Classic Ford, August 2002 When it comes to building a rally car, this guy knows what works and how to get noticed thanks to that mad coat of Mango orange paint. Sunglasses, anyone? Words:Simon Cooke & Photos:Michael Whitestone Lucky Bugger. How would you like to be paid to drive new cars as fast as […]
Racecar Engineering, July 2001 Rob Barksfield – PCD Saxon, Suzuki Former Lotus F1 designer Martin Ogilvie has taken advantage of UK hillclimbing's unrestrictive regulations to lead the way with a super-lightweight carbon single seater that weighs just 208kg Words: Simon McBeath Photos: Tom Wood/NMM Hillclimbs in the UK are known for being narrow, twisty […]
CCC, July 2001 Rob Barksfield – PCD Saxon, Suzuki The S1100 Saxon is possibly the lightest racecar ever built – and with over 900bhp per tonne from its 190bhp Suzuki bike engine, it's a wild racer. Simon Mcbeath examines it in detail…. Progress is inevitable, but sometimes it catches you unawares. This month's Tech […]
