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Hello!

Welcome to ROADSTER! Magazine and a special welcome to our new readers!

The Best Of ROADSTER! Volume 1 - December 2022 to August 2024

Production Credits

I first had the idea for ROADSTER! when I was eight years old, and my Dad helped me make it happen! We’ve made six magazines now and we’ve had a lot of fun!

EDITOR-in-CHIEF - Sam P ASSISTANT EDITOR - Carl P MOTORSPORT EDITOR - Peter B. FUN CONTENT EDITOR - RIchie T. SUPERCAR EDITOR - James Male PHOTOGRAPHY - Sam P, Carl P, VIDEO CONTENT - Ian B. EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT Hayley Clarke-Darley GRAPHIC DESIGN - Sam & Carl P SUB-EDITOR - Iris P ROADSTER! FINANCIAL PATREONS: Trinity Francis Mark Deakin George Thurman Terry Cook Rebekah Stennett Talya Dosaj Marny Moruzzi Duncan Brown Vicky Folland Peter Lavington Thank you to EVERYONE who has helped us make ROADSTER! Over the past two years. Your generosity, help and support has been so appreciated. Thank You. This special “Best Of” ROADSTER! Is dedicated to: THE ENTIRE ROADSTER! TEAM Look at what you guys have done!

You should be so proud of yourselves for all you have achieved!

A very special dedication to SAM. Sam, This one is for YOU. Two years ago you had an amazing idea. You were only 8, but just look at all you have accomplished with it!

This issue celebrates everything YOU have done. You’ve really gone for it, and I am so proud of you. It has been a joy to share it with you.

Hold ROADSTER! in your hand, show it off, treasure it forever. It’s yours.

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THANK YOU! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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We’ve been making ROADSTER! For two years now, and Dad said we should do something special to mark our 2nd birthday.

We came up with this “best of” idea and we have worked together to choose our favourite pieces to put in.

It was REALLY hard, because everything is special! In the end we had to try and squash features down to fit more in. We didn’t have as much space in this one as we do in the regular magazine. Some things we really liked, but we couldn’t fit them in at all.

There’s no “Are We There Yet?”, no museum visits, no events… we just couldn’t find a way to squash them all down!

Hopefully you’ll enjoy what we’ve picked and will be able to see why we picked them. They remind me of special times, and of all of the fun we have had.

I hope you like it.

Sam, age 10 EDITOR-in-CHIEF roadster.magazine@gmail.com ROADSTER! MISSION STATEMENT: Roadster! aims to be a not-for-profit adult-facilitated, child-led children’s automotive magazine dedicated to educating, inspiring and entertaining its young readers in all things “the road”.

We use connected learning experiences to introduce children to the automotive world, teach them about road safety, develop their awareness and drive their interest.

ROADSTER! VISION STATEMENT: Roadster! has the potential to become a social enterprise charity endeavour, which brings together industry partners and provides a key communication channel through which to engage with a diverse range of children - tomorrow’s drivers, innovators, employees, consumers, and community members.

Thank you for buying your child this special copy of ROADSTER! ROADSTER! Is our not-for-profit motoring magazine for kids. The magazine aims to educate, inspire and entertain kids, and involves them in the production - kids love to see their work in print!

We didn't have any real aspirations when we started Roadster! - Sam thought there should be a car magazine for kids and we thought it would be fun to try and make one. It was a private game really, but when people were encouraging we thought we'd keep pushing it further.

We have achieved everything we set out to and far more. On a fundamental level, we made our magazine. This "best of" shows off just how much we've achieved, and how much fun we've had in making it.

We think the magazine you hold in your hands really does represent everything the project is all about. It shows there is great potential for a motoring magazine for kids and shows the type of content WE think such a magazine could include. We aren’t out of ideas either.

We think we have hit on something special with our child-led idea. This magazine proves the concept.

Making a “best of” has been an interesting exercise. For one thing, picking features proved to be extremely difficult... the kids have done SO MUCH cool stuff in making the magazine! A huge thank you to EVERYONE who has embraced and supported the project.

Putting this magazine together has also made us take stock. We’ve been reflecting on how far we’ve come, and thinking a lot about what could have been done differently. We’ve learned so much! In this way, the “best of” wraps up our first act. We know there is a lot we want to change in the 2nd Act. 2nd Act? As we look to the future we feel constrained by our own limitations.For Roadster! to continue it needs MORE than we currently have. It needs more readers, more adult time, more children, more parents willing to take a chance, more funding, more industry support, more sponsorships, more advertising, more know how, more resources… More of everything!

At the point we go to print Roadster! no longer feels sustainable and we just don’t know whether this special issue actually represents the final scene in a one act play.

Where possible, Roadster! has sought to use original or Wefree WANT continue, but there arequire lot to use to source photography which doesis not a licence.against Roadster!us.

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DB5 JUNIOR:

Small Scale Classic!

The Aston Martin DB5 is one of the most famous cars in the world. Very rare and very expensive, the car is highly desirable but is out of reach for all but the richest people.

Fortunately, a company in Bicester in the UK is working with Aston Martin to produce a very special electric interpretation of this iconic car.

Sam from Roadster! gets up close and personal with the DB5 Junior

The Little Car Company was established in 2019 with the aim of making beautiful cars that can be shared and enjoyed across different generations. It’s “junior” cars are smaller scale interpretations of famous full scale classics, produced in partnership with the most elite car manufacturers in the world.

Its team of engineers building its cars have years of experience of building cars for McLaren, Williams, Jaguar Land Rover,

Ariel, Radical, Aston Martin, Ginetta and Lotus, making them experts engineers!

Roadster! was extremely privileged to receive a special invitation to visit the factory, take a look behind the scenes and get behind the wheel of The Little Car Company’s new Aston Martin DB5 Junior!

Roadster’s experience of The Little Car Company began before we had even arrived at the factory. The Little Car Company has an amazing website with details all of the cars it makes.

The website includes a car configurator which can be used to experiment with a range of different car colours and seat options. Roadster! had great fun playing around with the configurator to build its perfect car… an Aston Martin in Goodwood Green with Oxford Tan seating!

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Sam from Roadster! gets to try the DB5 Junior!

Our tour of the factory started by taking a look at the DB5 Junior production line. Working with Aston Martin, the DB5 Junior has been developed using a full 3D scan of an original 1963 DB5. Everything has been shrunk to 66% of the original size. Roadster got to see the computer station where the cars are designed, and got to see the DB5 Junior from the ground up, including the “bathtub” chassis used for the framework of the car.

The car uses a removable battery for power and an electric motor to drive its rear wheels. It has 10 inch wire wheels with four-wheel disc brakes. As an official Aston Martin, the car features iconic paintwork, authentic Aston Martin badges and an individually numbered chassis.

There are three models available:the entry level DB5 junior, with 5kw peak power and a 30km range; the DB5 “Vantage” Junior , featuring carbon fibre bodywork, 10kw of peak power and an additional battery pack increasing the range to 60km; and finally the “No Time To Die” James Bond version!

After our tour of the factory Roadster! was given the chance to get behind the wheel of one of these beautiful cars. The car is absolutely stunning, with all of the style, elegance and sophistication of the original Aston Martin DB5. It’s bodywork features meticulous paintwork, gleaming chrome, and amazing wire wheels.

Inside the car features comfortable leather seating with a reversible bolster cushion for smaller passengers, and a lovely polished mahogany wood and aluminum quick release steering wheel. The original DB5 dashboard has been recreated at a smaller scale, with Smith's precision gauges just like the original.

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The pedals are laid out like a conventional car, with the accelerator on the right, and the brake on the left, with the steering column between the two. The rally-style, hydraulic “fly-off” handbrake takes some getting used to - Aston Martin insisted on its inclusion to be true to the original DB5.

The car accelerates like a go-kart, and the reduced height and scale make 20mph feel very fast indeed!

The car is plenty big enough for an adult and a junior to sit together - a proper family “Bonding” experience! Driving it is certainly a lot of fun!

King Of The Meet Sam, the nine ten year old Editor-in-Chief of his own motoring magazine for children!

Sam is a fairly normal boy. He is part of a normal family and he goes to normal primary school. He likes to play with LEGO and play on his Nintendo Switch. He likes watching Minecraft videos on YouTube and he’s not a big fan of doing his homework. He does all of the normal things that normal boys do… it just happens that he is also in charge of a growing motoring magazine project!

Here he tells us all about it!

What made you decide to make a car magazine?

I wanted to do it because I couldn’t find a car magazine for kids. I thought I may as well try making one myself!

What does your role of Editor involve?

I’m in charge! I actually do lots of different things - I talk to my Dad about my ideas and what I want to do with each issue. I really like the bits where we get out to do something. Dad usually introduces me, but then he lets me lead whatever it is we are doing.

Did anything in particular inspire you?

I wanted to learn more about real cars. I liked watching Top Gear - they drove some really cool cars! A friend of mine (Richie) liked making comics and he inspired me to try something myself. I put the two ideas together!

I love getting hands-on with cars for my “Backseat Driver” reviews and taking photographs.

How did you get started?

I just drew my idea on a piece of paper. I started drawing out my idea for a front cover and all of the things that I wanted in it. My Dad said it was really good so he helped me to put it onto Google slides.

What is in a Roadster?

There’s always a main feature about a cool car, a supercar, visits, museums, road signs, jokes, an Eddy comic, games, posters…

What’s it like making Roadster?

It’s fun! You get to go to so many places and do so many different things. Not many kids get to do that.

When we are making the actual magazine on the computer I get involved with designing and I do bits of writing. I look at everything before it is finished and decide if it is ok. If anyone sends anything for the magazine I read it and decide if I’m happy.

Do you have any favourite cars?

The Aston Martin DBS is my absolute favourite! I also like the Aston Martin DB5, I like the Volkswagen ID Buzz. It looks really nice! I’ve also sat in the Alpine A290 - a cool new sports car with the driving seat in the middle!

What do you want to achieve with Roadster in the future?

I make the magazine for me and my friends. I’m happy with that but it would be good if other children could read it too!

Do you have any advice for other children who may want to get involved?

Send us something! We want articles, drawings, photos. You can do Backseat Driver reviews of cars, make a car show out of toy cars.

The full interview with Sam was featured in Issue 4 Find out more about Roadster! at: https://roadstermagazine.wixsite.com/roadstermagazine

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road sign collection! Each time we look at the sign, what it means, and how it is used.

We’ve decided to show off our collection so far in this best of issue, but we’ve messed up and got the signs and their labels all mixed up!

Can you help us sort them out?

#1: Children going to or from school #2: Zebra Crossing #3: Give Way #4: Stop #5: Maximum Speed Limit #6: Minimum Speed Limit #7: Frail pedestrians likely #8: Pedestrians Prohibited #9: Mini-Roundabout

#10: Road Humps

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#kidswhoLOVEtheroad Lyla recently celebrated her 12th birthday by spending a day at the awesome Silverstone Museum, “I had such a great time” says Lyla “The museum was such a lot of fun. It’s a great place if you love cars!”

We completely agree!

Thanks for sharing Lyla!

Roadster! reader Matthew from Yorkshire won tickets to Everything Electric North in our social media giveaway!

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Nicholas got in touch with ROADSTER! to tell us all about his first ever driving lesson with Young Driver!

Overall, I found it a really good experience with very supportive people and would recommend anyone to give it a go!”

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ROADSTER! WANTS YOUR DRAWINGS! 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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Here’s reader George, pictured enjoying the magazine from the seat of a historic racing Mini!

School Crossing Patrols A school crossing patrol, also known as a lollipop person, helps to provide a safe crossing point for children on their way to and from school.

They work at busy crossing locations during the school day, stopping traffic to allow pedestrians to cross. They are required to wear a uniform and display a stop sign.

No matter how you get there, the journey to school can often present a perilous gauntlet of obstacles and challenges for the bravest of adventurers!

In Issue 5, we provided a guide through the various dangers to help keep YOU safe on your journey to school! Here we summarise the various challenges to look out for!

CHALLENGE #1: CAR CHAOS! School zones are full of cars, parked, moving, and everywhere in between! They can block footpaths and crossings, making it tricky to get around safely.

CHALLENGE #2: PARENTS IN A HURRY! Grown-ups can be forgetful, stressed, or distracted, especially when rushing to drop you off or pick you up.

CHALLENGE #3: SPEEDY CARS! School zones usually have slower speed limits to keep everyone safe. But some drivers ignore the rules!

CHALLENGE #4: THE SHORTCUT TRAP! Crossings and safety barriers are there to keep you safe!

Darting across the road to save time can be dangerous!

The Green Cross Code is a road safety awareness initiative by the National Road Safety Campaign (now the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, or RoSPA) which began in 1970.

CHALLENGE #5: SLEEPING CARS! Parked cars might seem safe, but they can zoom out or someone might open a door right into you!

CHALLENGE #6: BAD WEATHER BLUES! Rain, wind, or snow can make getting to school tricky.

CHALLENGE #7: DON’T LOSE YOUR COOL! School rocks! Hanging with friends, fun lessons… But all that excitement can make you forget to be careful!

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GEARBOXES ROADSTER! How it works series

A gearbox is used to help a vehicle achieve speed and direction, but how? ROADSTER! looks at a manual gearbox to find out!

If a vehicle didn’t have a gearbox then its road wheels would simply connect to the engine through a combination of different wheels, axles and shafts. When a driver presses the accelerator pedal it makes the engine works harder and the car speeds up, but without gears the engine would work too hard and would quickly overheat and wear out.

A vehicle’s gears help to prevent this. The gears are a collection of different sized wheels which fit and work together (called gear ratios) to reduce the speed of the engine but maintain the speed of the road wheels. A combination of different gears helps the road wheels of the vehicle turn faster increasing its speed.

HOW DOES IT WORK? A driver selects different gears through the combined use of a gear lever in the cockpit of the vehicle, and a clutch foot pedal.

The clutch is a plate that grabs (or “clutches”) the engine (specifically a component called the flywheel) and connects it to the selected gear in the gearbox. When a driver pushes the clutch pedal the clutch disconnects the engine from the gearbox.

This allows the driver to choose different gears using the gear lever.

The gear lever connects to a gear selector fork which connects to the selected gear.

The driver then lifts their foot away from the clutch pedal gradually, to connect the gear with the engine).

Pressing the accelerator pedal makes the engine flywheel rotate faster making the vehicle pick up speed.

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The British Motor Museum in Warwickshire (UK) have a working model which kids can play with to see how it works for real!

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Peter gets to drive…

A REAL CAR!

Being able to drive might just be one of the greatest REAL superpowers…

Many kids are really excited to get into driving, and for good reason! No more waiting for buses or relying on grown-ups. You can visit friends in different towns, explore hidden places, and go on epic adventures!

But with great power comes great responsibility. The law says you can’t actually start to drive a car on public roads until you are aged 17. but before can be let loose you need to LEARN the knowledge, skills and attitude to be able to drive a car confidently and keep yourself and others safe.

The trouble is, for a young and inexperienced 17 year old who has never driven a car before, there is a LOT to suddenly have to start thinking about: how to control the car (like steering and braking); how to understand the road (like traffic lights, signs and road markings; special tricks (like parking without bumping anything!) how to drive on different types of roads; how to spot dangers; how to avoid BEING a danger,,, phew! The list goes on!

Lots of driving instructors think kids under 17 actually learn BETTER! Enthusiastic kids are like sponges, soaking up all the info about how cars work and how to be safe on the road.

Young Driver, is a company giving KIDS the chance to learn to drive a REAL CAR by providing driving experiences for children from the age of 10 in dual-controlled cars on private land. It uses UK Government approved driving instructors to provide children with responsible learning, in a fun, safe, and controlled environment… Young Driver isn’t about driving on busy streets - it's all about learning the basics in a safe & fun place!

Young Driver believe that giving children the chance to learn driving skills from an earlier age, will help to make them safer, more confident and more considerate drivers in the future. Young Driver is about helping children to develop the right driving attitudes through fun and safe hands-on experiences and lessons, giving them a head start before even applying for their provisional licence.

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THE EXPERIENCE: What better way to mark a tenth birthday than a first lesson with Young Driver? “I didn’t know what to expect” said Roadster’s Motorsport Editor, Peter “Before doing Young Driver I was nervous and worried I might do something wrong, but the instructor (Lance) helped me and I was extremely happy and excited. I couldn’t wait to try the next skills he showed me!”

Young Driver teaches children to look, think and act like proper drivers right from the start! Activities are broken into three groups: Group 1 - This group covers getting started. You learn to prepare yourself and your car for driving. You learn about pre-drive safety checks, and learn how to make the car go, steer, stop, speed up and slow down.

Group 2 - More advanced - you learn about judgement and control. Learning to stop, how big the car is, how close things are, how to position the car on the road and how to judge obstacles are covered.

Group 3 - Thinking like a driver. Learners drive on a road system with other Young Driver traffic. Drivers have to meet other traffic safely, cross the path of other cars and deal with any obstructions in the road.

Group 4 - This is about developing your control skills much more. It includes things like turning the car around, parking, and slalom challenges.

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Group 5 - Speed, Distance & Risks. This group really helps you perform manoeuvres - just like you would in the real world! Moving in tight spaces, stopping distances, emergency stops, and an obstacle course are covered!

There are lots of different tasks within each group, and some are quite difficult to master. Drivers are given a “Drive Diary” at their first lesson, and they build their skills over time, making their way through the activities at their own pace and developing their driving ability in a natural way.

Peter only had a short half hour starter lesson, so he didn’t get to cover everything, but it is amazing how much he DID cover in that time. He thought it was a lot of fun. “After I was chuffed that I got to drive a REAL car. It was the best day ever!”

Peter has already had follow up sessions. “It was a life changing experience” he says. ROADSTER! Highly recommends it!

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THE CAR: Corsa

Young Driver use a fleet of dual controlled Vauxhall Corsa “SE Premium” cars to teach the next generation of drivers.

Vauxhall Corsa’s are very popular with driving schools because they are perfect for learner drivers! They have lightweight steering for easy manoeuvrability, have excellent all around visibility, helping the learner driver see everything that is going on around them, and have smooth controls which are responsive to your touch - giving confidence to those just starting out.

THE VIDEO:

While parents get to watch their children take part in a young Driver lesson from a safe spot away from the circuit, they do miss out on what is going on INSIDE the car. Similarly, children are so busy concentrating and having a good time it is sometimes difficult to remember what they did!

Young Driver have come to the rescue with their in-car filming service! For a small additional fee, parents can buy an SD memory card recording of the experience, so it is always available to share with friends and family!

THE CIRCUIT: Gaydon, Warwickshire

The Young Driver circuit at Gaydon: “like a giant playmat for real cars!”

Young Driver operate at venues across the UK but Roadster! visited this circuit close to the British Motor Museum. An enclosed, safe piece of private land well away from the dangers of public roads, it offers a perfect and realistic road system including crossings, roundabouts and junctions. “It was like a giant playmat for real cars!” It had things zebra crossings, bends, speed bumps, a car park and even a mini roundabout! A perfect place to learn about gear changing, clutch control, braking and steering!

With over 70 venues around the United Kingdom, there’s bound to be a Young Driver centre near you! Check out www.YoungDriver.com or their app!

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LEARNING THE S-WAY: ROADSTER! has an M4 adventure with IVECO’s S-WAY truck!

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ROADSTER! isn’t JUST about cars… we love trucks as well! A Truck Stop on the M4 may not sound like a very exciting place, but for Roadster! it was the setting for a thrilling trucking adventure, as editor Sam and comic artist Richie were invited by IVECO to sample their S-Way truck!

Imagine you want a new toy. How does it reach you?

“Globalisation” is where goods are manufactured in different countries and shipped all around the world.

That toy you want may have been made in a factory overseas. To get to you, it has to travel a long way!

Big ships carry lots of things across oceans. When the ship arrives, trucks take the things off the ship and bring them to special places called distribution centers.

At the distribution center, the things are sorted and put into big boxes, then big trucks take the boxes to shops and stores near your home. You might have seen them driving on the motorway? They have big trailers that can hold lots of stuff!

IVECO is an Italian manufacturing company specialising in commercial vehicles such as trucks.

The S-Way is a heavy duty truck designed for longhaul missions. Its design includes enhanced aerodynamics, features intended to save fuel, and innovative steps forward to reduce CO2 emissions!

DID YOU KNOW? The first ‘trucks’ were slo w moving steam wagons?

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Roadster’s experience started by meeting IVECO’s team by the side of a lovely smelling cornish pasty stand at the Eastbound Reading Services. 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!” shouted Sam, as the party got nearer.

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

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Long haul truck drivers have to drive for many hours, have to have regular rests to prevent them driving when tired, and often have lots of waiting around, as cargo is loaded and unloaded, or they are stuck in traffic!

Because of this, 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, and there needs to be a comfortable living space to relax in when taking those all important rest breaks.

Roadster! was shown how the IVECO S-WAY manages this, with a spacious and well laid out cab designed to improve a driver’s working and living experience.

The boys got to see how the truck’s driving area has been created to make truck driving as comfortable as possible, They tried out the leather driver’s seat with air suspension which automatically adjusts to make the ride more comfortable. They also saw how the driving area has been designed to provide lots of space and excellent visibility, with handy steering wheel controls, air conditioning controls, and handy storage for drinks and important paperwork.

Hi-Tech features include Apple CarPlay, which allows drivers to mirror their smart phones, and Amazon Alexa which allows drivers to interact with the truck, navigate, obtain traffic reports and communicate with other drivers simply by using their voice!

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

Despite being extremely compact, the S-Way’s living space feels bright, airy and spacious, thanks to the skylight window and bright coloured walls.

The bed was comfortable (we didn’t try the bunk!). Storage bins, charging points and controls for windows, lighting and air conditioning added to the home comforts. Curtains and blinds around windows shut out daylight and roadside lights.

Driver’s also need food storage 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. A large fridge and freezer slide out from under the bed and can easily accessed by the driver when driving.

Armed with Walkie-Talkies, the boys then took it in turns to ride in the S-Way in a convoy down the M4! The boys thought it was an AMAZING experience.

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… We loved it!

Parts of a Tractor Unit "Cab" or "Cabin" The enclosed space where the driver is seated.

Rear Sidewings Pushes air out around the width of the body of the truck, saving power and fuel

“SUSIES” Airlines connecting the trailer braking system to the tractor.

Service airline (yellow) Emergency airline (red)

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.

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

"Sleeper" A compartment where the driver can rest while not driving.

Exhaust system Guides spent gases away from the engine..

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

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.

Why we love this feature… riences! It was such a cool day!

Richie T: This was one of my favourite Roadster! expe to show the engine! The ride down I think the best bit was when the cockpit fell forward and would love to go back! the motorway was so much fun… I had a brilliant time

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

Meet Morgan, a 13 year old kids who loves making artworks… of cars!

Morgan: 13 Year-Old automotive artist

Morgan started making artworks for the love of it, but his natural ability soon started drawing attention!

Last year, Morgan won a commission from the Swindon Advertiser to showcase his stunning artwork on one of Swindon’s “Swindogs” - a collection of impressive six foot balloon dog sculptures completed as part the town’s Big Dog Art Trail.

Morgan is also the youngest artist to be invited to paint a Wild in Art sculpture.

Morgan first started drawing cars during an event linked to the Swindon Art Trail and he has been drawing cars ever since! He has drawn live at a Lamborghini customer event in Bristol and at Five Zeros Supercars.

More recently Morgan was commissioned by Castle Combe Circuit for a special project and he has also exhibited his work.

ROADSTER! got to have a chat with Morgan about his artwork and his love of cars…

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO START ILLUSTRATING CARS? I had thought cars were difficult to draw before. It wasn’t until someone asked if I could draw his dad’s pickup and showed me a photo, I quickly sketched it and his dad was so impressed!

HAVE YOU ALWAYS LIKED CARS? I can’t remember a time when I didn’t like cars! My favourite film when I was little was Pixar Cars and I had all the die cast models. I also had Hot Wheels. We always watch Top Gear too.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CAR AND WHY? I like so many, but the Aston Martin Valkyrie is one of the best track cars ever made! I like that is it has an open wheel from the cockpit view. It’s basically like an F1 car that’s road legal!

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE CAR TO ILLUSTRATE? My favourite was the Porsche 911 RSR - an awesome looking car! It was the first car I drew at A3 size so I was able to include a lot more detail.

WHAT TOOLS DO YOU USE FOR YOUR ARTWORK? I draw on paper especially for markers. I use HB Pencils for sketching the shape first, then Uni-ball fineliners for outlines and brush tips for the darkest shadowed areas. I have a set of 320 Ohuhu brush tip alcohol markers which blend really well. I use a set of 72 Prismacolor Premier pencils for added shading and gradients. I use white Posca pens for highlights.

DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR KIDS INTERESTED IN ART? I would say find what interests you and then practice…

Practice a lot! Don’t get discouraged by comparing yourself to others and only focus on your own development.

Our full interview with Morgan was featured in Issue 5 of Roadster!

Find out more about Morgan at: https://www.instagram.com/morgangmakes/

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BACKSEAT DRIVER “Firstly there is so much space in the back. The front seats kind of curve to give more space for my legs. There is a lot more space than I am used to! It was really light too. The colour of the seats and the big glass roof helped to make it really bright inside. My sister and I actually liked it when it was quite dark. The doors have blinds which you can pull up to block out the sun. There was a really nice light in the door which glowed in different colours. It felt like a hotel!!

HYUNDAI IONIQ 5: The ROADSTER! family goes back to the future Back in the summer of 2023, ROADSTER! was loaned its first “press car”. The entire family were excited about spending a few days with Hyundai’s electric IONIQ 5…

ROADSTER! first saw this car at the British Motor Show so we were really excited to be given the chance to try it out. We got to test the 2023 “Namsan” edition - a dual motor 77.4 kWh battery car, with a 10.5 kWh 3 phase on board charger, a rapid charge port and an Emergency 3 Pin Connector meaning the car could be plugged in for charge almost everywhere!

Design your own E-GMP car!

A "platform" is a set of design, engineering, and production features which are shared by different vehicles.

Hyundai has developed the Electric Global Modular Platform (or "E-GMP") which houses the batteries, the electric motor and power system. Hyundai have been able mount fast charging longer range batteries under the floor of the car and moving the wheels further toward the front and back of the car to provide a larger, flatter cabin floor space.

IONIQ 5 uses this space to create additional room for a family - each passenger has room to relax and adjust their seats - even being able to fully recline the front seats without getting in the way of the rear passengers!

Here’s your chance to design your own vehicle using the E-GMP platform!

How are you going to use it?

Another thing I liked was the seats. The seats were really comfy and they heated up! You could also slide the bum part forwards and the back part back, to help you relax on a long trip.

The middle of the seat pulled down and it had two cup holders in it which was really useful, but the best part was it was wide so you could use it to balance a computer. It was really good because you could plug the computer in to a proper socket like in a house so the computer would never run out of charge! It was fun to work on ROADSTER! inside the car!

There were other things I liked too. The middle part could slide back making it easy to reach into storage and plug in chargers. There were air vents to help keep you warm or cool and there was a reading light above the door.

This car was AMAZING! I’d give it 11 out of 10!

AUTHOR: Sam P

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ROADTRIP! A Roadster! road trip is something we had wanted to do since we started making Roadster! Thanks to the team at Jaybee Motors in Banbury, we finally got our chance in a fantastic Alpine A110 GT! Introduced in 2017, the A110 is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car, designed as a modern version of the famous A110 from the 1970’s.

“GT” stands for “Grand Tourisme”, Grand Tourer cars are designed to drive at speed in style, safety, and comfort over longer distances. A GT provides enjoyment and excitement, with lots of power, good road handling and luxurious passenger comfort.

Alpine’s GT sports coupe has been especially designed to suit everyday, long-distance and involved drives on twisty roads, with a powerful 300 horsepower engine, and a strong and lightweight aluminum chassis… making it the perfect car for Roadster’s first ever road trip!

Our route covered 53 miles, in a round trip around our local area. Stops included the Alpine Formula 1 factory, Nanna & Grandad’s house in Shipston-on-Stour, a garage cafe for a bite to eat, and displaying the car at a local car meet.

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We pull out of the Alpine dealership and head out of town…

Dad: Wow! This feels different to our family SUV Sam!” Sam: “It’s really cool! Do you like it?”

Dad: “I think so. It’s the first time I’ve ever driven a sports car and the seats are a lot lower down. I feel like I can feel everything the car is doing -it’s almost like I’m part of it”.

Sam: “I really like the sports seats!”

Dad: “They are special comfort seats that come with the GT model. They are to keep you comfortable during long journeys”.

Dad: “Ok Sam, you are in charge of the entertainment as always” Sam: “Dad, it’s got Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so we can play Spotify through your phone”.

We drive on through quiet villages.

Sam: “I like how it’s got a unique style.

It doesn’t really look like any other cars”.

Dad: “That’s true. I like how it pays respect to the original Alpine cars while also being modern.

Sam: “Well the multimedia touch screen looks a lot like ours, and the switches are very similar. Those vents are the same too”.

Dad: “I think it’s because they are all part of the same family. This is a Renault brand car the same as ours”.

We enter a 70mph speed limit zone Dad: “This car has different driving modes. There are Normal, Sport or

With Sam

Track modes which change the way the car drives. We’ve been driving in Normal mode. If I press a button on the steering wheel…”

Sam: “Press it Dad, go on, press it!”

Dad presses the button. The normal dials for the speedo and rev counter folding down to reveal a set of sportier looking ones

Passenger Seat!

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Sam: “Did you see that Dad? It’s like a James Bond car! It’s changing to show the gadgets!”

Dad presses the accelerator. The car roars and speeds up! Dad has to slow down!

Sam: “Wow! That was quick Dad!”

There are lots of things I really liked about this car. It is really sporty. The seats are really comfortable. I really liked the carbon fibre around the air vents and centre.

I didn’t like that there was not very much storage space, but Dad told me this was because the Alpine is light and fast. I also didn’t like where the USB chargers are. I couldn’t get my hand into the charger connection.

Being in this car was like an adventure. I imagined I was a secret spy driving fast. We made up a fun game up where I tried to imagine where spy gadgets would come out from!

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It was exciting and a lot of FUN! I’d give it 8.5 out of 10!

AUTHOR: Sam P

As we were driving an Alpine we just HAD to call in at Enstone, home to Alpine’s Formula 1 Team!

At Enstone, the BWT Alpine F1® Team design, test, and manufacture the F1®car.

What happens inside Enstone is a closely guarded secret (teams don’t want their competitors finding out what they are doing) and, try as he did, the security guard certainly wasn’t going to let a boy into the factory - even if he was the world’s youngest car editor in an Alpine!

ENSTONE (Imagined!)

Instead, Sam was left to imagine what it might be like inside…

Sam with Alpine’s A523 Formula One car (“This was actually at the Alpine Centre launch in Banbury Dad!” - Sam “Sssh!” - Dad)

Varjo Mixed Reality Headset Varjo is a a world-leading virtual and extended reality company working with Alpine Esports.

Sam got to experience its XR-3 headset which offered, photorealistic, true-to-life mixed reality: Sam: It was sooo cool! I got to sit in and explore a virtual Alpine! It was as if it was right there!

Trak Racer Alpine F1® Simulator Trak Racer make high-end gaming platforms and it is working with Alpine to produce a sim racing rig which has been co-produced by F1 engineers!

Sam: I love racing sims and this one felt really good. I actually felt like I was driving a real F1® car!

BATAK Pro The BATAK Pro is a piece of equipment designed to improve reaction, hand eye co-ordination and stamina. It is a frame comprising of twelve bright LED targets.

Sam: It was really hard! It got faster and faster but it was great fun and quite addictive!

With thanks to Tim Jones, at the Jaybee Alpine Centre in Banbury, and the Alpine Esports stand at the British Motor Show, for letting Roadster! try some of their tech out!

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Superheroes…

They each have a special, unique super power. Combine those super powers and you have the ultimate superhero!

But what about the ultimate superhero supercar?

The year is 2023. In POLESTAR’s SWedish HQ, a PROBLEM IS BEING DISCUSSED…

WE NEED A DESIGN FOR A NEW KIND OF CAR. IT NEEDS TO BE…

Super Powerful!

Super Strong!

Super Speedy!

LET’S HOLD A DESIGN CONTEST! Super KIND to the Environment!

WE’LL INVITE CAR DESIGNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO CREATE THEIR EXCITING VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE!

…

AND SO interior designer, Yingxiang Li, from China, created a cabin with a performance-orientated seating position built around “floating comfort and control”.

Devashish Deshmukh, from Paris, France, designed the “Lynx P3”, a high-performance electric vehicle for use on the track. design inspiration… a hammerhead shark!

Swapnil Desai, also from Paris, designed “Timeless Performance”, The design focuses on durability… with replaceable elements and materials intended to age instead of wear out.

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so POLESTAR did an AMAZING thing! they got the three design winners to JOIN FORCES to make the ULTIMATE superhero car…

But only ONE car could be built…

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The car's name, "Synergy," means working together to create something better…

By working together, the designers came up with something really amazing!

meets SYNERGY! Polestar’s Comic Book Hero!

POLESTAR - recognisably Polestar! clean, minimal and functional design. signature blade-shaped headlights, and an awesome ribbon-like rear light bar across the back!

DESIGN - Synergy uses the air flow around it to increase its speed, use less energy, and increase its grip on the road.

GREEN - Synergy is electric so it doesn’t pollute the air. It’s a hero car for the planet!

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COCKPIT - like a superfast military jet! a single comfortable seat, plane-like steering wheel and Glowing panels showing all sorts of information about the car.

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ALL W N R O C M O R F D POSTCAR

day in Cornwall in a In Issue 6 we took a family holi to learn whether it was really ed Polestar 2 . We were interest in an electric car? possible to have a family holiday d a great car! Sam especially love We found the Polestar 2 to be e larg the and s seat able fort com the panoramic glass roof, the Dad found the car to be a fun, infotainment screen. Roadster! drive - the adaptive cruise powerful and responsive car to technology made driving easy! le motor made it a very capable The Polestar 2’s long range sing and we found it was MORE tow car for our camping trailer haphazard charging availability than capable of coping with the ’s accurate battery information we found in Cornwall. Polestar was compatible with rapid was never wrong, and the car in under an hour… perfect! chargers, giving lots of charge of ble tow car, we used every bit Sadly, while it was a very capa for ll sma too just was 2 star Pole storage space we could find! to take less!

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in and hunt down rapid chargers Having to leave the motorway ss and delay! unfamiliar locations creates stre campers with trailers!

Charge points are not set up for ge on our journey to and from Whenever we stopped for char trailer and park it elsewhere… cornwall we had to unhook the s! lemers s ofER!prob sortDST causing all ROA Read sited near r! Whe thieDST healROA ER! re chargers are needr to youberead Food options Whereve options. fast hier ealt unh always food outlets these are almost gers within a six mile range There were just enough rapid char e in constant use or out of for us to get by, but they wer drive electric cars in the future order. If more and more people . this is going to cause problems… gers on the There were no where enough char needed the most! are y the re whe motorway….exactly

Sam first 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 look really simple and smart. My favourite is Jupiter, which is a kind of pinky brown.

Inside the car I got to sit in the Driver'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. The bird’s-eye view of the car is amazing!

The back of the car is where I would spend most of my time. IT had an amazing glass roof making it bright inside. There

was a light the door and you can adjust the brightness. In the door there is a door bin, but it isn’t as big as in our car.

There is a net in the back of the front seats for storage (but not pouches to hide things like my iPod). The seat was really comfortable. There was air vents in the back of the car, buttons to heat the back seat and yellow seat belts. My car doesn’t have these.

There was also two cup holders which flip down from the middle of the seat. the rear seat, and two USB C charging points, so we’d have to get new chargers. I really liked it. I’d give it 9.9 out of 10!

AUTHOR: Sam P

Q&

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The Automobile Association (The AA) s a motoring organisation with a huge range of product and services.

AA’s patrols to help keep motorists on the road. It promises roadside assistance to its members if they are over a ¼ mile from home. Sam from ROADSTER! gets to ask the 2023 AA Patrol of the Year, Nick Powell, about the life of an AA patrol…

Sam: What does an AA patrol have to do?

Nick: We provide roadside assistance to our members when their vehicle has broken down. We will help at any time of the day or night. We try to repair the vehicle by the roadside and if we are unable to fix it, we will tow it to a local garage. Every job is different and this helps to keep the role exciting!

Sam: How long is a normal patrol shift?

Nick: Patrols’ shifts vary from half day shifts to full days. If helping our members means staying on shift a little longer to get them back on the road, most patrols are happy to do it.

Sam: Are you given a particular AA vehicle to drive?

Nick: Every patrol is allocated their own van. It is the responsibility of the patrol to keep the van in good, clean order.

Sam: What type of person makes a good AA patrol?

Nick: Our patrols deal with all kinds of problems so it’s essential for them to be patient, flexible, knowledgeable and professional. A warm greeting can brighten a member’s day!

Sam: What training do you need to be an AA patrol?

Nick: All our patrols attend an intensive training programme at the AA’s Centre of Excellence in Oldbury, West Midlands when they first start their new job. There’s also ongoing training.

Sam: What skills and qualifications do you need?

Nick: Patrols need to be at least NVQ Level 3 trained. They also need to be excellent at problem-solving… and smiling!

Sam: Do you have a favourite task in your day as a patrol?

Nick: I enjoy going to jobs in interesting or scenic places, especially in the UK’s National Parks. I enjoy taking a nice photo!

Sam: How old are the youngest and oldest AA patrols?

Nick: The youngest is 17 and the oldest is 74 years old.

Sam: How many people do you help on a normal day?

Nick: On an average day most patrols would be helping around eight members - this can vary.

Sam: What can a child do if they want to become an AA patrol?

Nick: Learn about how cars work. The earlier the better!

Sam: Do you have a set area you work in?

Nick: Patrols are assigned work within a 100-kilometre radius of their base or home location.

Sam: Can you tell us a joke?

Nick: TRAFFIC NEWS: A bus full of jazz musicians has broken down. The AA has warned drivers to expect long jams!

Be knowledgeable!

Find what interests you and learn about it.

Motoring Writers connect the motor industry to the public, be it through TV shows like Top Gear, YouTube videos, 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 speak to the best teams and drivers in motorsport. If you are a kid who loves the road then a motoring writer may be the job for you!

Motoring writers turn these exciting encounters into something that connects with an audience and informs educates, entertains and sometimes even gets them to buy!

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.

Sounds like a job for you? Follow our tips to get started!

Build your knowledge by: ● learning about the past - history and vehicles have evolved; ● learning about the present - modern vehicles, design and build ● learning about the future - the latest tech and new ideas.

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 and maintain your interest?

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

Try it yourself!

Too young to drive? You can still find things to write about! ● Look at company websites, car meets and motor clubs. ● Do your parents have a passion for cars? Or do you know adults who work in the industry? Talk to them! ● Think about friends - What would THEY like to read?

Grab opportunities when you see them - they will help you improve and showcase your work, and could lead to much greater things!

An unpublished treat from the ROADSTER! Archive!

Richie T produced this special “Halloween” edition of Racecar Eddy. Richie says… “This is an early Eddy that wasn’t used. It’s not one of my favourites, as I think my drawing style has improved, but I hope you still enjoy! And I hope you don’t find it too spooooky!!”

Who is this scary monster? Why has it got Eddy’s clothes on?

Oh. It’s just Eddy in one of his masks.

Yes! And today I’ll be scaring Peter with them!

Ah, just time to watch a nice cosy film before Eddy gets here for a night lesson..

Don’t worry Peter, it’s just me!

Who’s that knocking on the door? It can’t be Eddy yet.

Now what’s that noise?

Erm EXCUSE ME, please can you stop destroying my toy cars!

It’s coming from my vintage toy collection.

Ooh-er!

I’d better go and have a look (sigh).

WHAT did you say to me, mere mortal?

Urgh, what now..

I bet it’s Eddy again.

Ha ha, it’s only me, Eddy!

Eddy, please STOP!

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BAH! Eddy, I knew it was you!!!

30 minutes later….

MWAHAHAHA HHHH!!.

Eddy, I want you to wipe off your makeup, and be outside in the penguin racer in 20 minutes, OK? Where is he?

Ok.

Hang on, there’s no one in there …

Ha ha, I bet, Eddy’s just hiding in the footwell pushing the pedals!

Ah, here he is!

But if Eddy’s here, and not inside the car, then…

EDDY??

AARGGHHHH!!!

Er, Peter, who are you talking to?

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A bold vision of the future, Tesla’s new Cybertruck looks like it has driven off the set of a sci-fi film!

Tesla boss Elon Musk’s ambition for a "Tesla supertruck” was for a sustainable energy alternative to the huge selling fossil fuel pick-up trucks found in America.

Cybertruck finally went into production late last year, and it is unlike ANYTHING else on the road!

ROADSTER! Readers Charlie & Freddie meet the truck that EVERYONE is talking about!

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CHARLIE: “It’s lik e a big stainle ss steel fridge with fin ger marks all o ver it!”

Fred gets to sample the Cyberquad - a Cybertruck for kids!

Cyberquad is powered by a lithium-ion battery, has upto 12 miles of range and a can reach a top speed of… 8 mph!

Have YOU seen a cool car? Why not tell ROADSTER! All about it! We’ll send a free Roadster! to everyone we print!

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It has a full steel frame, cushioned seat, rear suspension, disk braking and LED light bars… it’s just like the real thing!

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They were the pirates of the car i be in!

What’s a car’s favorite meal?

Brake-fast!

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ROADSTER! Tour of an F1 Car! SHARK FIN END PLATE

NOSE CONE

Manages airflow around tyres, preventing high pressure air on the upper side from spilling into low pressure air below

Running along the car's centerline, the fin generates cornering downforce, building pressure along the outside edge to help stability and drive efficient turning.

AEROFOIL This rear wing generates downforce to push rear wheels into the track

Channels air underneath the car chassis

FRONT WING Generates aerodynamic downforce which pushes the front wheels into the track.

Also prepares airflow around car

SIDE PODS

FLOOR WHEEL FAIRINGS Help smooth out air turbulence created by the wheel and the tyre

creates a low-pressure area between the car and the ground, generating downforce

Used to guide air inside cars to provide cooling for the engine

INTO THE ACTION WITH ROADSTER!

ROADSTER! was extremely privileged to be invited 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 were invited to witness the reveal at a private event 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 drivers Felipe Drugovich & Jessica Hawkins.

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

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Milena: 13 Year-Old karter!

Meet Milena, an aspiring 13 year old just starting out in motorsport, who is determined to make her mark!

Milena Clark is a young girl who loves motor racing! Here she tells ROADSTER! how she found her way into the sport, about her journey so far, and her hopes for the future…

HI MILENA! TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF? Hi Roadster! My name is Milena, I love everything motorsports and I enjoy indoor and outdoor karting. There aren’t many of us girls in motorsport so being interviewed for this magazine is one for the girls!

YOU ARE JUST 13 YEARS OLD. HOW ON EARTH DID YOU DISCOVER MOTORSPORT? I was invited to my local go kart track, Rogue Leisure in Aylesbury, for a free session with my brother and dad. I loved the speed and the adrenaline rush it gave me!

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED? I came across the Girls on Track programme in January 2023, and had the opportunity to attend Williams Racing for an event! We then heard about Teamsport Race Academy and I joined in October 2023. I have been attending regularly since!

I started in their Advanced sessions in February 2024.

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION AND WHY? My biggest inspiration is Lewis Hamilton not just because he’s the world’s best F1 driver, but he founded Mission 44 to help improve diversity in motorsports and offer more opportunities to people from lots of different backgrounds.

YOU HAVE A HEALTH CONDITION DON’T YOU? WOULD YOU TELL US ABOUT IT? I have life threatening condition called “Adrenal Insufficiency”. The adrenal gland is like an EV car charging station - it makes a hormone called “cortisol” that helps power your batteries! It makes you feel strong, energetic, and deal with things that stress you out. My body isn’t producing enough cortisol, so it’s like my battery runs out of charge!

THAT SOUNDS REALLY TOUGH. IT MUST BE CHALLENGING TO TRY AND MANAGE YOUR CONDITION AND BE A RACER? Basically I ignore it! (I’m joking!). My mum does all the worrying for me. She makes sure I have my medication which I double if I’m feel stressed about a race. My mum makes sure I have my emergency injection kit and tells the race staff about my condition in case I need medical assistance.

YOUR HEALTH CONDITION HAS MADE YOU CHAMPION DISABILITY IN MOTORSPORT? Because my medical condition is rare, I try to share lots of information about it on my social media to make people aware of it. Even though you face challenges in your life you should try your best to take risks for the things you love!

HOW IS IT TRYING TO GET INTO MOTORSPORT? It’s tough because racing is a really expensive sport! My dad also works evenings and weekends, so my mum usually has to take me, but she has to split herself between me and my siblings so there’s opportunities that have to be missed!

IS ENOUGH IS BEING DONE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN LIKE YOURSELF WHO WANT TO GET INTO THE SPORT? There are lots of opportunities, but it’s not always clear or straightforward to understand how you get involved. A clear path of what you can do next would be really helpful.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER CHILDREN WHO WANT TO GET STARTED IN MOTORSPORT? Believe in yourself and don’t let anyone get in your way!

THANKS MILENA! GOOD LUCK!

Our full interview with Milena was featured in Issue 6 of Roadster!

Find out more about Milena at: https://www.instagram.com/stories/milenaclarkmotorsports/

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Aston Martin Valhalla The hybrid supercar YOUR parents need to buy!

Not only did I meet Sam and the rest of the ‘Roadster!’ team for the first time at the January Bicester Scramble, but I also saw two (!) Aston Martin Valkyries!

These are AMAZING cars! When you see these spaceships in the metal it is obvious why they are regarded as the wildest cars on the road. They sit so low, the sculpture of the aerodynamic design is stunning and they draw BIG crowds!

The Valkyrie is primarily designed for the track, so while it is super fast, it is a bit bumpy and loud for everyday driving!

You might be struggling to convince your parents to add one to the garage but DON’T WORRY, because Aston Martin has a solution for you! It is called the Valhalla and it is Aston’s attempt at creating a more refined and usable supercar, without dampening the performance.

Parents will like the fact that the Valhalla will be more comfortable than the Valkyrie, as the suspension will likely be softer and the weight saving will be less extreme to give customers a more luxurious interior. For example, it will include speakers to listen to your favourite tunes, unlike the Valkyrie which can only play music through clunky headphones!

Even though it's amazing, your parents might have some concerns about the Valhalla’s supercar price… as it will cost around £600,000!

Super - Supercar Corner!

What would a car magazine for kids be WITHOUT supercars?

James approached us way back in February 2023, having read about Sam's project. James wanted to help and, at the same time, build his own skills, confidence and experience.

James has now done five brilliant pieces for us, and he is starting to find opportunities to write elsewhere too!

Thanks for all of your help James!

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If they say that is too expensive just tell them that the Valhalla is around a QUARTER of the cost of the Valkyrie, AND it STILL has around 87% of the Valkyrie’s power… making it a REAL bargain!

The bodywork is slightly less radical, making speed bumps and curbs less alarming, but lots of styling cues remain such as the ridiculously cool rear lights that look like carefully cut shards of glass, and a huge rear diffuser pulling the car down into the road to help with grip.

The Valhalla is capable of completing journeys of less than 9 miles purely with its electric motor, so not only is it kinder to the environment, but it will also save your parents money on their fuel bills… making it perfect for the school run!

The electric motor is paired with a V8 engine which makes the Valhalla a direct rival to the Ferrari SF90 XX that we reviewed two issues ago. Compare the fact cards… which which is your favourite?

The Valhalla will be on the road later this year but your parents need to act fast! Although there will be around 849 more Valhallas than Valkyries they will still sell quickly!

Hopefully your reminders that the Valhalla is cheaper, more usable, and just as exciting to drive as the Valkyrie will persuade your parents to place an order… but you may have to settle for a poster!

AUTHOR: James Male

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