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There is, and always has been, drama in all sporting events, and especially in motor-racing, both in the old days and since commercialism began to challenge the purely sporting aspect.…

MAC/VSCC: Shelsley Walsh Mac Hulbert thrilled a bumper crowd at Shelsley Walsh by twice breaking the pre-war hill record in ERA R4D. On his first run Hulbert cut nearly one…

The VSCC is very proud that the first-ever race victory by ERA GP1 was achieved by Duncan Ricketts at their Hawthorn Memorial Spanish Trophy race at Silverstone on 26 August.…

WE HEAR J. D. Clayton, of Gilberdyke, is building an interesting " special " of modern components, comprising a Triumph " Dolomite " 4-cylinder engine installed in a 10.8-11.p. Triumph…

Nigel Roebuck "I can see why Formula One team owners employ PR people," a friend murmured recently, "because they obviously know damn all about it themselves." He was talking about Spa,…

Sir, I have read Mr. Riddle's letter regarding the varied Alvis models since 1920 with interest. If my memory serves me right there are a number of mistakes in his…

Reviving memories ot the Monza 500 races of the late 1950s when front-engincd USAC roadsters came to the Italian circuit to race against their European counterparts, Motor. Circuit Developments will be bringing…

Lamborghini in competition For the first time since the birth of the marque, a Lamborghini racing car will shortly make its appearance. A 5.7-litre V12 Countach engine will power the…

Sir, Regarding the Mellaha Circuit near Tripoli, I lived in that city for five years during the 1960s, and on several occasions tried to locate what remained of the circuit…

By Eoin Young ISBN 0851840698, Published by Transport Bookman, £19.99 This is the pick-me-up for anyone who is feeling jaded with the politics and solemnity of modern racing. Eoin Young…

There are soon to be curbs in F1 racing. In the past the rules have been changed along the years, usually for safety reasons or to encourage progress in design.…

Sir, Perhaps readers of your "Vintage Postbag" columns will be interested to see the enclosed photograph of a 1929 Clyno 9-h.p. fabric saloon, PK 6411, and to learn something of…