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Lunch with... Derek Bell
Derek Bell is, quintessentially, an Englishman. He has raced with enormous success in the USA, where he is a popular…
September 2009
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Jean Behra — 'He never knew the meaning of fear'
Back in June 1980 I interviewed Patrick Depailler at Brands Hatch. He was a lovely fellow, a man out of…
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From Corkscrew to Concours
Monterey Historics and Pebble Beach – the biggest car event on the USA’s west coast, when enthusiasts and collectors gather…
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Pride of Lyons
American restorer Don Lyons has spent years rebuilding six prized Indycars. Now they’re going under the hammer at Monterey By…
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An indoor pursuit
The new I-Way simulator offers an affordable and realistic F1 driving experience – and allows you to take on five…
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When second was best
At its peak, there was nothing to beat Formula 2 for showcasing driver talent. Two men who were there recall…
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Rallying’s Cyrano de Bergerac
The big-nosed and poorly conceived Citroën BX 4TC is one of rallying’s least successful cars. But it still deserves its…
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The green gas guzzler
Volkswagen’s new alternative-fuelled racer is a gas-powered Scirocco that’s already proved its worth at the Nürburgring. Time for us to…
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"That car was a beast!" – Gil de Ferran
In a time before Indycars were dumbed down, Gil de Ferran and Mauricio Gugelmin set record laps at over 240mph.…
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Historic F1 races rescheduled
Two major changes to the FIA Historic Formula One Championship schedule have been announced following the late cancellation of planned…
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Interserie revival planned
A unique one-day Masters race meeting has been added to the organisation’s 2009 schedule on August 23 at Donington Park,…
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Moss joins grid for his own tribute race
The 80th birthday of Sir Stirling Moss will be marked by a special race for 1950s sports cars at the…
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In brief, September 2009
Bev Bond plans to return to racing in 2010 after 36 years out of the sport. Bond, 71, has acquired…
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New trial to tour Britain
The most challenging classic reliability trial yet in Great Britain will run over 12 days in September 2010, with a…
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Evans boosts title hopes with Manx win
Although he never won the Manx International during his mainstream rallying career, Welshman Gwyndaf Evans finally celebrated victory on the…
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Northern theme for Tour Britannia
The fifth annual Tour Britannia will head further north than ever before with a full day of competition in Yorkshire…
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Sole Can-Am BRM in crash
The sole-surviving BRM P154 Can-Am car was extensively damaged at Brands Hatch in early July when Frenchman Yvan Mahe speared…
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Cholmondeley powers on
Rain disrupted play at the second Pageant of Power, but that hasn’t stopped the Cheshire event from gaining in stature…
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Super screamers
A gaggle of 1-litre F3 machines stole the show at the HSCC Historic Superprix meeting as their revival continues to…
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Around the houses, September 2009
News from the main auction houses around the world – Bonhams – The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed sale on…
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