by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Oct 18, 2018 | Books & Gear, Read
Gary ‘Sox’ Hocking raced against the likes of Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood and John Surtees, and eventually became double world champion – yet his name remains largely forgotten. He retired at an early stage in his career, and the explanation so often given for this...
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Jun 15, 2018 | Books & Gear, Read
Sir Stirling Moss is one of the greatest sportsmen of all time, he was successful in all forms of motor sport but most particularly in Grand Prix racing. There have been many books written about Sir Stirling Moss’ life and achievements, but non like this one....
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Jun 6, 2018 | Books & Gear, Read
This is the latest title from Porter Press, and a definite guide which looks at every race Derek Bell drove for Porsche in detail. Having met Derek Bell many times over the years I can tell you, he is a thoroughly nice bloke and if there is one person I would like to...
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Mar 14, 2018 | Books & Gear, Read
The autobiography of David Hobbs By David Hobbs with Andrew Marriott Foreword by Sam Posey So Englishman, David Hobbs or ‘Hobbo’ as he is known to friends and fans, is one of motor racing’s most remarkable all-rounders. We picked up a copy of his latest autobiography...
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Mar 8, 2018 | Books & Gear, Read
In Spring 2018, Bicester Heritage will play host to a one-off auction that will see more than 140 rare and unique pedal cars go under the hammer from the Jaguar Land Rover Classics Collection. The No Reserve pedal car auction will sit alongside the eagerly anticipated...
by Sarah Bennett-Baggs | Feb 28, 2018 | Books & Gear, Cars & Bikes, Read
Photos by Johnny Tipler If you are looking for a solid tyre to cope with the current ‘Beast from the East’ weather – you may be interested to know it was – Vredestein – who supplied the award-winning Snowtrac 5 winter tyres used by...