As part of my research into The Schaghticoke Streets Manning Special (the 3rd car) I have tabulated the results Chuck Manning achieved in his own Manning Special (the first car). You can refer to these results here Although the online database shows, for the Bahamas Speed Week in 1958, “started, result unknown”, John Streets writes… Continue reading Chuck Manning results
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Jenson’s C-Type at Goodwood
Wow. Jenson Button’s C-Type Jaguar (he might have sold it; it’s Alex Buncombe driving) is slipping and a sliding at Goodwood yesterday. Will you look at this, p-lease… https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1280178733379063 We had better weather at Sonoma California for the Velocity Invitational last October, in which Jenson and this car took the honours in the Del Monte… Continue reading Jenson’s C-Type at Goodwood
Bill Rooklidge – best in class
Our close friend and ardent competitor (on the track and in the workshop) Bill Rooklidge has been on a road trip across Route 66. “I’ve made it to Arizona and will be home in several days” he wrote September 12. “On the subject of the August 24 San Marino Motor Classic, I didn’t take any photos as… Continue reading Bill Rooklidge – best in class
Pebble Beach Road Races 1950-1956 results
To underpin another written project and to have the statistics to hand when we start preparing the 75th celebration of the Pebble Beach Road Races in 2026, I have transferred the results from various sources onto an Excel spreadsheet. If like me you like to have data in this form you can then manipulate it,… Continue reading Pebble Beach Road Races 1950-1956 results
Greg Rickes, voice of Lime Rock Park
We heard from Steve Knoll this week that Greg Rickes, “the voice of Lime Rock Park” Is under the weather. He has been the commentator at Lime Rock since the sixties, with a mass of accumulated knowledge especially of the historic race cars. He’s been a big advocate of bringing the 1952 Schaghticoke Streets Manning… Continue reading Greg Rickes, voice of Lime Rock Park
Parkinson Jaguar in the press
We are delighted to be able to reproduce here the article about the 1950 Parkinson Jaguar which the UK-based Jaguar XK Club magazine published last month. Marcus Bicknell wrote the article with input from and the editing skills of owner Terry Buffum, driver and the car’s engineer John Buddenbaum and the maestro Rob Manson. We… Continue reading Parkinson Jaguar in the press
Sonoma photos – wow
Special offer for members… Marcus writes – I was approached by professional photographer John Gayler after our epic races at the Velocity Invitational at Sonoma in October 2024. He really has captured the spirit of our cars and our racing (no apologies to Lars Mapstead whose Jag has two wheels up the dirt – because… Continue reading Sonoma photos – wow
Pebble Beach Road Race programs
Pebble Beach Road Race programs – The event programs for 1952, 1954, 1955, and 1956. All Guaranteed ORIGINAL $635 … Only sold as the set of 4. Website address: https://vintageautoposters.com/products/pebble-beach-road-race-programs-1952-54-55-56 I have many other items in the late 1940’s and particularly in the 1950’s category: https://vintageautoposters.com/collections/1950s Lastly, I have quite remarkable offerings in the 1900-1940’s as well as… Continue reading Pebble Beach Road Race programs
John Harold Streets 1933-2025
1933 Stickney Lincoln, UK – 2025 Redwood City, California.John passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 age 91. [1] An appreciation compiled by Marcus Bicknell (marcus@bicknell.com www.dmtrg.com). You can download this tribute, with even more details, in pdf form here John Streets was remarkable in his straightforwardness, an engineering and race boffin delighted to express… Continue reading John Harold Streets 1933-2025
Lee Osborne 1600cc Del Monte Trophy
The Del Monte Trophy Race Group for 1948-1955 sports racing cars makes an annual award to the best car and driver both for unlimited engine size and for the under-1600cc class. The 2024 under-1600cc trophy was presented to winner Leland Osbourne on March 30, 2025 at Laguna Seca during the HMSA Spring Event. The chairman… Continue reading Lee Osborne 1600cc Del Monte Trophy