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The online classic car and historic motorsport magazine supports:
GoMW, Guild of Motoring Writers
BOC, Bugatti Owners' Club / Prescott Speed Hill Climb
BMMC, British Motorsport Marshals Club
IRDC, International Rally Drivers Club
Brooklands Museum
Race Against Dementia, founder Sir Jackie Stewart
Welcome to the new look Retro-Speed Magazine: Historic motorsport on the move
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MATTERS OF THE MOMENT
Hello from The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025.
Retro-Speed Magazine is spending four days in the heart of the Goodwood paddock surrounded by the sight and sound of impatient race and rally cars, each being driven in turn up one of the most famous hill climbs in the world. The country meanwhile is in the grip of another heatwave, with temperatures expected to hit thirty degrees. Believe me, it's hot, hot, hot.
With Le Mans Classic (what a great event) done and dusted we now turn our attention to Goodwood, and the ever popular Festival of Speed (9-13 July), attending Wednesday through Sunday and paying special attention to the Barton Racing Lister Storm with Harry Barton at the wheel. Please come and say hello.
Le Mans Classic 2025 had it all. Two days of scorching sunshine, followed by a Sunday of heavy rain that tested drivers and spectators alike. Our favourite racer combo? The team of Martin Halusa and Alex Ames in the pre-war Alfa Romeo. Carrying a 60-second deficit into their final race, they ignored the dreadful conditions, crossing the line far enough ahead to take the race, and Plateau 1 Category outright.
As ever, we enjoyed reporting Le Mans Classic 2025. Next year Peter Auto and ACO are ringing the changes, with a fresh approach. Expect to see more modern race-cars in 2026. It' going to be faster, noisier, and bigger than ever!
Alex Ames (L) and Martin Halusa
FESTIVAL OF SPEED. Retro-Speed Magazine will be there and reporting back with the latest pics and stories. Watch out for the iconic Lister Storm, driven by our Team Retro-Speed member, Harry Barton.
ROGER ALBERT CLARK RALLY. November might seem a long time away but before you know it winter will be with us. The 2025 Roger Albert Clark looks to be the best historic event of the year, passing through the forest stages that made the original rally such a hit. Watch out for the Lancia, taking on a host of Ford Escorts. Wonderful stuff.
Editor-in-Chief
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Retro-Speed Welcomes Harry Barton
Up and coming racer Harry Barton will be contributing to the new look magazine, keeping us up to date with his historic outings in the fantastic Lister Storm. Look out for the driver and car at the forthcoming Festival of Speed.
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