Welcome back Race Retro! Providing an indication that normality is finally returning to motorsport, the hardy and bucolic annual Stoneleigh exhibition showcasing the UK’s national racing, rallying and speed scene returned to the calendar last weekend following two pandemic-enforced year’s absence, and although understandably more compact, quality … [Read more...]
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Follow your heroes in a single-seater TrackDays experience
Motorsport fans looking to follow in the tyre tracks of their racing heroes can now live out their dreams following the relaunch of thirteen driving experience packages which allow participants to get behind the wheel of a single-seat Formula racing car. With the start of the 2023 F1 season just around the corner, racing enthusiasts can now select one of … [Read more...]
Racing to the front line
Trustees of Castle Combe Racing Trust enlisted to support the Ukrainian Appeal. In January a motor racing themed initiative was launched by Stuart Rolt, former racing driver, entrant, and owner of the unique Ferguson P99 Climax 4x4 F1 car. Stuart, supported by his friend Nick Adams (above) from Bath, decided to supply/deliver a 4X4 pick-up truck as part … [Read more...]
Toyota Gazoo Racing looks ahead
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s presentations at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon and the concurrent Tokyo Outdoor Show looked to a future where “no car lovers are left behind”. They showed new concept models, customised vehicles, new engineering ideas and a wider selection of heritage parts to help enthusiasts maintain their classic cars. AE86 Corolla hydrogen and … [Read more...]
Shelby honoured; Donington Historics; Bowler at Autosport
American driver, car manufacturer and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby will be celebrated at this year’s Goodwood Revival, over the weekend of 8-10 September. The centenary of Shelby’s birth will be honoured with one of Goodwood’s signature tributes, comprising cars that were not only raced, but also designed and developed by the 1959 Le Mans winner. … [Read more...]
Book review: Chris Coburn and DTV
A comprehensive biography of the irrepressible Chris Coburn has just been published and it's an ideal Christmas gift for motorsport fans. Talented, versatile, and multifaceted – driver, entrepreneur, engineer, and skier – Coburn was a prolific mover and shaker in the world of motorsport during the 1960s/70s. He was instrumental in the formation of the … [Read more...]
Racing circuit tops 70+
When opened July 1950, Castle Combe Circuit helped kick-start post war motor racing and went on to become one of the UK’s most popular and successful motor racing tracks, hosting many memorable national and international race meetings. During the last 70 + 2 years many aspiring racing stars have competed on the Wiltshire tarmac including Sir Stirling Moss, … [Read more...]
Tradelines 16 November
The Petrol Retailers Association asked Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, to keep the 5ppl fuel duty cut introduced in March. Gordon Balmer, Executive Director of the PRA, said, “When every penny counts, it is crucial that the 5ppl fuel duty cut introduced in March of is maintained for families struggling with the cost-of-living-crisis that 5ppl will … [Read more...]
Welsh author’s F1 classic view
Proving every picture tells a story, Welsh motorsport author Richard Jones has self-published a fascinating book from an idea provided by an evocative painting that captures just a brief snapshot from a hot and sunny May afternoon in the tiny Mediterranean principality of Monaco. In fact, the original Nicholas Watts painting (below) proudly hangs on the … [Read more...]
Toyota Gazoo Racing upgrade track car for 2023
Toyota Gazoo Racing has launched an updated GR Supra GT4 race car for the 2023 season which delivers enhanced braking, handling and engine performance. Using extensively utilised customer and driver feedback to improve the dedicated race car, which is already a champion in three regions, Japan, the United States and Europe, and has earned over 100 podium … [Read more...]
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