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.
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.
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.
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.
Back on Track for Goodwoods’ 79th Members Meeting
As Goodwoods’ 79th Members’ Meeting returned to its more traditional time of year, celebrating the start of the West Sussex estates’ motorsport calendar for 2022. We were gifted a riot of sunshine and classic motorsport, recreating the atmosphere of the original BARC race meetings held at Goodwood through the 1950s and 1960s. This event is always a thrilling weekend of epic motor racing, high-speed track demonstrations and fun-packed festivities.
Detonators Breakfast, February 2022
It’s the last Sunday of the month, that means it’s time for another Detonators breakfast meet. With the sun shining and an Indian Scout Bobber 20 to ride, could there be a better way to spend a Sunday morning?
Cold, Wet and Muddy Winter Stage Rally
The first event of the new motorsport season at Brands Hatch was the return of the MGJ Engineering Brands Hatch Winter Stage Rally. Ideally, this event should blast away the winter blues. However, the winter remained in full swing, delivering very wet ground. Brilliant for the competitors, not so great for those of us using the public car park by the entrance, where many people required assistance to get in and out. An idea for next year is to open the level Airfield Car Park; this would also avoid frustration and reduce the workload on Brands Hatch Staff.
Exploring Goodwoods’ 78th Members Meeting with my Fuji Film X-Pro3
Over the last year or so, I’ve been experimenting with a new camera setup. Although I’m pleased with my Canon system and have no intention of completely swapping over to a different camera system, there is something about the Fuji Film world that I find intriguing. This curiosity led me to purchase an X-Pro3 rangefinder-style camera which I’ve been exploring for a while.
A wet start for Goodwoods’ delayed 78th Members Meeting
Typically Goodwood Members Meeting is the curtain raiser for the UK historic racing season, but this year it felt more like a triumphant season finale. After many delays due to pandemic restrictions, the flag finally dropped at the 78th Members Meeting on 16-17 October 2021, moving from its originally scheduled date in May.