Motoring News

New book from Speedway legend Barry Briggs – Wembley and Beyond

Filed under: Motorsport — admin @ 2:27 pm

Legendary motorcycle speedway racer Barry Briggs MBE is in the UK to promote his recently launched book ‘Wembley and Beyond’, a revealing story of the life and times of speedway’s most colourful superstar. With six successive British speedway titles and four World titles with his last individual Championship coming in 1966, Briggs is one of the most successful speedway riders in history, but it is his life beyond the race track which is the focus of his latest book and tells a story of adventure, courage and heartache. ‘Wembley and Beyond’ is not just the memoirs of a legendary speedway rider but also of a remarkable man.

From diamond mining in Africa, to looking down the barrel of an AK-47, Barry Briggs has experienced remarkable adventures that have often eclipsed his daring exploits on the race track. These adventures have earned and lost him $43 million in 24 hours, a son that faced paralysis, and the agonising experience of a wife dying of cancer.

Barry’s life has crossed paths with legends of entertainment, Evel Knievel, and Steve McQueen who he taught to slide a motorbike and a special relationship with Bernie Ecclestone and the tail of how Barry almost became a promoter of an F1 event in Las Vegas.

As twice runner up for the coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year award Barry has been at the forefront of the British sporting landscape and was awarded an MBE for his services to motorsport in 1973.

Barry Briggs said, “Speedway has given me an incredible life and writing this book has been an enriching experience and given me the chance to put down the memoires of my life, including my amazing adventures above and beyond speedway. Through my experiences of a son facing paralysis and my wife’s battle with cancer I hope that by sharing these personal events I can help others struggling to cope with these circumstances.”

‘Wembley and Beyond’ is available for purchase now from Amazon.co.uk.

The Milano-Senremo Cup 2010 at Monza

Filed under: Classic Cars, Events, Motorsport — admin @ 9:47 pm

The Milano-Senremo Cup will be taking place for the eighth time from Friday March 12th to Sunday 14th March 2010.

This historic three-day spectacle invites people to register their vehicles and show them off to visitors and fellow drivers before battling it out to lift the trophy at the end.  On the first day of the event, the cars are checked at the world famous Autodromo Nazionale di Monza racetrack before taking part in a parade to Piazza del Duomo where they go on display before the race itself.

The action then kicks off the next day when the motors depart from Milan bright and early at 08:00 local time.  The cars make their way towards Pavese and Lomellina before travelling through Imperia and arriving at their destination of Sanremo when the sun sets.

The racetrack at Monza was created in 1922 and is about a half hour drive from Milan.

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG doing tricks

Filed under: Car Manufacturers, Motorsport — admin @ 8:39 am

With its unique gullwing doors, the SLS AMG is a true icon of automotive design.

The exciting interplay between concave and convex surfaces, combined with understated features such as retractable rear spoiler, create an unforgettable visual impact. Classic sportscar proportions – the lengthy bonnet, wide track and short overhangs – heighten the car’s dynamism and power.

The characteristic curved design of the opened gullwing doors extends to other parts of the car – the side mirrors, tail lights, the 3-spoke steering wheel, and the flow of the contrasting top-stitching from the centre console to the instrument panel.

The interior of the gullwing model offers the same level of sports styling as the exterior, with design elements from the worlds of aviation and motorsport apparent throughout.

This Mercedes-Benz must be on the wish list for every fast driving car enthusiast. The sound from the engine makes you really want to drive this fast racing car. Check out this video.