Published Work
Who am I? Raphaël van der Straten
VDS Racing Adventures has a storied history in motorsport, one its founder’s grandson – Raphaël van der Straten – is looking to continue. Check out the original post on 24hseries.com HERE Raphael van der Straten. VDS Racing Adventures-6 Raphael van…
Who are we? Alfred and Robert Renauer
We sit down with ‘Germany’s fastest twins’ to discuss working and racing with your brother, the importance of Porsche, how difficult it has been running their father’s team, and, crucially, which one of them is faster. Check out the original…
FIRST DRIVE. 2019 Subaru Forester
Subaru’s refreshed SUV is more evolution than revolution, but still shows its prowess from track to trail. Check out the original post on driving.ca HERE Subaru Forester-24 Subaru Forester-27 Subaru Forester-25 Subaru Forester-31 Subaru Forester-60 Subaru Forester-51 Subaru Forester-44 Subaru Forester-46…
INSIGHT. Why PROTO needed to change for 2019
Let’s not beat around the bush: the 24H PROTO SERIES needed a change for 2019. CREVENTIC’s Ole Dörlemann explains why. And how. Check out the original post on 24hseries.com HERE 24H PROTO SERIES-3 24H PROTO SERIES-17 24H PROTO SERIES-12 24H PROTO…
FIRST DRIVE. 2019 GMC Sierra Denali 1500
Plenty of new technology, more room and better fuel economy, but the real story is what’s in the back Check out the original post on driving.ca HERE GMC Sierra Denali 1500-9 GMC Sierra Denali 1500-11 GMC Sierra Denali 1500-8 2019 GMC…
RAM Racing. Out of the blue
Since its debut in 2013, former A6 champions RAM Racing have featured some of the boldest liveries on the 24H SERIES grid. Team boss Dan Shufflebottom walks James through his team’s colourful side. Check out the original post on 24hseries.com HERE…
On the Grid with…Renaultsport R.S. 01 GT3
It was designed to ‘reveal future GT or Endurance champions’, and with its first 24H SERIES already in the books, GP Extreme’s flagship Renault is looking to improve even further on an impressive endurance racing debut. Check out the original…
INTERVIEW. Nicholas Latifi. Canada’s ‘next big thing’ in Formula 1?
The Toronto-native has spent most of motor racing career competing in Europe, and now stands on the threshold of both F1 and, potentially, championship glory in Formula 2. It’s not been the easiest of climbs to the top, however… Check…
24H Diary with Chantal Kroll. Dubai
What does it take for a team and its driver to race for 24 hours straight? We caught up with Hofor-Racing’s Chantal Kroll at the Hankook 24H DUBAI to find out. Check out the original post on 24hseries.com HERE — Friday…
On the Grid with…CUPRA TCR
The CUPRA TCR makes its worldwide debut in 2018 in the 24H SERIES powered by Hankook. But has the success of its predecessor – the SEAT Leon TCR – already put a bulls-eye on its back? James asks Bas Koeten…
Aston Martin puts the Vantage through winter gauntlet
Earlier this year, James got a chance to take a look at – and a ride in – the new Aston Martin Vantage, just previewed last month, in Sweden for winter testing. Here’s his take on the snowy ride and…
REVIEW. Ferrari GTC4Lusso T
Gone is the V12 in favour of a turbocharged V8. But is Ferrari’s ‘sixth model’ now more sports car than GT? Check out a pdf version of the coverage for EVO Middle East HERE Ferrari GTC4Lusso T-23 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T-25…
About James
James recently completed a five-year stint in Dubai, working as a webmaster for motoring website Crankandpiston.com and later additionally as Publishing Editor of upscale car magazine EVO Middle East. During that time he road tested just about every supercar, luxury car and off-roader marketed in the region.
He met and interviewed many of his motorsport heroes and traveled extensively to race circuits, product launches and technical presentations across Europe, Scandinavia, North America, the Middle and Far East.
As he built up his knowledge of mainstream and specialist marques, he broadened his driving experience and honed his syntax and writing skills by producing readable, informative and often humorous content for both online and print distribution.
