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Ford Focus RS500
Back in 1988 I travelled to a test track to run some acceleration figures on the then new Alfa Romeo…
September 2010
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Vauxhall Ampera
For far to long there has been far too little good to say about Vauxhalls. Even its newest and most…
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Dr Ulrich Eichhorn
Occupation: Member of the board for engineering,Bentley Motors What is your greatest achievement? The VW One-litre-car and the current Bentley…
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And that reminds me...
I have enjoyed many Bentley-borne adventures, but none so surreal as my 2005 attempt to drive a Flying Spur at…
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On the road with Ed Foster
Meeting Zak Brown Marketing boss on racing with boyhood heroes and doing deals with Bernie Many of you may not…
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Mira Proving Ground
Secret test facility is inviting members of the public to a unique driving experience Mira is opening its doors to…
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Drivers honour Brands GP loop
Former Grand Prix drivers David Piper and Keith Greene were guests of honour as the 50th anniversary of the Brands…
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Croft aims for 'northern Revival'
Croft circuit has launched a bid to create some of the Goodwood Revival magic in the North East with the…
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First British run for rare sports-racers
Two sports-racing cars never before seen in Britain ran at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with the unique DAF Variomatic-driven…
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Donington '77 racers invited to return
The re-opening meeting for Donington Park, the masters festival on September 3-5, will feature drivers and hopefully cars from the…
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Villeneuve backs Legends event
Jacques Villeneuve was the star of the show during the third Legends of Motorsport event at the Mont Tremblant circuit…
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Snijers relives Manx success
Twenty-two years after he scored a sensational victory on the Manx Rally, Patrick Snijers was back to demonstrate the same…
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Brooklands track squares for sale
Supporters of the Brooklands track are being invited to buy custody of a square yard of the world’s first purpose-built…
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Le Mans theme for new Chelsea show
The heritage of the Le Mans 24 Hours will be celebrated in London on September 5 at the inaugural Chelsea…
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In Brief, September 2010
• The Hampton Downs track in New Zealand will host two Bruce McLaren Festivals on back-to-back weekends in January. The…
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Frank's Maserati flyer
Armed with a Tipo 61, Frank Stippler made up almost a minute on his main rivals to be a Le…
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Cholmondeley gets serious
A display of rare racers from Tom Wheatcroft’s estate added quality and depth to the Pageant of Power line-up For…
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Around the houses, September 2010
NEWS FROM THE MAIN AUCTION HOUSES AROUND THE WORLD Gooding and Company Two competition Ferraris will feature in Gooding and…
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The cream of the Aston Martin crop
I was delighted to attend the Midsummer Classic Concours d’Elegance at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire and participate as one of…
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Porsche 911 Carrera RS
It inspired a generation of cars, proved extremely useful on track, road and stage – and is now worth a…
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