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• A different world.—The other day we found ourselves lunching with the Directors of USE Aviation at Oxford Airport, Kidlington, a world different from that of cars, if only because,…

1989 Le Mans 24 Hours by Christian Moity and Jean-Marc Teissedre. Published in the UK by Autotechnica, 14 Peartree Business Centre, Colchester, CO3 5JN. 197 pages in full colour. £23.90)…

Sir, I venture to send you the enclosed rear-end view of my 1933 20-25 h.p. (chassis GLZ 37) Rolls-Royce with Barker limousine body, with "matching" number plate! In this country,…

It wasn't always like this. The FIA's Charlie Whiting and Herbie Blash today ensure that a grand prix weekend runs like clockwork and that any indiscretions by teams or drivers…

The first published description of Sydney Allard's new air-cooled V8 sprint car, which is competing for the British Hill-Climb Championship. One of the sensations of this year's sprint events has…

"I am giving you your own column," said a familiar voice on the telephone, “I want you to get out there, get under the skin of some events, see what’s…

As an eagle-eyed reader has correctly pointed out, the 1920 Lington cyclecar featured last month utilised an Amac carburettor, not an Amal. Amal was, of course. formed as the result…

Sir, My experience of Alfa motoring has been limited to one car, an Alfa TI Super. Nevertheless my comments about it may be of interest to your readers, as it…

MINISTER OF SPORT An interview with a very sporting MOTOR SPORT penetrated the corridors of power at the Department of the Environment in order to interview Hector Motto, MP. Officially…

Goodwood International — Britsh Empire Trophy — B.L.C. & M.C. Castle Combe — W.E.C.C. Speed Trials — V.S.C.C. Silverstone — B.A.R.C. Members Goodwood Top, left Trying Hard. — Peter Whitehead…

Zandvoort Aftermath Looking back on the whole sad and unfortunate affair of the Dutch Grand Prix makes one realize more than ever that motor racing is getting out of hand…

And add employer and employee to that list. Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson have a unique relationship in NASCAR, as well as being two drivers who have redefined the sport…