Glorious goodwood memories

A race for pre-war sports cars was a fitting highlight of the Donington Historic Festival from 2-4 May, as Donington Park circuit marked the 90th anniversary of its first Grand Prix. Gareth Burnett’s

The future F1 star’s career was launched by winning the Festival 40 years ago, and he had to overcome plenty for his underdog win.

Richard Attwood strides into the pub, dapper as ever just days after his 85th birthday, and greets me with an enormous grin. The pub is significant, not for what, but where it is. When we were arrangi

Slick presentation and big touring-car presence defined Donington Historic Festival

Our genial host is not one to brag; he is the very model of self-deprecation. Nevertheless, Paul Easter once existed in a rarified field. He was a ‘name’ co-driver and works player for the likes of th

The idea of a racing car competing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans emblazoned with the Harrods department store livery on its flanks sounds somehow incongruous. Just as unlikely back in 1995 was the notion