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Editorial, March 2002
What would Graham Hill be doing now if he were still with us? In this issue we explore what made…
March 2002
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Niki Lauda samples modern F1 from the cockpit
Three-time World Champion Niki Lauda broke a 16-year absence from driving a modem Formula One car when he tested the…
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Lola and Bentley to star at British Empire Trophy
The vintage car club has announced details of its major event of the season, the British Empire Trophy celebration at…
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Australia honours Ron Tauranac
Ron Tauranac was honoured in the recent Australia Day Honours by being appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia.…
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Geoffrey Crossley
We regret to report the death of Geoffrey Crossley, a participant in the first-ever round of the world championship at…
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BRDC Historic Sportscar Championship
James Beckett has been appointed co-ordinator of the BRDC Historic Sportscar Championship.
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Bill Mason
Bill Mason, the man who became renowned for bringing Motorsport to the masses through his remarkable films, died last month…
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Monza blow to historics
Europe's historic racing calendar has been thrown into confusion by the cancellation of the Coppa Intereuropa meeting at Monza. Scheduled…
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International show
January's Autosport International show brought large crowds to the NEC, and the Motor Sport stand received a lot of attention…
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Marshall hits gold
The British Automobile Racing Club has honoured the racing career of Gerry Marshall with the award of a coveted Gold…
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Events of note
February 23 Silverstone (GB) VSCC's Pomeroy Trophy to determine best grand touring car. Tel: 01608 644777 March 2/3 Robin Hood…
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Pan-European calendar
Group C Racing has confirmed a pan-European calendar for 2002 and expects many new cars to join the series. Nürburgring,…
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Where are the champions?
Sir, First of all, let me compliment your staff for the remarkable 100 Greatest Drives feature — it must have…
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Hungary for recognition
Sir, You were right in your January 2002 editorial: 'Experts, what do they know?' Without any doubt, the finest drive…
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Damp Squib
Sir, Thank you for your 100 Greatest Drives, but was this an early April Fool? How on earth can anybody…
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Campbell's super
Sir, Your list of the 100 Greatest Drives (January 2002 issue) was fascinating reading. But I would like to point…
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French rejection
Sir, I was shocked to read your 100 Greatest Drives. There will always be differences of opinion, but not to…
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Only doing his job
Sr, I acknowledge that Michael Schumacher is perhaps the best driver in the world, but how many times did Ayrton…
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Indy and Jones
Sir, I wish you had included Parnelli Jones' epic drive to win the 1963 Indy 500 in your 100 Greatest…
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Maserati's Achilles Heel
Sir, Nigel Roebuck's interesting essay on Achille Varzi needs a little amplification. He suggests that Varzi moved from Alfa Romeo…
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