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For Your Bookshelf: “Classic Racing” (On track action captured at the Silverstone Classic Festival 2012 – 2023)

25th May 2024

Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Peter Osborne Published by: ‘From the Driving Seat’: www.fromthedrivingseat.com 260 pages (A4 landscape pages, paperback) UK Price: £29.95 including p. and p; order direct from the publisher, website details above. ISBN: 978-1-3999-7834-7 This comprehensive book covers, in superb colour photographs taken by author Peter Osborne, and with concise yet … [Read more...]

Silverstone Festival accelerates a sustainable future

17th August 2023

Fossil-free P1 fuel helps accelerate Silverstone's 'Shift to Zero' strategy, at this year's Silverstone Festival. Silverstone tells us: Pioneering new partnership offers all competitors a ‘drop-in’ fossil-free alternative    • Securing the past 75 years and powering the next 75 years    • Technical advice and on-track demos to validate benefits   • Wide range of tickets on sale – kids … [Read more...]

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