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After Brooklands Track was opened in 1907 there were complaints about the inconvenience caused to local inhabitants. These included anxiety about noise from the new Motor Course, which was described…

Sébastien Loeb is on course to overtake Carlos Sainz at the top of the all-time World Rally Championship winners list before the halfway point of next season, if he continues…

FRAZ ER-NASH rRASER-NASH Cars, Falcon Works, London 1: Road, Isleworth (Hounslow 00 ill have for disposal a number of reconditioned ears—Full particulars on application. FOR sale, in good condition, taxed.…

It may only be three years old, but the Pirelli Classic Marathon has made such an impact on historic motor sport that it seems to have been a permanent fixture…

Those seeking to learn about French towns or to brush up their knowledge of them will find the new guides, in English, one per town, by Michelin, just the job.…

Delta Wave When Carlos Sainz crashed out of contention whilst leading the 1000 Lakes Rally it was an uncharacteristic lapse, for he is the most precise of drivers, always taking…

Sir, With reference to your review of the Rallye Renault (May 30th), may I mention: (a) although Mr. Crabbe's name appeared as the entrant of the "45," I believe it…

THE SENIOR RACE Another Norton 147111 Island Lapped at SO THF, most arnazin.g performan,ce of the 1931 Tourist Trophy Races was undoubtedly J. H. Simpson's wonderful third lap in 28m.…

Rivers-Fletcher and Bill Capon put over a very original form of motoring entertainment at the Rembrandt Hotel on January 31st, when they got five august persons to form themselves into…

It dominated touring car racing in the '70s and remains one of the most charismatic cars ever to come out of Germany. All hail the 'Batmobile'.  Words: Richard Heseltine, Photography:…

Sir, After looking at the results of the Argentine Grand Prix I wondered whether we would have a season similar to last, Lauda second again, with winners not being rewarded…

Friary Motors, Ltd., state that by mutual agreement it has been decided that they will not be distributors of the new Aston-Martin as had seen hitherto announced. They will, however,…