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JO VONLANTHEN INTERVIEW : Roman Klemm

Roman interviews Jo Vonlanthen Words and pictures by Roman Klemm25th of October 2023 ‘We were treated to the sights of Jo Vonlanthen´s GRD doing odd things on occasions’. That is how Ian Phillips described the Swiss newcomer’s achievements in his Formula 2 seasonal-survey in the December 1973 issue of Autosport. Not very flattering. But Vonlanthen even made it to For...

PAULINE GULLICK INTERVIEW : Ken Davies

Ken interviews Pauline Gullick Words by Ken Davies. Pictures courtesy of Pauline Gullick Pauline recalls 12-Car rallies, East Africa, James Hunt and.… knitting! Stuart Turner’s oft quoted analogy between rally co-driving and high-speed office management is very apt and perhaps one of the reasons why, when women take to the co-drivers seat, they become extremely success...

SIT-IN TEST AT JO VOLANTHEN MUSEUM : Roman Klemm

Not even James Hunt did this to the McLaren M23 Words by Roman Klemm. Pictures by Jo Vonlanthen Thanks to the generosity of former F1 driver Jo Vonlanthen, I was allowed to execute another of my ‘sit-in-tests’ of race cars. This time in the sensational car of the 1976 World Champion James Hunt - the McLaren-Ford M23. It ended in a bad accident - the heaviest one of my career as ...

JO VONLANTHEN MUSEUM AT MEILENSTEIN : Roman Klemm

70 Years of Formula 1 - Words and photos by Roman Klemm. Click top right to view photos. "Couldn't you get more cars like this for a bigger exhibition?" asked the manager of a large Zurich shopping mall. ‘Glat’, a racer was signing autographs next to his racing car. The small event took place in the mid-seventies and caused great interest. The little guy had to sign everything p...

ALFREDO FILIPPONE INTERVIEW : Roman Klemm

Roman interviews Alfredo Filippone Words by Roman Klemm. Images by Roman Klemm and Alfredo Filippone's archive This is how the biography of Emilio de Villota was born In addition to the popular drivers, who are being chased by dozens of autograph collectors, many unknown key personalities of motorsport also move around the pits of world circuits. One of them is the inconspicuous Alfredo ...

DANIELE FERRUA INTERVIEW : Roman Klemm

Roman interviews Daniele Ferrua Words and images by Roman Klemm Autoluce: The legacy of Ferrari and Maserati in Modena Do you want to buy a superbly prepared car from one of the world's most renowned manufacturers, or even want to invest in a racing car in perfect condition with an equally meticulously recorded history? Then you are at the right address, at Mr. Daniele Ferrua's Autoluce ...

GERHARD FRIDAU INTERVIEW : Roman Klemm

Roman interviews Gerhard Fridau Words and images by Roman Klemm Gerhard Fridau - Dr. Helmut Marko’s secret magician Mr. Gerhard Fridau is a relatively inconspicuous participant. However, observant visitors to Red Bull's historic events must have noticed since decades that this Austrian from Graz was never absent when Messrs. Mateschitz and Marko presented the history of motorsport t...

SIT-IN TEST AT IMOLA : Roman Klemm

Testing a Dallara-Alfa Romeo F388 and the famous Ferrari 212E Montagna Words by Roman Klemm. Pictures by Riccardo Ferrua and KR Egon Hofer In 2021, I was allowed to ‘test’ two Formula 3 cars from the ‘70s, prepared by Autoluce, at the Historic Minardi Day in Imola. This year, this ‘sit-in-test’ traditionally continued. Company owner Daniele Ferrua offered the...

GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2023 - Editorial Rambling : Peter Baker

Perfectly pitched for everyone Words and images by Peter Baker Another successful year for the organisers of Goodwood Revival, led by The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, with seam-bursting crowds evenly split between shopping, socialising, or simply watching the on-track action, historic motor racing at its very best. And it was very hot, with record-breaking temperatures reaching into the lo...

CASTLE COMBE RALLYDAY 2023 : Ken Davies

Britain’s premier rally show bounces back after two difficult years Words and images by Ken Davies. Click top top right to view images. In a break from tradition, Rallyday changed to an early July date this year following a few tough years. First in 2020/21 suffering the effects of the pandemic followed by the funeral of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II falling within 36 hours of the 20...

BERGRENNREVIVAL BAD MUHLLACKEN 2023 : Roman Klemm

Discovering the good old world of racing Words and images by Roman Klemm. Click top right to view Gallery. 5 August 2023It's only been 25 years since six friends decided to form Motorsport IG Bad Muhllacken (Austria). At first, they just toured the world's famous motodromes together, but in 2016 decided to brush up on a relatively unknown sporting history of their home track: the Bad Muhll...

SPA SUMMER CLASSIC 2023 - Editorial Rambling : Peter Baker

Off to Spa in style Words and image by Peter Baker Attending Spa Summer Classic, supporting Barton Racing. And I have to say, I felt quite relaxed. Mainly because our team boss, Carl Barton, donned his chauffeur’s hat and drove us the 900-odd miles there and back behind the wheel of his brand-new Range Rover. Yours truly was spread out in the back and playing with all the toys....

DTM LEGENDS AT NORISRING 2023 :Roman Klemm

Klaus Ludwig almost destroys DTM Legends Words and images by Roman Klemm. Click to view Gallery. 8-9 July 2023 It is a nice tradition of the DTM that the programme offers fans and popular ‘Legend’ races with cars from the 1980s and ‘90s. Norisring was no exception. The prospect of driving on the short and fast track, this time attracted a greater number of former stars: ...

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 CANAM SHOW: Roman Klemm

The legend of legends at the Red Bull Ring Words and images by Roman Klemm. Click top right to view Gallery 1 July 2023Beware, I would not like to complain about something that the Austrian organiser offers to motorsport fans as ‘candy’ somehow on top of modern F1, F2 and F3. Red Bull could treat the audience the same as they do elsewhere – and show nothing from spo...

LE MANS CLASSIC 2023 - Editorial Rambling : Peter Baker

Rambling onto Le Mans Words and image by Peter Baker One day I’ll survive the M25 without slowing down. Ha, pigs might fly. At least the detour allowed a pleasant, if somewhat protracted, tour of the Surrey Hills, an area that as a five to 10-year-old I got to know very well. Ah, Newlands Corner, a favourite family picnic spot jogged the memory. Day’s out in the Ford Angl...

ZANDVOORT HISTORIC GRAND PRIX 2023 - Editorial Rambling : Peter Baker

At home in Haarlem Words and images by Peter Baker I’ve not been to Zandvoort in Holland for a few years, by golly it’s changed, thanks to the return of the Dutch Grand Prix. No longer a cuddly and friendly circuit, all the gravel traps have doubled in size, as has the amount of safety fence. Even us photographers have lost the freedom to roam, having to now shoot through ...

Ben?s Brief - PLAINS RALLY 2023

Junior reporter Ben Lawrence on the Plains Rally 2023 Words and images by Ben Lawrence. Click top right to view Ben’s images Richard Tuthill and Dale Furniss claimed victory on a very dusty Plains Rally, on Saturday 20 May. The British Historic Rally Championship headed to Bala for the third round of the championship with a big number of historic crews to take on the four classic No...

BRANDS HATCH - Editorial Rambling : Peter Baker

Through the ford to the Festival Words and images by Peter Baker I’ve been going to Brands Hatch since I was wearing short trousers and riding a bicycle. In 1964 yours truly blagged himself a ticket for the European Grand Prix, won by my hero Jim Clark who, incidentally, I’d had the good fortune to meet earlier, in the paddock. Sadly, I was also at Brands Hatch on 7 April 1968,...

CASTLE COMBE - Editorial Rambling : Peter Baker

MG excels at Castle Combe In amongst attending race meetings where ‘how much rain we’ve had’ has been the main topic of conversation, last Wednesday I took myself off on a track day. Namely, the Guild of Motoring Writers Big Day Out at Castle Combe. My MG ZTT was not best pleased, but in the end joined in and gave me a day full of jolly good fun. In fact, it is surprising...

Ben's Brief - RALLY NORTH WALES 2023

Junior Reporter Ben Lawrence on rally North Wales Words and images by Ben Lawrence. Click top right to view Ben’s Images Rally North Wales, Saturday 25th March 2023The second round of the British Historic Rally Championship, marked Joe Price and co-driver Chris Brooks' return and win in only Price’s second rally in four years. After a tight and action-packed day in the forests ...



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