Your favourite magazines/writers

[M400 NBL]

Mine is Evo and writer Richard Porter.

Does anyone remember the article he did about a book he read. I can't remember all of it but he was pi$$ed off that the author went into fine detail about anything and everything......except when he described a car. He only used the manufacturer (BMW I think) but did not mention which series, colour, engine size etc.If I remember correctly, the car mentioned in the book was not in production for the era that it was set in. Very funny no matter how many times I read it. Pity I haven't read it recently otherwise I could tell you more about it

If any of you has a link of this article (or any of his others) it would be great if you could post it.

What's your fave mag and who's your fave writer??

[Trackside]

I've read Autosport for nearly 25 years and invariably read Nigel Roebuck's '5th Column' piece first. Also, Marcus Pye has a fantastic grasp and knowledge of National and Historic motorsport, which is where my main interest lies. If I could integrate his life with Jeff Bloxham's (Autosport photographer), I'd be a very content chap!

Away from racing, I like John Barker's writing, and Richard Meaden's piece in Evo recently about his exploits in the Nurburgring 24 Hours with Maserati was excellent. Really felt like you were there as well.

[M400 NBL]

I used to read CCC a long time ago when I was considering putting a 405 MI16 engine in my 205. Very informative but I wouldn't describe it as exciting reading. Not like EVO anyway.They do have a way of making you feel like you're in the car with them.

Clever with their selection of bold highlighted text. This months ultimate grouptest with the Veyron...

The message that Bovingdon left on my mobile was mostly logistical.'We've picked up the Veyron and we're heading east...blah blah...should be at Troyes by about 1pm...blah blah'. Then, after a significant pause, the verdict I'd been waiting for: 'It's f***ing fast'

Pretty much the verdict I wanted to hear too - mind you it was hardly going to be sluggish

[BCA]

Russel Bulgin.

So far his column has been irriplaceable.

[BCA]

Trackside said:

Richard Meaden's piece in Evo recently about his exploits in the Nurburgring 24 Hours with Maserati was excellent. Really felt like you were there as well.

Got to admit I read that about four times. Brilliant.

[fourwheelsteer]

The best motoring writer of all time was LJK Setright. The best magazine was, without doubt, CAR from about 1965 to 1995. Evo is occasionally good and Autocar is useful for news but no current magazine has the touch of greatness that made CAR special.

[Fruitcake]

Colin Goodwin. Great sense of humour and a writer who makes you think that it's you behind the wheel. Down to earth as well which is a big bonus.

I love reading anything by him.

[BadgerBenji]

Dave Walker, the guy is a legend, really knows his stuff, and can actually explain what can be complicated concepts very simply and make them easy to understand. He has been an inspiration both from his CCC days and now his PPC articles. His book on engine mapping, absolutely first rate.

[loader]

My favourites are Evo and PPC, Kevin Leaper in particular from PPC. The guy is just a total petrolhead nothing stands in his way from sneaking motors in here there and everywhere and through into the pot the fact that the guy is nuts always helps things along, this in particular comes over in his articles.

[egomeister]

fourwheelsteer said:

LJK Setright

Without a doubt one of the greatest automotive journalists - someone who really understood motoring. Sorely missed.

[nervous]

i hear the long awaited piece by me in total911 magazine is outstanding. witty, informative and brilliantly concieved. its truly the gift that keeps on giving.

[PJR]

I'll second Dave Walker..

Also (and i'll probably be shot for this) I have to say Clarkson. Its not that I particularly support everything he says. Its just the way he says it. Usually very funny, yet nearly always highly controversial. Guaranteed to be an entertaining read no matter if you agree with his opinions or not. Plus he's consistent, in that he's much the same on telly as he is in writing.
Cheers, P

[r998]

nervous said:

i hear the long awaited piece by me in total911 magazine is outstanding. witty, informative and brilliantly concieved. its truly the gift that keeps on giving.

Aside from the spelling errors anyway

[GregE240]

Twincam16. Always brings a smile to my face.

[simonrockman]

I agree on Porter and Clarkson. But then I've always liked the funny stuff. Rowan Atkinson and Alexi Sayle were both great in CAR. George Bishop of course.

For heavy duty stuff www.circuitdriver.com/ is very well written and has the kind of content you can't find elsewhere. There will be one rubbish article in it for October 'cos I wrote that.

Simon

[nervous]

r998 said:

nervous said:

i hear the long awaited piece by me in total911 magazine is outstanding. witty, informative and brilliantly concieved. its truly the gift that keeps on giving.

Aside from the spelling errors anyway

oh, crop.

[maddog993]

I'll go with Dave Walker, Russell Bulgin, LJK Setright. I'd also add Mark Hales who not only is one helluva racer/driver but also happens to be a supremely articulate writer and motoring journalist to boot

[Pugsey]

nervous said:

i hear the long awaited piece by me in total911 magazine is outstanding. witty, informative and brilliantly concieved. its truly the gift that keeps on giving.

You should stop listening to your mum!

[nervous]

[redacted]

[Pugsey]

nervous said:

its the voices in my head that are the real culprits.

so, were all agreed then? Nervy for President. good, glad we got that cleared up.

as you were.

"outstanding, witty, informative and brilliant" - sorry you're just not qualified to be called 'Mr President'. Hang on though - delusions of grandeur, complete lack of any kind of grip on reality - Mr P your office is ready, lets get out there and erase all tts from the face of the planet!