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should the #BTCC adopt a “showdown” format?

Posted on October 19, 2014 by driverjohn

Please don’t even consider this. It has made a nonsense of NASCAR and has not place in serious motor sport. Continue reading →

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have ruthless Red Bull done #F1 a favour?

Posted on October 19, 2014 by driverjohn

You have to admire the ruthlessness at Red Bull and it’s satellite team of Torro Rosso. Over the years they have been savage in axing drivers that under perform or don’t reach their potential and promoting those that do when the chance arises. Continue reading →

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Lewis vs Nico, Spa 2014 and why I have left the Hamilton fan club #F1

Posted on August 25, 2014 by driverjohn

As of last evening, Sunday August 24th, I am no longer a member of the Lewis Hamilton fan club. Continue reading →

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Our top ten GP drivers

Posted on August 23, 2014 by driverjohn

Everyone has their own list and there are regular polls, so here is ours. To compare drivers of different eras is always hard, and we have elected to go here for Grand Prix drivers rather than F1 so as to include the pre Formula One people. The skills needed today are different to those of the past and the number of wins is not relevant as the opportunity for racing changed has over the years; these days they run three 1950s seasons in a year. Length of career has therefore largely been ignored. Continue reading →

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will #Smoke rise again? #NASCAR

Posted on August 18, 2014 by driverjohn

Accidents happen in motorsport, people get hurt and some are killed. That is a fact of life and, whilst we try and minimise that risk in today’s safety conscious society, it will always remain a risk. The loss of Kevin Ward jr the other week has started a storm on social media that defies belief. There are polarised views and although some voices of reason have tried to take a balanced view mob hysteria is rampant.  Continue reading →

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