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Editorial, April 2004
Formula One returns to Brands Hatch! Well, up to a point... That's one of the teasers which Jonathan Palmer mentions…
April 2004
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Letters from readers, April 2004
Write to: Motor Sport, Somerset House, Somerset Road, Teddington, Middx TW11 8RT, Great Britain. E-Mail (please include address): motorsport@haynet.com The…
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Memories of Martin
Sir, Brendan Lynch's piece on Charlie Martin took me back to the mid-50s, when I was employed at AFN, servicing…
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Star letter
Instant recall Sir, Just a couple of lines, that's all it took. Just a couple of lines in your 'This…
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Targa plaudits
Sir Thank you to Bill Boddy for a superb article on the Targa Florio. One can sense the Italian passion…
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Jenks on the 'Ring
Continental Notes It looks as though there is more than meets the eye to the 'manoeuverings' to get the German…
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Euro notes
When discussing the rivalry between Nuvolari and Caracciola in March, Mark Hughes has overlooked an important and possibly crucial point:…
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Monte magic
Sir, I enjoyed the Porsche 904 Monte story and the Mini versus Supercar comparison in the March issue. However, Timo…
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The wider picture
Sir, Thank you for Mark Hughes' excellent article about the Caracciola/Nuvolari partnership. Due to their individual contracts, Alfa Romeo often…
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You were there
Another chapter in our series for amateur motor racing photographs contributed by our readers. This month's selection takes us to…
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In the hot seat
Straight-talking, competitive and risk taking: that's Alan Jones. And that's just on the Chiswick High Road... The 1980 World Champion…
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Matters of moment, April 2004
Euro Trophy for Britain The European Sports-Prototype Trophy will grace British tracks for the first time in four seasons in…
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News in brief, April 2004
Gerry Birrell's daughter Kara was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and she is now actively raising funds for charity. Any…
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Events of note
Ford GT40s pack Tour Auto entryNo less than seven Ford GT40s, headed by 2003 winner Chris Chiles, will line up…
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Mystery car competition
A year's free subscription is the prize for the knowledgeable reader who recognises this month's mystery offering from LAT Photographic's…
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What's on where?
March 20 Silverstone (GB) The BRDC Historic Sportscar Championship opens with a double-header event. Tel. 01327 850925 20/21 Cumbria (GB)…
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Inside line: Mike Jordan
This GT racer has tried his hand at Historic Rallying and loved every minute! How did the rally outing come…
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Around the tracks
Bellm bags first historic rally winBritish Historic Rally Series: Robin Hood StagesRay Bellm underlined his status as a contender for…
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Historic season preview
Historic racing is more popular than ever thanks to the rebirth of Goodwood. But the festival and revival meetings are…
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Palmer's vision
The new owner of four of Britain's circuits, Jonathan Palmer, is clear about his plans for historic racing What are…
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