Silverstone Classic – July 2011
I first sampled the Silverstone Classic event in 2007, and was utterly overwhelmed by the vast amount to see. Not only is this one of the largest even...
Classics at the Castle – Sherborne – July 2011
During the summer months, it is no exaggeration to say that the automotive enthusiast is spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting events to atten...
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power – July 2011
Although the Goodwood Festival of Speed enjoys much praise for the variety of machinery on display and in action, it has become something of a victim ...
Ace Cafe Italian Night – July 2011
This was my second visit to Ace Cafe in three days. Having sampled and enjoyed the Classics night, on the second Tuesday of the month, a couple of day...
Ace Cafe – Classics – July 2011
Theme at the famous Ace Cafe for the second Tuesday of the month is simply "classics". This is the gathering that is frequently mentioned in "Classic ...
“Caring with Cars” – July 2011
As far as I can tell, this was a new event for 2011. Organised through Pistonheads, and with sponsorship from a number of sources, the idea was simple...
Supercar Sunday at Gaydon – June 2011
Supercar Sunday at Gaydon has now been running for a number of years, and 2011 marked my 5th consecutive attendance at an event where the term "superc...
Bristol Cars at Ace Cafe – June 2011
When a last minute need, caused by quarter end sales pressures, forced my opponent reluctantly to have to cancel the planned squash game that was goin...
Knebworth “Cars in the Park” – June 2011
During the events season, there are numerous events of the type that I just attended, where all is that is needed is a nice spacious venue and a lot o...
Brooklands Double Twelve – June 2011
Double Twelve was the name used for a series of tests of driving skill and speed organised by the Junior Car Club in the early 1930s, which took place...