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@Damien__Smith Good to read the BRDC has agreed a lease deal for industrial estate and land around circuit. Much-needed revenue... @Damien__Smith ...Which I hope they spend on improving and updating…

"Goff" Imhof's Trials MG Sir, After some 15 years of not reading Motor Sport, purely because I preferred not to be tempted into motoring experiences which I could not afford,…

New Imperial Innovation. suspension front and rear rear and unit construction of engine and gearbox are features of a new motorcycle which will shortly be placed on the market by…

SIR, Did you know of the death recently of JC Richmond? He had his own racing team — Ecurie Richmond — in the '50s which raced 500cc F3 cars against…

Sir, I am the proud owner of a 1956 TR3 bought for £40 last summer. This car outstrips any MGB and most modern large-engined saloons and can cruise (dare I…

Sir, I am writing with regard to Mr GD Barnes' letter in February's MOTOR SPORT. He stated that Jackie Stewart "was credited with third place" despite his retirement in the…

It was supposed to be a walkover for the Silver Arrows, a home win at the Nürburgring in front of 300,000 spectators and Nazi party brass. Except someone forgot to…

As the 1954 Racing Season Commences Motor Sport Sums Up the Capabilities of the Select Few who are Masters of the Art of Present-day Road Racing During a lull in…

Gliding Gossip and News T month some reference was made to an interesting all-British intermediate glider, known as the "Scud." This machine represents a clear breakaway from orthodox practice in…

Acropolis Rally

Quite early in the season mention was made of the new 1½-litre Maserati sports car, and even last April the first car was completed. Due to a full programme of events…

In general, the outlook for the British motor industry and its specialised component parts is set fair for a prosperous future. We reported last month on the party at which…