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Events

Sunbeam 1000hp to Make Post-Restoration Debut at Pebble Beach

November 17, 2025 Staff 0
The mighty Sunbeam 1000hp will make its post-restoration debut at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California before attempting a centennial run at Daytona the following spring. Organisers of the prestigious automotive gathering announced today that the Sunbeam 1000hp will Headline Special Curated Class at the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The legendary vehicle is currently being restored at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in Hampshire, England. The aim of the restoration campaign is to return the British engineering icon to Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2027, marking 100 years since it broke the 200mph Land Speed Record in 1927. Significant milestones in its restoration have been met including having the colossal 22.4 litre Matabele V12 aero engine roar to life once again.
Aston Martin Valkyrie set for North American competition debut in world renowned 12 Hours of Sebring
Aston Martin

Aston Martin Valkyrie set for North American at Sebring

March 11, 2025 Staff Comments Off on Aston Martin Valkyrie set for North American at Sebring
The latest thrilling chapter in the Aston Martin story continues this weekend as the British ultra-luxury high performance brand’s all-new Valkyrie hypercar makes its IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship (IMSA) debut in North America’s most demanding endurance race, the legendary Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring.

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BRM - Racing For Britain, Interior
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BRM: Racing for Britain – New Book from Porter Press

March 24, 2022 Staff Comments Off on BRM: Racing for Britain – New Book from Porter Press
Written by Ian Wagstaff and renowned BRM authority Doug Nye, BRM: Racing for Britain from Porter Press International tells the story of the team, from the difficult early days with the V16 to the glory years of the 1960s, and its V12 finale in the 1970s.

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Aston Martin

Aston Martin Bidding Double Glory at Sebring 2022

March 15, 2022 Staff Comments Off on Aston Martin Bidding Double Glory at Sebring 2022
No less than six Aston Martin Vantage GT race cars will contest two of the biggest endurance races on the international motorsport calendar this weekend as the world-famous Sebring International Raceway plays host to the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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Aston Martin continues to lead the way with Official Safety Car of Formula 1 Car of Formula 1 1
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Aston Martin Continues as Safety Car Formula 1

February 24, 2022 Staff Comments Off on Aston Martin Continues as Safety Car Formula 1
Aston Martin will continue to supply official safety car and medical cars to the FIA Formula One® World Championship during the upcoming 2022 season. Additionally, Aston Martin is putting the final touches on the Vantage Safety Car and DBX Medical Car.

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MG Vintage Races Celebrate 40th Anniversary
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MG Vintage Racers are Celebrating 40th Anniversary

October 29, 2021 Staff Comments Off on MG Vintage Racers are Celebrating 40th Anniversary
The MG Vintage Racers’ Newsletter was founded as a grassroots newsletter to connect, support, and promote all MGs in vintage racing. Beginning with just 40 MG racers across the country, MGVR now has over 200 MG racers participating and is very active in its support role.

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