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The ERA club magazine is of great interest to all who were inspired by the racing activities of these cars when they were upholding British prestige in voiturette racing pre-war.…

Opposite ends of the spectrum Having accused Penthouse, which is sent to us each month presumably so that we can keep an eye on its 'Wheels' column (naturally, we look…

For months, the world's motor racing media has speculated about Mercedes-Benz's desire to return to Grand Prix racing for the first time since 1955. The arrival in F1 of Merc's…

A New Book About Flying. "Into the Blue". By Captain Norman Macmillan, M.C., ; Duckworth : 8s. 6d. MANY of us, to whom the " Rumpety," the "Oneand-Half Strutter," the…

The FIA is taking a close look at Bernie Ecclestone’s controversial proposal to replace the current Formula 1 points system with Olympic-style medals. His idea is that the driver with…

HONDA S800 COMMENTS Sir, Having owned one of these excellent little cars 5 coupe) since last April, I was most interested to read your official write-up in the August edition…

Geoff Lees is the new European Formula Two Champion. Lees clinched the title in early September at the penultimate round of the series at Misano in Italy with a safe second place,…

Tyred and weary Sir, I should be grateful if you would kindly settle an argument between a colleague and myself. This involves the width of racing car tyres. He claims…

The biggest, loudest and thirstiest racers are taking steps to pre-empt 'green' criticism. The Orwell Super Sports Cup series, which features 8-litre McLaren and Lola sports cars, is going green…

Ignore the tax disc and plates: it’s a racing car Factfile £49,995 Engine: 2.0 litres, 4 cylinders, supercharged Power: 311bhp 7700rpm Torque: 219Ib ft @7350rpm Transmission: six-speed sequential, rear-wheel drive…

APPY DAYS WITH ERIC AND CO BOB MARSTON LOVED HIS TIME AT LOLA, EVEN THE SCARY BITS CON AFTER SITTING DOWN to chat with Bob Marston, conversation turned to what…

Alan Cox reports on an old favorite with a new title Following Cadwell Park the previous week, the VSCC made another welcome return on August Bank Holiday Monday, this time…