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In view of the entry of a team of Chrysler-engined Cunninghams for Le Mans, the following extract which we found in Dr JD Benjafield's "The Bentleys at Le Mans," relating to the 1929…

But only Ansell, Bear, and Monkhouse better 50 seconds. F.t.d. by Ansell's E.R.A. in 47.86 sec. James's Alfa-Romeo best sports car. Prescott hill-climb on July 28th was well supported by…

Sir, It is time someone wrote in defence of the frontal appearance of the Austin Healey Sprite. When compared with some proprietary modifications to the bonnet, the original is referred to as…

A record ninth Gold Cup victory moves a quiet man closer still to mentor Bill Muncey in the reckoning for Unlimited hydroplaning's all-time greatest exponent Stan Hanauer tells it best,…

Recent Sporting 4:vents in Pictures

Former Benetton and Tyrrell grand prix racer Jos Verstappen should be the most experienced driver on the grid when the new A1 Grand Prix series kicks off at Brands Hatch…

The racing calendar for 1973 is incredibly full so that no worthwhile racing driver need be out of work, especially as clashes of dates are as rife as ever. The…

We are informed that R. Antony Jackson has resigned his position as Home and Export Sales Manager of the Aston-Martin and Lagonda companies.

Sir, I was interested to note J. S. Thompson's letters in the February issue relating to the Vipen car. Enclosed is a photograph sent to me by the niece of…

Eccentricities Sir, Some of last month's correspondents did not seem sure whether they were eccentrics or cranks. I assumed an eccentric rotated on an axis within its circumference and a…

After a long wait I have the true story about when John Duff, driving one of the pre-war 22.5-litre chain-drive Benz, went over the top of the Members' banking in…

T WAS A DRIVE OF IMPERTINENT brilliance. Except perhaps for Giancarlo Baghetti's triumph in the 1961 French Grand Prix, There had never been a more impressive debut in motor sport's…