Spa Francorchamps has a reputation for the the wet stuff and this year’s 24 Hours did not disappoint. When the rain came it did so big time, so a tip of the hat to those who kept going through the monsoon conditions, drivers and crew.
John Brooks, August 2012
In the endless search for the new bestest thing in motorsport, we have been dragged to some strange places, Miami’s financial district was one of the more agreeable, even if totally unsuited to racing.
A car that coulda been a contender was the Rafanelli Ferrari 550 Maranello, never quite fulfilled its potential.
John Brooks, August 2012
Those of us who attended the Spa 24 Hours last weekend saw plenty of rain, but did it ever get as bad as this, back in 2006 at Mugello? Andrea Bertolini was the Silver Surfer that day.
John Brooks, August 2012
While everyone is raving about the mighty Bradley Wiggins, quite rightly, there were others who achieved something special, Chris Froome being one.
At speed down the Portsmouth Road.
John Brooks, August 2012
The Olympic Cycling Time Trials passed by our front door today, so Anne and I went down to have a look. It was quite an occasion.
The Man of the Moment, Bradley Wiggins, did not disappoint, truly come the hour, come the man.
John Brooks, August 2012
Folks have rightly been enthusiastic about the Group C race at this year’s Silverstone Classic. Back in the day it was pretty impressive too……………..
John Brooks, July 2012
Finding my way up to the Rally Stages at the Festival of Speed on Friday, I found the spot where the cars get airborne, well everyone likes a nice jumper……
John Brooks July 2012
The classic view from Terte Rouge, now gone forever, but with the right kind mind set you can stand at the launch pad for the Mulsanne Straight and still hear the past………………you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.
John Brooks, June 2012
Slick pitwork is the key to success at Le Mans, arguably more important than outright speed on the track. All the teams use every opportunity to rehearse their routines, so that the whole process becomes seamless.
This is the part of the job that the fans do not see, nor truly appreciate, but it is nonetheless vital.
John Brooks, June 2012
A V10 song cuts through the air at Hatzenbach, the elegant Lexus LF-A in all its pomp and glory lights up a dull evening………..ah, the Nürburgring 24 Hours, a very special time and place.
John Brooks, May 2012