{"id":459877,"date":"2003-01-01T18:00:56","date_gmt":"2003-01-02T02:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=106766"},"modified":"2024-01-08T14:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T14:17:08","slug":"jack-sears-peter-riley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/jack-sears-peter-riley\/","title":{"rendered":"Jack\u2008Sears &#038; Peter Riley"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='memberful-global-teaser-content'>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\u201cGentleman\u201d racers Jack Sears and Peter Riley were BMC works drivers in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Jack drove for the Works team from 1956 to 1959, while Peter joined the team in 1959. Both raced a variety of BMC machinery, both in rallies and road races, including a shared drive in a big Healey in the 1960 24-Hours of Le Mans. As their respective careers developed, Jack proved to be better suited as a circuit racer, while Peter showed greater aptitude as a road racer. Recently, both drivers were in attendance for the Austin-Healey Club\u2019s recent international gathering at Thruxton Race Circuit to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the Austin-Healey. Steve Havelock had a chance to talk to them both about their illustrious rally and race careers with BMC.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>VRJ: How did you two secure your works drives with BMC?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n        .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{\n            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div class='memberful-global-marketing-content'>\n<div class=\"a07online-global-marketing-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"a07online-global-marketing-title\">No Subscription? 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