Blessed with balmy spring weather at the weekend, Goodwood’s 83rd Members Meeting recalled that epic summer of 1976 when British heroes ruled on two wheels and four. James Hunt snatched the F1 world championship at the last minute in Fuji Japan and Barry Sheene claimed the first of his two 500 cc world titles and track demonstrations recalled both these … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Fabia 130
Driving enthusiasts of a certain age will fondly remember how Skoda seriously challenged and embarrassed the most expensive works rally teams with its comparatively cheaper Flying Fabias. And in national and club rallies across Europe they can still pull out a few surprises. When skill and low weight combined, the flying Fabias really set the pace for … [Read more...]
130 years on entries open for historic rally
Entries for the 2026 RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run which started 130 years ago opened yesterday. Following the success of last year’s Run, the organiser, the Royal Automobile Club, anticipates a strong field of ‘horseless carriages’ from the dawn of motoring for this autumn’s event on Sunday, 1 November. The annual showcase is the world’s … [Read more...]
Bank on Brooklands for GP Centenary
Britain’s very first Grand Prix was staged at Brooklands in 1926. Now, celebrating this year’s centenary in spectacular style, the award-winning Brooklands Museum is staging a very special event on Saturday 8 August – 100 years to the day after the original race was held. Marking this milestone in British motor racing history, an amazing gathering of 100 … [Read more...]
Race Retro shines in natural setting
BRSomehow Race Retro’s pleasant rural Warwickshire setting captures the true nature of all historic and club motor sport facets that the popular annual Stoneleigh gathering personifies. Porsche won its first of 19 Le Mans 24-hour victories in 1970 with a 917 driven by Hans Herrmann and British BRM F1 driver Richard Attwood, who anonymously sat next to me in … [Read more...]
Rally North Wales regulations published
Regulations have been published for this year's Trailhead Get Jerky Rally North Wales. This year sees a return to Welshpool with unrivalled facilities for pre-event checks, Rally HQ and service. From there, competitors will have almost 45 competitive miles over 6 stages in the classic Dyfnant and Aberhirnant forest complex, plus a visit to Welshpool Town … [Read more...]
Britain to get new race and rally event
Motor Racing Legends and the British Automobile Racing Club has launched Rewind Tour Britain. Combining aspects of circuit racing and rallying in the spirit of the original Tour of Britain, this new event is set for May 27-30, 2027. The 1970s Tour of Britain was an innovative format, with stars of stage and circuit fighting head-to-head in lightly … [Read more...]
Pryce lives up to promise on Roger Albert Clark Rally
Osian Pryce has won the 2025 Roger Albert Clark Rally in sensational style – leading the UK’s longest and toughest event from start to finish for all bar one stage and mastering the most challenging wintry weather conditions to score victory by 2mins 39secs in a Wales Motorsport-built and prepared Ford Escort RS1800 Mk2. Having come close to victory in 2021 … [Read more...]
Historic motorsport models lined up for auction
Desirable historic motorsport models are set to get pulses racing when they go under the hammer with H&H Classics at its upcoming Millbrook Sale. The auction takes place on Wednesday 3 December at the historic Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, the second time it has hosted an H&H Classics auction this year. One of the stand out and oldest … [Read more...]
Osian eyes win on this week’s Roger Albert Clark Rally
Osian Pryce will attempt to win the longest and toughest rally in the UK this week when he contests the Roger Albert Clark Rally in a Ford Escort RS1800 Mk2 built and supplied by Wales Motorsport. The 35 stage / 313 stage mile RAC Rally began in Carmarthen yesterday and ends in Carlisle Sunday, and it’s an event that the 2022 British rally champion has … [Read more...]
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