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On December 17th at Virginia Water, the Hants and Berks M.C., which has expanded notably for one of the newer clubs, held its annual dinner/dance. The Editor was detained putting…

N.B -- Opinions expressed are those of our correspondents and Motor Sport does not necessarily associate itself with them. -- Ed. Where Your Money Goes! Sir, As conscientious motorists dutifully part with…

The World Championship of Makes in 1977 was a rather disjointed affair, consisting of nine events including classics such as the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 1000Km of Nürburgring and…

Sir, Turn it up, mate! Fosters spends millions on sponsoring Formula One and you will give them a serve about being "imitation beer" (WM Greenwood, Letters, September). Keep this up…

The Swedish Rally Cricket squares are not shaped that way by accident. The cherished centre of a ground is made deliberately larger than a game requires so that wickets may…

It seems that surprises can occur when you drive a Vauxhall. While I was stationary in the road test Astra GTE in an abnormal Christmas traffic jam in Hereford, someone…

Reports of Recent Events ... 245 Horndean Speed Trials ... 247 Cofton Hackett ... 247 Shelsley Walsh ... 248 Technically Historic ... 250 Cars I Have Owned ... 251 Impressions…

1937 Shelsley FTD I read with much interest of Charles Martin's racing exploits. However, one very important episode appears to be missing, viz his 39.67 sec. at Shelster Walsh in…

"SIDESLIPS" Dual Drive. THE appearance of the dual-drive Alfa-Romeo racing car following closely upon that of the four-wheel drive Bugatti is to my mind an event of considerable interest, if…

"Grasshoppers” Sir, Mr. Widdowson's letter on Austin Seven Grasshoppers is gradually confusing the complete scene! Because of the conflicting reports on the whereabouts of the 11 Grasshoppers, the 750 Motor…

THE J.C.C. PRODUCTION CAR RACE. ADAY of few thrills, but not altogether lacking in interest, was the generally expressed verdict on the Production Car race. Previous pessimistic views that the"…

I1 Winter Week-Ends in the Air. Flying is no Seasonal Pastime but a Game for All the Year Round. By E L. H. SEARL. LAST Saturday morning I got up…