Not many folk would have heard about Redman's Roast, unless that is, you attended Brian Redman’s Targa Sixty Six event in February 2020, at Palm Beach International Raceway. Most of us like a good cup of coffee, but what is the special link between one of the finest racing drivers in the world and the humble cup of coffee? Brian’s son James Redman explains, “Late last … [Read more...]
Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss OBE 1929-2020
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Stirling Moss over the Easter weekend. He died on 12 April 2020 in Mayfair, London, England at the age of 90 following a long illness, with his wife, Lady Susie Moss by his side. An inductee into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1990, Moss won 212 major international races across several categories … [Read more...]
Richard Attwood – eight decades young and still going strong
On 4 April this year, Richard Attwood will celebrate his 80th birthday, but speaking to him just a few months back about his win at Kyalami in ’69, you would not have thought as much. Attwood still oozes with enthusiasm and he will tell you just what happened and when it happened. I have interviewed Richard Attwood on numerous occasions, and he is always quick with a smile and … [Read more...]
Pic of the Week – 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Hans-Joachim Stuck was observed trying to squeeze his lanky frame into the seat of the 935/78 Moby Dick at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. But even with the help of one of the car’s crew, there was just no way he could shoehorn those long legs into the cabin, no matter which way they tried. Klaus Bischof (left) looks on hopefully, but it was no good. Instead he had to opt … [Read more...]
Porsche reveals new 992-based RSR at Goodwood
Over the years, the Goodwood Festival of Speed has hosted hundreds of historic Porsches in its paddocks and up Lord March’s sinuous driveway, but this year the limelight was usurped by a newcomer from Weissach – the 95% new 992-based RSR for the upcoming WEC and IMSA campaigns. The fact that Porsche chose to reveal its stunning new GT class contender at Goodwood is … [Read more...]
My highlight of the year – the Porsche GT1/98 at Goodwood
Without any doubt, one of the highlights of my year in motorsport in 2018 was the opportunity to pilot the Le Mans winning Porsche GT1/98 up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. To take this iconic racer up the hill in front of so many enthusiastic spectators was both a thrill and a huge responsibility. My participation in this season’s Carrera Cup GB championship … [Read more...]
A ‘First Timers’ view of the Goodwood Festival of Speed
I have always wondered, what the Goodwood FOS (Festival of Speed) was all about. Was it a race, a hill-climb, a demonstration of old race cars, or a car show? Well, I had the opportunity to find out this year. In this feature, a ‘First Timers’ view of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, I can safely say that it is all of those things, and more! This year, a group of us got … [Read more...]
2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate 70 years of Porsche
The 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be particularly notable this year, as the nation’s favourite motoring event celebrates its 25th anniversary. The central feature sculpture, always a dramatic display marking a significant manufacturer milestone, will this year recognise the 70th anniversary of Porsche cars. Production of the first Porsche sports car started back … [Read more...]
