Diary
Essential motoring dates for the petrolhead's diary
19-21 SeptTAG Heuer Photo Exhibition of British F1 drivers, Mall Galleries, LondonSee just how much F1 has changed over the years at this exhibition of over 150 images of famous British racing names, curated by Lewis Hamilton, Damon Hill (pictured above with his dad) and Sir Stirling Moss. Entry is free! www.mallgalleries.org.uk
19-21 Sept Britcar 24hr, SilverstoneJoin the crowds cheering-on our very own Roger Green in the Quest Racing M3 GTR.www.britcar24hr.co.uk
19-21 Sept Goodwood RevivalPut on your best ’50s and ’60s clobber and relive the glory days of the Goodwood Motor Circuit. www.goodwood.co.uk
20-21 Sept HiQ MSA BTCC, Brands HatchThe season started there in March, now the Touring Cars return to Brands for the final round.www.btcc.net
20 SeptCastle Combe rally dayGet up close to a host of rally cars – from Suzuki SX4s (below) to giant rally raid support trucks.www.rallyday.com 26-28 Sept Singapore GPThe circus heads for Singapore for F1’s first ever night race. Hope the headlights don’t upset the aerodynamics…www.f1.com
27 Sept Colin McRae Forest Stages RallySee former WRC champs Vatanen, Blomqvist, Mikkola and Waldegard in action.www.mcraestages.co.uk 27 Sept Colin McRae Forest Stages RallySee former WRC champs Vatanen, Blomqvist, Mikkola and Waldegard in action.www.mcraestages.co.uk 2-5 Oct Rally of SpainWide, smooth roads make for the fastest asphalt stages of the season, so we should see plenty of this.www.wrc.com
8-9 Oct RMA Trackday, Spa Francorchamps, BelgiumTest your mettle through Eau Rouge on RMA’s last visit to Spa this year.www.rma-limited.com
10-12 Oct Rally of FranceJust a week after Spain, the WRC boys will be flat out again, but this time on the far, far narrower tarmac of Corsica.www.wrc.com
10-12 OctJapanese GP, Fuji SpeedwaySet your alarm and brew some strong coffee – the red lights go out at 5.30am UK time.www.f1.com 17-19 Oct Chinese GP, ShanghaiRace 17 and the season’s penultimate round. Just Brazil to go now…www.f1.com
30 Oct-2 Nov MPH Show, Earls Court, LondonEvery supercar you’ve ever wanted to see under one roof. And there’s Top Gear Live too.www.mphshow.co.uk
31 Oct–2 Nov Brazilian GP, Interlagos, Sao Paolo The last race of the year and it’s in Massa’s home town, so he ought to know his way around.www.f1.com 1 Nov Flame & Thunder, Santa Pod Raceway, Northamptonshire300mph, 8000bhp Top Fuel dragsters, Jet Cars, stunts, drifting – and fireworks too. www.santapod.co.uk