Belt up and enjoy this 365-day ride as you cruise past the most momentous motoring events in history. Packed with fascinating facts about races, motorists and the history of the mighty engine, this is a must-visit web site for any car enthusiast.
A random selection of interesting facts about the roads and motorways of the world.
Britain is better known for its winding roads than its dead straight ones so news that the longest straight road in the country is 15.1 miles long might come as a surprise. It’s a section of the A15 north of Lincoln that goes between Scawby and Scampton airfield.
The M1 was built to handle up to 14,000 vehicles a day. It now serves 10 times that number.
The M6 is said to be the most haunted route, with sightings including Roman legionnaires.
Baldwin Street is just your average suburban street in New Zealand, only it rises 230 feet over its short 1150 feet distance! Locals challenge the fittest visitors to run it, and they've never met an athlete it couldn't beat!
When Princess Diana's funeral procession travelled down the M1, the "Tiredness can kill" signs were removed.
