Gone Forever: Archerfield Speedway to Close, June 2023
Motor racing’s retreat from cities continues with news that Archerfield Speedway will close forever on June 3, 2023, ending 45 years of racing.
Au Revoir, Patrick
It happened almost 40 years ago. A moment of pure joy and elation. A moment almost unrivalled for the emotion it depicts. A moment that still means so much.
Around the Houses: 2022 Historic Leyburn Sprints
The country town of Leyburn was buzzing like it was 2019 during the running of the 25th edition of the Sprints.
10 Minutes with Touring Car Legend John Bowe
We recently sat down with two-times Bathurst 1000 winner John Bowe. JB spoke about racing against Alain Prost, his upcoming reunion with his old DJR Sierra, and how TCM keeps his mental health on track.
T-Minus: Arrows Saviour Turned Swindler to Run for President
Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim is aiming to be Nigeria’s next President, 23 years after he charmed the Arrows F1 team with fanciful promises that quickly evaporated.
Introducing the Slicks ’88 Grand Prix World Tour Tee
Powered by Nostalgia, the Slicks ’88 Grand Prix World Tour tee channels the excess of eighties motor racing. Designed to wear at the track or street.
C+S Featured on the DRS Zone Podcast
I was interviewed by the DRS Zone Podcast recently where I spoke about being a race fan in the 90s compared to now (dial up and VHS vs Drive to Survive… it’s changed a lot!) as well as the inspiration behind C+S. I really enjoyed my chat with Rhett and I hope you enjoy listening –…
Ponzi Schemes and Bin Laden: F1’s Most Unusual Sponsors
From shady financiers through to non-existent energy drinks and from fraudulent oilmen to adult magazines, we take a look back at some of the most unusual sponsors to grace Formula 1.
Reflections on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Having had time to reflect on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, I feel a sense of disappointment despite it being one of the most spectacular finishes to a season I’ve witnessed. The inability of race control to decide what they should (or could/could not) do was an embarrassment to the sport. Experienced they may be…
1939 Belgrade Grand Prix: The Silberpfeilen’s Last Dance
Belgrade. September 3, 1939. The sun is shining in Kalemegdan Park as the Yugoslav flag drops. Manfred von Brauchitsch leads the field away in his Mercedes W154. It’s like any other Grand Prix, except that just a few hundred miles away the Wehrmacht are marching towards Warsaw.