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George and his "Rocket", the BMW powered racer.
More pictures through the years of George and his love of cars ...
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In 1978, George Harrison released the album Faster, inspired by F1 driver Nicki Lauda's almost fatal accident at Nurburgring.
 Although many reviewers didn't like the album, it made it to
Number 16 on the American charts.
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In 1982, George Harrison decided to take time off from his musical career to concentrate on producing movies and racing his large collection of sports cars. Here he is
suited up. |
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George and Sir Jackie Stewart shared a passion for Formula One racing. |
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George behind the wheel. He owned Porsches, but his favorite was his McLaren F1. |
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George in his McLaren F1 leaving his home, the once dilapidated Friar Park property in Henley-on-Thames about 40 kilometers from London.
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George Harrison is driving his McLaren F1 at the very end of the Beatles anthology
special. |
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George, his wife Olivia, his son Dhani and Dhani's girlfriend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. |
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In one of his last racing appearances, George enjoyed the 2001 Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal.
He saw a great race, for in an intense battle of the brothers, Ralf Schumacher took his second career victory at the Canadian Grand Prix driving for BMW.
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