Finishing lines

TWR Jaguar’s WEC debut, Mosport, August 1985

The XJR-9 did the impossible in the 1980s, delivering Jaguar its first Le Mans win since the D-type of the 1950s. We re-live the memories – and get to see what it’s actually like to drive on the track

Alex Lynn had just taken pole and yet wasn’t confident of converting top spot in qualifying into a race victory. “A podium will be a good result,” he reckoned. What could be interpreted as pessimism t

One of the many strengths of the IMSA SportsCar Championship is the quality of the tracks on its schedule. From Daytona, Sebring and Indianapolis to classic road courses and unforgiving street circuit

LAWNSWOOD ARMS, LEEDS

THE TURBOCHARGED engine first triumphed at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1976, and has done most of the winning at the French enduro since. Only eight victories have gone to normally aspirated powerplants o