Although, unusually, I did not roam abroad, 29 events, many strongly supported multi-day affairs – bookended by the Classic Sports Car Club’s Silverstone Grand Prix circuit experiment in late February and the Walter Hayes Trophy Formula Ford staple there in early November – kept me busy at the laptop reporting and on commentary duties. Sadly, I could not make the pilgrimage to Francorchamps for the 30th Spa Six Hours historic showcase (which would have been my 25th) due to a family commitment, but it remains my favourite event and I’ll be back. Looking ahead, my wish list for 2024 includes a return to South Africa’s Passion for Speed historic events, a national hillclimb round and Santa Pod’s Dragstalgia, which old friends raved about in the summer.
Racing in the rain
Rain has always been a great leveller, and there was
