Memory Lane (Pt 3): If in doubt….Flat out!

My first couple of pay cheques in the bank from a “proper” job, it was time to enter the real world of performance cars! With the legend that was McRae, local legend Richard Burns and a few trips to watch the WRC there was no other choice than an Impreza STI. At 21 this was…

Memory Lane (Pt 2): Evolution not revolution

A little older and a little wiser with a demand for increase reliability saw my 2nd car arrive. What other choice than to continue my aspiration to be Colin McRae than with a Ford Focus! In many ways the focus was the natural successor to the 306, great handling, yet practical and good looking. In…

Memory Lane (Pt 1): Genesis

So, this is where it all begins…fresh faced and ready to drive….behind the wheel of a ropey, modified-before-I-bought-it, french POS. Bought from the most used of used car dealerships and fully equipped with dodgy brakes and a loud exhaust. Despite all the warning signs this was my first ever car…and it was fantastic. The little…