Genevieve and Spyker reunited in London
Genevieve, the star of the film by this name, will be reunited with the Spyker which it raced in the film. The 1904 Darracq has had a huge following worldwide since the Kenneth Moore film and being seen with the Spyker will generate great interest from people of all ages.
The two cars, which belong to the Louwman Collection in Holland, will take part in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) on Sunday, 6th November but can also be seen in Regent Street on Saturday, 5th when they will line up as part of a Concours d'Elegance.
The Run is organised by the Royal Automobile Club (RAC).
www.lbvcr.com
www.louwmanmuseum.nl
Monaco 2012
The Monaco Grand Prix Historique will take place from 11-13th May, 2012.
James Wood hopes to be racing - more details to follow.
www.acm.mc
Walter Hayes Trophy 2012
The Walter Hayes Trophy, institution of the Formula Ford community, will take place at Silverstone on Saturday, 5th and Sunday 6th November.
'Black Beauty', so named by Neil Cunningham, due to it's all-black colour scheme will be driven by owner James Beckett. Joey Foster has raced the Van Dieman RF78 to great effect in recent years.
Wood / Radisich on podium at Goodwood
James Wood and Paul Radisich took second place on aggregate in the St. Mary's Trophy on Sunday. Radisich had won his race in Jim Woodley's, Delta-run, Galaxie 500 but Wood could only manage second despite starting on pole.
Rain before the start left the track damp, suiting the lighter cars more than the 1,700kg Galaxie plus was nursing a marginal clutch and slight mid-range misfire. .Wood lead the first laps until hit by the BMW of Shaw and then spent several laps diving with the rapid Mini of Nick Swift. The drying track later allowed Wood to pull away but the gap to Shaw was too great.
Cigars and Bunny Girls greeted the first three finishers, courtesy of UBS and the Playboy Club London respectively as well as silverware from Rolex at the Prizegiving ceremony.
>> Photos
Goodwood - Wood on pole
James Wood secured pole position for the St. Mary's Trophy at the Goodwood Revival driving the 1963 Ford Galaxie of Jim Woodley. Wood's team mate, Paul Radisich, secured a front-row start too, qualifying in second place for his race in the car. Iain Rowley's team at Delta Motorsport were thrilled after all the hard work.
Chelsea AutoLegends 2011
Anticipation is building for the 2011 Chelsea AutoLegends event. Held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the line-up of cars and related people is impressive.
There are still a few tickets available; for details see the website (or click here).
www.chelseaautolegends.com
Goodwood Festival of Speed: Tesla and Porsche
The 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed was widely regarded as one of the best yet. James Wood drove a 1967 Porsche 906 as well as a 2010 Tesla 'Race of Champions' car.
Silverstone Classic races
The Silverstone Classic is set to be a fantastic weekend of racing (and music) and James will compete in several races at the Silverstone Classic. Cars include the Lotus 15 with Quirina Louwman, Turner Climax with James Bilderbeck and perhaps the Porsche 906 with James Lindsay.
St. Mary's Trophy with John Fitzpatrick at Goodwood Revival
James Wood is set to make his debut in the celebrated St. Mary's Trophy race at the 2011 Goodwood Revival. James has been asked to share the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 with John Fitzpatrick in the closely contested saloon car race.
Jim Woodley, who owns the car and whom James has raced with before, kindly gave up his seat for this race.
www.goodwood.com
Le Mans 24h
Donington Historic Festival
James Wood raced in both the Pre-'63 GT and Stirling Moss Trophy races at the inaugural Donington Historic Festival.
Exciting plans for 2011
Looking forward to an exciting year ahead with plans for racing in Australia as well as an extensive calendar of European events. Specific details to follow.
Holiday and 2010 support
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year. We would like to thank everyone for their support during a very busy 2010 and hope for another successful year in 2011.
Thanks to all Walter Hayes supporters
A huge thanks to all involved; a full list to follow shortly.
>> Event Gallery
Stirling Moss supports Sheshon Racing for School Racing Project
Sir Stirling Moss, British motor racing legend, gave great support for James Wood and Sheshon Racing for East Claydon School in the Racing Car Project and the Walter Hayes Trophy.
Sir Stirling posted several statements of support via Twitter which boosted the morale of all involved and got many people's attention. Hugely appreciated, thank you SM.
www.stirlingmoss.com
www.twitter.com/stirlingmosscom
Walter Hayes momentum builds
Momentum is building rapidly in anticipation of the 2011 Walter Hayes Trophy this weekend (6-7th November, 2010). James Wood will drive the #17 Mondiale M88S and Joey Foster the #16 Van Diemen RF78, both cars owned and run by Sheshon Racing.
East Claydon pupils to visit Silverstone
The Pupils of East Claydon School will see motorsport first-hand when they come to the test day at Silverstone on Thursday; they will have a tour of the circuit on a bus as well as the pit and paddock by foot.
Lotus testing successful
James Wood had a good day's testing at Silverstone yesterday (2nd November) with Quirina Louwman and Louwman Museum Lotus 15.
The 102 laps completed were split between the drivers, damp and dry running, working through a number of set-up changes. It was valuable seat-time for Quirina ahead of the 2011 season.
Photos
Media coverage pre-Walter Hayes Trophy
There has been very excellent coverage of the Walter Hayes Trophy, and particularly the Sheshon Racing for East Claydon School project, by both National and local media, broadcast on the radio and internet as well as in print.
Autosport and BBC included in links here:
BBC Radio
Autosport & Newpapers
Regent Street closes for LBVCR
Regent Street will close on Saturday, 6th November for the display of vehicle participating in the London to Brighton Veteren Car Run (LBVCR). This year, 2010, will see a new event on the Saturday, a Future Car Run for Electric and Alternative Energy powered vehicles, to be held in the opposite direction i.e. from Brighton to London. Tesla are amongst the manufacturers taking part.
James Wood had been invited to take part on Genevieve but had to decline due to racing commitments at Silverstone, in the Walter Hayes Trophy.
www.lbvcr.com
John Fitzpatrick blog
John Fitzpatrick now has a blog on his website, commenting on F1 and other motor racing events. Fitz, multiple champion in GT, Sports Prototype and Saloon cars, also sends updates via Twitter.
www.johnfitzpatrick.co.uk
Octane Trackday at Goodwood
Octane hosted another great day at Goodwood on 28th October with a diversity of cars. The weather was kind, the wet track drying by late-morning. James Wood drove guests in a Tesla Roadster Sport as well as trying a Citroen SM.
East Claydon School launch
James Wood joined Joey Foster and Sheshon Racing at East Claydon School on Wednesday, 20th October for the launch of their Racing School Project.
The parents and staff seemed nearly as excited as the children given many had not seen a racing car close up let alone have two in the school playground.
Photos: Gallery East Claydon
Media: Weblinks
Walter Hayes Trophy 2010 - Racing for East Claydon
James Wood and Joey Foster will compete in the 2010 Formula Ford knock-out competition, driving for Sheshon Racing for East Claydon School.
The project, run by James Beckett Motorsport, involves the Buckinghamshire school as an integral part, including pupils designing the cars' paint scheme.
Foster returns having won the Walter Hayes three times, apart from the 2009 Australian F3 Championship, whereas Wood has not sat in an FF1600 car for over a decade. Both are looking forward to supporting the school as well as racing.
Goodwood Revival - Madgwick Cup, Richmond Trophy
The Madgwick Cup is set to be an exciting race with it's 45 minute, two-driver format. James Wood will drive the Louwman Museum Lotus 15 with Quirina Louwman, his brother Rupert will share Jim Woodley's Lotus 17 and Sir Stirling Moss will also be on the grid in his OSCA.
Spa 6 Hours 2010
News item to follow.
Goodwood Revival testing
James Wood completed several days of testing at Goodwood in preparation for the Revival meeting (17-19th September), where he will compete in two races. James drove the Alta-engined HWM of Adrian van der Kroft for the first time ahead of the Richmond Trophy. The Lotus 15, to be shared with Quirina Louwman in the Madgwick Cup, was not ready pending engine work but James tested the Widi and Cooper T43 of Rupert Wood.
www.goodwood.com
Chelsea AutoLegends success
The inaugural Chelsea AutoLegends event at the Royal Hospital Cheslea was hailed a great success by all who attended. Enjoyed by over 5,000 people whether visitors, media or those involved (sponsors, exhibitors and guests),
www.chelseaautolegends.com
Stirling Moss to open Cheslea AutoLegends
Sir Stirling Moss OBE will open the Chelsea AutoLegends event at midday on Sunday, 5th September. The following quotation is an excellent endorsement of this inaugural motoring event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea;
“It's wonderful and exciting that London, one of the greatest cities in the World, finally has a high-class car motoring event. About time too. I look forward to opening the show at midday on the 5th September and hope to see many of you enthusiasts supporting the event as I am.”
Sir Stirling Moss OBE
White Stuff Charity event with Lamborghini, RMA and James Wood
James Wood, Lamborghini London and RMA Paddock Club are supporting the White Stuff Charity with a driving experience at Silverstone. James will drive fundraisers Ivy and Lil around the Grand Prix circuit as part of their quest to raise funds for the Charity. This experience is one of the octogenarians' "25 Things to do before you're 100".
>> White Stuff Charity
>> Lamborhini London
>> RMA Club
Chelsea AutoLegends: buy tickets now
Tickets for the inaugural Chelsea AutoLegends event are available online; the website is also the place to register your car if you have an interesting car and wish to be part of the show.
www.chelseaautolegends.com
Goodwood Revival 2010: HWM and Lotus
James Wood has been asked to drive an HWM F2 car in the Richmond Trophy as well as a Lotus 15 in the Madgwick Cup. More news to follow.
FIA Lamborghini - plans
Castle Combe 'Anniversary Race'
James Beckett is organising a mixed Sports/GT and Saloon race at the Castle Combe historic meeting on 1st August. A relaxed, one-day event.
Entries and enquiries should be mailed to: James Beckett
Castle Combe flyer
Le Mans Classic 2010 - mixed success
James Wood enjoyed a successful weekend at Le Mans, driving two important historic cars on the Sarthe circuit. Thanks to Quirina Louwman and Adrian van der Kroft amongst others.
More News, images and video to follow.
>> Gallery 2010 LM Classic
www.louwmanmuseum.nl
www.lemansclassic.com
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010
Once again the world of motorsport will be at Goodwood from the 2nd to 4th of July. This year, manufacturers of road cars will also attend on Thursday, 1st July to participate in the Moving Motor Show.
James Wood will be in action throughout the weekend, driving a Tesla Roadster Sports as well as accompanying Phil Packer.
www.teslamotors.com
www.dunhill.com
www.chipex.co.uk
www.goodwood.co.uk
Phil Packer recieves MBE
Phil Packer was awarded the MBE in The Queen's Birthday Honours List for his fundraising work since 2008, most publicly for Help for Heroes. Richly deserved.
www.philpacker.com
Chelsea AutoLegends - Latest Release
The latest news about the inauguaral event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, click here.
www.chelseaautolegends.com
Champion of Brands - relaunched
The revived Champion of Brands race series has been a great success so far, with a 30-car grid on the Grand Prix circuit last weekend, 22nd May.
Competitors came from throughout the UK and Ireland and were delighted to have the chance to race the FF1600 cars on the GP track. Neville Smyth from Dublin led the field home. Rays took five of the top six places.
Covered by a double-spread in Autosport, the next round will support the WTCC on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit on July 18-19.
www.championofbrands.co.uk
media coverage
>> Email James Beckett
Monza - WTCC & Maserati Trofeo
GTSCC Silverstone: Stirling Moss Trophy too
Monaco results
Chelsea Rendez Vous gathers momentum
The second 'Rendez Vous' attracted an interesting range of cars (and even some motorbikes). Held in the gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the April 11th gathering was well received by all and generated interest from passers-by. Most importantly, valuable funds were raised for the Hospital.
The next will be held on Sunday, 9th May.
See: Event Flyer
Video VBOX footage and data for clients & sponsors
Video footage and data will be available at all events, branded where appropriate. Everyone who has seen the recent footage has been impressed; the data captured by the Video VBOX is invaluable for driver training and the sensors can be transferred between cars in minutes.
Widi at Goodwood
Electric victory for Wood - Tesla wins Goodwood Sprint
James Wood scored Tesla's first win in a competition run under MSA Regulations.
. Driving a factory-entered Tesla Roadster Sports, James won the Electric Class at the GRRC Sprint at Goodwood. Despite an inevitable win for Telsa (the only other car in the class being another factory entry), the cars impressed all present.
The Roadster Sports massive torque (300 ft-lb from 0rpm) and cornering stability compensated for the limited top speed of 120mph. The quickest cars reach over 140mph at Goodwood.
www.teslamotors.com
>> Gallery -Goodwood Sprint
Successful Three Peaks for Sport Relief
Phil & Kate's Three Peaks Challenge was a huge success. The team, led by Phil Packer and Kate Silverton, reached the summit of Mount Snowdon by 10:45 am on Monday, 8th March. The Challenge, part of Sports Relief 2010, was demanding enough for the fully-fit team members let alone Phil, who has lower-limb disability following a spinal injury. Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Clive Woodward, who joined on Sunday, 7th, were both genuinely impressed by Phil's achievement and said they felt privileged to be part of the team on Snowdon.
The team also included Andy Kirkpatrick, Alastair Humphreys, Martyn Bird, Danfung Dennis and James Wood.
www.philpacker.com
Images: Gallery 3 Peaks
Three Peaks Challenge - Support and Thanks
Thanks is due to many for their support of the Three Peaks team, particularly;
- Berghaus
- Lake District National Park
- Land Rover
- Motability
- National Trust
- New Balance
- Southdowns Motorhome Centre
- Snowdonia National Park Authority
- TISO Equipment Hire
- Veuve Clicquot (Moët Hennessy UK)
- Gosforth Hall Inn
- Uffizi
as well as the many people who gave their support along the route.
Le Mans Classic 2010 - Lotus 15 confirmed
Peter Auto, organisers of the Le Mans Classic (as well as the current Le Mans Series), have confirmed the Louwman-Wood entry. The event which is scheduled for 9-11th July is held on the famous Sarthe circuit.
James Wood will share the Louwman Collection Lotus 15 with Quirina Louwman.
BBC Sport Relief - James Wood to join Phil & Kate's Three Peak Challenge
James Wood is part of the 'Three Peaks Challenge' team for BBC Sport Relief 2010. Phil Packer and BBC presenter Kate Silverton will lead the team, which also includes some of Great Britain's top mountaineers and adventurers. Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Clive Woodward will join for the last day, Mount Snowdon. Unfortunately Sir Richard Branson is now unable to take part.
James's primary role is as Support Car driver, using the BRIT Range Rover (see below), but he will also climb at least two of the mountains as an integral part the team.
>> Press Release - 3 Peaks
>> BBC Sport Relief - 3 Peaks
BRIT Range Rover - Motability
Land Rover and Motability have demonstrated their support for Phil Packer and the BRIT* by providing a Range Rover. Adapted to included hand-controls (accelerator/brake), the vehicle will be used by Phil regularly, particularly for his outdoor activities and challenges.
New Balance, the sports equipment company, are kindly providing a fuel card for the BRIT Range Rover as well as footwear for Phil.
*BRIT - The British Inspitation Trust is due to launch in 2010.
Phil Packer's 2010 London Marathon - 26 Charities, 26 hours
Phil Packer is setting himself another enormous challenge; completing the 2010 Virgin London Marathon in twenty-six hours.
In 2009 Phil captured the nation's attention by participating in the event, let alone completing it albeit in 14 days, having been paralysed just a year before.
Phil hopes that by walking each mile for a different charity he will spread the financial benefit across a range of Young People and inspire them.
www.philpacker.com
Chelsea Autolegends, 4-5th September
The Inaugural 'Chelsea Autolegends will take place on 4-5th September 2010.
A celebration of Motorsport and fund-raising event for the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the event has the support of some of the great names of motorsport, particularly Le Mans, as well as the military.
www.chelseaautolegends.com
>> Press Release: click here
Lotus Racing F1 launch
James Wood attended the launch of the T127 on 12th February. There was great interest and support for the team, making their return to F1 after a sixteen year break.
Former drivers and advisers present included Sir Stirling Moss, Nigel Mansell, Sir Frank Williams as well as many current and former employees.
Clive Chapman, son of Lotus founder and Chief Designer Colin, represented the family along with his mother, Hazel. Clive runs Classic Team Lotus.
www.lotusracing.my
www.classicteamlotus.com
Yas Marina - Abu Dhabi podiums for Reem Racing Team
The Reem Racing Team from Saudi Arabia celebrated three podiums over the GP2 weekend in Abu Dhabi. The Yas circuit hosted rounds 5 and 6 of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East from the 4th-6th of February as well as GP2 and Chevrolet V8 Supercars.
Bandar Alireza took 3rd overall for the Saudi team on the Friday whilst rookie Faisal Binladen won both rounds of the Mobil 1 Trophy class in the same race.
Both races were won outright by Prince Abuladiz Al Faisal (KSA) from Skeikh Salman bin Rashid Al Khalifa (BAH) and Prince Khalid Al Faisal respectively. With laptimes in the low 2.14s (and pole set at 2.13.57), the leaders proved faster than the 2009 SuperCup times, showing their ability as well as the pace of the 2010 Cup car.
www.reemracing.com
Tesla invited to Goodwood Sprint - Wood to drive
James Wood has been asked by Tesla to drive their Roadster Sports at Goodwood on April 5th at the Goodwood Road Racing Club (GRRC)'s Spring Sprint. Tesla were invited by the GRRC and it will be the first Alternative Energy car to compete at such an event.
www.teslamotors.com
Lounge 190 at The Gore - The Whispering Society
The Whispering Society is the new private Members' club launched at the Gore. The elegant hotel in Kensington already hosts Bistro 190 and Bar 190.The Club will provide a private bar/sitting room with the option of private dining and meeting rooms as well as a concierge service.
For more information please contact Stephen Howard: email
www.gorehotel.com
Christmas and New Year
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a safe and successful year ahead. Looking forward to seeing you in 2010, perhaps at Autosport International at the NEC on Thursday, 14th January.
Phil Packer award at Sports Personality of the Year
Phil Packer was presented with the Helen Rollason Award at the 2010 Sports Personality of the Year. Sir Steve Redgrave, one of Phil's heroes, handed over the trophy. The main award went to Ryan Giggs with Jenson Button runner-up.
Phil used the opportunity to mention his plans to establish the Briitish Inspiration Trust and muster support for his 2010 London Marathon fundraising.
www.philpacker.com
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Maserati 2010 - Valencia test
James Wood tested the 2010 Maserati GranTurismo GT car at Valencia on 18th November. James has been asked to share a car in a few rounds of the Trofeo in 2010.
see: Gallery Maserati
13e Rallye Monte Carlo Historique - Louwman in Alfa
Quirina Louwman will participate in the Historic Monte Carlo Rally in January 2010. 'Queenie' will drive her 1964 Alfa Romeo Sprint GT.
This is the car which James Wood shared with Queenie in 2009, contesting several rounds of the HMRN U2TC series.
www.acm.mc
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Goodwood dates announced
Lord March has announced dates for the major 2010 motorsport events; the Festival of Speed will held on 3-5th July and the Revival will be the 18-20th September.
www.goodwood.com
Veteran debut -'Genevieve'
James made his debut on a Veteran car in the 2009 RAC London to Brighton Veteran Car Run ('LBVCR'). Wood teamed up with Quirina Louwman on the 1904 Darracq, 'Genevieve', the car central to the 1952 film by the same name.
The Darracq was one of three brought over from the Louwman Collection in Holland. Mr Evert Louwman, the owner, drove the oldest car, a Peugeot from 1895.
www.louwmancollection.nl
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Abu Dhabi 2010 - Historic Festival postponed
The inaugural Abu Dhabi Historic Festival has been popstponed. Due to have been held 28-30th Janurary 2010, the organisers have cancelled to allow further development of the circuit and its facilities ahead of events in 2010.
Phil Packer in motorsport
www.philpacker.com
Fifty London
Driver coaching with hand controls
James Wood looks forward to coaching in a car with hand controls from 2010. Having already experienced circuit driving with hand controls for the throttle and brake, James is ready to coach people with restricted use of their lower body as well as those using pedals.
This has come about through James' involvement with Phil Packer with whom James will be involved in a number of motorsport activites.
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Jodie Kidd to return to the racetrack
Jodie Kidd will return to the racetrack in 2010, once again competing in the Maserati Trofeo, the one-make series for the 450bhp racing version of the GranTurismo.
Jodie will spend some time on track before the season starts to recondition herself to motorsport and build her confidence.
www.maserati.com
Winter test programmes
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Monaco GP Historique 2010
The 7th running of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique will take place on 1st-2nd May 2010. James hopes to take part, having done so several times before.
www.acm.mc
Cozmo Jenks helmet designs
Cozmo Jenks is back on track with several new bespoke helmet designs; more will be revealed in time for the 2010 season.
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