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The Magny-Cours and Paul Ricard circuits are both bidding to revive the French Grand Prix in 2013. They have each presented their case to the French motor sport federation, the…

Another Sweeping Mercedes-Benz Victory The R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race, which was run off on September 17th at Dundrod, in Northern Ireland, proved another sweeping victory for Germany, with Mercedes-Benz 300SLR…

In the past, Greece has provided the setting for many classic battles, but as tar as the motor sporting enthusiast is concerned there has been little to capture his interest.…

After John Godfrey Parry Thomas had left Leyland Motors, for whom he had designed an aero-engine and the very advanced but virtually stillborn Leyland Eight luxury car, he went to…

British Grand Prix 15 The British Grand Prix now attracts in excess of 110,000 spectators on race day alone. For many the pleasure of the day is lost in the…

A regular competitor in ACTC and MCC events in his self-constructed and self-engineered VW “Shorty” special, David Alderson describes the delights of Classic Trials. It is perhaps difficult for the…

THE EUROPEAN SEASON OPENS C.U.A.C. SPEED TRIAL AT SNETTERTON (March 6th) As a prelude to the new 11-litre Formula for 1961. the current season of motor racing in Europe begins…

"The Bassett-Lowke Story" by Roland Fuller. 352 pp. 12 in x 8 in (New Cavendish Books, 23 Craven Hill, London W2. £18.50). This book is far more about model locomotives,…

Lagonda Night Trial Provisional results were: — Winner, J. Barrett (Standard Brake); second, H. Birkett (Austin); third, H. G. Black (Bentley); fourth, J. M. Burn (Riley). Best Lagonda performer, J.…

A new 2 1/2-mile circuit is nearing completion on the Grand Central Airport on the main road between Pretoria and Johannesburg. This circuit will be tarred and extremely well equipped,…

Qualified: 3rd Result: DSQ "A true chassis/driver track, and I think our water ballast gave us that last little edge to allow us to mix it with the turbos in…

Being an Account of a B.M.W.-with-a-Difference The B.M.W. and the Bristol are both cars which merit the respect of enthusiasts and Mr. B. Babani has made the best of them…