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Editorial, December 2001
Usually the themes within these pages are planned. Some evolve, however. And others, just occasionally, appear right out of the…
December 2001
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Dale earnhardt's winner heads arizona auction
A 1986 NASCAR racer driven by Dale Earnhardt will be one of the star lots at the annual Barrett-Jackson Classic…
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Silverstone gate slashed to save British GP
In a bold move which is designed to overcome the traffic congestion that has dogged the British Grand Prix, Octagon…
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Obituaries
Patsy Burt Patsy Burt, who died in October aged 73,competed at the highest level in speed events, culminating in taking…
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March's orders
The dates for the two major events at Goodwood next season have been announced. The Festival of Speed moves to…
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News in brief, December 2001
British historic single-seater racer John Crowson is set to graduate to the FIA Thoroughbred GP Car Championship for 2002. Having…
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Saab's new test
A capacity held of 1950s cars will contest the 'Rally of the Tests' from November 30 to December 2. This…
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Marque honours even on home ground
The closing races in the shell Historic Ferrari Maserati Challenge played to a big crowd at Monza in late October,…
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Eagles' peaceful, easy feeling
Shirtsleeves and temperatures in the mid 70s was a welcome backdrop to the Historic Sports Car Club's Finals Day at…
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Knighted staits
The MSA British Historic Rally Championship concluded in mid-Wales on the Bulldog Rally. Support for the series was strong, with…
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Law of Jungle Park
Sir, I was pleased to read Nigel Roebuck's tribute to Bob Sweikert and Salem Speedway in the August issue. I…
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Sunbeam's 'drag' racers
Sir, I was pleased to see Bill Boddy's article on the 1000 HP Sunbeam. It is a much underrated car…
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When the rouge mist descends
Sir, I enjoyed the letter from Christian Frederiksen (Denmark) about Jacky Ickx in your October issue. As a young boy…
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Blower me down
Sir, I read the article on GMC blowers with some interest, but was disappointed to see the car in the…
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Unlikely number
Sir, In Modern Times (October issue) Simon Taylor states that car number 13 was never used in Formula One racing…
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Remembering 'Wilkie'
Sir, I recently attended the memorial service for W E ' Wilkie' Wilkinson in the village of Folkingharn, Lincolnshire. I…
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The Pedro and Jo show
Sir, I would like to say how enjoyable I found your article on Pedro Rodriguez and Jo Siffert. It was…
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The ban from uncle
Sir, My first action on receiving Motor Sport every month is to flick through to see which pictures and articles…
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Every cloud has a Silverstone
Sir, Like many others, for years I have suffered for my passion by making the annual trip to Silverstone for…
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Pure theatre
Sir, Your November editorial considered reasons why and how watchable motorsport may develop in coming years. What you didn't address…
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