Frank Falkner got me into racing way back when, he was my mentor who lived in my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, and was the father of my school friend. So, I think I knew Frank from when I was around 10 years old. To give him his proper title, it’s Professor Frank Falkner M.D., one of the world’s leading pediatricians. Originally from England, he was also a long time Formula One fan. When I was around 15 years old Frank…

For the 1983 Monaco Grand Prix, Sullivan started at the back of the grid, but drove through the field to finish a creditable 5th.
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