Category Archives: Sportscars
A Close End to the 2012 Rolex Daytona 24
What a brilliant result at the Rolex 24 at Daytona! A popular win in Justin Wilson in his first professional race since his injury last season in IndyCar. I don’t follow Grand-Am racing but I heard on the coverage that … Continue reading
Filed under 2012, Sportscars
How to Watch the 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Time to get this season started with the first major circuit-racing event of the season. We’ve had off-road events such as Dakar and the Monte-Carlo Rally. All fine and good, but my main interest is in fast cars on racetracks. … Continue reading
Filed under 2012, other blogs, Sportscars
2012 Race Schedules
For the last two seasons I’ve created race schedules for use in Google Calendar, iCal, Outlook and any other compatible diary system. 2012 is no exception and I can now announce the calendars for the year ahead are now, mostly, … Continue reading
Filed under 2012, F1, F2, fans, Festival of Speed, GP2, IndyCar, IRC, Isle of Man TT, MotoGP, NASCAR, Sportscars, Touring Cars, WRC, WSBK, WSbR
Not Simply Going Around In Circles
On Thursday, Prime Minister David Cameron visited the McLaren Group in Woking to launch the new McLaren Production Centre, where the McLaren MP4-12C sportscar will be constructed. I’m not one for PR stunts and especially not political PR stunts, but … Continue reading
Filed under economy, F1, politics, Sportscars
A Day At Goodwood Revival 2011
I was lucky enough to be able to attend the Goodwood Revival on Sunday, courtesy of Johnnie Walker. Despite having attended five fantastic Festivals of Speed I have never been to the Revival before, so I immediately accepted! A Unique … Continue reading
Filed under 2011, F1, history, Other, races attended, Sportscars, Touring Cars
Attending the 2011 6 Hours of Silverstone
Sportscar racing is something of a niche branch of motorsport, you don’t really find many casual fans except at Le Mans itself. It is a difficult form of racing to follow at times. Multiple classes, long races sometimes won or … Continue reading
Filed under 2011, fans, LMS, races attended, Sportscars
A Promising Start For Baltimore
Last weekend’s IndyCar and ALMS double-header event at the new street circuit in Baltimore was a tremendous success. Ticket sales had been strong since they were put on general release some months ago, support locally was something we haven’t witnessed … Continue reading
Filed under 2011, IndyCar, Sportscars
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011
I spent two days at this year’s Festival of Speed and it was fantastic, this was my 5th visit but the first time I’d attended two days of the meeting (Friday and Saturday). The extra driving, the red arms and … Continue reading
Filed under 2011, F1, fans, IndyCar, races attended, Sportscars
