To shut out 2024, we’ve requested our three busiest Auto of the yr to spotlight their three favourite tales from the previous 12 months – from function automobiles to occasions and every thing in between. Lastly, now we have Mario Christou to mirror of his yr of Speedhunting.
MC: Phew, we’ve made it to the top. What a yr 2024 was, eh? This will likely have been my favorite yr of searching pace to this point, and it’s been a real pleasure to doc automobile tradition for you all. From the appears to be like of our social media engagement, I’d say you’ve loved the experience simply as a lot as I’ve.
Wanting forward, I’m excited to see what 2025 brings – as a result of, actually, I don’t know what to anticipate. One factor I do know is that I need to take my very own automobile to extra occasions subsequent yr, though it may definitely use a light refresh to get again to 100%. I’m additionally eager to dive deeper into motorsport occasions, whether or not that’s endurance racing on a worldwide scale or historic races a bit nearer to residence. I have already got some journeys lined up for areas each snowy and sandy, so anticipate a greater variety of content material from me within the coming 12 months. However earlier than we race into 2025, with my private favorite three tales from 2024…
I used to be torn on this one. I nearly included my full Goodwood Revival protection in my high three, however the reality is, I acquired uninterested in working across the monitor perimeter in each rain and blazing solar all day. It was at evening, although, as I used to be leaving, that I actually awakened. The sight of historic race automobiles bathed within the comfortable glow of fairy lights was straight out of a dream – and one thing I’ll always remember.
Take a look at the function right here: Lucid Goals: Goodwood Revival After Hours
You’re most likely getting uninterested in me waxing lyrical about my favorite manufacturers and fashions, however a day spent with Paul McLean and his one-of-a-kind Porsche 993 RSR genuinely had me reconsidering my record of favorite automobiles. Image this: a crisp, frosty morning within the British countryside, the solar rising over the dewy fields – a picture-perfect backdrop for a fairly, pastel Porsche. The thunderous 3.8-litre soundtrack solely made it higher.
Take a look at the function right here: Porsche Perfection: The World’s Solely Pastel Yellow 993 Cup 3.8 RSR
Okay, I do really feel a bit responsible, together with an article from final week, however in my defence, I didn’t anticipate December to be so full of epic automobile adventures. And actually, how may I not embody this? Assembly considered one of my childhood hero automobiles in individual – nearly all to myself – was a second that will probably be laborious to high.
Take a look at the function right here: At all times Meet Your Hero Automotive: My Day With The Want for Pace BMW M3 GTR
Bonus: N24 would have made the record this yr if it hadn’t been minimize quick to simply seven hours and if I’d had the standard media entry. Nonetheless, it will get an honourable point out for being an extremely enjoyable weekend and an opportunity to point out you expertise the occasion as a spectator.
Take a look at the function right here: Improper Aspect Of The Fence: A Spectator’s Information To The N24
This was meant to be a brief recap, so I’ll wrap it up right here. However earlier than I am going, I need to want all of you a really blissful New 12 months and 2025 full of extra superior automobile tradition.
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