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I'm 27 years old and live in Scotland where I work as a professional drummer. My other interests include motor-racing, humour and watching my football team lose. I dislike mushrooms and cheese packaging.

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Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) Reflections on Formula 1 drivers: Pedro and Ricardo Rodriguez: 1 of 1

Fifty years ago two Mexican brothers burst onto the international racing scene and left an indelible legacy. Ricardo Rodriguez would provide a brief, tantalising glimpse of his natural ability. Given time to develop and refine his undoubted talent he may well have went on to become a great champion, but time was not on his s... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Reflections on the retirement of Michael Schumacher: 1 of 1
When Michael Schumacher drove his first few laps in Kerpen, he was following in the footsteps of Count Wolfgang von Trips, the nobleman who so nearly became Germany's first Formula 1 World Champion. The kart track Schumacher started on was owned by the von Trips family. Ultimately, Schumacher's career was to have a far happi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Biography: Eric Liddell: 1 of 1
Voted in a national newspaper as Scotland's most popular athlete many decades after his death and the subject of an award winning film, Eric Henry Liddell was no ordinary runner. Born in Tientsin (now Tianjin), China in 1902 the young Eric was brought up with strong morals and religious beliefs. His parents were both Scottis... More..
Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) Biographies: Manfred Winkelhock: 1 of 1
The name Winkelhock will forever be inextricably linked with that of BMW. In recent times Joachim Winkelhock has excelled driving BMW touring cars, not to mention winning Le Mans in 1999 for the marque. His older brother had equally close connections with BMW, but Manfred Winkelhock was to have his life cut cruelly short. To... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Dodge Viper: 1 of 1
It is no coincidence that Carroll Shelby was involved from the early stages in the creation of the Dodge Viper. Its roots lie firmly in the AC Cobra, developed to such great effect by Shelby in the 1960s. Almost two decades on from its launch there can be no doubt that Chrysler (Dodge's parent company) have produced a classi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) Formula 1 racing world remembers Paul Warwick (1969-1991): 1 of 1
Karting has long been the accepted starting point for aspiring Formula 1 stars but two brothers from England bucked that trend, beginning their careers instead in the frantic world of stock car racing. By the time Paul Warwick drove in his first single-seater race his older brother Derek was already an established Formula 1 ... More..
Autos > Antique Cars Automotive antiques: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing: 1 of 1
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing had an unusual conception by any standards. A German racing car adapted for road use at the behest of an American car importer. The original 300SL (also known as the W194) was a highly successful sports racing car. Its credentials were confirmed in 1952 when, among other wins, it claimed vict... More..
Autos > Antique Cars Automotive antiques: 1954 H.R.G. Twin-Cam Sports Racer: 1 of 1
The Twin Cam Sports Racer produced by H.R.G. in 1954 is one of the world's rarest cars, with only a handful of examples being built. The striking, streamlined car was the result of several years experience gained in international sports car racing. The company itself dated from before the Second World War, with the three let... More..
Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) Remembering Steve Hislop, Scottish motorcycling legend: 1 of 1
Eleven Isle of Man TT victories is a fairly good indicator of an exceptional talent. That is how many Steve Hislop achieved in his long and illustrious career. There can surely be no greater test of man and machine than the tortuous island roads. He also became the first rider to break the 120mph barrier for an average lap s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Memories of visiting your favourite sports stadium for the first time: 4 of 7
Mention the name Central Park and most people will immediately think of New York with its wide open space that offers a retreat from city life. There is, however, another Central Park, not nearly as picturesque, but extremely close to my heart. Situated in the old Scottish mining town of Cowdenbeath it is the home of Cowdenb... More..