in 1969, beckwith was entered in the brands hatch six-hour race in a works lotus 62 (co-driven by mo nunn). however they did not attend. an entry alongside nathan in the costin-designed car (renamed as astra rnr1 after costin withdrew) in the 1000 km monza was also not fulfilled. however, co-driven by nathan, beckwith finished 23rd in the car at the nürburgring 1000 km race.