The things they say...

“… if Editorial privilege permits a glimpse into the ‘future’, it is clear that our outstanding competitor this year is Guy Smith. Guy is not only regularly beating ERAs, but he has achieved a remarkable `triple’ of BTDs at Curborough (equalling the pre-war record), at Shelsley (only 0.07 sec outside the pre-war record, and at Prestcott with a new pre-war record). Well done indeed!” — from the Editorial in the September issue of the Frazer Nash Chain Gang Gazette, which reached us late in October. In joining in the well-deserved congratulations to Guy, perhaps the 12150 Alvis Register and the Alvis OC would also like to join in, in view of the fact that Guy’s Frazer Nash is propelled by 3½-litres of Alvis engine? — W.B.

“Derek Warwick took fourth place in his Toleman-Hart, one lap behind the leaders, with Keke Rosberg finishing fifth in his first, race with the Humber-powered Williams. The Observer’s report of the South African Grand Prix. As one reader remarks, “this reveals a major breakthrough for the British car industry!”