As coronavirus lockdown continues, the traditional ways of feeding your passion for cars, such as driving, are becoming more tricky. But never fear - travelling on roads may be limited, but there are still plenty of things you can do to placate your inner petrolhead.
How to get your motoring fix at home: Films and TV | websites | computer games | books
One solution is to sample the cornucopia of car-related activities that can be enjoyed online. From Esports sim racing to archive videos on Youtube, these are just some of the things you can do on the web. So get clicking.
Circuit-spotting on Google Maps
This is an activity that can keep you occupied for weeks. With a bit of time, research and the Google Earth app, you can visit any track you choose – but the obscure and forgotten ones are best. Trace the layouts of places like Germany’s Südschleife, Crystal Palace in the UK or even Spain’s recently abandoned venue in Valencia. JD
Online emulators
Computer games were better in the old days, right? Well, dig around the Internet Archive (archive.org) and you’ll find a host of in-browser emulators, allowing you to play some old racing classics, such as the Commodore Amiga version of Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge. Be warned: they’re not all as good as you remember. JA
Classic & Sports Car Classifieds
You know how sometimes a nagging ache is enough for you to tell yourself you won’t take feeling well for granted? This reminds me of that, but on a bigger scale: life’s too short to own boring cars. And Classic & Sports Car has loads of interesting ones. MP
The Samba
Join the debate
Add your comment
F1 the App.
Download this app and you access to past and present F1 races and more!
I've been watching 90s super