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References
- ↑ "Lola: An era ends". 15 November 2006.
- ↑ "The A-Z of Racing Cars". dlg.speedfreaks.org. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ↑ "Lola T98/00 - Cosworth Profile | Racing Years". www.racingyears.com.
- ↑ "Find out all the information about the race car Lola T98/00. As well as its drivers and results".
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