He practised as a doctor at Cuckfield and Brighton hospitals before opting for a driving career after Formula Ford success in 1978 -- 80 .
Educated at Brighton College , Palmer dovetailed his medical studies at Guy 's Hospital with club racing in an Austin Healey Sprite and Marcos .
Palmer practised as a doctor at Cuckfield and Brighton hospitals before opting for a driving career after Formula Ford success in 1978 -- 80 .
Educated at Brighton College , Palmer dovetailed his medical studies at Guy 's Hospital with club racing in an Austin Healey Sprite and Marcos .