RAC FF1600, Silverstone, June 1981 Ayrton had a great pedigree in karts but this was his first year with cars. I only started racing when I was 24 and by…

The fifth round of the British International "Open" series provided Ford with a one-two-three grand slam with Mikkola, Brookes and Clark. The all-loose surface rally, in the Galloway and Argyllshire…

Former World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz missed out on adding the Dakar Rally to his impressive CV when he crashed out of the new-look event in South America with three…

Mini Britannia, a one-day version of Tour Britannia, the classic race and rally tour, will run on Saturday October 13, 2012 from a base at Silverstone. Like its big brother,…

The Bishop of Exeter, Dr. C. E. Curzon, addressing the Diocesan Association for the Care of Friendless Girls last month, said: "As regards the motor car . . . well,…

"Road Star Hat Trick," by Prince Chula Chakrabongse. (Foulis.) 8s 6d. This excellent account of "Bira's" 1937 and 1938 seasons was originally published for private circulation in 1939, but it has…

Sir, It seems that the literary consultants to today's vehicle manufacturers have not the originality and imagination of their colleagues in the styling departments. Apparently the new Hillman baby is…

In France the 2 c.v. Citroën is the least-expensive practical four-wheeler. Its design originated before the war and output is approximately 1,500 a week. The 2 c.v. is selling like…

RC Symondson is well known in club circles as the steady driver of a Type 57 Bugatti which in club races can usually be relied on to lead home modern, larger…

Mar 8/9 British Historic Rally Championship, Nottinghamshire. The Clipstone forest complex hosts the opening BHRC round. Admission car parking £5. www.robinhoodforestrally.co.uk Mar 9 Formula Junior, Mallory Park. The opening round…

Opinions expressed are those of our correspondents, and are not necessarily those of Motor Sport. Goodwood Threatened Sir, Goodwood — that last surviving tribute to the club atmosphere of British…

By the time this championship had reached the third round, at Silverstone, Barrie Williams had extended his lead to 43 points, to Dave Cox's 30, with Charles Tippet third. Williams…