The 6th Race of Champions, run to Formula One rules, was held in March 1971 at Brands Hatch circuit in Kent, UK. The race was run over 50 laps of the circuit. Three Team Lotus Ltd cars were entered against other manufacturers such as Williams, BRM, Tyrrell, Brabham, McLaren, March and Ferrari piloted by Stewart, Surtees, Hill, Gethin, Hulme, Fittipaldi, Peterson and others. Unfortunately, the relatively unknown Tony Trimmer was to enjoy only 5 laps before his Team Lotus car expired with a broken fuel pump.