The Classic Days are quite special for us, since they started around the same time we relaunched your brand about 15 years ago, give or take a few. They have been growing steadily, overcoming obstacles that would have felled less passionate organizers (try surviving Covid, for one) and managed to keep the event both fun …
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The Classic Days – a classic not to be missed!
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Another great day for the Drum Brake series fanatics – at Brands Hatch this time…
You remember, don’t you – the Drum Brake series and what it’s all about – the ethos, the gentleman racer mentality, the splendid machines and all the dreams that came with them and their roars, their powerful roars… Once again, Pia and Tony, from the Historic Racing Repertoire, managed once again to secure the help …
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Celebrating the centenary of Le Mans at the Classic? Yes please!
Of course, that was the main reason of our (and about 200 thousands of you as well) visit – the latest edition of Le Mans Classic. Last year (a COVID – remember that – catch-up) was a blast, but could the event sustain the same blistering pace 2 years running? well, the answer is a …
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Visit the Musee des 24 Heures in Le Mans during the Centenary celebration – we did it (for you, of course)!
Because you know us by now – we’re nothing if not caring (and sharing too, sometimes…). In any case, just as well we were there for that grand occasion because the ACO (the owners of the Museum and organizers of events there) had put together quite a spectacular show… imagine this: First, you arrive and …
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The Vernasca Silver Flag 2023 – Hillclimb to heaven!
The story of the 27th edition of the Vernasca Silver Flag is really two stories – both very Suixtil as you’ll see. The first one starts with Alex, he of Suixtil Benelux, roping in some friends in the Netherlands to ride down to Piacenza, Italy, taking all the backroads, mountain passes and impossible …
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The Greenwich Concours works great!
There’s something to be said about the Greenwich Concours, in fact, there are many things to be said for it. Since our friends from Hagerty have taken it over, it has really come into its own while, at the same time, keeping that “approachable” quality that makes it so enjoyable. Yes, you’ll certainly see some …
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The drum-brake series is back – Silverstone first!
Oh yes, we just love it – our friends Pia and Tony (yes, they of the Historic Racing Repertoire fame) are back with the series – you know the one: the drum brake series. It harks back to a gentler time of sportsmen and impossible cars that bore more than a passing resemblance with those …
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Ruta 40 in Argentina – hop on the road less traveled (part I)
Preamble: what follows is a first-hand account from our friend Willy – most of you will know him as Dandy Driver – (and, frankly, if you do not know Willy as yet, it’s high-time you discover him) latest road-trip…. enjoy it as much as we did, especially as it is so reminiscent of the TC …
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The Targa Classica – a splendid 4-days adventure Down Under
Taking their inspiration from classic European events, the organizers of that great Australian party certainly have brought together many of the best attributes that make these successful – from a well thought-off itinerary through the popular Yarra Valley to multiple regularity challenges, track time (of course) and superlative food (and drinks, why not?) stops in …
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The latest edition of the Leaky Tap in the Netherlands – you had to be there….
It was the sixth consecutive edition of the Leaky Tap – the direct translation of the Kraantje Lek -rally organized by our very own Alex (he of Suixtil Benelux) who rode with his glorious D-Type replica. Thanks to our dear friend Martin, we have both a comprehensive “race report” and spectacular photos for you to …
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