Articles written by Kevin Guthrie

Dan Wheldon's fatal accident during the final race of the 2011 Indycar season in Las Vegas has robbed the sport of a sparkling talent.

Oct 18, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

Over the last century the Indy 500 has attracted a variety of bizarre racing car designs, from racers boasting two engines to cars with six wheels.

May 6, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

Two great young Italian racing drivers of the 1950s who drove for Ferrari in Formula 1 and met tragic ends.

Mar 16, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

David Coulthard, Allan McNish and Paul Di Resta are the most recent Scottish F1 Grand Prix drivers.

Feb 16, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

For several seasons Scottish drivers Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart dominated Formula 1 Grand Prix racing.

Feb 16, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

Innes Ireland was the first Scottish driver to win in Formula 1 and Jim Clark became Scotland's first F1 world champion.

Feb 16, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

Scotland's involvement in F1 dates back to the very first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix in 1950.

Feb 16, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

Austria has produced two F1 World Championship winners, Jochen Rindt and Niki Lauda.

Jan 19, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

Brazil has produced three F1 World Champions. Emerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna claimed motor racing's ultimate prize eight times.

Jan 19, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

Stuart Adamson found fame with The Skids and Big Country. Tragically a long running battle with alcohol led to his early death aged 43 in 2001.

Jan 19, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

Dale Earnhardt - known as 'The Intimidator' - was killed during the 2001 Daytona 500, robbing NASCAR and motor sport of a genuine legend.

Jan 12, 2011 - Kevin Guthrie

The 2010 season produced an epic battle between Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren for the Formula 1 World Championship.

Dec 15, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Lewis Hamilton won his first Grand Prix of 2010 in Turkey, after the Red Bull drivers collided with each other.

Dec 15, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa started the 2010 Formula 1 season with a 1-2 finish in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Dec 15, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

The 2010 F1 season saw the return of Michael Schumacher to Grand Prix racing and an epic battle for the Formula 1 title.

Dec 15, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

2010 GP2 champion Pastor Maldonado will test for the Williams Formula 1 team as he aims to become only the third Venezuelan driver to race in F1.

Oct 28, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Visit Edinburgh at Christmas to experience a winter wonderland of festive shopping, attractions, entertainment and nightlife.

Oct 21, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Esteban Guerrieri is hoping to be the next driver from Argentina in Formula 1 with the Virgin Grand Prix team.

Oct 20, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

The new British Formula 3 champion has also impressed in World Series by Renault. Could Jean Eric Vergne be the next French Formula 1 star?

Oct 6, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

In the Great War of 1914-1918 five brothers enlisted to fight in the British Army. All of them died on the Western Front.

Sep 22, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Daijiro Kato was just beginning his MotoGP career when he was killed during the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix.

Sep 22, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

The Spa motor racing circuit in Belgium has a long history of triumph and disaster. Several top racing drivers have died there.

Aug 29, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Mika Hakkinen was the driver Michael Schumacher regarded as his greatest rival in F1 Grand Prix Racing.

Aug 9, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Alex Zanardi, Mick Doohan and Rudolf Caracciola all made successful returns to racing after serious accidents.

Jul 25, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

The Belgian Grand Prix saw two British Formula 1 drivers killed in separate accidents, and two more seriously injured.

Jul 6, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill won F1 titles in the 1990s, while Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are the latest British Formula 1 champions.

Jul 5, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Jackie Stewart and James Hunt were both colourful Formula 1 World Champions, for very different reasons.

Jul 5, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Mike Hawthorn was the first Briton to win the F1 World Championship. In the sixties Graham Hill, Jim Clark and John Surtees dominated.

Jul 5, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Renault became the first Formula 1 team to use a turbocharged engine in 1977. For ten years turbos dominated F1, led by BMW, TAG Porsche and Honda.

Jun 7, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Jean Behra raced for Gordini, Maserati, BRM, Porsche and Ferrari. He became known as one of the bravest drivers in motor racing history.

Apr 22, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Fernando Alonso made a perfect start to his Ferrari career by winning the opening GP of the 2010 F1 season in Bahrain. Can the double Formula 1 champion do it again?

Mar 16, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

February 14th is Saint Valentine's Day, but it is a date significant for many other reasons.

Feb 12, 2010 - Kevin Guthrie

Michael Schumacher will make his return to F1 racing during the 2010 Formula 1 season.

Dec 25, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Football gift ideas for dedicated fans. Season tickets, artwork and football club shares are just some of the football gifts available.

Dec 4, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Ignazio Giunti raced for Ferrari in both F1 and sports prototype racing. He died in 1971 in a bizarre accident involving Jean-Pierre Beltoise at the Buenos Aires 1000Km.

Nov 25, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

NASCAR fans are well covered when it comes to Christmas gifts. NASCAR.com's range includes diecast models, driver activity books, signed memorabilia and NASCAR flags.

Nov 19, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Hydroplaning can occur when driving in the rain or on icy roads. A guide to the dangers posed when a vehicle hydroplanes and steps to avoid aquaplaning.

Nov 17, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Building a themed collection of F1 model cars is now easier than ever with the huge range of Formula 1 diecasts on the market.

Nov 16, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

In modern Formula 1 racing accidents seldom result in serious injury. Not so long ago an F1 crash could easily prove fatal.

Nov 16, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Kamui Kobayashi marked his arrival in Formula 1 with two stunning performances at the end of the 2009 F1 season in Brazil and Abu Dhabi.

Nov 13, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Fatal accidents are an unavoidable part of motor racing. NASCAR has experienced some tragic losses, including Joe Weatherly, Glen "Fireball" Roberts and Tiny Lund.

Nov 13, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Mark Donohue and Roger Penske formed a formidable racing partnership. Donohue retired from driving, only to return and lose his life at the 1975 Austrian Grand Prix.

Oct 29, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Pumpkin carving stencils can be obtained for free on the web. A guide to some of the best sites offering printable stencils for Jack o' Lantern carving at Halloween.

Sep 17, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Alfa Romeo won the first ever Formula 1 World Championship. The Italian Grand Prix team has a rich F1 history with drivers including Farina, Fangio, Lauda and Depailler.

Sep 16, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

A guide to websites offering free printable Christmas decorations. Choose from a wide selection of Christmas printables and decoration ideas.

Sep 14, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Where to find free printable Christmas cards on the web. Search for a Christmas card template featuring Santa Claus, Rudolf or a Christmas tree.

Sep 14, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello will continue their F1 title fight at the Singapore night race. Meanwhile, Renault and Nelson Piquet are at war with each other.

Sep 13, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Printable templates for Halloween cards are available on many websites. Many free printable Halloween greeting cards can also be customised.

Sep 12, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Printable party masks for Halloween are available for free on many websites, suitable for kids and adults. Ideal for trick or treating.

Sep 11, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie

Free printable Halloween decorations are widely available on the internet. A guide to online sources of downloadable templates for Halloween decorating.

Sep 10, 2009 - Kevin Guthrie