The Motoring Historian

The Goodwood Festival of Speed:Witnessing Wayne Rainey Ride AgainThe paddock and sports racing FerrarisTom Kristensen “likes” J Nigel Mansell, Piquet, PatresePatrese and wife in Honda Civic Type-RSinger 911s, Mulholland Racer bookGuns and Roses and Kenneth WilliamsM’s new M2 - initial thoughtsM’s spinsUsed car suggestions for a long commuteChops Garage’s diesel JaguarMore of M’s thoughts on the M2Karting with a 7 year oldMike Booth of 44teeth update 1300 miles in a rental Transit van in the footsteps of King ArthurBexhill and the site of the first motorsport event in BritainDiecast racing and 3dBotmakerAlain de Cadenet - J’s personal recollectionsUpcoming: M’s Alps in the M2 trip J does Pebble Beach

J drove some new cars on the Western Automotive Journalists annual test day, #waj, #wajmedia days, #wajmediadays22. Thanks to everyone at the manufacturers, #waj and Page One Automotive for sorting that out. Discussed are:BMW M4 Competition ConvertibleThe new BMW grill with giant kidneys (altho J calls it a Mercedes grill…)BMW I50 M4; range anxiety, and the city car According To JElectra Meccanica SoloLucid; the drive; meeting the design teamToyota Tundra Capstone; looks like a Lexus drives like a Hellcat; Americans and their trucksFord Maverick; 21st Century Model T?Not driven, but also discussed is the new Nissan Z car - M has driven his 350Z 170k and crashed a 370Z; comparison with Mustangs.Fleet news: M is considering buying a BMW M2 to replace his Renault Megane RS265; the importance of independent specialist mechanics if you’re running second-hand premium cars.J compares V twin sportsbikes, a BMW 1150R, and his most recent acquisition, a Ducati 900 SS/CR and the value of an “Italian Tune Up”.The Isle of Man TT, the deaths, the ethics, and the guy we sponsored, Mike Booth, being seriously injured.Nurburgring and Spa track days remembered.