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Electrical Banana……..Is Bound to be the Very Next Phase Hurdy Gurdy Man Even as a kid hearing Donovan’s song “Mellow Yellow” I instinctively knew that something weird was going on………..electric bananas? whatever next? Still it was the 60’s and we were enjoying “the White Heat of Technology”, “the Space Race”, “Free Love” and there would be “Jerusalem” just round the corner or so we were led to believe........more
April Fools Shiver Me Timbers! April and Silverstone rarely make a good mix............climate wise that was the case over the weekend.............but the main race was a cracking event..............it would appear that we are in for another close, competitive season in the FIA GT Championship. David Lister's effort with the Nikons ... more >>>
Gardening in Stuttgart: Porsche Hedges Its Future As an auto enthusiast and a Porsche fan, I remember when the most important, relevant, and exciting discussion surrounding this unique and successful manufacturer revolved entirely around its cars. However, today it seems the cars are yesterday’s news ... more >>>
On the Waterfront I could have had class, I could have been a contender. I could have been somebody.............Terry Malloy Well, that would have been the story line for the R10 back in 2007 but on the mean streets of Long Beach...................more
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Risorgimento For a brief few laps at Monza, the story of Le Mans 2008 was clearly spelled out. Like the précis of a book the outline of the plot was revealed, and Audi will take plenty of heart from the performance of their R10 TDI in the hands of Mike Rockenfeller against the Peugeot of Pedro Lamy.....more
McNish and Capello: Goodbye Baby and Amen! Audi Sport is off to a good start this season despite the disappointment at not capturing another overall win at Sebring. Luhr and Werner have picked up the pace after it was announced that Allan McNish and Dindo Capello would be contesting the Le Mans Series and in effect, Sebring was the pairing’s farewell to racing in the U.S ... more >>>
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For the past 80 years or so the Autodromo Nazionale Monza has been the stage for real motor racing......the buildings and the banking ooze history and drama.....the high speeds and claustrophobia of the parkland circuit are not for the faint of heart, so it was no surprise that the 2008 LMS race would be a show to remember. And so it proved, from the flying circuses of Dindo, JCW and Stephane, to the wheel to wheel battle (literally!) of Peugeot and Audi there was never a dull moment......more
Peninsula Wars Green Flag for the 2008 Le Mans Series last weekend at Barcelona. Well what did we learn? We knew......... that Peugeot was faster than Audi... more
Something For The Weekend, Sir? "That's a hairdresser's car......." For those of us with a few miles on the clock such a sneer would bring up familiar images, Triumph Spitfires to BMW Z3s......more >>>
Time Marches On May Bank Holiday.......a reminder in the UK that "summer" is just round the corner with The Season to be followed..........Wimbledon, Henley, Cowes, Ascot and of course, Goodwood.... more >>>
The View From Catalunya - Andrew & Michael Cotton reflect on the opening round of the 2008 Le Mans Series............... At Barcelona, the Le Mans Series raised its profile on the international motor racing stage. Not only was the grid dripping with quality, but also in the paddock everyone has taken a huge step forward ... more >>>
Bill Oursler looks at Old Friends and the Wall of Division What seems clear even at the early stage of the 2008 sports car season is that in any head-to-head confrontation, the Peugeot diesel is going to be faster than its Audi opposition......more....
Marino Franchitti: Sebring, Spyders and Sunglasses The initial excursion of this season’s ALMS opener at Sebring had it’s share of surprises. The Lion of Peugeot sending a four alarmer to the Audi squad that the game will be different at la Sarthe this year, the self destruction of the Maranello mounts and of course, the triumph of the Porsche LMP2’s claiming the top spots on the podium, overall!......more.....
Tony Dowe: The Modern Alchemist Most of our readers know who Tony Dowe is. A resume or C.V. as the Brits call it, that is way too impressive for most to acknowledge but certainly respect. My favorite quote about TD comes from a certain Mr. Norbert Singer, perhaps you have heard of him, in his book 24:16, “Like I said, Tony Dowe is a clever man” .....more.
