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Sir, I have followed with interest the recent reminiscences in Motor Sport, which I receive with surprising regularity, thanks to a kind motoring friend of old, who also keeps me…

Up to 150 period racing cars will be in action at Aintree during its Festival of Motorsport on Friday November 19. They will be demonstrated at speed on the Liverpool…

The other day I came across a throw-back of motor-sporting history that, in an infinitessimal degree if you like, proved the old adage that if at first you don't succeed, try, try,…

A picture of rude health? Perhaps the FIA is quietly satisfied that Formula One continues to generate headlines worldwide. Seldom a Grand Prix goes by without at least one contentious…

Final Fling? Sir, In my middle seventies, buying perhaps the last car of all, my sympathies are all with Doctor Faustus who traded in his soul to regain his youth.…

Great cars Dear Reader, To every decade there seems to be a "great car", one that stands out above the rest, stamps its identity on the motoring scene in some…

There was a development in Formula One that came between the Brabham and this Beatrice-Lola that was more significant still than the turbocharger sitting bolted to its 1.5-litre Hart engine.…

Sir, I would have mentioned this sooner but I expected a reader living nearer London would already have done so. After the end of the War the entire Volkswagen concern…

The next appearance of F.1 cars in this country, following the Race of the Champions at Brands Hatch, will be the B.A.R.C. Easter Monday Meeting at Goodwood, when a 100.-Mile G.P. Trial…

Sir I was most interested to read "Rich Rumour" in October's issue. Having had access to official Mercedes archives, I am able to establish with a fair degree of certainty…

Every five years the Grand Prix de l'ACF leaves the Reims circuit and is held at Rouen-Les-Essarts, having done so in 1952, 1957 and now in 1962. The Rouen circuit…

Cosworth to sponsor TGP Cosworth will support the FIA Thoroughbred Grand Prix Championship in 2003 to mark the Northampton firm's 45th anniversary. The 'Power by Cosworth' insignia will be included…