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Motorsport Media

I’ve followed motorsport for over four decades, and over that time have noticed how race fans are often treated with disdain by various sections of the motor racing press. In the past we were just in the background at circuits … Continue reading

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No love for the fans

What’s happening in world motorsport at the moment? The FIA World Endurance Championship kicks off this weekend at Silverstone in the UK, and they tell us 2 days before the event starts that we now have to pay for a … Continue reading

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Porsche LMP1 drivers 2014

Porsche have started testing their P1 cars for next years tilt at the Le Mans 24 Hour. The Porsche PR machine has been in motion for quite some time now.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ffzuja7-mk&feature=c4-overview&list=UU_BaxRhNREI_V0DVXjXDALA The cars are being tested, the support team is … Continue reading

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Stars and race cars

Motor Sport, in particular sports car racing, has always attracted attention from the glamor brigade, the latest being Patrick Dempsey. We’ve seen it all before. Rich guy/spoilt kid/actor/rock star/shady character, decides to take up motor sport. Maybe they couldn’t be … Continue reading

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Where it all began

Where did your initial interest in motorsport come from. With some people it was a family interest passed down from parents. Some had a parent who either raced or was part of a race team, and therefore, much time was … Continue reading

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The dangers of motorsport

In a lot of other sporting codes there is always the possibility of a career threatening injury, but generally it’s not going to be life threatening. It’s possible, but unlikely. In motorsport, every time the green flag drops, there’s a … Continue reading

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Casey Stoner

I could get hung out to dry, here in Australia, for what I’m about to say. I don’t think Casey Stoner will make the grade in V8 Supercars! I don’t think he has the necessary talent to be up there … Continue reading

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The big trip to Le Mans 2014

My wife and I are in the process of organising our trip overseas next year. At the risk of sounding extremely selfish, my main reason for the trip is to go to the Le Mans 24 hour race, and go … Continue reading

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Sports Car racing and other stuff

Hi. I mainly talk sports car racing from around the world but crap on about other stuff when it takes my fancy, but nothing too heavy. My son and I were up at the Shannons Nationals at Qld Raceway last … Continue reading

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