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13 Apr 2010: BRDC drivers swap horsepower for leg power in marathon fundraiser

A clutch of British racers will be swapping high-performance engines for their own two legs later this month in a bid to raise £50,000 for a children’s cancer charity.

13 Apr 2010: Millbrook Proving Ground: 40 years of British vehicle testing

This year a relatively unregarded piece of British motoring history celebrates its 40th anniversary – but if you have ever owned a European car the chances are it has had an impact on your motoring life.

13 Apr 2010: Competition: Meet The Stig and drive the Top Gear track

Ever fancied trying your hand at legendary, world-famous corners like Hammerhead, Gambon and the Bacharach Bend – in something more glamorous than a reasonably-priced car? Look no further.

9 Apr 2010: GP2 testing: Vietoris is today’s fastest runner

Racing Engineering’s Christian Vietoris became the third driver to top the timesheets in three days of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona today after setting a fastest lap of 1:27.284.

8 Apr 2010: Hot lava and tyres don’t mix, as Top Gear has found out

If you want to get maximum wear from your tyres, your best bet is probably not to drive to an active volcano and test them to destruction by driving on hot lava. But, there again, when did Top Gear ever give a flying fig about the practicalities of motoring?

8 Apr 2010: F2 testing: Stoneman tops the timesheets on maiden outing

Dean Stoneman has celebrated his first outing in a Formula Two car by topping the timesheets during this year’s first two official days of testing.

7 Apr 2010: GP2 testing: Can anyone beat Maldonado this week?

Pastor Maldonado swept away the rest of the GP2 field at last month’s Paul Ricard tests – and the Venezuelan set out his stall again today for another dominant performance.

6 Apr 2010: Festival of Speed to have Italian theme – and extra ‘motor show’ day

This year’s Festival of Speed will have an Italian theme, according to organisers, with the July weekend event set to focus on that country’s passion for motorsport.

5 Apr 2010: British F3: Carlin take a hat-trick from season-opener

Red Bull-backed Carlin has proved that it will be the team to beat in this year’s British F3 International championship after sweeping up a full slate of honours in the opening rounds at Oulton Park.

3 Apr 2010: David Coulthard confirms race return in DTM series

David Coulthard has confirmed that he will be making a return to the track in 2010 with Mercedes in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) series.

 
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