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Editorial, December 1998
We are, I hope with some justification, quite proud that, for some reason or other, drivers seem happy not simply…
December 1998
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Obituary
Wilhelm Karmann Jr The creator of the Karmann Ghia coupe, Wilhelm Karmann Jr, has died, aged 83. When his father…
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Continental Notes, December 1998
It was less than ten years ago that the idea of a British car winning a Grand Prix was considered…
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Modern Times
It's been a long, long season. Three thousand miles of racing. Untold days of testing, untold nights of preparation. Nine…
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In Support of Schumacher
Sir, I am writing to say how pleased I was to see the anti-jingoistic bit in your October Editorial. Yes,…
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Beware The Black Flag
Sir, After marvelling at and enjoying, as a spectator, Lord March's Goodwood Revival Meeting celebrating the Spirit of Goodwood, I…
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The Floor Shifter Special
Sir, I refer to Gordan Cruickshank's article in the October issue of MOTOR SPORT — 'Mad, Bad and Dangerous to…
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Vainglorious Goodwood
Sir, I know I risk a fatwa for writing this letter but wonder if I am alone in feeling increasingly…
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Cut Above The Rest
Sir, Matthew Franey's article on the ex-Protheree E-type, CUT 7 was another MOTOR SPORT masterpiece which I read with extra…
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Race Track Etiquette
Sir, In the October issue, your editorial observes similarities between Senna and Schumacher; I quite agree. You seem to think…
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Class Win
Sir, I hope you will print this letter as this is a big 'thank you' to all those readers and…
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Wheatcroft Appeal
Sir, I am proud to be writing the biography of Mr Tom Wheatcroft who owns the Donington Park racing circuit…
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Reims Revealed
Sir, I cannot help Barry Bloor regarding his first question about the circuit at Rouen, but the enclosed map of…
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Four Valves Good, Two Better
Sir, I enjoyed very much Andrew Frankel's article in the November issue on the Ferrari 500. Colin Cambell, in his…
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Dickie Stoop and Douglas Bader
Sir, I have just read your account of driving the Sebring Frazer Nash at Goodwood. I wonder if you knew…
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Firle Hillclimb
Sir, Following your recent series of articles on disused continental circuits may I make a small contribution to no longer…
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Mike Hawthorn: Nigel roebuck's Legends
Much was made recently of the 'interminable' five-week gap between the penultimate and final races of the Formula One season.…
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A League of Their Own
We can see they are different - but why? Matthew franey talks to some big players who say that talent…
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Winners and Losers
It seems that those with a burning desire to win often carry that competitive spirit as excess baggage. On the…
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Talent to Spare
Would a Fangio or Clark be a match for a Senna or a Schumacher? It's a question that can never…
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