Dan Read

Humpback Mounting

Reading back on a story I wrote in 2011, when Kimi Räikkönen had a crack at NASCAR and Top Gear sponsored the race. I’d forgotten this gem:

New work with @thisisnorthstar for @McLarenAuto. Behind-the-scenes in Barcelona as the 750S does a decade’s worth of mileage in just a few months. Pics by the brilliant @samchickphotography cars.mclaren.com/en/latest/p…

Does anyone have a contact for Ascari Race Resort? @ascariresort

Here’s a story I wrote about the brilliant Paralympic medallist @oliverlamwatson, who drives a 911 GT3 PDK. He’s lost the use of his left leg, but he can still drive an auto. He displays his blue badge proudly and deals with this sort of prejudice daily. shorturl.at/gFGMX

17 years after my work experience at @autocar, they finally let me write something. Christmas issue out now, featuring a watch guide by me, and @piers_ward rolling like a legend.

Heritage caravan enthusiasts! Can anyone help me identify this? I think it’s from the late 20s or early 30s, possibly a Bertram Hutchings. Asking for a friend…

Add some sewage, remove the paddle and this will be spot-on.

I once did a merch shoot with Sebastian Vettel, back when he first joined Toro Rosso. The studio was baking hot and he insisted on wearing only his Y-fronts between shots, while we watched car-crash videos on YouTube. A world champ in the making, right there.

As first gigs go, this was a good one. Three Miles Up: another official @GWR world record for Porsche, and my first proper project at Samuelson Wylie. Congrats to @AngusFitton, @JFmusial and the @TangentV team. A transatlantic effort!

Bye bye A4. Four years of faultless motoring. Excellent service from @CazooUK too. Next up: something Scandi and battery-powered.

There's still time to fill a bag with #NoWasteOfSpace donations for tomorrow. Have a rummage around your cupboards this eve. Here are the sorts of things FareShare need:

Great cause here if you're going to The Late Brake Show in Manchester tomorrow. Drop off your donation by the Polestar display 🙏🙏🙏 – at Bristol, England

To everyone who’s supported me while flying solo – from telly people to mag people to agency people – thank you, you know who you are and it’s been a pleasure. To @bensamuelson – thanks for having me on board. You OK if I knock off a bit early today?

I might have to upgrade this to an offer of booze or some other bribe. Can anyone open and screengrab DXF files? Help!

Does anyone out there have CAD software to open a .dxf file? It's 1.2gb and the free online viewer things won't do it. Just need a few screengrabs - happy to trade money/charity donation in return 🤞🏼 – at Clevedon, England

I've been 4,000 miles away from her for a month now. Not long till home time - can't wait 🐾❤️ #InternationalDogDay

Planned a road road trip while visiting family in Canada. Booked rental with @nationalcares. Arrived to collect car, told none were available, despite confirmed booking. Father-in-law saved the day and loaned me his Highlander for a few days. Thank you Jim 🙏🙏🙏 – at Assiniboia, Saskatchewan