KARTING ACE FREDDIE DYE
Six-year-old Freddie Dye is following in the footsteps of Lewis Hamilton by competing in the prestigious Superone Kart Racing Championship. Freddie, a pupil at Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School, first drove a kart in August 2023 at the age of five. Full story here.
DISCOVER ELECTRIC EVENT
Leading manufacturers supported an electric vehicle (EV) event at the Council’s Parkside premises in Horsham on 24 May. For full story click here.
BILLYS MOTORCYCLES IN PULBOROUGH
After a long, miserable winter, motorcyclists are dusting down their leathers and hitting the roads again. This is good news for Billy’s Motorcycles, a locally-owned, independent business in Pulborough. Full story here.
STATION GARAGE SKODA
Station Garage was established in 1973 by husband-and-wife Tony and Rosemary Thorpe. As the business celebrates its 50th anniversary, AAH met founder Tony, as well as son James and daughter Suzy as they lead the company in a new era of motoring. Full story here.
BLMRA 500 LAWNMOWER RACING
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the British Lawn Mower Racing Association (BLMRA) staged a special endurance race on 12 - 13 August, with 51 mowers competing at high speeds in a field in Five Oaks. Click here for More
HORSHAM MOTORCYCLE GROUP
The Horsham Motorcycle Group organised a special ride-out on Saturday 22 October 2022, to celebrate its 1,000th member. AAH met riders at the Sussex Barn in North Heath Lane, Horsham, to find out how the group has become an important social hub for local motorcyclists. Full story here...
O' ROURKE'S COACHTRIMMERS
At O’Rourke Coachtrimmers on the Old Rudgwick Brickworks, there is a storage room with rows of boxes lining the shelf. They are all labelled with the name of some of the world’s most desirable cars: The Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari Daytona, Lamborghini Miura and Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. Full story here.
ANTHONY JAMES CARS
Two brothers from Horsham, Daniel and Nick Hall, have drawn on their lifelong passion for cars to establish a unique new business. For full story click here
PILGRIM MOTORSPORTS AT HENFIELD
To those passionate about a certain breed of classic car, Pilgrim is an established name famed for Ford Mustands and its Cobra Replicas. For full story click here
PREMIER GT IN WASHINGTON
Since moving to their new showroom at Rock Business Park, an increasing number of motoring enthusiasts have been enticed by the rare and unusual cars gracing the Premier GT showroom floor. Click here for More
HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Chris Nichols and Dave Batchelar at P&D Custom Bikes have created a striking Harley in a Californian style, complete with engraving by Don Blocksidge and paint work by Classic Cycleworks. For the full story visit https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/harleysportster
STUART AUSTIN SET FOR SUNSEEKER RALLYE
Stuart Austin will experience one of the country’s top rally events behind the wheel of an iconic blue and gold Subaru Impreza, as he and navigator John Flippance prepare for the Rallye Sunseeker. Click here for More
TARA WILLIAMS' HARLEY DAVIDSON
Tara's first Harley was a Fatboy, but now she drives a Softail Deluxe, her third Harley. And it all started with a little white lie to her father! Click here for More
PLUM'S CAMPERS
AAH Editor Ben Morris enjoyed a trip away in a 1969 VW Campervan, courtesy of a Southwater couple who have recently set up their own business hiring out the iconic buses. Click here for More
MOTORI DI MARINO
Motori Di Marino is like a throwback to a different era, when villagers could top up their car at a family run petrol station without having to wait for people to pay for their groceries. Click here for More
WASHINGTON COACHWORKS
How a bodyshop in Washington has become known as a specialist for supercars. But it has much more to offer... Click here for More
HARLEY DAVIDSONS IN SLINFOLD
This most American of brands has found a fan base here in the South East of England. Unusually, the small Lyons Industrial Estate in Slinfold has become a local focal point for Harley Davidson owners. Click here for More
TEAM READY FOR MONGOL RALLY
The Mongol Rally is a 10,000 mile journey that takes in some of the world’s toughest terrain. A local team are preparing to take on the challenge. Click here for More
HORSHAM RIDERS CLUB
Showing that few sports are as universally appealing as Trials riding, children aged ten years old tackle the course alongside riders in their seventies. Click here for More
ME AND MY JAGUAR MARK 1
In Shaun Evans, the producers of ‘Endeavour’ found the ideal actor to play Morse during his early days in the force. But of course, Endeavour Morse needed a Jaguar to drive around in! Click here for More
NIGEL WINTER: ME AND MY TRIUMPH
Back in 2007, Horsham solicitor Nigel Winter swapped his pin-stripe suit for leathers, fastened his helmet and climbed upon his beloved Triumph Thunderbird. Click here for More
JOLYON AND WILLIAM PALMER CHASE F1 DREAM
It was fairly likely that Jolyon and William Palmer were eventually going to be involved in motor racing, following in the footsteps of their father, Jonathan. Click here for More
ROBIN LACKFORD: A LIFETIME SPENT RACING
As a young boy, Robin Lackford was fascinated by cars. He started working on cars at a young age, helping his older brother Norman, who raced a Ford Anglia in the Special Saloon Championship. Click here for More
ME AND MY TRIUMPH STAG
In the eyes of Sally Napper, the best car of all was the Triumph Stag. It was the only car she wanted, but the opportunity never came about. That was until 2008. Click here for More
ME AND MY AUSTIN 7 VAN?
It was 1962, and 15-year-old David Millichamp was on the lookout for a new car. Near to his home were several cars in a derelict state, one of which was an Austin 7 5cwt van. Click here for More
HORSHAM RIDE-IN MOTORCYCLE SHOW
“That’s just how things are here in Blighty!” Those were the words of Rob Hurst, manager of New Street Motorcycles, as the weather hit Horsham Motorcycle Show on 16th July. Click here for More
ME AND MY BOND MINICAR
On his third trip to the yard Nick found what he was looking for, a 1955 Mark C Bond Minicar. There was no engine, no bonnet, and another car had been sat on top of it for two decades. Click here for More
ME AND MY VW CAMPER VAN
It’s not the sort of classified advert that would immediately grab your attention.1969, left hand drive, no engine, no gearbox, no suspension, no seats, not fit to drive. But for Peter Middleton it was an obvious opportunity. Click here for More
