FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - Caught on Camera

The highs and lows of this year's Formula Ford Festival

There’s a unique atmosphere in the paddock immediately following any Formula Ford Festival, one that consists of disappointment, hard luck stories and no shortage of ‘what if’ scenarios.

Autosport · Oct 24, 2024

Padmore and Owens among the Mini Festival stars

Not for the first time in recent Mini Festival history, Nick Padmore and Endaf Owens tasted success at Brands Hatch as the Mini Miglia championship served up three typically thrilling races for last weekend’s large crowd to enjoy.

Autosport · Aug 7, 2024

10 of the most memorable Silverstone moments

Sponsored by   F1 makes its debut – 1950 Giuseppe Farina, Alfa Romeo 158, Luigi Fagioli, Alfa Romeo 158 (Photo by: Motorsport Images) The first-ever world championship F1 race was held at Silverstone on May 13, 1950, with a 21-car grid including nine British drivers. Reg Parnell was the top home…

Motorsport · Jun 12, 2024

The "creative" tactic MSV is using to boost national racing spectator figures

Every weekend during the thick of the national racing season there are scores of events taking place that feature a stunning array of cars and some brilliant battling. Yet it’s no secret that, at many of these race meetings, very few people are spectating trackside and get to witness this…

Autosport · Mar 13, 2024

Did the new national series of 2023 fly or flop?

The tricky economic conditions of 2023 meant it was not necessarily the ideal time to launch a new club racing series in the UK. Nevertheless, a raft of different organisers introduced fresh categories last season - some of which were more familiar than others.

Autosport · Feb 1, 2024

Autosport's top 10 club racing drivers of 2023

Every year, dozens of drivers enjoy championship success across a plethora of different national racing categories.

Autosport · Dec 27, 2023

How a retro racing favourite has embraced modernity to retain its appeal

The festive period has for generations introduced people to the joys of slot car racing through the gifting of sets as presents or simply whipping up an existing track for some competitive holiday season miniature motorsport fun.

Autosport · Dec 25, 2023

Why thrilling Formula Ford Festival still has important areas to address

Now that is what a Formula Ford Festival final should be like. Forget the damp squib that was last year’s brief affair, this was a proper contest. Twenty laps of uninterrupted action that had the crowd enthralled, featuring unbelievable overtakes between quality drivers and uncertainty over the winner right to…

Autosport · Oct 26, 2023

National novelties: Ex-F1 engineer's Esprit and Fastest Mini in the World

Esprit emerges: Howard-Chappell's return

Autosport · Aug 10, 2023

Tin-top legends star at first-ever Super Touring Power meeting

Current British Touring Car Championship star Jake Hill was just five years old when he watched Laurent Aiello win the BTCC title in 1999, but Hill himself became a Super Touring winner by securing a clean sweep at the inaugural Super Touring Power meeting.

Autosport · Jul 5, 2023