Category Archives: Hot Laps

Ariel Atom V8 vs Noble M600 at the Nurburgring

Posted on 19/04/2012 by Nicholas Froome

Does Chris Harris have the best job in automotive journalism? You decide

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1978 Fangio vs Brabham

Posted on 24/06/2011 by Nicholas Froome

Today is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Juan Manuel Fangio, considered by many to be the greatest F1 driver of all time This video clip from Sandown Park in Australia shows an invitation race between Fangio in the … Continue reading →

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Tony Pond on the Isle of Man TT Circuit

Posted on 18/06/2011 by Nicholas Froome

In 1990 Tony Pond took a standard Rover 827 Vitesse round the Isle of Man TT Course at an average speed of over 100 MPH. The video is gripping, quite scary in places, and is complete with a laconic voiceover … Continue reading →

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Pikes Peak qualifying run

Posted on 10/06/2011 by Nicholas Froome

Jeff Zwart sets a new class record in qualifying for the Time Attack class in a 2WD Porsche GT3 Cup car. Stay with it till he hits the loose surface – it’s one hell of a ride!

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