Dear Nigel,
I know you are a friend and associate of Mario Andretti, surely one the most admirable pilots of all. I read recently some denigrating comments Andretti made regarding Steve McQueen’s participation at Daytona. I was saddened – it seems my hero might be human, but what is your view?
Paul Walsh
Historic Racing
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Why Mario didn’t rate McQueen
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In love with their art
Dear Nigel,
Of all the drivers you have known over the years, who enjoyed the act of driving fast the most? Not the winning, but the actual experience of driving. In simpler terms, who was most likely to get out of the car at the end of a race, regardless of where they finished, with the words “That was fun!”?
Paul Gilfedder
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Enzo’s masterpiece in green
August 26th, 2010 | Damien Smith | 57 Comments
Were I to ask you to name the most desirable car ever built, what would you say? Your answer would of course be totally biased towards your own tastes: classic or modern, road car or racer. Where you’re from might be a factor and perhaps your age would play a… Read more
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The race to Portimão…
August 24th, 2010 | Rob Widdows | 18 Comments
Sun, sea, sand and… motor racing. Sound good? It is. And there’s more. What does the Algarve mean to you, as a racing fan? Golf courses, holiday villas, waterside bars and lots of friendly people. Probably. There’s also a magnificent motor racing circuit near to all of these things and… Read more
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High hopes for Austin
As one who has loved both Formula 1 and the USA all his waking life, I’m delighted to see the two reunited in 2012. And the more I learn about the forthcoming US Grand Prix in Austin, the more enthusiastic I become. For one thing, Tavo Hellmund, the man behind… Read more
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Motor racing’s autumnal treats
August 18th, 2010 | Rob Widdows | 15 Comments
I have been asked to get back to the blogging, from which I have been absent these past weeks. So here I am. Where have I been hiding? All over the place actually, as is my wont. I was set to take a holiday – my usual lolling around on… Read more
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Moss and Gurney to star at Monterey
August 11th, 2010 | Gordon Kirby | 27 Comments
The guests of honour at this weekend’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca are Sir Stirling Moss and Dan Gurney. The irrepressible Moss will make his return to US competition driving his own Porsche RS-61 following last spring’s terrible elevator accident, while Gurney and a fleet of All-American Racer’s… Read more
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A classic day at Silverstone
August 3rd, 2010 | Guest Writer | 3 Comments
Neil Hack couldn’t believe his luck after winning tickets through our competition to the Silverstone Classic. He tells Motor Sport why it’s a weekend not to be missed
Having entered yet another competition I was sure I would not win, I’d set about booking my holiday. So imagine the problem I faced… Read more -
Latest Issue – September 2010
July 30th, 2010 | Web Editor
McLaren: Road & track
Has the company’s F1 team helped to inspire its new road-going MP4-12C?Festival of Speed review
We pick six of the best cars to grace Goodwood and speak to the starsAston Martin at Le Mans
Motor Sport joins the team in the pits; Sam Hancock reports from the… Read more -
A modern take on tradition
July 29th, 2010 | Damien Smith | 84 Comments
Evolution, not revolution. It’s something of a mantra in motor racing circles, as teams refine and improve the breed. In the Motor Sport office this month, I caught myself quietly muttering it too, as the September issue began to take shape (I don’t think anyone heard me, which is probably… Read more
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