Diary
Essential dates for the petrolhead's diary
17-19 Oct, Chinese GP, ShanghaiIs Massa in fact remotely controlled by M. Schumacher? Just a thought.www.f1.com
17-19 Oct, Formula Ford Festival, Brands HatchAll the young stars of the single-seater future will be scrapping for the big prize at Brands
24-26 Oct, MotoGP, ValenciaThe Doctor has already wrapped up the championship, which will leave him free to concentrate on another event in this calendar…
31 Oct - 2 Nov, Rally JapanThis year the rally is being moved to Sapporo, Hokkaido’s main city. It should be a bit like NZ.www.wrc.com
31 Oct - 2 Nov, Brazilian GP, interlagos, Sau PaoloThis is it, the big finale. Who will win? Massa or Hamilton? One of them will be hoping for rain…
1 Nov, Flame and Thunder Show, Santa Pod Your last chance this season to see these 8000bhp monsters. No Rossi.www.santapod.co.uk
1-2 Nov, RAC London to Brighton veteran car runThere’s a concours on Saturday, then the run itself on Sunday. No Rossi.www.lbvcr.com
2 Nov, Goodwood Breakfast ClubThe theme is ‘Sushi Sunday,’ so expect everything from an S800 to a new GT-R.www.goodwood.co.uk
8 Nov, Tempest South of England RallyThe final round of the Suzuki Swift Sport Cup. Capirossi will be driving!www.tempestrally.com
10-11 Nov, RMA Trackday, NürburgringIf it’s one’s first trip, then might we advise leaving the Zonda (right) at home? Take a Clio Trophy instead.www.rma-limited.com
13-16 Nov, WTCC Macau, ChinaAnother final round of a season. This amazing Chinese street circuit is always a highlight. Look out for the motorbikes the day before as well
13-16 Nov, MPH Show take twoJust as good as the first MPH Show, but at the NEC in Birmingham. Still the best place to get up close to lots of supercars
4-7 Dec, Wales Rally GBMud, glorious mud. There’s nothing quite like it for holding a rally in. The title fight looks like it could go right down to the wire this year so get out your bobble and head for the Welsh forests.
Cardiff is the official host city and the Super Special Stage will take place in the Millennium Stadium. The service park, however, has been moved to Swansea to ease access, so toddle over there to see the service crews desperately trying to put the battered cars back together.
Rossi will be taking part in a Focus (right) and if you see a small silver Suzuki pottering around at the back of the field then please give it a cheer…www.rallybrc.co.uk
