Steve Boultbee Brooks had the InterMarque race under control in his Aston Martin DB3s, over the chasing Stephen Bond in the Lister Bristol until the Aston slowed dramatically on the last lap and died completely in sight of the chequered flag as Bond swept by to win. However, in an action recalling an earlier heroic age of motor racing, Steve then pushed the Aston up the Senna Straight to finish 3rd, an action that earned for him the  Motorsport   News  Spirit of the Day award. As a result of the Aston's last minute drama, Stephen Bond and Adam Singer Kurtis 500s won the team award as the 'Newcomers' team from 'The Italian Job' team of Chis Mann Alfa Romeo Disco Volante and Grahame Oakins Alfa Guilia Sprint and 'The Lightweights' team comprising Jonathan Smare Lotus Elite and Mandie Hadfield Elva Courier photo  John Turner