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Modern Times
In the Barcelona paddock, the main topic of conversation wasn't the continuing domination of F1 by Michael Schumacher, the perceptibly…
June 2002
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Rob Walker: Nigel Roebuck's Legends
The scene: the Glen Motor Inn, Watkins Glen. The date: September 1979. I am sitting at a table with a…
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Night train
After a dominant 1-2-3 result at Le Mans in 1982, it was clear that Porsche's 956 was the car to…
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Long-distance front runners
A car's greatness can be measured not just in results but also by the memories it triggers. Some of the…
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Record Timing...
Jacky Ickx, Record Breaker Memories courtesy of Chopard Jacky Ickx was a superb Formula One driver, make no mistake; the…
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A cruel twist
Thirty years ago, committed safety campaigner Jo Bonnier lost his life at Le Mans, the race he consistently criticised for…
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Put to the best
Ayrton Senna only drove ralts in F3, right? Wrong. He also drove a Sparton. A what? A Sparton. And, writes…
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Businesslike performer
He may not have looked like a racing driver, but Leslie Johnson's performances improved as he reached higher echelons, as…
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The one that got away - a case of Diff only
He had pulled a neat move on Schumacher, Senna and Mansell had retired. He had never driven a better car.…
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A winner and a gentleman
Modern corporate Formula One is a million miles from the carefree days of racing that Rob Walker graced - but…
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Aston Martin Ulster
It left Feltham as a semi-works racer in 1935, made its debut on the Mille Miglia, finished eight at Le…
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Endurance racer that doesn't know when to stop
During Derrick Edward's tenure, CMC 614 ran on 16in wheels (above left, with Judy Hogg, Edwards' partner and enthusiastic pilot,…
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William Grover-Williams: Racer, dancer, soldier, spy
Charles Frederick William Grover was virtually unknown outside historic motor racing circles — until very recently. To prewar racing buffs,…
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Sweet Sunbeam Sixteen
Went from Wales to Devon recently in my 1990 Ford Sierra, still going at 104,000 miles, to help a new…
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I am told
I am told that the first night of the Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang musical in London's West End was an enormous success, but…
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Since 1928
Since 1928, the RAC/VCC London-Brighton Veteran Car Run, the re-enactment of the 1896 Emancipation Run, which attracts hundreds of worldwide…
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A Press handout
A Press handout from Castrol UK informs us that David Beckham says, "It is exciting to be working with Castrol".…
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Before you tell me
Before you tell me, space restrictions forbade mention of all Ken Wharton's successes in my piece last month. So I…
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Singer National Day
This year's Singer National Day is on June 16, at Brassingham Steam Centre, Norfolk. The current Singer OC's Singer Owner…
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A reader since 1960
A reader since 1970 who owns the Jaguar XK120 which was one of three raced by Risca Garages of Swansea,…
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