Engines roar into life and grandstands fill with spectators, but rain continues to fall on this normally sunny enclave of Sussex on Revival weekend. Whether spectator, competitor or official the delay just heightens anticipation which after Friday’s qualify sessions, indicates the very competitive nature of this year’s race card containing the cream … [Read more...]
75 years of F1 celebrated this week in Silverstone Festival
Honouring the 75th anniversary of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the World Champions Collection at this weekend’s Silverstone Festival 22–24 August will be the most comprehensive gathering of title-winning F1 cars ever displayed together. Since Silverstone hosted the first points-scoring Grand Prix in 1950, 34 legendary racers have claimed the … [Read more...]
Goodwood Festival’s bright spots
Bad weather disrupted this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed but couldn't blow away or wash out participants and spectators' enthusiasm marking its 30th anniversary. McLaren factory driver Marvin Kirchhöfer won the sensational Sunday afternoon Shootout final in the recently unveiled McLaren Solus GT, while over at the prestigious Festival of Speed concours … [Read more...]
Castle Combe Rallyday 2023
Britain’s premier rally show bounced back after two difficult years. In a break from tradition, Rallyday changed to an early July date this year following a few tough years. First in 2020/21 suffering the effects of the pandemic followed by the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II falling within 36 hours of the 2022 show, but this year the popular … [Read more...]
