The nation’s favourite historic racing and classic car weekend unfolds in the form of the Silverstone Classic this weekend (28-30 July). Boasting an impressive 22-race programme staged on the famous 3.7-mile Grand Prix circuit, the event has once again attracted more than 1000 entries spanning eight decades of glorious motor sport history, from a 1923 Bentley to a 2005 BTCC … [Read more...]
Our best photographs of 2015 – Part 2
The 2nd part on our best photographs of 2015 will kick of with Glen's pics, to be followed by Ali Cusick's, Roland Harrison's and Pim van der Veer's best photographs of 2015. Each photographer has got a different skill set and different passions, but all of the images plus the stories that go with it are well worth a read. So, without further ado... Glen Smale (Photo above) … [Read more...]
Nürburgring 6-Hour roundup
So, we have reached the halfway mark in the season with four races down, and four to go. As we mentioned in our last blog, this was the first time for the WEC to be held on this famed circuit, but the Nürburgring 6-Hour also served as the last European race of the season on the WEC calendar. From there the teams will head off around the world to Austin, Texas, followed by Fuji, … [Read more...]
Looking for the spirit of Le Mans
In my earlier blog (Le Mans 24H 2015) I described the build up to Le Mans. In this one, I will be looking for the spirit of Le Mans and give you an insight into the event itself. I have been to Le Mans many times before as a spectator, latterly as part of a group who have got their camping and hospitality down to a fine art with the luxuries of electricity, satellite, TV and … [Read more...]
Le Mans 24H – 3 hours to go
The qualifying sessions of the Le Mans 24H race week are behind us now, and what a story they tell. After both qualifying sessions, the LMP1 Porsches are literally flying at the front, occupying positions 1-2-3, with the three Audis right behind, followed by the two Toyotas. One would expect the three works Nissans to be somewhere in that mix, but the two Rebellions are next, … [Read more...]
Porsche at Le Mans
The official 2015 Le Mans Test Day is now behind us, and what a sensational event it proved to be. Now we can look forward to seeing the biggest prototype field for many years on race weekend of 13/14 June. Last year’s winners, Audi, will be fielding three R18 e-tron quattro cars, Porsche at Le Mans will have three 919 Hybrid cars, Nissan, the newcomers, will have three GT-R LM … [Read more...]
Nissan GT-R LM Nismo
Much has been written about the quirky and innovative Nissan GT-R LM Nismo. The educated motoring press has divided opinion, as do the drivers of competing teams. The fans of endurance racing are probably more vociferous in their opinions, to the point of ridicule. I, personally, am excited by the prospect of another LMP1 team pushing for honours. The first real surprise, … [Read more...]
WEC Prologue 2015
Being a motorsport photographer combines my passions for travel, motorsport and photography so the prospect of driving the length of France was a delight to behold and certainly an adventure to savour. Then, en route to the WEC Prologue 2015, I get the news that Porsche were launching the 2015 919 Hybrid LMP1 to the world press at 13:30 on Thursday 26th March. No more leisurely … [Read more...]
Travelling with Stena’s Superferry
When planning our Christmas trip to Hamburg, Germany, last year, we decided to cut down on our driving and to travel with Stena's superferry, the Hollandica, one of the largest superferries in the world. The route she travels is from Harwich to Hook of Holland and this is also the most direct route to the Netherlands and Germany. For many years, we have just done the usual … [Read more...]
Looking back – Le Mans 24 Hours 2014
Every year the trip to the famed Le Mans 24-Hour race in France holds a special place in our hearts. This year we decided to do it differently, and to mix it with the campers! It was a great way of taking in the atmosphere from the spectators’ point of view who were there for a good time and to see their team/driver win! All the national flags were out, music was blaring, beer … [Read more...]
