Vintage motorcycle racer on Margate Beach

Tide’s out, and the flag drops for the Malle Beach Race

With a bucket and spade full of excitement, it was time to head down to glorious Margate to enjoy the annual tradition of watching inappropriate motorcycles racing along the golden beach. That’s right; it’s Malle Beach Race time of year, and with warm sunny weather predicted, it could be a scorcher…

Red Porsche 356 behind spring flowers

356 Spring Drive, tulips through Kent

Over the course of our local car night dinner, the discussion turned to the following week’s 356 Spring Drive. Not owning a 356, I felt a little envious of those who would enjoy this adventure. Desperate to not miss out, I asked the organiser, and long-time friend of mine, Richard, if he’d be happy to share the route with me. I offered to capture some images of all the cars as they traversed the quieter roads of Kent and Sussex. ‘Why don’t you jump in with me?’ was his reply—this offer took milliseconds to decide on. Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to spend a day riding around the countryside in a beautiful 1965 Porsche 356C?

Red Jaguar E-Type in Goodwood pit lane.

Wet Practice for 80th Members Meeting

With the 80th Members Meeting round the corner, it’s the last chance for the teams to get some miles on the Goodwood circuit, putting their cars and bikes through their paces on the Goodwood Motor Circuit ahead of the event itself. Previous years these test days have been open to the public, but this year exclusive access was only offered to the GRRC community.

Volkswagen Polo GTI R5

Winter Stages Rally Fires Up the New Year

Only three weeks into the new year, my motorsports season kicks off with the MGJ Engineering Winter Stages Rally at my local track, Brands Hatch. Last year was wet and cold, as you would expect for January in the UK, but this year, Kent’s premier race circuit was bathed in glorious winter sun. It was still pretty chilly, and I was glad of my thermals.

Volkswagen Type Three Squareback

A Weekend of Grill-n-Chill, From a Different Perspective

Like many other events this year, Grill-n-Chill made a comeback after a two-year hiatus, and it did not disappoint. The weekend was blessed with beautiful weather, and the fields were filled with cheerful attendees and a diverse array of cars.

Vintage Volkswagens in Hessisch Oldendorf

Volkswagen Veteranen Hessisch Oldendorf

The Hessisch Oldendorf International Vintage Volkswagen Show is a highly anticipated event that takes place once every four years and is considered a pilgrimage for many Volkswagen enthusiasts. Due to world events, I had to wait an extra year for this edition.

Custom motorcycle

Plaid shirts, Denim and Beards gather for the Bike Shed Show 2022

This year saw another superbly curated and inspiring collection of over 300 custom motorcycles from across the globe. Everything from modern classics to vintage-based machines created a visual delight within the equally interesting venue of Tobacco Dock. While the bikes take centre stage the Bike Shed Show celebrates the breadth of custom motorcycle culture and after a three-year wait there was plenty to catch up on.

Motorcycle racer on Margate Beach

Flag, Throttle, Action in Margate for the Malle London Beach Race

It’s hard to believe we’re into the third year of the Malle Beach Race, but we are, and it still feels fresh. This year saw over 200 riders participating in a series of races on inappropriate two- and three-wheeled motorcycles. Everything from custom, classic and vintage rides to stock and race bikes. The one thing in common was the desire to have fun on the beach.