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Friday Factoids 30 January 2026
Read more: Friday Factoids 30 January 2026This week i shall mostly Just post the video. No reason just a few factoids. This is the final Friday Factoids, they will reappear in November. Feel free to comment/like and/or share. All images by Peter Mallett. These and others can be found Here: https://peter-mallett.smugmug.com/
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Historic grand prix cars (Pre ’66)
Read more: Historic grand prix cars (Pre ’66)The Historic Grand Prix Cars Association (HGPCA) plays a crucial role in celebrating and safeguarding motorsport heritage, offering spectators an opportunity to witness authentic pre-1966 Grand Prix cars in action. These events not only showcase the technical evolution from the upright front-engined machines to the more advanced mid-engined designs but…
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Looking back to:
Read more: Looking back to:The Castle Combe Classic GT and Sportscar Cup Launched in 2007 by Flavien and Vanessa Marçais, this captivating series—more a celebration of classic racing than a traditional championship—brings together an eclectic mix of cars and personalities at renowned circuits throughout the UK and Europe. For 2025, enthusiasts can look forward…
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Friday Factoids 23 January 2026
Read more: Friday Factoids 23 January 2026Looking through my Archive I have a wide range of images which rarely get aired. But the opportunity to link them to significant events is always tempting. So, here’s a few more Friday Factoids. Feel free to comment/like and/or share. All images by Peter Mallett. These and others can be…
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Friday Factoids 16 January 2026
Read more: Friday Factoids 16 January 2026Part Two: The second week dedicated to Ford who, in my opinion, has done more for motorsport both nationally and internationally, than any other marque. So, here’s a few more Ford Friday Factoids. Feel free to comment/like and/or share. All images by Peter Mallett. These and others can be found…
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The Avon Tour of Britain and the Rewind Tour of Britain
Read more: The Avon Tour of Britain and the Rewind Tour of BritainThe Avon Tour of Britain: A Unique Challenge Imagine an era when the spirit of competition meant taking almost untouched road cars and pushing them to their limits across the scenic tracks and twisting routes of Great Britain. That was the vision behind the Avon Tour of Britain. Cars built…
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MGB (Still) Racing
Read more: MGB (Still) RacingThe Good Old Days with the MG Car Club Let me set the scene: back in my heyday, I’d rock up to MG Car Club race meetings, sometimes snapping photos for the drivers, but quite often getting roped in (usually with a grin and a slightly oily set of hands)…
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Friday Factoids 09 January 2026
Read more: Friday Factoids 09 January 2026Part One: This week is dedicated to Ford who, in my opinion, has done more for motorsport both nationally and internationally, than any other marque. So, here’s a few Ford Friday Factoids. Part Two next week. Feel free to comment/like and/or share. All images by Peter Mallett. These and others…
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Friday Factoids 02 January 2026
Read more: Friday Factoids 02 January 2026Happy New Year. Feel free to comment/like and/or share. All images by Peter Mallett. These and others can be found Here: https://peter-mallett.smugmug.com/
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Morgan Motor Company – Keeping those car building skills alive
Read more: Morgan Motor Company – Keeping those car building skills aliveA look back to september this year. In 1924, according to Google, Lancia produced its Lambda, apparently the first monocoque motor car. Then, in 1937, Google tells us that Vauxhall produced its Ten-Four H-Type, the first monocoque UK production car. The science behind monocoque construction is quite simple, think of…
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