1965 saw the revival of the world’s oldest motor race when the Royal Automobile Club brought the 30th RAC International Tourist Trophy Race with the Senior Service Trophy to Oulton Park.
The TT, was the fourth round of the International Championship for Manufacturers (Division III).
[1][2][3] A total of 30 sports cars were entered for the event, across two classes, however just 25 took part in qualifying.
[4] The reigning World Drivers Champion, John Surtees took pole position for this own outfit, Team Surtees, in his Lola-Chevrolet T70, averaging a speed of 103.495 mph, around 2.761 miles circuit.
Hulme won in an aggregated time of 4hrs 03:01.400mins., averaging a speed of 94.618 mph.