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whatever happened to great looking sports prototypes?

Posted on February 12, 2016 by truckertoggle

Looking at the Rolex 24 at Daytona the other weekend brough home the sharp contrast between the iconic 1967 photo of two Ferrari P4s and a P3/4 in that formation finish. Continue reading →

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Is the #NASCAR Charter good news?

Posted on February 10, 2016 by driverjohn

So NASCAR have, unsurprisingly, brought in a charter system for their premier series. This was widely expected, but is it good news for the fans? Continue reading →

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What does F1 really need, noise or sound?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by driverjohn

I do not want noisier F1; making the engines louder is pointless. What makes motor sport more interesting are the sounds, and the plural here is important. Continue reading →

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The heavenly grid has grown again

Posted on August 26, 2015 by truckertoggle

The ranks of the heavenly grid have swollen somewhat this week with the arrivals of Guy Ligier, Justin Wilson, Eric Thompson and Roger Keele, racers all, if of differing eras. Continue reading →