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F1 : VERSTAPPEN PUTS THE BRAKES ON VETTEL’S TITLE-CHASE!

October 31st, 2017

I refuse to run with the obvious. It was foretold. And in Mexico, that which was anticipated, expected and awaited, materialised. But, what was neither predicted nor imagined, was the manner in which Lewis Hamilton claimed his 4th drivers’ title and in so doing, joined the ranks of the legends of the playboy sport. The [...]

F1 : LEWIS HAMILTON DENIED BUT…

October 25th, 2017

When you die, will your funeral cost 90 million dollars? Tough not being the King of Thailand! This season – 2017 – will not sit well with Ferrari in future discussions. Ferrari has been chasing Mercedes GP for some time now and 2017 positioned itself as the year that the assault to usurp power would [...]

WILL HAMILTON SECURE THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE US GP? PART 2

October 19th, 2017

Ferrari’s wounds were self inflicted. Truth be told, the prancing horse did not succumb to Mercedes’ pace. When both driver (Vettel) and machine were in sync fierce battles were evident – Belgium. On rare occasions the Ferrari was found wanting – the Italian GP and even then Hamilton held a microscopic lead. Waterloo for Vettel [...]

WILL HAMILTON SECURE THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE US GP? PART 1

October 19th, 2017

There are insufficient aces in the deck to boost the argument that Lewis Hamilton will not secure his 4th drivers’ title. In Formula 1, consistent with the pace of the turbocharged minions that reside in the restrictive high-tech chassis, things change at a rather rapid pace. Heading into the summer-break, multiple world champion Vettel was [...]

RALLYSPORT : THIS MUST BE THE MOST ENTERTAINING FORM OF MOTORSPORT!

October 12th, 2017

I am fully aware that we are currently wheel-deep in all things Dover Raceway – October 16! But guess what, I am being burdened by content that I am compelled to share. DOVER RACEWAY Bikers, I crave your indulgence. A revolt with championship threatening implications is being planned within the ranks of the bikers who [...]

CIRCUIT RACING : GAME OF RADICALS AT DOVER!

October 9th, 2017

Kyle Speedy Gregg was planning to join the ‘big boys’ league. He had enough preparation in the ‘development’ classes, savagely abusing his VTEC-propelled machine. It (his Honda EG) reigned in a league where it was superior. But, would it be adequate to ensure the continuation of his winning ways? Absolutely not! So, B D Gregg [...]

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