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Editorial, January 2001
Is it surprising that the two Golden Ages of grand prix racing should feature forced induction? Those Silver Arrows sucked…
January 2001
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Silverstone retains British Grand Prix in 15-year deal
The British Grand Prix will remain at Silverstone for 15 years from 2002 following the cementing of a major commercial…
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Peter Clark
Peter Clark, who became the first chairman of Silverstone Circuits Ltd when the company was formed in 1972, has died,…
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New Supremo for TGP
The FIA thoroughbred Grand Prix car series will have a new boss for the 2001 season and beyond, following confirmation…
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Breeding the F5000
European circuits will once again shake to the thunder of packed F5000 grids next season thanks to the new Force…
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Snetterton's 50th birthday celebration planned
Two of Britain's leading race-organising clubs for period cars, the Historic Sports Car Club and the Aston Martin Owners' Club,…
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Nomad heads back to the track
South Wales-based racer Terry Davison was unfortunate to damage his rare Nomad Mk3 sportsracing car at Silverstone earlier in the…
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VSCC: More power, more passion
The vintage sports-car club and Historic Grand Prix Cars Association have announced an alliance which will see them run themed…
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Historic machinery at BTCC events?
The BTCC's new boss has given a clear indication that races for historic and classic machinery could feature in the…
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Tunis GP recreation proves a success
The Grand Prix historique de Tunis enjoyed a successful sun-kissed event in November, when 30 classic sportscars — predominantly from…
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Midland automobiles club's centenary
The centenary of the Midland automobile Club will be marked by a special three-day event this summer at the famous…
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Curse of Enzo's 'Favourites'
Sir, First I must compliment your publication. It is a breath of fresh air amid the sea of 4x4, Harley,…
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'Ring of untruth'?
Sir, I am writing in response to a letter in October's issue of MOTOR SPORT in which Mr Johnson-Hill suggested…
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Crystal Palace shines on
Sir, I read with some interest your article last month on the old circuit through the park at Crystal Palace.…
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Golden gold cup memories
Sir, Having read Modern Times in December's Motor Sport, I truly believe the late 1960s and early '70s to be…
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Peter Collins remembered
Sir, Legends by Nigel Roebuck in the November issue captured the spirit of racing during the '50s, and of Peter…
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Guardian against disaster
Sir, With reference to Adam Cooper's excellent feature about Jochen Rindt in October's Motor Sport, and further to Malcolm Ginsberg's…
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Tough and Spyker
Sir, Bill Boddy asks in his article on SF Edge's record-breaking Spyker (December issue) why he chose a Spyker. I…
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Injection interjection
Sir, After reading Keith Howard's excellent article on Lucas Fuel Injection in the December edition, I just wish to correct…
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Keeping track of it all
Sir, In only being motorsport aware' from the days of Mario and Ronnie in the Lotus 79,1 have much enjoyed…
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