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Spa Log Book If you're doing Spa this pdf tells you where to go, what do do, and vitally the labels you need on your kit. They really mean it.

Brands Saturday Now it’s Watts & Wright’s turn, on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit!

The Parkinson Line Our columnist tells of his Brands excitement

From Behind the Wheel 2 famous personalities give their views on their races. And a Bingo game.

Modense Group Monarch of Brands Points The Brands based "mini-series" within the championship

Points after Brands GP

Donington Sunday Simon Davey reports. This is not a rehearsal. This is Life. This is Leicestershire.This is Monoposto.

The Parkinson Line BBC post race analysis is provided by David Coulthard. Startline has David Parkinson. Startline 1, BBC 0.

Donington Saturday Simon Davey reports.

Seasonal Preview / Donington Testing Simon Davey had his eagle eye on the track on Thursday 11 April. Now with a plethora of beautiful photographs showing beautiful cars and, er, Monoposto drivers.

Heroes From Jim Clark to Philip Larkin. Who else could write this piece but Steven Griffin.

Napier Deltic David Taylor's reminiscences have proven very popular. Here he gives the history - public and personal - of the incredible Deltic

Parts Department Spa Aerodrome, Who Is Bobby Deerfield?, STEM ambassadors, and pictures of 2 hot cars.

Howard Strawford A belated tribute to the man who saved Castle Combe

Race Retro 2013 Friday was a busy and popular day. A show report with captions which wander about a bit..

Key Information How to enter, how we can help, how to be flexible

The Napier Nomad David Taylor talks about an engine you may not have heard of: a 5000hp diesel aircraft engine.

Autosport Show Part 2 of our report. Tony Cotton was still confused but decided he was enjoying himself anyway.

2013 Preview Award winning columnist Steven Griffin sent this forecast from an alternative universe. Complete rubbish redeemed by a big picture of Suzi Perry.

Autosport Show Part 1 of our report. Tony Cotton was confused.

AGM and Dinner Dance A reminder, plus the agenda and the annual accounts.

Powervamp Batteries Special pricing offered by a former Mono champion

From Monoposto to F1 First ever Mono Race entrant David Taylor joined us at Oulton. Here he tells of running a couple of 2 year old F1 cars.

And Now for Something Completely Different An invitation from Brighton & Hove Motor Club, if you fancy a speed event

2013 Calendar 2013 calendar. Plan your year.

Old Davey's Almanac Part 2 Moto Mono, 1600 and 1800 gave some epic battles

Old Davey's Almanac Part 1 Simon Davey looks back on the season - 2 litre classes.

Parts Department Coast-to-coast the hard way, some special bolts, and Hobby Pounds.

Trophies Who won what, some awards based on points and some on judgement. All based on performance.

Walter Hayes Formula Ford 1600's premier event brought out a few Monoposti from hibernation. Now with added insight from A Leading Team Manager.

2013 Preview Where are we going? Do we have a sponsor? How many rounds? And a link to a bit more detail.

Book Now! Tickets for the fantastic extravaganza that is the Monoposto Dinner Dance and Prizegiving are now available. With added resuklts and lap records.

No Country for Old Men Steven Griffin ponders the more mature racing driver.

Reduced Price Entry to Motorsport UK Save, Save, Save! (enough repetition and enthusiasm - ed)

2 go to Zandvoort Jonathan Baggott reports on a trip to Holland. Includes the words "tightly clad blue trouser people".

Motorsport UK A grass roots show in the Silverstone Wing, 3/4 November

Combe Simon Davey not only paddocked everybody, he also found time to watch the race and report on it.

Mono Ztec The announcement of a new class

Silverstone 22 September Britcar non-championship round.Saturday. Fun in the autumn sun.

Cadwell 2000 and Classic Sunday. We are priveleged to have our distnguished roving-ex-editor-at-large as guest writer - yes Patrick Huston's back!

Silverstone 21 September Britcar non-championship round.Friday report now with pictures. If you are not pictured, in the words of Nick Clegg, Sorry.

Trevor Scarrett We report the sad news that 1972 champion Trevor Scarrett passed away on 8 September.

The Parkinson Line...at Cadwell DP reports the news from the Premier class

Cadwell 2000 and Classic Saturday. Tony Cotton gets carried away where quality made up for quantity.

Cadwell MonoMoto/1600/1800 Saturday. Tony Cotton writes.

Brands MonoMoto/1600/1800 Saturday and Sunday. David Parkinson reports. We have no 2 litre report,

Baking Grand Prix Simon Davey describes an intense competition

Beware of thefts A reminder about paddock security

The FISW-X Steering Wheel Dax Ward of St Cross Electronics describes a new, affordable state of the art electronic steering wheel.

Parts Department - bits and pieces from Oulton and DVLA explain new driving licences

Oulton Park 21 July 2 litre and Mono Classic

Oulton Park 21 July MotoMono, 1600,1800

The Parkinson Line....at Oulton Our young and eager correspondent files his copy promptly.

Silverstone Grand Prix 21/22 September Your chance to show F1 drivers how it's done without going to Belgium.

Snetterton Saturday Simon reports on day one at the Norfolk venue.

The Parkinson Line....at Snetterton You can't keep a good man down. An engine rebuild later, DP reports on the Premier class at Snetterton

David Taylor's 1959/60 EVAD Early Monoposto man David Taylor writes about his home-built cars in Mono and FJ in 1959 and 1960 in a very evocative piece.

3 seater cars Tony Cotton foresakes racing cars for an essay about 3 seater road cars.The good, the clever, the ugly, and the barking.And a gratuitous Ferrari.

AGM and Dinner Dance Suffice to say at this stage that it's at the same venue (now called Daventry Court Hotel) on 16 February 2013. Put it in your diary now!

Don't forget to enter Snetterton!

Spa Results For anybody who hasn't got the pdf book, click left to download from the ris-timing.be site

Memorable Motoring Moments in Movies OR, if you don’t like alliteration, the Startline Arts Correspondent Steven Griffin points us to some good car bits in films.

Who's doing Spa? Entry list

Midseason (well almost) Round Up Simon reviews the season so far.

Mallory 4 June 2012 Now we have an efficient, keen, young reporter we get rapid reports.

Silverstone 2 litre Race "1"

Silverstone MotoMono/1800 Round 6 (Sunday)

The Parkinson Line....at Silverstone David reports in good heart despite a disaster

Silverstone 2 litre Race "2"

The Parkinson Line....at Donington More unbiased and deadly serious news from Mono's answer to Nigel Roebuck

Donington 2000, Classic Saturday report by Tony Cotton

Donington MotoMono, 1600, 1800 Saturday report by Tony Cotton

The Cartek Trophy - A new trophy for the best prepared car in Monoposto

Castle Combe Formula Free An opportunity to do 2 non-championship races at the popular Wiltshire venue

Winter Is Coming Well actually, it's just gone, but we liked the title. Steve Griffin explains his mechanical nightmares. (Contains heart surgery picture)

Parts Department Pointless photoshopping and some surprising comments from non-motor racing people.

Live Motors TV Monoposto: Mallory Park 4th June A reminder

Gears - Part Two What ratios should you have in the box? Why not have William Hewland explain how to use a ratio chart?

Gears - Part One We have been asked to put the excellent William Hewland article on quick, low-wear gearchanging where it can be easily accessed.

Brands Hatch Simon Davey paints a word picture from the garden if England of 4 each qualifications and races.

The Parkinson Line....at Brands David Parkinson gives a personal view of the Mono races at Brands.

Graham Dyson We are sad to report that Graham Dyson passed away on 18 March.

Doctor On The Grid A look at the autobiography of Dr Tony Goodwin, Monoposto Champion and racer extraordinary, to put it mildly. A joyful, wonderful book.

The Parkinson Line....at the AGM David reports on plans for 2012

Race Retro Tony Cotton shows some pictures from Stoneleigh and is rude about some much loved cars. Though praises some others.

The BLACK art, or how to get the best from your race tyres ! Paul Smith of BMTR gives some advice

What else happens at Spa? Vincent Collard and Alain Defalle, who as Roadbook.be organise the best Spa meetings, look ahead.

Corner Weights Dermot Healy, in an article we have adapted from the forum, explains why and how.

AGM A brief reminder (it's 18 February) and the papers for it. There's tea before the meeting.

New Drivers Seminar at Race Retro Simon Davey tells us what to expect - and remember that we're never too old to learn.

Autosport Show - Part 2

Regulations The final regs for 2012

Autosport Show - Part 1

St. Cross Electronics becomes Monoposto Championship title Sponsor

Suspension components - a clarification

Important Revision to 2012 Draft Regulations Simon Davey announces a significant reversion

Old Davey's Almanake Simon looks back on a successful, exciting, but best of all fun, 2011 for the Monoposto Racing Club's series. Much more than a seasonal survey.

Nurburgring - Peter Venn tells his history over 15 successive Nurburgring 24 hour races. A real cracker of a story.

Festive Flippancy Santa involved in air incident.

Lapping It Up Simon Davey looks at lap records established this year and earlier.

The Italian Job Tristan Cliffe reports on a visit to the Dallara factory.

2012 All the key information for the new season NOW FURTHER AMENDED

Awards Annual awards listing

F3 Cup An MSVR press release

Walter Hayes Trophy The Open Single Seater race was dominated by members of the club, past and present. Except the winner wasn't.

Motorsport UK How did it go?

Dinner Dance Celebrate a memorable year on 18 February 2012

Motorsport UK The club will be represented at an exhibition devoted to real motorsport and to getting more people into the sport. And you can see it at a bargain price.

Nigel Davers on TV Well actually it's YouTube, thanks to MSVR.

The Parkinson Line at Snetterton David reports in his unique style and explains the Timms Phenomenon.

Snetterton, Sunday 16 October Simon Davey on the finale. With added photos.

Final Championship Top 3's Simon gives them, and some stats

Snetterton, Saturday 15 October Simon Davey gives his view of Saturday With added photos

Snetterton, Saturday 15 October Tony Cotton describes a sunny event. With added photos

Silverstone - Britcar 30 September / 1 October. Simon Davey taps the laptop to give us the news.

The Car in Art Steven Griffin combines erudition and wit to give examples of the car in art.

The Parkinson Line at Silverstone David reports

Snetterton Reminder The final meeting of the season is soon upon us.

Northern Nuptuals Doncaster's most famous Scot ties the knot. Our Royal Correspondent reports. Many items in the report are true.

Anglesey Quiz Quizmaster Sarah Harvey-Fern reports from the comfy swivel chair beloved of quizmasters.

The Parkinson Line at Anglesey David reports

Anglesey 10/11 September. Simon Davey reports

Belated but still welcome Brands 1600 report from DP

Latest points after Anglesey

Cycling to Paris Peter Venn made it - there's still time to show support

2 Reminders and a Date.....

Baking Grand Prix As much a part of the elite social scene as Henley, Wimbledon or Ascot.

Brands Report 21 August Simon Davey reports on Sunday WITH ADDED PICTURES

Brands Report 20 August Simon Davey reports on Saturday WITH ADDED PICTURES

Brands Preview Simon Davey looks ahead to the Brands GP meeting

The Parkinson Line ....on Televised Motorsport Our correspondent considers motorsport on TV.

Brands Test Day (Indy) Details of a pre-meeting test day

Brands GP Circuit Familiarisation Another chance to drive the GP circuit

Brands Hatch GP 20/21 August A preview of the social side at Brands by Simon Davey

Silverstone Grand Prix (Arena) Circuit 30 September / 1 October Time for Mono to show Alonso & Vettel how it's done........Enter via here

The Parkinson Line.....At Oulton. DP has hacked mobile phones to get the news behind the facts at Oulton.

Oulton Park 2 July - Dax Ward does spectacular, again.

Oulton Park 2 July Mono paid its annual visit to the popular Cheshire parkland circuit

Museum, Museums? Musea? Steven Griffin has been visiting some and gives a potted guide to the best and the most idiosyncratic.

Brands Grand Prix Circuit It's coming soon (though after Oulton which closes soon). Want to see the track first?

Spa - Dax Ward describes (and illustrates with You Tube) a frantic first lap in Race 2. Fancy a dab of oppo through Blanchimont?

We have received notes on Spa from both Simon Davey and Andrew Cliffe, so have posted both with thanks:

SPAtterings Simon Davey gives Not A Report but some inpressions from Spa

SPAndrew Cliffe gives some notes from Spa

Spa Results sheets from Belgium. Updated when it's raining and asst ed can't get in the garden.

Britcar Silverstone Testing We have been notified of September testing on the Grand Prix Circuit

Senna The Startline film critic raves over the new Senna film.

The Parkinson Line at Cadwell. David did not run out of ink when typing this piece, but at Cadwell he did.......well, let him explain.

Halfway Already? Surely not? But if Simon Davey says so and has written a mid-season review, it must be so.

Cadwell Sunday 22 May All races. Now with one less joke and 6 more pictures.

Cadwell Saturday 21 May 2000, Classic and 1400

Cadwell Saturday 21 May 1000, 1600 and 1800

Cadwell Quick Report (Sat and Sun - updated with pictures)

The Definitive (?) Guide for the Hanger On. Or how to help at a race meeting - by Abi Stander

Silverstone GP Race 30 September/1 October confirmed

Spa Preview Simon Davey sets out the entry list and timetable

Gian Paulo Dallara A report of a dinner where Ing Dallara was guest of honour, with thanks to Nick Harrison, the MIA, and John Wood of the MAC and Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Brands 2 litre/1400 report DP reporting again

Brands 1600 report David Parkinson managed to squeeze a laptop into the Reynard to type this report.

Brands - Quick Report

Brands Hatch Memories Steven Griffin takes us down memory lane.

April Minutes Summary of the events at the last Board Meeting

Get Well Soon Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Brian Bennett, just out of hospital

Cadwell 20 May Testing A chance to test / practice at the uniquely challenging and picturesque Lincolnshire venue

Brands 30 April/1 May Don't forget to enter - remember Easter will cause havoc with the post. Testing news and an accomodation ad we have received

The Parkinson Line...at Donington All the news from the 1600's at work and play by David Parkinson

Donington Sunday 3 April 10/14/16/1800 Full report by Patrick Huston (pictures to follow)

Donington Sunday 3 April 2litre Full report by Patrick Huston

Donington Brief Report.

The Parkinson Line...at Snetterton Things didn't quite go to plan for the 1600 class at Snetterton

From the Cliffe Face Tristan describes an epic drive

Snetterton 1000,1400,1600,1800 The editor gets behind the scenes

Snetterton 2000 and Classic Our correspondent says much the same again in more words.

Snetterton Very brief news

MSVR Media Day You've read the report, now see the videos.

Tyres BMTR/AVON will have a van at most races

Nova News Hows the SUNBAC Nova award going, you ask? Here's the answer

Safety Cars A straight lift from the MSA Blue Book, just a reminder of the rules. Which is well worth reading as it could easily (a) gain you places - really (b) prevent a visit to the CoC.

Sunscreen Abi Stander provides a pastiche of the 1997 essay / surprise popular "music" success. Some genuinely valuable advice for supporters.

The Parkinson Line A preview of the 1600 class

Editorial What if the High Street came to the Paddocks?

Be a part of history! Mono's first meeting of the year is at Snetterton

Race Retro Pictures from the Stoneleigh Show

Brands Media Day

SUNBAC Nova Trophy A bit more information about the 5 year sponsored project to bring newcomers into single seater racing.

Flags A bit of winter homework with the MSA's take on flags, and links to a site which tells you what they REALLY mean.

Still promising, but a bit older Peter Venn brings his Monoposto story up to date with successful spells in 1600s and 2 litres

Take physic,pomp That quote from Shakespeare's King Lear heralds Dr Steven Griffin's health tips, set out in a robust and controversial style.

Formula Renault 2000 Russ Giles enlarges on the result of a recent board decision

Editorial. Belated Happy New Year

A promising youngster writes..... Peter Venn has returned to the Mono scene in uncle David Dudley's Anson. Here he tells how it all started. Part 2 to follow.

We are sorry to report that Denis Price, of Rhyl, who raced with the club in the days when we ran Formula Junior races, has passed on. Our sympathies to his family.

2010 Review Simon looks back at a superb year of competition

Record Review Simon Davey looks at the pick of 2010's records.

Do you know this car? A plea from Queensland based Andrew Fellowes

Christmas Musings Steve Griffin muses on snow, Zetecs, Cossies, and Romanian Opera Singers. The last is the best bit. Oh, and "what he's learnt this year".

Editorial Snow, rumours, Janis Joplin, Peter Whitmore. What could go together better?

Christmas is coming so why not think of some possible (generally safety related) gifts?

The Parkinson Line David's back after a summer off with more pithy observations.

2010 Winners You know the class winners by now, of course, but here are the winners of those other special cups and prizes

2011 Championship The club is pleased to announce the provisional calendar, dates, venues and prices.

Parts Department 2 "brothers", a dodgy engine, a driver with the name of a car,and a stocking filler.

Champions A final list of the champions, down to 3rd with a pdf of the full championship linked in. Now also with a full table you don't have to download.Congratulations to all.

‘Something for the Winter , Sir?’ A motor sport alternative when there’s no racing to be had by Jonathan Baggott

Walter Hayes Several Mono and recent ex-Mono people appeared at this happy end of season event

Silverstone Sunday 17 October Tony Cotton reports (even later) from a truncated 2000/Classic/1600 race

Silverstone Sunday 17 October Tony Cotton reports (late) from a superb 1000/1400/1800 race

Silverstone, Saturday 16 October Patrick Huston reports on a busy day, with a few addiitons by Simon Davey

Silverstone The winners from "the best racing we've seen this year" (a commentator). Full report later.

That Championship Year The ups and downs of a Mono Champion's year.

Looking back to 1980 Martin and Andrew Cliffe have supplied some scans from a 1981 annual looking at Mono in 1980.

Ray Dackombe Memorial Trophy - Silverstone GP Bridge Circuit 1/2 October 2010 Simon Davey reports froma wet but happy Silverstone. NOW WITH ADDED PICTURES

HANS Devices Geoff Fern wrote about his Mallory accident on the forum. If you didn't read it, it is repeated here.

Parts Department Some brief tales from Croft

Croft Sunday More fun was had on day 2. Including "crowd pleasing" in the 1000's and rallycross in the 2000. Classics were the best behaved, as usual.

Championship Postions It's getting exciting, or should we say even more exciting.

Croft Saturday Whilst the 1000/1400/1600/1800 race pretty much followed the formbook, the 2 litre race was packed with unusual incident.and a few surprises. Photos now added.

Croft Quick report, proper one will follow.

Editorial Patrick considers microlights, welding and specials. The MSA doesn't like specials.

Minutes of September Board Meeting

Another Press Release......Steve Griffin has sent us a press release. Truly in the spirit of Monoposto

Simon Says.... ......latest points and a chance of Silverstone testing, though for the National race not the Bridge one.

From the Cliffe Face The latest press release from Team Omicron has hit our inbox.

Oulton Quick Report Early 2000/Classic, late 10/14/16/18 race. Some interesting new joiners, to whom welcome.

Mallory Sunday The weather was variable, but turned out sunny by the end of the day. Good racing ensued. Patrick reports.

Simon Says... News from the co-ordinator

Mark Webber advertises milk. A YouTube worth watching. You know those earplugs you keep in the crash helmet bag?

Mallory Park Monday 30 August Report on 3 races and qualifying by Patrick Huston

Baking Grand Prix Can Alonso do a chocolate cake? Does Vettel's Mum make fairy cakes? No. This is why Mono beats F1 any day.

Mallory 29/30 August Quick Report

15 Not Out A pictorial look at the racing career of Simon Davey, Mono Administrator

Formula Ford Origins David Parkinson has read an interesting book

Donington Reopened, and back in Wheatcroft ownership. A press release.

Editorial Customers or competitors?

Parts Department Some F1 references and a few new car rumours

Silverstone GP 1/2 October Non-championship on the Bridge circuit - that's the "old" GP circuit with one of the best corners around.

Mallory Park Race and Barbecque - massively updated notice with more facts. 11 AUG CLOSING BUT YOU CAN ENTER BY PHONE/FAX/EMAIL

Drivers of the Days A half year summary of the Superclutch and Magic Motorsport awards.

Mallory Park Morgan Sports Car Club 24 July A little more detail and some more pictures

Mallory Park Morgan Sports Car Club 24 July Quick Report


Spa Disasters and other stories we couldn't / didn't include in the reports

Why people should stay retired.... Applicable if you're Schuey, maybe not if you're a Low Flying Kiwi...Phil Moore reports inimitably from Spa

Spa Race 2 - Sunday Race

Spa Race 1 - Saturday Race

Mallory 3 grids - including a purely bike engined one, a popular circuit and evening entertainment are all reasons to enter our August meeting

Spa Pictures (1) Some pictures

Spa A quick report as to who won. The race details and the human stories to follow. Ollie and Graham Read are this years "Spirit of Spa" winners.


Snetterton Saturday Pictures It's what you've been waiting for - Andrew Cliffe's Snetterton pictures. Like they used to say about Frosties - they're Grrr..eaat

Snetterton 20 June Patrick Huston was one of 20,000 to turn up to watch the Mono races. Lotus F1 were also there, anxious to pick up some tips.

Snetterton 19 June - All classes. Some unusual results in tricky climatic conditions. Patrick Huston was our man on the spot with pacamac and soggy notebook.

Points so far Simon Davey runs down the leaders at the half way stage of the season. Includes full points table.

From the Cliffe Face - Anglesey. Our 2 litre correspondent reported promptly, but asst ed forgot to post the report.

2011 Dinner Dance

Snetterton Results No comments, just who won.

Websites The Mono Gallery, Racing Exposure and Live Timing explained with an apology.

Editorial Some interesting questions about the classes

The Parkinson Line...at Anglesey David gives his comments from the Monaco of Mono. With some unusual pictures from Geoff Pashley

Classic Team Lotus Festival, Snetterton 19/20 June We are priveleged to race at this prestigious meeting. Patrick Huston looks back at favourite Lotus GP cars.


TV F3 Brands Invitation A lift from the Forum in case you've not seen it.

Anglesey 1000/1400/1600/1800 Simon Davey reports on Sunday, delayed due to asst ed with apologies

Anglesey 2000/Classic Simon Davey reports on Sunday

Anglesey 2000 / Classic Simon Davey and Nigel Bland report on Saturday

Anglesey 1000/1400/1600/1800 Simon Davey reports on Saturday

The Parkinson Line...at Thruxton All the news from the inside of the Premier Class by David Parkinson

Points after Anglesey Are you leading? Are you trailing? Are you neither? Find out here.

Mallory TV meeting Running late on reports, here's last week's.

Mallory Park - TV meeting. A quick report (full to follow) from an innovative meeting. Racing was a credit to the club.

Editorial - Why scrutineering?

Championship positions

Thruxton 8 May 1600 1800 Another good race with lots of place swapping, but unfortunately we didn't see much from the pits

Championship Bulletin Following the sad death of Alan Putt, John Dawe has kindly agreed to act as a championship steward. Click for the formal pdf.

Thruxton 8 May 2 litres and 1000/1400 A meeting marred by a tragic accident in a GT race eventually led to an eventful race. (Updated report)


Fuel Revisited Tristan Cliffe has found a cartoon about racing fuels.......

1000/1400 Class Representative - News on what's happening

Editorial - Discipline, Justice, Fairness, Responsibility and Other Concepts as they apply to motorsport governance

The Parkinson Line On the 1600 Class at Brands. As ever, contributions from other classes gratefully received.

Brands Hatch 28th March: 1000, 1400, 1600, 1800 Dax Ward (1000 & o/a), Nigel Smith (1600) and Julian Hoskins (1800) were the winners of a race that ended under sub-optimal circumstances. No 1400s made the start.

Brands Hatch 28th March: 2 litre BARC Formula Renaults appeared in Mono for the first time, but the race was won by Jeremy Timms in his Dallara. Geoff Fern took the Classic class.

A Painless Injection? No, not a doctor's visit but the story of Tristan Cliffe's injected Toyota engine.

Dr Strangedavey - Part 2 In which our hero picks up odd bits of stuff, and listens.

Ayrton Senna would have been 50 today (21 March 2010). A few photographs in tribute.


RaceRetro Stoneleigh Park again provided the venue for the annual gathering of enthusiasts for anything more than 5 years old. A largely pictorial report.

Spotted at Mallory A few new Mono cars were testing at Mallory last week. Graham Easter reports.

Editorial: If it is right, It looks right. Patrick Huston on the beauties of functional engineering.

AGM - what went on? If you were there you know. If not find out here.

Dr Strangedavey or How I Learned To Stop Spending Money And Go Motor Racing Anyway (Part1) Simon Davey's tips on racing on a sensible budget

Chris Fawkes We sadly report the passing of Chris Fawkes, a leading 1980's Mono competitor.

Racing Clutches - What did they ever do for us? Part 2 Tony Tewson explains clutch materials

Parts Department More random wanderings.

AGM Pictures Andrew Cliffe's super pics of the Awards Presentation. Shame about the one of Parky though.... (see forum)


Racing Clutches - What did they ever do for us? Part1 Tony Tewson of 2009 sponsors Superclutch explains how a clutch affects performance.

Alan Putt An obituary of a man who changed racing

Key Info All the forms to join, enter MSVR races and enter Spa. An invaluable one-stop admin guide from Simon.

Parts Department More new car news, returning drivers, returning cars, and a bit of history

The Parkinson Line While everybody else has been busy in the garage, David has subbed out the winter rebuild. Here's the story.

Editorial - What Price Pleasure - Patrick Huston considers cost effective single seaters

Spa It's the best circuit in the world and Mono can race there again after a short gap. Don't miss the chance.

Autosport / Racing Car Show The usual eclectic mix of pictures from Birmingham

Any Questions? Simon Davey invites questions for the forum at the AGM

Parts Department Some crytic news of new cars, sneering at The Guardian, and How to Change a Fanbelt.

Editorial Thoughts from Patrick about the coming season


If you thought Silverstone was wet.... Patrick Huston looks at dinghy sailing. There are remarkable parallels with car racing.

The Calendar and Entry Fees Confirmation of the dates and venues and the cost of racing next year

Knowledge and Power Graham Easter takes us inside a dynamometer shop and explains what goes on.

Christmas Quiz A mix of the fiendishly difficult and the embarrasingly easy - why not have a go and try to win a prize?

Editorial - Sympathy For the Treasurer Patrick considers the problems of setting race entry fees. This editorial is back after a pricing issue, now resolved.

So, How Does The Calendar Come About? Peter Whitmore is interviewed about the basis of 2010's racing. (Includes revised Snetterton date)

The Parkinson Line.....or "Not the November Minutes". DP turns his pen with the twisted nib onto his fellow directors.

The Awards We already know who won the class awards. Who won the other awards? This will tell you.

Congratulations from an Old Mono Member That's what the email said from Roger Algar. DP's Reynard has quite a history.

 


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