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Editorial, May 2003
Paul Fearnley, Editor Tony Vandervell would be pleased: three times already Ron Dennis's McLaren has beaten those 'bloody red cars'…
May 2003
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Matters of moment, May 2003
'Streamliner' heads Goodwood's 2003 entry list The first British public appearance since 1954 of the Mercedes W196R 'Streamliner' is just…
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News in brief, May 2003
The Williams FW06 of Tony Smith was damaged against the pitwall at Donington Park during testing. Smith was expected to…
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Shelsley Walsh bidding to secure its future
Midland Automobile Club is working hard to secure the future of Shelsley Walsh beyond the expiry of its current lease…
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Donington celebrates its 70th
The 70th anniversary of the first ever car race at Donington Park was marked in late March by a gathering…
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Obituaries
Karl Kling This team-mate to Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss in the 1955 Mercedes grand prix team has passed…
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Big grids for BTCC Historic Saloons
Series creator Roger Bennington has reported massive interest in the Heritage Grand Touring Car Challenge that will feature on the…
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Lotus 76 returns
American racer Jim Bennett is planning to race his ex-Ronnie Peterson Lotus 76 on European circuits this year. This was…
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Sheene at Brands
The new configuration of the Dingle Dell corner at Brands Hatch is to be named Sheene's Curve in honour of…
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Sytner starts his year with a double top
BRDC Silverstone Two victories for Frank Sytner's Cooper Monaco in the BRDC's Historic Sportscar Championship kicked off the historic racing…
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Letters from readers, May 2003
Boxes of tricks Sir, Thank you for the marvellously evocative shot of three Ferrari 312PBs (April 2003). It is without…
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Restoration crusade
Sir, I was delighted to see your recent article on the Clan Crusader works rally car. The car featured is…
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More Irwin memories
Sir, Thank you for the article about Chris Irwin in your March edition, and thank you also to Mike Gardener…
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What goes around...
Sir, With regard to the heading on Michael Stark's letter (April 2003 issue) I would suggest that it is not…
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Greene and pleasant land
Sir, It was a very pleasant surprise to see the article on Keith Greene (April 2003). We lived in the…
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Transporter of delight
Sir, I wonder if any readers can help me with a rather obscure query. I am looking for information about…
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Unsung heroes
Sir, Your recent 100 Things That Made F1 Great was delightfully arbitrary, often contrary and thoroughly commendable. But you forgot…
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Missing Murray magic
Sir, I have been a regular reader for the past 40 years, greatly enjoying my Motor Sport in many different…
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Brands lament
Sir, I enjoyed your 100 Things That Made F1 Great, some of which were in my time and some which…
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Godiva laid bare
Sir, I enjoyed reading of the completion of the Kieft Formula One car (March 2003) and to learn that it…
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