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Matters of moment, October 1989
Good on you, Brum! Motor racing came late to the British mainland. Not until Brooklands Track was built in 1906/7…
October 1989
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Around and about, October 1989
TW (Tim) Carson, MBE On the last day of August Tim Carson collapsed in his car in Newbury and died…
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Around and about, October 1989
Both Ferrari and Lotus have announced their driver line ups for 1990. Alain Prost will partner Nigel Mansell while Derek…
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1989 Belgian Grand Prix race report
All at sea Question: What do all the wet F1 races since Monaco 1984 have in common? Answer: Ayrton Senna.…
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1989 Italian Grand Prix race report
Food for thought Six years ago, Alain Prost was the most vilified man in Italy. He was hated so much…
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Formula One scene
Spouting at Spa Anyone who has been to the motorcycle TT races in the Isle of Man will know what…
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Formula 3000
Allez France This time one year ago, Formula 3000 was the focus of attention for all the wrong reasons. A…
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World Sportscar Championship: Nurburgring 480kms
Almost there The ADAC Trophy race at the Nürburgring proved to be a game of bluff, and Peter Sauber's Mercedes…
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Letter to readers, October 1989
History lesson Dear reader I know, and I hope you know, that the first motor race to take the title…
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Cotton on:
Five star circuit Tom Wheatcroft's first FIA World Championship race at Donington Park was widely acclaimed, and stakes a powerful…
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World Sportscar Championship: Donington 480kms
Champion's performance To capture the 1989 World Sports-Prototype Championship, the Mercedes team had to pass a Spitfire 120 times at…
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Eric Broadley tells the story of Lola Cars 1959-1989, Part 2
Market forces Apart from the Mk1, Eric Broadley’s best designs have been drawn on a large canvas, and one immediately…
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Tuning topics: MGB V8
Racing green While there is uncertainty about running unleaded petrol in modern cars, there is none at all when it…
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Rally review: Argentina and 1000 lakes rallies, October 1989
An insignificant affair Seven months is a long time for any driver to be idle, whether he is a professional or an…
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Track test: Porsche track tests
A bit of fun "It's a bit of perverse fun, really" quipped AFN Porsche 928 S4 driver Tony Dron of…
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Classic cars: Jaguar E-type
Back from the dead The years following the announcement of the XK10 in 1948 were successful for the Jaguar company…
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Veteran to classic
Sweet memories On the perfect September 2 Saturday, Fords from BL Wilkes' 1910 tourer to MH Lord's 1926 roadster went…
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VSCC Madresfield
Another pleasantly informal VSCC driving test meeting at the pleasant Madresfield Court venue took place on 3 September. An entry…
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A good day's racing
It's hard to imagine a more picturesque setting then Cadwell Park, the ebb and flow of the circuit allowing all…
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Veteran to classic: LCC relay races
Battle royal Back in 1931 the Light Car Club decided to join others in organising a real long-distance race at…
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