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Derek Bell with Rothmans Porsche 956-001<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Royal Automobile Club played host to a special event on Wednesday 9 September 2015, when five-time Le Mans winner and double World Sportscar Champion, Derek Bell MBE, drove the iconic Rothmans Porsche 956-001 up the Captain\u2019s Drive at the Club\u2019s Woodcote Park clubhouse to commemorate 40 years since his fist Le Mans victory.<\/p>\n

Derek, who is an Honorary member of the Royal Automobile Club, was reunited with the famous Group C Works Rothmans Porsche 956-001, the first monocoque race car built by Porsche.The 956 made its debut in 1982 at the Silverstone Six Hour race with Derek Bell and Jackie Ickx behind the wheel, in what was effectively a development run for the new car. After missing the next round, the duo reappeared at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and led the race for the entire 24 hours before taking the chequered flag and a remarkable victory.<\/p>\n

Peter Read, Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club\u2019s Motoring Committee said, “Derek Bell is one of the greatest endurance racers of our time and to see him take the Porsche 956 up the Captain\u2019s Drive was a tremendous sight to behold.”<\/p>\n

The Club honoured Derek’s achievements with the unveiling of a special commemorative bronze plaque which will serve as a permanent feature at Woodcote Park. Derek follows in the tracks of the few legendary racing drivers who have also been bestowed this honour, which includes fellow Club members, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE and John Surtees OBE.<\/p>\n

Derek Bell MBE is best-known as the consummate endurance sports car driver who won the Le Mans 24 Hours five times, the Daytona 24 Hours three times and the World Sportscar Championship twice. He also raced in Formula One for the Ferrari, Wheatcroft, McLaren, Surtees and Tecno teams. He has been described by fellow racer Hans-Joachim Stuck as one of the most liked drivers of his generation.<\/p>\n

The day culminated with a member\u2019s dinner at the Pall Mall clubhouse, where the 1984 World Championship winning Porsche 956-009 was on display. Derek Bell and Stefan Bellof dominated the 1984 season with five wins from seven starts racing chassis 009. Out of all the Rothmans Porsches, it is both the most successful and most talked about car, having also set the legendary N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife lap record of 6 minutes 11.13 seconds, which is continues to hold to this day.<\/p>\n

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The Royal Automobile Club played host to a special event on Wednesday 9 September 2015, when five-time Le Mans winner and double World Sportscar Champion, Derek Bell MBE, drove the iconic Rothmans Porsche 956-001 up the Captain\u2019s Drive at the Club\u2019s Woodcote Park clubhouse to commemorate 40 years since his fist Le Mans victory. 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