Roadster! Issue #02 - April 2023 (Online Edition)

ROADSTER!

A small father & son magazine project aimed at kids around the age of 8.

Roadster! started out as a simple idea…. LastsummerSam(the8yearold“Editor”)wantedtomake something creative about cars for his friends and started drawing it out. As his father I wanted to help him. We started playing with templates on our computer, and then onethingledtoanother…

Samneededafairamountofparentalhandholdingtoland his idea, but we worked on it together. Making that first "issue" was a fun bonding experience. Along the way Roadster! helped us both to deal with family bereavement, and helped Sam build his confidence after twoyearsoflockdowns.

When it was finished we put it online and we were completely taken aback by the responsepeople were overwhelmingly encouraging - Sam even featured inaHagertywebarticle:

https://www.hagerty.com/media/ people/meet-the-worlds-youngest -car-magazine-editor/

Sam and I want to thank everyone for their support.

Feedback indicated that our project had tapped into something desperately needed - a way to connect with kidsaboutroadsafety,motorsport,heritagecars,andthe automotiveindustry… we just HAD to make another one!

The key thing that marked that first magazine out was that Sam had an idea and we managed to deliver on it. Having that demonstrable commitment made all the difference when setting out on this second issue - lots of peoplewerehappytoengagewithusonit.

Subsequently, making this second issue has been a very different experience. The first issue was something of a proofofconcept,providingthegermofanidea.Thisissue hasreally tested it.We'vehadsomeamazingsupportfrom companies, other children have started working on content, and we’ve been delighted to be able to offer others opportunities too! We started at Christmas, did a lot of work over February half term, worked on it at weekends and finished it off over the first week of the Easterholidays.

A note for the parent (from the parent)

Weneedyourfeedback,butIthinkwe'veproventheidea can work.We’vebeenabit“carpediem”withit,asitcould allstoptomorrow.

Producing this second issue has been even more fun than the first. Sam has got to do some incredible things. He is developing new life skills and learning about real worldthingshecouldn’tpossiblylearnatschool.

Along the way we’ve built new relationships with some amazing people. We have started to develop new friendships and connections and we’ve discovered that theautomotiveworldisanextraordinarilywarm-hearted, kindandsupportiveplace. Itisreallyveryspecial.

We’re a lad and his Dad having fun… mostly!

It’s fair to say that with this second issue the project quicklyoutgrewSam'soriginalambition,andhefoundita little overwhelming at times. To be honest, I don’t think eitherofusreallyunderstoodwhatRoadster! could be.It is a true father AND son learning project - adult facilitatedbutchild-led,Roadster!isnotJUSTSam…but heisthegoldenthreadthatrunsthroughout.It’sbeenan absolutejoytoworkonitwithhimonit.

Working with an eight year old child is not without its hazards, but it can be a rich and rewarding experience for all involved. Sam loves cars, he prepares and he is interested. He's well behaved, charming and polite, he loves being hands on and exploring, and he’s instinctive. Everyone comes away with a huge beaming smile on theirfaceattheendoftheencounter.

We are now developing a model that aims to educate, encourage,and inspire.Wewantotherchildreninvolved, and we want to be able to extend the Roadster! connected learning opportunities to others children who makeasignificantcontributiontothemagazine.

I hope you’ll see that we’ve thrown everything at this issue.Itfeelsreallyspecial.Wehopeyoulikeittoo!

roadster.magazine@gmail.com

We put the magazine online on Christmas Day! and then I took some copies to my friends at school. They said they loved it and wanted to help me make this issue (Richie.T, James.W, Danila.S).

2 days after the online release… Quentin Willson (who’s my DadsaysisaBIGcarperson!!)sharedaideaforthisissue.Then someone called Nik [Berg] got in touch and we met him at the BicesterScramble(alsointhisissue).HeshowedmehisYellow LotusEsprit,justlikeJamesBond’s!!Thenhewroteaboutme!

I did a lot of things to make this issue. My favourite things I did were Polestar, IVECO, the Aston Martin F1 launch and Silverstone Museum. I also got to drive an actual real car! I’ve reallylikeddoingthesethings.

My dad has helped me make the magazine because there wassomuchtodo!It’sbeenfundoingittogether.Ireallylikeit nowitisalldone.MyfavouritebitistheEddycomic.

IhopeyoulikeitandIgettomakeanother!

Crossing at a zebra crossing

● If there is a zebra crossing, use it.

● Wait on the pavement near the kerb. Give traffic plenty of time to see you and to stop before you start to cross.

● Drivers need plenty of time to slow down, especially in wet weather when the road is slippery.

● After traffic has stopped from both directions, walk across on the black and white stripes.

● Keep looking all round and listening in case a driver or rider has not seen you and attempts to overtake a vehicle that has stopped.

Where an island is in the middle of a zebra crossing

● Use the Green Cross Code to cross to the island. Stop there and use the code again to cross the second half of the road. Remember to look all around and listen. Watch out for drivers or riders who have not seen you and attempt to overtake the vehicle that has stopped.

● If there is an island then treat each half of the crossing as separate crossings. Do not assume that vehicles will stop. Check that they have stopped before crossing.

DIDYOUKNOW?

ThecityofACoruñain Galicia,Spain,has crossingswithspots insteadofstripes!

Thisisbecauseit resemblesacowrather thanazebra-celebrating cowfarmingintheregion.

#2: Zebra Crossing

Red triangular signs are warning signs. This sign warns drivers of a zebra crossing. As drivers approach zebra and parallel crossings they MUST give way to those using the crossing.

The Highway Code. Rule 195:

● Drivers must LOOK OUT for pedestrians waiting to cross and BE READY to slow down or stop to let them cross

● Drivers should give way to pedestrians waiting to cross

● Drivers MUST give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a crossing

● Drivers should allow more time for stopping on wet or icy roads

● DRIVERS must not not wave, flash their lights or use their horn to invite people to cross - it could be dangerous if another vehicle is approaching

● Drivers need to be patient, and shouldn’t use their horn or rev their engine as this can intimidate people using the crossing

● Drivers should be aware of people approaching from the side of the crossing.

Three-dimensional zebra crossings are an optical illusion intended to slow drivers down. 3-D crossings can be found In Iceland, Malaysia, India, New Zealand and the United States. (Picture: Instagram/begga)

THE TRUCKSARE COMING BACK!

You can catch the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party in Liverpool (M&S BankArena 8th-9thApril) & Birmingham (UtilitaArena 15th-16thApril).

https://hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com/

EVENT REVIEW!

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks

BackinJanuary,JamesWwenttotheHotWheelsMonster TrucksLiveGlowPartyattheO2ArenainLondon…Herehetells ROADSTER! allaboutit!

Trucks,HotWheelsareanEPICcollectionoftoycars,tracks,Monster radiocontrolledvehiclesandmuchmore.Theyarethe#1sellingtoyintheworld!

TheHotWheelsMonsterTrucksareheroictruckswithuniqueandoutrageouspersonalitiesthatmakethementertainingand awesome…theyaretotalmayhem!

entertainmentHotWheelsMonsterTrucksLiveGlowPartyisaliveaction tourthatbringsaudiencesanopportunitytoseetheir favoriteHotWheelsMonsterTrucks-MegaWrex™,TigerShark™, Boneshaker™,Bigfoot®ANDtheall-newGunkster™cometolife!

Theshowsawtheseiconictrucksdazzlefansandlightupthe floorinoutrageousmonstertruckscompetitionsandbattles.The showalsofeaturedadazzlingdanceparty,spectacularlaserlight shows,HotWheelstoygiveawaysPLUSaspecialappearancefrom thecar-eating,fire-breathingtransformingrobotMEGASAURUS!

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The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Europe tour is a partnership between Mattel, Live Nation and Raycom-Legacy Content Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC.

This Roadster! review has not been sponsored in any way. Photographs taken from the show website and the family of James W.

SERVING THE NATION

How do all the things you use reach you?

Many of our daily necessities, such as the food we buy, the clothes we wear, the furniture we use, and our devices and appliances, reach us through freight transportation - the goods are produced in one geographical location and transported to another.

“Globalisation”iswheregoodsaremanufacturedin differentcountriesandshippedaroundtheworld.Ships areunloadedinportsandtrucksmovetheshipping containersaroundthecountrytodistributioncentres. Thecontainersarethenprocessedorsortedbefore beingmovedonforwidersupplytoshopsandour homes.

Thevastmajorityofroadfreightiscarriedinheavy goodsvehicles(knownasHGVs),Oftenknownastrucks, HGV’s areeasierandcheapertorunthantrainsandthe motorwaynetworkmakesiteasytomovefreightaround thecountry.Therearelotsoftruckoperators-with aroundhalfamillionHGVtrucksonUKroads!

Parts of a Tractor Unit

"Cab" or "Cabin"

The enclosed space where the driver is seated.

Front Grill

Concealing engine cooler , Fluid tanks and battery (this design even includes a hidden step!).

Engine (Hidden from view) “Cab over Engine” or “Flat nose” design where the driver is seated above the front wheels and the engine. Popular where delivery conditions mean space is limited & tight turns are needed.

Rear Sidewings Pushes air out around the width of the body of the truck,

DIDYOUKNOW?

The first ‘trucks’ were slow moving steam wagons. These used to move freight locally to railways stationsTheforwidertransportation. development of the internal combustion engine in the early 20th Century allowedtruckstobe usedforlonghaulfreightmovement.

“SUSIES”

Airlines connecting the trailer braking system to the tractor. Service airline (yellow) Emergency airline (red)

DIDYOUKNOW?

The development of the motorwaynetworkafterthe Second World War saw the development of trucks for longer-distance freight transportation.

“Cab Top Deflector” Lifts the flow of air from the front of the cab over the trailer, saving engine power and fuel.

"Sleeper"

Acompartment where the driver can rest while not driving.

Exhaust system

Guides spent gases away from the engine..

5th Wheel

The large plate which the “kingpin” from the trailer rests in. Jaws on the 5th wheel clamp the pin in place, forming a coupling.

Fuel Tank

Stores all of the fuel needed for a long haul trip.

Air Tanks (Hidden from View) Store and release compressed air for the truck’s brake system.

saving power and fuel

LEARNING THE

S-WAY: ROADSTER! has an M4 adventure with IVECO’s S-WAY 490

IVECO is an Italian manufacturing company specialising in commercial vehicles.TheS-Wayisaheavydutytruckthatwasfirstintroducedin2019asa successortoIVECOStralis, ahugelysuccessfultruckdatingbackto2002.

The S-Way is designed for long-haul missions, with enhanced aerodynamics, features intended to save fuel, innovative steps forward to reduceCO2emissions,andseveralfeaturestoenhancethedriverexperience.

Roadster’s experience started by meetingIVECO’steambythesideofalovely smelling cornish pasty stand at the EastboundReadingServices.Roadster!was given an all important safety briefing and high visibility jackets to wear before being escorted to the waiting truck. “I can see it!” shoutedSam,asthepartygotnearer.

Sustainability Challenge

The mission is on to achieve a fossil-free commercial transport system by 2050! Truck manufacturers are looking at various options including battery electric vehicles, biofuels instead of fossil fuels, fuel cell electric vehicles and hybrid models which combine all of these.

IVECO has been a global leader in alternatively fuelled vehicles for over 25 years and sees biofuels as the near term solution. In addition to the range of efficient diesel engines, the IVECO S-WAY can be powered by Natural Gas. When this gas is biomethane, CO2 is reduced by up to 95% versus an equivalent diesel truck.

the engine

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Sam and Richie from Roadster! with the new IVECO S-WAY

The boys are shown how the S-Way cab tilts forward to reveal

If trucks are the tool used to transport our daily necessities then truck drivers are just as essential as our doctors, nurses and teachers.

Long haul truck drivers may have to drive for many hoursacrossmultiplecountriesinordertotransportgoods around. Drivers have to observe strict safe time limits and are required to have regular rest times. There is a limit to the amount of hours a driver is permitted to drive per day, sotruckdriverscanbeontheroadformuchoftheweek.

Truck drivers also have lots of waiting around, for cargoestobeloadedandunloaded,orbeingstuckintraffic delaysorloadingqueues.

Because of this, truck drivers can be away from home for long periods of time, so it is extremely important that trucks are a driver’s home away from home. Everything needs to be close at hand to the driver when they are driving,andthereneedstobeacomfortablelivingspaceto relaxinwhentakingthoseallimportantrestbreaks.

Roadster! was shown how the IVECO S-WAY manages this, with a spacious and well laid out cab designed to improveadriver’sworkingandlivingexperience.

The boys got to try out the leather driver’s seat with air suspension which automatically adjusts to make the ride more comfortable. They also got to see how the truck’s driving area has been created to provide space and excellent visibility, with handy steering wheel controls, air conditioning controls, and handy storagefordrinksandimportantpaperwork.

Hi-Tech features include Apple CarPlay, which allows drivers to mirror their smart phones,andAmazonAlexawhichallowsdrivers to interact with the truck, navigate, obtain traffic reports and communicate with other driverssimplybyusingtheirvoice!

DidYouKnow?

Mosttrucksarecustom-built onanindividualbasis.Trucks comeinthousandsof differentshapesandsizes!! Thiscanincludethenumber ofaxles,thesizeofthe engine,fueltankorcab,the heightofthechassisand muchmore!

toAdigitaltachographisused drivingrecordatruck’stotal stoppedhours,thetimeitwas andthenumberofbreakstaken,aswellas detailsonthetruck’sspeed anddistance.

The driving area offers lots of space and visibility, and easy to use controls and

Hi-Tech features include Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa allow drivers to interact with the truck safely.

70-year reign, was a spectacle of street arts, theatre, music, circus, carnival and costume.

The S-WAYs pulled the ‘70s Northern Soul float, the ‘80’s Breakdance float and the “Platinum Pals” float, which featured beloved children's characters from over the years including Postman Pat, Sooty & Sweep, Bill & Ben, Bagpuss, Paddington Bear, Danger Mouse, and Wallace & Gromit.

FACT CARD

IVECO S-WAY490 6x2CAS

Year of production - 2019-

Max length - 6482mm

Width - 2550mm

Max body & payload weight - 17870kg

No. of cylinders - 6 (inline)

Power - 490HP

Rpm at Max Power - 1900RPM

Fuel tank - 340 litres

Urea tank - 50 litres

The boys were then given a tour of the S-Way’s living quarters.

As long haul truck drivers spend a lot of time in their trucks it is extremely important that they have a comfortable place to relax, a dark placetosleep,andaquietcabintokeepoutthenoisefrom outside.

Despite being extremely compact, the S-Way’s living space feels bright, airy and spacious, thanks to the skylight window and bright colouredwalls.Thebedwascomfortable(wedidn’ttrythebunk!).storage bins, charging points and controls for windows, lighting and air conditioning added to the home comforts. Curtains and blinds around windowsshutoutdaylightandroadsidelights.

Driver’salsoneedfoodstorage and preparation, and places to store bedding, clothes and personal effects. The S-Way cleverly utilises overhead lockers for storage and a microwave for cooking.Alargefridgeandfreezer slide out from under the bed and can easily accessed by the driver whendriving.

All in all Roadster! thinks the S-Way is a great truck, which cleverly uses technology and space to create a compact but comfortable living and working area…Welovedit!

Armed with Walkie-Talkies, the boys took it in turns to ride in the S-Way in a convoy down the M4!

Richie’s View…

I thought it was an AMAZING experience, one that I will not forget!

I think the coolest bit was when the cockpit fell forward to show the engine!

The view from the cockpit was impressive because it was really high up and you could see for miles out of the windows. The features of home comfort like the beds, fridges and microwaves made it into a really nice to be in as well as the seats being really really comfy.

I had a brilliant time and would love to go back!

During the February half term Roadster! got to spend the day at the brilliant Silverstone Museum.

HousedinaformerSecondWorldWarRAFhangar, the museum tells the fascinating story of how this sleepy corner of Northamptonshire became Britain's mostfamousmotorracingcircuit.

The experience starts with "Starting Grid", a dynamic and immersive video with huge screens eithersideofatunnelofstartinglanes.Wewerethen ready to Go! Go! Go! and race into the museum experience!

The exhibition took us around the history of Silverstone, from its origins as medieval abbey, through its days as a World War II airfield, its development of the circuit to present day motor racing. It is full of history and memorabilia, and there’slotsofhands-on-funasyougettoplaygames and build and test a virtual racer. A highlight for Sam was the section on World War II as a pilot training simulator, target practise and leaflet drop provided interactivehistory,learningandfun.

The main hanger brings present day Silverstone to life! Visitors can find out and participate in a virtual race day, with a mock up of "Race Control" offering the chance to learn about the different warning flags that are used. Roadster! enjoyed having a go in the Commentary Box area, where you record a commentary using a script and then play it back over a video of a race. It's fast paced and fast talking… Samenjoyedgoingoffscript!

The next section of the museum brings crucial safety developments to life, before a fascinating and hands-on “Tech Lab” encourages visitors young and old to find out all about racing car design. We got to learn about car design, build materials, engines, gearboxes, tyres, suspension, aerodynamics… If you likescienceandtechnologythisistheplaceforyou!

Alongside all of this a static display of historic racing cars, Driver's kit and trophies from throughout Silverstone's history allows you to get up close to these amazing machines and see how motor racing has evolved since its earliest days. Finally, the museum experience closes with an immersive cinema experience which brings together everything you've learned in an entertaining point of view "UltimateLap"aroundthetrack.

But that's not all the museum offers! Alongside a great museum shop and the lovely cafe, we got to change the pace and take a stroll outside on an interactive outdoor trail which got us onto the track itself! Sam had an idea to buy a toy racing car from the museum shop and trial it on actual Silverstone tarmac!

Silverstone Museum brilliantly and reverently brings the track's history and motorsport to life. It is so fascinating, innovative and hands-on and there is so much to learn, see and do... It is an absolute must forfamilies!

ROADSTER! highly recommends a visit!

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Sam’s View…

I had been to the Silverstone track once when I waslittlebutitwasverynoisy.Ididn’tknowwhat the museum would be like.

Itwasawesome!IgottoseeLewisHamilton’s racingcarandsawlotsofcarsandsawhowracing carshavechanged.

toIreallylikedtheSecondWorldWarpartasIgot droppingfireamachinegunatparachutes,practise leafletsandflyaplane!

Myotherfavouritepartsofthemuseumwasthe commentarybox,theflagquizandthefilmatthe Iendbecauseitfeltlikeyouweremoving! therelikedbeingabletogooutsideontothetrackand wasanawesomegiftshop!

AfterwardsIgottogointhesimulator.Itwas reallyhardbutalotoffun…Iwantanothergo!

For an additional ticket supplement, Silverstone Museum offers the ultimate racingsimulatorexperience.Ithaspartnered with AXSIM - a global leader in motion simulators, to offer a virtual driving experiencearoundtheSilverstonetrack!

The simulator has limited availability so we recommend buying your tickets in advance online. Simulator slots run every 30 minutes from10am-12:30pmand2pm-4:30pm.

WithhugethankstoRachelJames&RobJainaatSilverstoneMuseumforfacilitatingourvisitand assistinguswiththeproductionoftheSTEMelementsofthisissue.Youcanfindoutmoreabout themuseumattheirwebsite: https://www.silverstonemuseum.co.uk/

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All about… Formula One™!

ROADSTER! tells you everything you need to know about the 2023 Formula One™ Season!

DidYouKnow? AFormulaOne™carcango fromzeroto160kphinjust fourseconds!

DidYouKnow? carTheaverageFormulaOne™ dollars!isworthsevenmillion

2023: Season Update

Roadster! went to press just after the 3rd race of the season. FernandoAlonso (Aston Martin) is 3rd in the Driver Standings with 45 points, Sergio Perez (Red Bull) is in 2nd with 54 points. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) is in first place with 69 points.

But with 20 races left it could all change!

The Cars of 2023…

While Formula One™ is one of the most entertaining sports to watch, it is also one of the most dangerous.

Many high-speed accidents happen and most of the time, drivers walk away uninjured. Thisisduetodifferentsafetyprecautionsthat havebeenimplementedovertheyears.

Drivers wear four layers of flameproof overalls, made of “Nomex”. Nomex is an artificial fibre that can withstand flames of 600to800degrees.

Drivers also wear a crash helmet which is extremely tough and strong. This is custom fit to protect drivers during an impact and to protectthemfromdebrisandflames.

Draw a Racing Car!

Since 2018 Formula One™ cars have included a “Halo” - a protective barrier above the driver which prevents large objects and debris from entering the cockpit and protect

Terms to look out for…

Followoureasystepstodrawanawesomeracingcar!

AMF1: NEW ENERGY

FACT CARD

Between January and February all of the competing Formula One Teams launched their new cars and liveries for 2023. The Aston Martin Formula One reveal felt particularly significant, as the Team has a lot riding on it.

Aston Martin first competed in Formula One way back in 1959, but after they failed to score any points in two seasons they withdrew in 1960.

Year of production - 2023

Chassis - Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.

Engine - Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E

Performance. 1.6Lv6Turbo charged + energy recovery system

Wheel Base - 3600mm

Width - 2000mm

Weight - 798kg

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In 2021 the Aston Martin name was back in Formula One, rising from the ashes of earlier teams including Jordan Grand Prix and Racing Point (Canadian businessman Lawrence Stroll led a group to buy Racing Point and it was rebranded to Aston Martin F1 Team when he became part-owner and executive chairman of Aston Martin).

Quadruple World Championship Winner Sebastian Vettel joined the team but it was a bumpy start, with the car not as competitive as the Team had hoped. In the 2022 season the team had hoped to make significant improvements but ended up finishing in 10th place, in exactly the same place as 2021.

2023 sees the Team enter year three of a five year plan to climb to the top!

With new people on the team, a bigger, more resourceful team,a new F1 factory at Silverstone nearing completion, a new star driver in double World Champion Fernando Alonso, and a new F1 car, Aston Martin Racing are certainly a Team to watch!

“Aston Martin F1 is taking the necessary steps to win in the near future. The team is determined to become a championship contender and will do whatever it takes to get there.” - Fernando Alonso

THE WISDOM OF ALONSO

"Whatever you do in life, you have to have this competitiveness inside you – you have to have this hunger to bethebest.I'vehadthishungersince Iwasakid."

“ I have to make sure that I give 100 per centoneverylapofeveryrace”.

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“Everydriveronthegridisverytalented, but I'm also in that group and everyone in that group has different strengths and weaknesses. It's how you use those strengths and weaknesses that sets you apart”.

INTO THE ACTION WITH ROADSTER!

ROADSTER! was extremely privileged to be to attend the Aston Martin Racing 2023 Formula One Car Launch Fan event in London and was there when the new Aston Martin F1 car was unveiled to the world!

The AMR23 car launch actually took place in Aston Martin Racing's brand new, purpose-built F1 factory at the Silverstone race track, but a handful of fans wereinvitedtowitnesstherevealataprivateevent held in partnership with one of the Team's key sponsors.

It was an amazing experience! ROADSTER! got to share the excitement of the AMR23 car reveal on a big screen together with lots of other fans. Toni Cowan-Brown (aka @F1Toni) flew in from San Francisco to host, and ROADSTER! got to meet and mingle with members of the Team itself, including driversFelipeDrugovich&JessicaHawkins.

Roadster! also got to have a try on the AMF1 racing simulator, supported by driver aces from the AMF1 EsportsTeam.

“We have to use our ingenuity and be creative in everything we do”. ROADSTER!

“ItwasreallyexcitingtobeabletogotoLondon andseethenewcargetrevealedwithlotsofother fans.IwasabitscaredasIwastheonlychild there!

Itwasgoodfunthough!Therewasaselfiebooth towhereyoucouldchoosedifferenthats(Idecided juicestaywithmynewcap!).Idranklotsofcranberry andtwoengineersfromtheTeamtalkedtomeaboutRoadster!andIgavethemacopy. Everyonecheeredwhentheflagwastakenoffthe itcar.Itlookedreallyfast!Iwasabitsurprisedby The-thewheelslookedhuge!simulatorwasveryrealistic!Isatinaracing carseat.Ithadareallycoolsteeringwheel-itwas likeaproperracingcar,withascreenwhich showedthespeedandwhenyouchangedgear.You changedgearwithpaddlesontheside.Itwasgreat funtodrivebutIcrashedalot!

Sam’s View…

(Quotes from Fernando Alonso reproduced with kind permissionfromtheAMF1Teamand UNDERCUT)

FernandoAlonso: “I am ready”

Roadster! would like to extend its deepest thanks to Elissa Gilbert, Holly Hamilton, Will Hings and all at the Aston Martin Racing Team for giving us the opportunity to attendandcoverthefaneventandcarlaunch. Thankyousomuch!

ROADSTER! Tour of an F1 Car

Formula One cars are designed around aerodynamics - using the air around the car to increase speed, use less fuel and have greater grip on the track.The aim is to increase downforce (pressing the car into the ground to increase grip on the track) and reduce the amount of drag (the friction the car experiences as it travels through the air).

Formula One cars have a number of nifty features to help make them faster. Roadster! points out what to look for and explains what the feature does…

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Managesairflow aroundtyres, preventinghigh pressureaironthe uppersidefrom spillingintolow pressureairbelow

SHARK FIN

NOSE CONE

Channelsair underneaththecar chassis

Runningalongthecar's centerline,thefin generatescornering downforce,building pressurealongtheoutside edgetohelpstabilityand driveefficientturning.

FRONT WING

Generatesaerodynamic downforcewhichpushes thefrontwheelsintothe track.

Alsopreparesairflow aroundcar

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WHEEL FAIRINGS

Helpsmoothoutair turbulencecreated bythewheelandthe tyre

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FLOOR createsa low-pressurearea betweenthecarand theground, generating downforce

SIDE PODS

Usedtoguideair insidecarsto providecoolingfor theengine

REAR WING / AEROFOIL Generates downforceto pushrearwheels intothetrack

Roadster! Would like to express its deepest thanks to theAMF1Team, and Rob Jaina and Rachel James at Silverstone Museum for their kind assistance in the production of this feature.

SCRAMBLE DATES FOR 2023…

Vintage Velos - April 30

Mini May Assembly - May 28

Ten-year celebration - June 17

Bank Holiday M Assembly - August 28

EVENT REVIEW!

A rainy day couldn’t stop ROADSTER! from getting along to the capacity crowd January Scramble, at Bicester Heritage.

The Scramble is a highlight of the global automotive calendar, attracting up to 10,000 visitors to each event! Hundreds of classic vehicle enthusiasts came together to enjoy a relaxed outdoor gathering, with curated displays and entertainment for all the family.

Whilst “Winter Wagons” “estate cars offered a curated theme the Scramble was full of different cars, with some 130 vintage, classic and modern performance cars lining the avenues. The Tuthill Porsche 911 SC Safari made a surprise tribute appearance to the legendary stunt driver Ken Block, who tragically died over the festive period.

Historics auction - September 23

Porsche 911 at 60 - September 24

October Scramble - October 8

Scary Cars Assembly - October 29

Festive 4-Wheelers - December 10

See awesome cars at a car meet!

Safe and lawfully held static car meets can be a great way for #kidswholovetheroad to see awesome cars! Find a meet at: https://www.carcalendar.co.uk/ Go along with a camera, snap your favourite cars and sendthemtous!We’dlovetoseethem!

Our favourite area was the supercar paddock, as we managed to get up close to some really awesome cars. We also got a glimpse inside the 50 specialist businesses based at Bicester Heritage, and were delighted to call in on our friends at The Little Car Company to gift them a thank you copy of ROADSTER! issue one.

However, the highlight of the Scramble for Sam had to be Hangar 113, where he got to drive (ACTUALLY DRIVE!) a real Vauxhall Corsa road car courtesy of Young Driver (who we hope to profile in a future issue). We can’t wait for the next Scramble! https://bicesterheritage.co.uk/events

Flywheel is the Bicester Heritage festival of automotiveandaviationforallthefamily.

planned for Wednesday 12th April 2023, at 6pm… See You There?

The Banbury Car & Bike Meet is a community event within walking distance of ROADSTER! HQ. Based at Banbury Cricket Club, the meet is open to classic, sports and enthusiastcarsofall ages-sothere’slots tosee!

Taking place between 17-18 June 2023, this year’s Flywheel celebrates 10 years Bicester Heritage. Some of the finest and rarest cars will take to the ExperienceTrack,theairfieldwillwelcomehistoric aircraft and the Bicester Heritage site will be open forall.

Flywheel will see a host of classic cars join the displays along the tree-lined avenues of the historicsite.

https://bicesterheritage.co.uk/flywheel

Sam loved seeing the supercars in the supercar paddock

Sam’s first driving experience in a real car and he’s only 8!

Sam is a ‘huge’ fan of The Little Car Company

ROADSTER! is proud to introduce Eddy! our crazy new comic character!

Eddy was Sam’s home comic strip idea. Sam’s 12 year old friend, Richie T has come up with an entirely new story and drawn the whole thing! Amazing work! Thanks Richie!

Ok Eddy, which car do you want to start with?

What about a Volvo or an Audi???at RACECAR!

Er, racecars are for experienced drivers.

Perfect!

Okay.. Where have you driven a racing car before?

Racecar!

So we’ll start by driving this racecar. The top speed is only 150mph so it isn’t too hard to control.

But it is still very fast, so don’t press the accelerator too hard or it will make it very hard to steer.

Yeh! I’m brilliant at driving them!

Oh I can imagine the crowds cheering.. Ed-dy!! Ed-dy!! ED_DY!! EDDY!!

Eddy.. Are you listening? Eddy?

And make sure your seatbelt is on!

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

SEATBELT!

keep your hands on the wheel!

Peter’s Driving School

MarioKart!

EDDY!!!!!!

Eddy,

Heh heh heh…

Eddy, are you alright?

And that’s why you should wear a seatbelt.

WIN! Tickets to

ROADSTER! has teamed up with the organisers of The British Motor Show (featured in our first issue) to offer this great competition! You could win the prize of a FAMILY DAY TICKET (worth £47!) to The British Motor Show simply by drawing us a picture!

We want to see your designs for a “Roadster for ROADSTER!”. What would your car look like and why? How would it be powered? The competition will be judged by an independent panel selected ROADSTER! and The British Motor Show, and the winning design will be published in the next issue of ROADSTER!

All you have to do, with the support of a responsible adult, is get your roadster entry to us at the email address: roadster.magazine@gmail.com. The closing date for entries is Sunday 30th July 2023. Good Luck!

Terms & Conditions

selected by Roadster! Magazine and The British Motor Show. The prize will be posted to one winner. Multiple entries are NOT permitted. The period of this contest is from 9.00am on Sunday 9th April 2023 with the competition closing at 6.00pm on Sunday 30 July 2023. Late entries will not be included in the competition. Violation of any contest rule, whether intentional or not, is sufficient reason to

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Adults can share photos of your artwork on social media using the #kidswholovetheroad tag. Alternatively parents or schools can send submissions to our email address: roadster.magazine@gmail.com

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The earth's climate is always evolving, but right now the world is warming up faster than it has done for millions of years.

Ifunchecked,futuregenerationswillbetrappedina world of constant physical destruction, increased human suffering and economic instability. As this issue of ROADSTER! was going to press the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change, was issuing an important new report urging ambitious action. It says taking the right action NOW could result in the transformational change essential for a sustainable world.

Historically,theworld’stransportsystemshavebeen a significant contributor to the problem - around a quarter of the world’s energy usage and carbon dioxide emissions come from our transport, mainly from burning fossil fuels. But transport is a great enabler, essential for our development, so we need to find sustainable transport solutions that reduce the negative impacts on the environment and don’t relyontheworld’snaturalresourcestopowerthem.

Polestar is a car brand with an exciting vision to improvethesocietywelivein,usingdesignandtech to accelerate the change to sustainable, electric mobility. It is on a mission to make a truly climate-neutralproductioncarby2030.ROADSTER! was thrilled to be invited to spend the day with Polestar at its new UK head office at Bicester Heritagetofindoutmore!

Polestar Design; Innovation; Sustainability

ROADSTER! is invited to experience this thrilling new car brand.

Our visit began with coffee and (the best) hot chocolate, before we were introduced to Kim and Chloe from Polestar. In the Boardroom, and with plenty of chocolate biscuits, Roadster! was taken throughthePolestarconcept.

Kim and Chloe explained how Polestar was founded as a separate sister brand to Volvo Cars to enable it to focus on sustainable performance cars. Polestar was launched in 2017 with the Polestar 1 hybrid car. Polestar 2 was launched in 2019 and it started delivering cars in 2020. It has grown quickly, with factories, engineering and safety knowhow

The new Polestar UK Headquarters at Bicester Heritage

Polestar has three core values which provide the focusforitscars:

Design

Making cars which are simple and easy, are great to look at, are unique and just work.

Innovation

Using technology which is tailored around the car to provide passenger convenience and improve safety, with the latest advances in recyclable build materials, high performance electric motors and batteries

Sustainability

Building climate neutral cars by 2030. Polestar provides customers with a full report on their car’s impact on the planet. It is working with its suppliers to reduce its carbon footprint.

Samwasinvitedtogethandsonwiththesuper rare Polestar 1, the car that launched the Polestar brand - a showcase for Polestar, with features such as a highly advanced power source (two electric motors on each rear wheel, an electric motor for the front wheels and a supercharged petrol engine!) and a carbon fibre reinforced polymerbody.

ROADSTER! was then invited to REALLY test a car, and put the Polestar 2, Polestar’s first fully electric, volume production car, to the unique ROADSTER! test…readon!

The Pathway Report

Polestar has recently issued the Pathway Report, warning the car industry that it is not doing enough to limit global heating and needs to do more to reduceitsglobalemissions.

It says there needs to be collective action and commitmentanditmakesthreecoresuggestionsto helpglobalcarmanufacturers:

Speed Up The Switch

Switch from cars that burn fossil fuels to all electric, with a firm stop date for the sale of fossil cars.

Renewable Energy

Charge electric cars with renewable energy.

Decarbonise Supply

The Polestar O project is all about creating a truly climate-neutral production car by 2030, taking all emissions from the supply chain, the manufacturing processes,thecar’suseanditsendlife.

The project is seeking new ideas from inside and outside of the automotive industry. It wants to rethink and re-invent car manufacturing techniques that have been developed over centuries in order to findfullycarbonfreesolutions.

Polestarbelievesthatpeopleneedtocometogether to focus on the climate challenge, as the solutions willhaveanimpactbeyondthecarindustry.

Sam with the super rare Polestar 1!

task of driving the car was left to Dad. Sam's jobs were to test the integrated Google assistant, the centre display, the various cabin adjustments, be in charge of navigation and ask lots of questions!

"Ok Sam, do you have your seatbelt on? Are you ready?"

"Yep"

"Right then! Off we go!"

Dad starts to move the car slowly through the Bicester Heritage site towards the gate house

"Oh goodness! We might have a problem here!"

"What Dad? Do you like it?"

"We should take it home to show mum!

“It’s cool!”

“It feels so different to our car and you don’t actually have to use the brake! When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal the car starts to slow down!”

“It's sooo quiet”.

Dad takes the car turns out onto the open road and around the roundabout

“Now Sam, you are my right hand”.

“I’m on your left Dad!”

“No silly! I mean you do all the testing of cabin things while I focus on the driving!”

“Dad! I can feel my seat warming up!”

“Our car doesn't do that, what do you think to it?”

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“I like how it feels. It's really nice!”

"I like this map in front of me"

Dad points to driver display behind the steering wheel

"You use Google to program it. Hey Google… it's not working"

“Perhaps it doesn't recognise your voice? At least it doesn’t need Google to access the driving controls!”

We take the car away from the town and onto national speed limit country roads

“Dad, you can change the steering settings”.

“What options are there?”

“Soft for city driving, Standard for motorways and Firm for twisty roads”.

“Leave it on standard, because we are coming up to the dual carriageway"

The car slows down for the busy A34 roundabout

“Right Sam, as soon as we are safe to pull out we are going to find out exactly what this car can do… Are you ready?"

"Let's go!"

TESTING: Sam & Dad working together

DRIVEN:Roadster! gets out onto the road in Polestar 2.

The car quickly pulls away from the junction and swiftly reaches the speed limit of the dual carriageway

"Woah Dad! Epic!"

"This car does 0-60 miles an hour in 6.2 seconds"

"That felt faster than 6 seconds Dad!"

A short while later…

“One thing I’m thinking about on this dual carriageway is long drives, like when we go on holiday to Cornwall. It's about 240 miles to where we normally stay on holiday. Polestar has a "Range Assistant" on it's website which you can adjust. If we drove at 70 mph on the motorway for most of the way, then the entry level Polestar 2 would cover about 220 miles on a hot summer’s day."

"240 take away 220. That's 20. So we would run out of charge before we got there?"

"That's right. This car has a few tricks to help get more miles, like a heat pump to save energy and regenerative braking which generates charge as you brake, but we'd still run out before we got there”

“So we'd have to plug it in at a motorway services?"

"That's right, but it's not like filling up with petrol. It would take a bit longer.

"It would be boring waiting"

"Well I suppose we could look around the services."

"McDonalds!"

“Ha Ha! I’m afraid not! Polestar say it is better to only charge to 80%, so no time for McDonalds."

"But we’d run out more quickly if it’s not full?"

“That's right. We might have to charge up twice, but Polestar say that on a long trip it’s faster to stoptwice and top up to 80% due to the way the batteries work”.

“You should take breaks when driving for long trips anyway Dad, remember what they said at Iveco? What would we do if there wasn't a charger? Do you remember when we were driving before and we saw a queue of electric cars blocking the car park?

"I remember that. We'd have to plan very carefully,and there would need to be lots of fast and reliable chargers available”.

"And in Cornwall too Dad. When we are at homewe'd plug it in to the house. What would do on a campsite?

“Oh yeah, I hadn't really thought about that Sam.There needs to be something. And if lots of people are on holiday at the same time then there will need to be lots of chargers to serve everyone going home”.

We turn around at a roundabout and begin our return journey back to Bicester Heritage.

“Let's think about some of the car's safety features. Polestar 2 benefits from many years of safety research at Volvo. It has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating. Our car only has 3-stars”

“I had a look on the website Dad. It's got lots”

airbags. And it’s covered in radar’s, cameras and sensors”

“Phew!”

As we near Bicester Heritage we encounter a queue of traffic at roadworks. We slow to a stop.

“Sam, I saw on the screen something called "creep mode”. Turn it on and we'll see what it does."

Sam presses the button and the car starts to gently roll forward with the queue. Very slowly at around 3 mph.

“Dad! The car’s moving!”

“Oh I like that! I imagine this would transform those annoying summer traffic jams on the M5.. less tiring for my feet!”

“Hey Google... what’s the best way to get through this traffic jam?”

ROADSTER! FINAL THOUGHTS…

Driving Polestar 2 was a lot of fun. Compared to our familycar it felt more responsive and agile, almost playful, yet we felt

BACKSEA DRIVER

Real reviews of real cars from the rear seats by real people!

Polestar 2

Sam got to have a good look around Polestar 2 in Polestar’s Bicester Space

“It looks really great! It comes in six colours which seem very Swedish. They lookreallysimpleandsmart.Myfavourite is Jupiter,whichisakindofpinkybrown.

InsidethecarIgottositintheDriver's Seat. I figured out you could adjust the height of the steering wheel. I had a look around the very very BIG screen. There was Spotify and Google Maps (I tried to getittotellmethewaytoNewYork!).

The screen did lots of other things too.Youcouldadjustthesteeringand canseeabird’s-eyeviewofthecarwhich

I then went into the back of the car, where I would spend most of the time. IT had an amazing glass roof making it brightinside.Therewasalightabovethe doorandyoucanadjustthebrightness. thedoorthereisadoorbin,butitisn’tas bigasinourcar.

There is a net in the back of the front seatsforstorage(butnotpouchestohide things like my iPod). The seat was really comfortable. There was air vents in the back of the car, buttons to heat the back seatandyellowseatbelts.Mycardoesn’t

Therewasalsotwocupholderswhich flipdownfromthemiddleoftheseat. the rearseat,andtwoUSBCchargingpoints, sowe’dhavetogetnewchargers.

Ireallylikedit.I’dgiveit9.9outof10!

AUTHOR: SamP

CALLING ALL ROADSTERS!

Motor - Single motor 200 kW

Power - 268 bhp

Top Speed - 127 mph (205 km/h)

Torque - 361 lbf-ft

0-60 mph - 6.2 seconds

Range - up to 321 mi

Car Length - 4606mm

Car Width - 1859mm

Direct use CO2 emissions - 0 g/km

Polestar 3

An Unreal Encounter!

Polestar 3 is an upcoming new car which brings the Polestar principles of design, innovation and sustainability to a sports utility vehicle (SUV). Sam from Roadster! got the exciting opportunity to get an up close look at the new car. There was just one problem… it wasn’t there!

Butthatdidn’tstopSam!Hewasabletotakea virtual tour of the new car using sophisticated “augmentedreality”technology!

An iPad projected Polestar 3 over the top of Polestar 2 Sam explored for his Backseat Driver review, allowing him to experience all of the details of Polestar 3 up close! He was able to walkaroundthecartogetanideaofitssize,and weigh up design details such as the front and rear aero wings which improve air flow and increasedownforceandstability.

Sam was even able to climb aboard the virtual car and check out it’s impressive features! He wasalsoabletouseaconfiguratortochangethe car’scoloursandwheelrims.Itwasverycool!

Polestar 3 deliveries are expected to start towardstheendoftheyear.

UNDERCOVER: Polestar 1, Polestar 2 & Polestar 3?

Roadster!WouldliketoextenditsdeepestgratitudetoKimPalmer,ChloeYemmandallat PolestarUKforfacilitatingourvisitandbeingsogenerouswiththeirtimeandresources. Thankyoualsotoourphotographer,DaveSmithforyouramazingwork!

ROADSTER! JOB PROFILE

#01 Being A Motoring Writer

Getting started…

Motoring Writers connect the motor industry to the public, be it through TV shows like Top Gear, YouTubevideos, writing in newspapers, specialist magazines [“like Roadster!” - Sam], newsletters or blogs.

It's a job in which you get to hear exciting motor news first, get insider access to the latest new vehicles and the companiesthatmakethem,andwhereyougettospeaktothe bestteamsanddriversinmotorsport.

Motoring writers turn these exciting encounters into something that connects with an audience and informs educates, entertainsandsometimesevengetsthemtobuy!

If you are a kid who loves the road then a motoring writer may be the job for you!

You may not make huge amounts of money, but the job satisfaction can be a huge reward in itself. You get to find out about design, technology, history and sometimes you get handsonwithamazingcars!Youcanhavealotoffun!

The best motoring writers are interested and excited by their subject and they love writing. They do their research, are well-informed, make well-judged decisions and are able to share in a way that persuades their readers. Sometimes they evengettoroadtestvehicles!

Traditionally motoring writers start as trainee reporters on local newspapers, but there are other ways to get started too. School leavers can go into courses in journalism. Some media companies offer short placements to gain valuable work experience,andtheinternetoffersgreatopportunitiestoo! 32

Learn about writing!

Read writing that interests you and look at how words, titles and pictures are laid out. Look at social media and video too. How does it hook you in and how does it maintain your interest?

Find examples of good writing and understand what's good about it. Find examples of bad writing too. Are any words wasted? What could you do differently?

Tryityourself!

● Look at automotive company websites, car meets andmotorclubs.

● Perhaps your parents have a passion for cars, or you may know adults who work in the industry whoyoucouldtalkto?

● Think about your friends - What would your friendsliketoread? youGrabopportunitieswhenyouseethem-theywillhelp improve and showcase your work, and could lead tomuchgreaterthings!

The Roadster! Job profile series takes a look at different roles in the automotive sector.

Doing research and being prepared with questionsarekeyskills…

Tips from the Top

KEN GIBSON was Motoring Editor for The Sun newspaper for 23 years, during which time he became one of the best known motoring newspaper journalists in the world. Ken very kindly spoke to Roadster! and shared his top tips on being a Motoring Writer…

Be inquisitive - the best thing about being a writer is talking. Know how to interview and dig deep for a great story.

Do something you enjoy - you’ll be happier at work.

Do your homework - research what you are going to see and the people you are going to be speaking to.

Be prepared - as you get better you interview very busy & important people. Having questions ready makes you seem professional and you don't waste their time.

Understand visuals - a great photographer can draw attention to your writing

Be on time - it sets the right impression (be early if you can)..

Involve your audience - ask your readers what they want

Plan ahead - think of the future, set yourself goals and always push yourself.

StaffWriter

Being employed to write can includeallsortsoftaskssuchas dealing with readers’ letters, writing news and features, investigating stories or production tasks, such as page

FreelanceWriter

Many magazines use freelancecontributorstowrite news and features. Freelance means writing beyond a single publication getting paid directly for individual pieces. Freelance abringopportunitiestotakeon wider range of work for a widerrangeofreaders.

Sub-EditorSub-editors review material before it gets published. They check spelling, grammar and punctuation, confirm facts haven't been made up, make getsurenothinginthewritingcould trouble,thewriterorpublicationinto and ensures writing across the publication is consistent and suits the audience.

Editor Theboss.Thepersoninchargeof bringing it all together. A direction setter, networker, leader, decision maker and problem solver the role of Editor is extremely creative but also very demanding. The Editor's decisions are clear for all to see when the finished product is published. It can be enormously satisfying.

A week in the life…

Many thanks to Ken Gibson for taking the time to speak with us, to Kim Palmer at Polestar UK for arranging, and to Nik Berg for your advice.

SUPERCAR CORNER

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato: Wild Bulls

Unique adaptations given to cars make them interesting and desirable: Jeeps are ideal for rainforest trekking; F1 cars for speed; and your parent’s car is perfect for the school run. In 1966, Lamborghini shocked the world by releasing the first Supercar, the Miura. A car adapted to thrill the driver and wow pedestrians with a big engine, striking looks and high price! The supercar is still the car of choice for your favourite actor, footballer and Youtuber.

Supercarshavestiffsuspensionandthintyres,making them blisteringly quick - but they struggle climbing rocky roads, clambering across dry deserts and skimming over slippery snow. The Lamborghini Huracanisnodifferent.However,thenewHuracanhas been modified to push the boundaries “when the asphalt ends” (according to Lamborghini). This adapted model is called the Huracan Sterrato and is “thefirstall-terrainsupersportscar”.

The shouty, powerful engine and angry Italian styling remain but the car has been tweaked to challenge gravelroadsandicyalpinepaths.Ithasbeenraisedby 44mm and given armour so that rocks do not destroy

RoofScoop

4-wheel-driveUnderarmour

The rally-inspired lights on the bonnet and roof rails give the Sterrato the offroad look. However, the coolest adaption must be the roof scoop, which feeds air to the engine without mud and stones also being churnedupbytheV10powerplant.

Lamborghinihashistoryoffthetarmac.Thefounderof Lamborghini, Ferrucio Lamborghini, began making tractors and Lamborghini’s first off-road car was the LM002whichwasdesigned forthearmyin1982.

The Urus is Lamborghini’s most recent Sports-Utility-Vehicle (SUV, an offroad inspired passenger car). Which makes us think – should you buy the Sterrato or a Urus if you want to goexploring?

Although the Sterrato’s modifications make it more capable - more importantly they makeitmorefun.Carsshouldbe

z FACT CARD

Number of units – 1,499

Price (2023) – £228,000

Top Speed – 161.5mph

0-60 – 3.2 seconds

Cylinders – 10

Horse Power – 610 BHP

Length - 4525mm

Width - 1956mm

Weight - 1470kg

useful, but they should also make you smile and laugh. Dowereally need supercars?Notatall,buthowcoolis it when one blasts past you? Very! And if you were brave enough, not much would be more fun than attackingagraveltrackintheSterrato.

Lamborghini’s latest creation allows owners to conquer new boundaries whilst retaining supercar dynamics and design. The Sterrato builds on Lamborghini’s history of creating cars that inspire us todreamoftheadventureswewouldhaveiftheywere inourgarage.

with James Male

CHARITY PROFILE!

Thereareallsortsofclassiccarsandallsortsofthingscan makeacaraclassic:theymaybereallyoldorreally prestigious;theymayhaveplayedanimportantrolein motoring,sportingorculturalhistory;theymayhave exceptionaldesignorperformancefeatures;ortheymay simplyhaveanabilitytostiranemotionsuchasnostalgiaora dreamride.Classiccarscanbewonderfulformanyreasons!

Butthere’saproblem–Theaverageclassiccardriveror mechanicisintheirearly60’s,andthereisadangerthatas peoplegetolderandfrail theclassiccarworldwillfalter-the knowledgeandexpertisewillbelost,and thesewonderfulold carswillfadeaway.

Thereisaclearneedtoengageanewgeneration,to encouragethemtotakeupcareersinthehistoricvehicle industryandtoenjoyhistoriccars.Buthow?

StarterMotorisacharitylookingtohelpsolvethisproblem:It’s mission- toseeanewgenerationofyoungpeopleinspired, enthralledandinvolvedinclassiccars.Thecharityhas partnershipswithschools,colleges,universitiesand apprenticeshipschemesandprovidesvehiclesandother resourcesfor studentstonotonlylearnfrom,butalsotouse incompetitions,eventsandshows.

StarterMotorsupportsapprenticeships,provideswork experiencedaysandworkswithschoolstoeducateandinspire youngpeople.It alsogetsinvolvedinamazingcarevents, includingtheclassiccarshow,andtheLondontoBrighton classiccarrun (We’ll cover this won’t we Dad? - Sam).

AsStarterMotorisacharityitdependsonvolunteerstohelp outandspreadtheword.Oncesomeoneisanestablished volunteertheygettobecomeaStarterMotorambassador,and oneofthekeyperks–theygettouseStarterMotor’scars!

Ambassadorsshowcasethecarsatheritageeventsandcar shows, andtheygettohavethecarfortheirpersonalusefor severaldaysaroundtheevent!

The world of StarterMotor is full of good, oily fun!

ROADSTER! ispleasedtosupportStarterMotor asourchosencharityfor2023.

Weaskthatifyouhaveenjoyedourmagazinethat perhapsyoucouldaskyourparentstoconsider makingadonationtoStarterMotor? Thank you

ROADSTER! profiles a charity seeking to put the next generation in the driving seat.

Some of the StarterMotor Fleet

SINGER NINE

“Sporting Classic”

Inthe1920s,SingerwasBritain'sthirdlargestcarmaker.The Singer Nine was produced during the 1930's and 40's. It achieved high placings in several endurance races and achievedmodestsuccessatthe1933LeMans24Hour.

ALVIS 12/60

“Post-Vintage Classic”

The Alvis 12/60 was a series of cars introduced in 1931. The 12/60 was available as a two or four seat sports roadster, as well as a sports saloon. Production of the Alvis 12/60 was short-lived,withthemodeldiscontinuedin1932.

CITROEN LIGHT 15

“Historic Classic”

Known as "Reine de la Route" (Queen of the Road), this was the world’s first unibody (a single-weld body & chassis) front-wheel-drivecar.Itwashighlyregardedforitsexcellent handlingandrobustqualities.

AUDI TT

“Instant Classic”

Originating in Germany, the aerodynamic curved outline androundedbodyworkdesignwasuniqueatitsrelease- a fashionableinstantclassic!

ARE WE THERE YET?

The ROADSTER! Backseat Guide to the…

The 189 mile M4 motorway runs between London and Carmarthernshire, in Southwest Wales. It was commenced in 1961 and completed in various stages, eventually finished in 1996 after being rerouted. Slough, Reading, Swindon, Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend, PortTalbot and Swansea are major towns and cities along its route. But what canYOU see from the window?

London Heathrow Airport

The largest of six London airports, Heathrow is the main international airport serving London. It covers over12squarekilometres!

The M4 runs parallel to the runways to the north of the airport. Huge planes can usually been seen on the approach to the airport fromyourcarwindow!

Completed in 1967, the tunnels carry the M4 under Brynglas Hill in Newport, Wales. The tunnels are 360 metres long and the only twin-bored tunnels in the UK.

largest motorway “stack” exchanges,thetowersit’s above the RAC’s south-west regional centre. Designed by Nicholas Grimshaw, the tower was completed in 1994 and stands at a height of 60 metres! The viewing room is used for meetings and conferences and offers spectacularviews!

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Lagoona Park

Nestled on a freshwater lake beside the Westbound carriageway of the M4, this monster inflatable assault course near Reading offers plentyofwetfun!

Windsor Castle

A royal residence dating from the 11th Century, Windsor Castle has been used by the reigning monarch since the time ofHenryI.TheCastlewas builtonasiteofstrategic importance and evolved into a luxurious royal palace. It is a popular touristattraction.

KIDS!

ROADSTER! Needs YOU!

Do you LOVE the road? Get your parents to post photos of you with your favourite cars to social media using the hashtag: #kidswholovetheroad

We’ll post them on our wall in the next magazine!

Get printed in ROADSTER! We need your letters, drawings, photos, stories, reviews… we’ll consider anything!

IfourEditorselectsyoursubmissiontoincludein the next magazine we’ll send you a print copy of the issue as a thank you! Imagine seeing your work in print!

Andthat’snotall!

With this issue you’ve seen some of the amazing experiencesSamhashadthroughmaking Roadster! We are working with more and more companies to createmoreopportunitiesformagazinecontent.

If you’ve created content for Roadster! we’ll work with companies to extend these hands-on opportunitiestoyou…you’llhavetoworkhardforus, butSamcantellyouit’sworthit!

Good Luck!

NEXT ISSUE?

ThisissueofRoadster!wasafather&sonproject,and wemanagedtogetafewothersinvolvedtoo.

Whatdid you think?Didyoulikeit?Letusknow!

PlanningforthesummerissueofRoadster!isalready underway.Ifyouareinthemotorindustryandhavean ideaforafeaturekidswouldbeinterestedin,do contactus:roadster.magazine@gmail.com

This issue of ROADSTER! is dedicated with love to Maureen P. (Nanna Mo). We miss you.

ROADSTER! Issue #2 Production Credits

EDITOR - Sam P

DEPUTY EDITOR - Carl P

COMIC CREATOR - Richie T.

FEATURE WRITER - James Male

FEATURE CONTRIBUTOR - James W

POLESTAR VISIT PHOTOGRAPHER - Dave Smith (Roadster!wouldliketothankPolestarforarrangingforDave’s servicesduringtheday).

GRAPHIC DESIGN - Sam & Carl P

SUB-EDITOR - Iris P

SMALL BATCH PRINTING - Mixam

This issue of ROADSTER! would not have been possible were it not for the generosity, help and support of the following amazing people:

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Olivia, Iris, Uncle Ed, Pam, Ed,, Richie T, James W, Danila S, James Male, Andy Entwistle, Kim Palmer, Chloe Yemm, Dave Smith, Nik Berg, Tyler Heatley, John Britton, Dave Withers,Elissa Gilbert, Holly Hamilton, Will Hings, Rachel James, Rob Jaina, Charlotte Mackenzie, Jack Phillips, Ken Gibson, Melissa Chadderton & The Guild of Motoring Writers,

WITH THANKS TO:

Lisa & Ben Horsley, Richard Walker, Ian Bernard, Catherine Hutchinson, Quentin Willson, Auntie Hayley & Uncle Chris, Nanna DD & Grandad, Grandad Malcolm, Michael Beeney, Hagerty Insurance, all at the Aston Martin F1 Racing and E-Sports Teams,Ian Mullingani, Beverley Boswell, Marcus Ridley,Rowan Ridley, all at Polestar UK, IVECO Group & NOBULL Communications, all at Silverstone Museum, Ben Hedley & The Little Car Company, all at Bicester Heritage & StarterMotor.

We’d also like to give a very special thank you to the astonishing and warm community of car enthusiasts, petrol heads, journalists, and car companies who have given us the encouragement to make this issue. Your embrace and enthusiasm has been overwhelming and not something we expected when we started this. Thank you.

Where possible, Roadster! has sought to use original or free to use source photography which does not require a licence. Roadster! Would like to acknowledge and thank all the original content creators involved in this not-for-profit father/son experiment.

Circulation: Limited Print run and online

Contact: roadster.magazine@gmail.com

Publishing House: Roadster! Magazine

Signed For Printing: 08 April 2023

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