holding a full lap advantage.

However, the race's climax saw the Shelby Cobra falter, stuttering and coming to a halt at Chapel corner. This allowed Hales and Grant to cross the finish line first on track, setting up a tense conclusion.

Ultimately, a clerk’s decision reinstated Sleep and Montgomery as the official winners, confirming their resilience and strategic prowess in a gruelling endurance contest. The outcome highlighted the unpredictable nature of classic car racing and the fine margins that define victory.

The event underscored the competitive spirit and technical challenges inherent in historic motorsport, with both teams demonstrating exceptional skill and determination throughout the six-hour marathon.