The Rallyday at Castle Combe has become a 'must' in recent years and last year, the event attracted nearly 10,000 people. Recently we caught up with Brian Stubbings, one of the co-founders of the event, to grill him about this years' show.
Crash.net recently offered its viewers the opportunity to ask MotoGP star John Hopkins a question - on any subject - and, on the eve the British Grand Prix at Donington Park, Hopper took time out from his busy schedule to answer your questions.
Peugeot dropped behind Citroen in the manufacturers' championship following the Acropolis Rally - and now five points separate the two heading into the second half of the season.
by Rob Wilkins. Skoda team leader Armin Schwarz is part of the 'old guard' in the WRC, having made his debut on the RAC Rally GB back in 1988. The German is currently in his second year with the Czech manufacturer, having rejoined the outfit in 2004.
Valentino Rossi was the focal point of a teleconference last Friday at Estoril where he gave his views on the return of MotoGP to American soil for the first time in 10 years, when the 2005 U.S. Grand Prix takes Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca by storm on July 8-10.
In addition to contributing to Peugeot's position at the top of provisional manufacturers' championship, Markko Martin himself figures in second place in the drivers' series, just one point behind the leader; not a bad start at all for the team's new Estonian signing and a favourable pointer to e
Jean-Pierre Nicolas was recently appointed as successor to Corrado Provera at the helm of Peugeot Sport. His style will doubtlessly be different, but his ambition will be the same: to make the French team's final season in the WRC a success...
Citroen arrive at the Rallye Monte Carlo this weekend, following a fantastic 2004, which saw them win both the constructors' and drivers' championships.
Ferrari number two driver, Rubens Barrichello will enter his sixth season with the Scuderia this year. Here the Brazilian talks about his time alongside Michael Schumacher and looks ahead to the new campaign...
Monaco Grand Prix winner Jarno Trulli joined Toyota early at the end of 2004, after being dropped by Renault. Here the Italian talks about what he has been doing since the final race in Brazil, his hopes for 2005 with the Cologne based squad and his impressions of the team thus far...
BMW WilliamsF1 technical director, Sam Michael talks about the teams' targets for 2005, their performance in 2004 and new recruit, Mark Webber - along with a lot, lot more.
by Rob Wilkins Alex Zanardi made his name in Indy Cars, winning the championship back-to-back in 1997 and 1998. He was a well-respected and admired racing driver, and still is, despite that accident in Germany back in 2001.
Before being appointed as team manager at Peugeot Sport, Nicola Gullino - better known to his friends as 'Nick' - had tried his hand at everything to do with rallying, or nearly. We caught up with him prior to Italy's round of the World Rally Championship in Sardinia...
Panasonic Toyota Racing driver, Olivier Panis talks about the last race in Monza, his decision to retire from racing and the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix, which takes place in Shanghai at the end of September...
Citroen have won in Germany for the last three years running - twice with Sebastien Loeb (2003 and 2002), and once with Philippe Bugalski in 2001, prior to its inclusion in the WRC. This weekend they return, aiming to take win number four.
Panasonic Toyota Racing driver Olivier Panis talks about the British Grand Prix, reflecting on that moment in qualifying when he held up Felipe Massa, and on next weekend's event at Hockenheim... Q: Olivier, what are your thoughts on the British Grand Prix?
Renault technical director, Bob Bell and engine guru, Rob White have both been pleased with their season thus far. Here as they approach another set of back-to-back races, both of which could be consider 'home' grand's prix they remain convinced that reliability 'will be the key'.
Suzuki driver Guy Wilks won his first ever Junior World Rally Championship [JWRC] event this weekend on the Acropolis Rally. Here Wilks and co-driver, Phil Pugh reflect on their Greek triumph... Q: Guy, tell us about your victory.
The new head of Skoda Motorsport, Martin Muehlmeier, joined the team at the beginning of March. As Skoda prepares to return to the World Rally Championship at the Acropolis Rally next weekend, he shares his thoughts on the challenge that lies ahead...
Toyota driver Cristiano da Matta finished sixth Sunday at the Monaco GP, to score his first points of 2004. Here he reflects on that race, why the blue flag penalty was unfair in his opinion, and looks ahead to this weekend's event at the Nurburgring...
Panasonic Toyota Racing driver, Olivier Panis reflects on the Spanish Grand Prix, his first retirement of 2004, after finishing 13th, 12th, 9th and 11th, in Australia, Malaysia, Bahrain and San Marino respectively.
OMV World Rally Team driver Manfred Stohl won the Production Car World Rally Championship category [PCWRC] in New Zealand today [Sunday]. Here the former Group N world champion, and his co-driver, Ilka Minor reflect on the event...
Even more than in the case of road cars, hydraulics play a fundamental role in the performance of a World Rally Car. Peugeot Sport's chief engineer, Michel Nandan explains... Q: Michel, in what ways are hydraulics used on the 307 WRC?
Jaguar managing director, David Pitchforth reflects on the Malaysian Grand Prix, the reason for the poor starts, the performance of Mark Webber, new boy Christian Klien and third driver Bj?rn Wirdheim and more... Q: