Known simply as “Prof” to many in the motor racing community and Sid to his near friends, Professor Watkins may...
To anyone interested in automotive history, the late 1940s and early ‘50s was a fascinating period of time, especially in...
One of the most inspiring stories in the history of motorsport recently took place, and though few in the motorsport world have realized its significance, chances are good that they will, sometime in the next few years. At Brands Hatch a series of dramatic, world-class races resulted in a familiar...
A special panel of “Junior Judges” organized by Hagerty Insurance made their way to the UK’s Cholmondley Castle on Sept...
Donington Park, Castle Donington, UK July 14, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About...
Silverstone Circuit, Northants, UK July 20–22, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner...
Brands Hatch, Kent, UK June 30–July 1, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About...
As accustomed as we may become to losing our racing compatriots, there remain times when a death still comes as...
Goodwood, Chichester, UK June 29–July 1, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner...
Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire, UK June 15–17, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About...
When we presented the first part of our continuing interview with F1 design legend John Barnard last March, VR Contributing Editor...
June 16, 2012 Rockingham Castle, UK Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner products....
Silverstone Circuit, Northants, UK May 19–20, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+...
llan and Richard Jensen started business manufacturing auto bodies under contract for Austin. The firm also made bodies for the...
Di Spires Photo: Mike Jiggle For me, motor racing became like a drug—the more I attended Grand Prix events in the UK and Europe the more I wanted to get onto the “inside.” At first, I’d go motor racing with my brother, later I met Stuart, my husband. We’d travel...
For three short years, in the early 1960s, Christabel Carlisle, now Lady Watson, was the name on the lips of...
Donington Park, Castle Donington, UK May 5–6, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About...
Silverstone Circuit, Northants, UK April 21, 2011 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner...
Lola Cars, the world’s oldest racing car constructor announced in mid-May that it was entering financial administration due to cash-flow...
• At H&H auctions, April 9 Duxford Sale, the UK auction house managed a near record price for a 1970...
The grounds of a stately home provide the ideal setting for a gleaming display of Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Alfas, Fiats, Abarths, Lancias and other Italian delicacies – which is why the annual Auto Italia Concours at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire has grown to be such a ‘must-do’ event for Italophiles....
Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, UK February 24–26, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+...
Silverstone Circuit, Northants, UK February 25, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+...
A pair of events scheduled for later this year in England will celebrate the half century since Graham Hill became the first British driver to win the Formula One World Championship driving a British car. Planning is under way in BRM’s hometown of Bourne for a gala 50th Anniversary celebration...
For the past 20 years Ecurie Bertelli of Olney, UK, has exclusively been involved in the restoration of pre-war Aston...
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK January 12–15, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About...
For any keen classic or sports car fan, JD Classics is a dream come true with many a historical automotive treasure hidden within the elusive green walls of this famous car complex. Buried away within the heart of Essex, UK, JD Classics has five showrooms that hold some of the...
Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Northants, UK October 22, 2011 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About...
Being Brazilian, my inspiration for motor racing came from Emerson Fittipaldi. Like him, England was the place to learn motor...
Silverstone Circuit, Northants, UK September 10, 2011 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner...