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13/08/2024

A new review of Wild About Racing, by John Aston of Speedreaders. If you don't have a copy yet just click the second link!

https://speedreaders.info/29580-wild-about-racing-my-lotus-years-with-clark-and-chapman/

https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/product-page/wild-about-racing

09/08/2024

Our Charlie and Bob at Shelsley Walsh. Great pic by Spencer Lane.

08/08/2024

Last chance!

We have barely any signed copies of Happy Lucky Days and Wild About Racing left in stock. We are in single digits for both. If you would like to secure a copy of either, or both, just follow the link:
https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/bookstore

06/08/2024

These are the titles we currently have available at our online shop. Perfect reading material for the holidays.

TOM PRYCE & ROGER WILLIAMSON BUNDLE £59 (RRP £80)

BOTH SIDES OF THE BARRIER £40

ROGER WILLIAMSON £39 (RRP £45)

HAPPY LUCKY DAYS £32 (limited supply of copies signed by Bob Evans)

WILD ABOUT RACING £30 (limited supply of copies signed by Derek Wild)

TOM PRYCE £25 (RRP £35)

https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/bookstore

02/08/2024

The first reviews of our latest book are starting to trickle in. The below is from the renowned designer Peter Elleray.

Just a quick post to say that anyone who has an interest in 70's motorsport should get a copy of 'Both Sides Of The Barrier'. Stuart has skillfully woven the story of his own early interest in racing around the backdrop of the International scene, taking us back to a time when we could sneak into an F1 paddock and get close to the teams, cars and drivers. Stuart appears to have been more adept at this than the rest of us (!) and with his amazing Instamtic, which produced photos of surprising quality and clarity, he tells the story against the backdrop of his collection. The choice of pictures is eclectic and personal which makes this book a refreshing change from the stock image library photos you will find elsewhere. Two examples added here . Where else would you find a decent paddock shot of deAdamich helping to apply his driver i.d prior to the 1972 British GP. Or Jackie Olivers one off drive in a P160 BRM at the same meeting? It's that sort of book. Loads of unique detail on driver helmets for instance. Careful note of subtle changes in colour schemes on the cars. And so on. Exceptional, well done Stuart

01/08/2024

Stuart Dent brought the very camera used to take the photos in Both Sides of the Barrier along to Shelsley Walsh. Packed with images of motor racing in the seventies, the book is a nostalgic joyride through a golden era. Available now.
https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/product-page/both-sides-of-the-barrier

30/07/2024

We would like to wish our very own Darren a very happy birthday. Darren, of course, represents the Yorkshire wing of BHP. Specialising in straight talking and common sense! We'd be lost without you.

29/07/2024

Back home after a terrific few days in Norfolk, which culminated in attending the Derek Wild book signing event at Classic Team Lotus. What a privilege to spend time with some of Derek's friends, family, and ex-colleagues. A big thank you to Clive Chapman for allowing us to hold the event at his fabulous facility and to Richard Parramint for his help on Friday and Saturday. Derek signed more copies of his book, so they are back in stock on our website.
https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/product-page/wild-about-racing-signed-by-derek-wild

29/07/2024

Back home after a terrific few days in Norfolk, which culminated in attending the Derek Wild book signing event at Classic Team Lotus. What a privilege to spend time with some of Derek's friends, family, and ex-colleagues. A big thank you to Clive Chapman for allowing us to hold the event at his fabulous facility and to Richard Parramint for his help on Friday and Saturday. Derek signed more copies of his book, so they are back in stock on our website.

27/07/2024

Honoured to be at Classic Team Lotus for the Derek Wild book signing. Many thanks to Clive Chapman for allowing to use his mind blowing facility.

24/07/2024

The next event BHP will be attending is rather closer to home, the Bo'ness Revival. Taking place on 31st August/1st September and celebrating 90 years of the hillclimb venue. A bargain at just £10 entry, with under 16s free.

Photos courtesy of our great friend, Iain Nicolson.

https://bsac.scot/spectator-information

22/07/2024

Some images from a fantastic weekend at Shelsley Walsh. A huge thank you to Rebecca Leppard for all her help, and to the guys at Mirage for being so accommodating with the F1 cars.

We have returned north with some limited signed stock. Both Bob Evans and Stuart Dent signed some extra copies of their books which are now available on the website.

https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/bookstore

20/07/2024

All set up at Shelsley for the weekend : )

17/07/2024

We had an exciting delivery at BHP this morning, as Stuart Dent's book arrived from the printer. It is now in stock on our website (just click the link below). Or, if you can make it to Shelsley this weekend, you can get your copy from the man himself!

Please note that we can dispatch any website orders placed today before we head to Shelsley, but will not be able to post again until early next week. All pre-orders will be posted tomorrow. Thanks.

https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/product-page/both-sides-of-the-barrier

13/07/2024

A big thanks to Rebecca Baird for this article about Derek and his book.

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/5034081/derek-wild-formula-1-mechanic-jim-clark/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3glkrPHk8nsFZiStglnFBjhPZYAnQRDiC8VkxB3gQIScoyX4A8g4ZcpHs_aem_nGoD2OT5LojL1bR8TXzapw

09/07/2024

We would like to draw your attention to this fantastic event happening next year at Duns Castle in the Scottish Borders, commemorating Jim Clark's unforgettable 1965 season. Plenty of time to get it in your diary and make arrangements. The driving force behind it is The Jim Clark Trust, and we will have more information to share with you in the coming months.

08/07/2024

Recently uploaded from the BBC Archives. Make a cuppa and enjoy!

Tuesday Documentary follows Formula One racer, Graham Hill, over a three month period as he and his small team work intensively to finance, build, tune and e...

06/07/2024

It is less than two weeks until we will be at Shelsley, for the launch of part one of Stuart Dent's autobiography, Both Sides of the Barrier. Here is just a small extract from what is a riveting read. It can be pre-ordered now at the link below. 230x230mm hardback, 184 pages. Alternatively, come along to Shelsley to pick up a copy, where Stuart will be at the BHP stand on both days.

"Squelching back to the paddock for one last look around, my subsiding adrenaline levels brought home the consequences of being soaked to the skin on a very cold day and made the thought of a lengthy trip home via buses and trains a somewhat unattractive proposition. The Ensign team were loading von Opel’s chassis on to the truck and I used my Instamatic’s final frame in the hope of capturing the moment, even though by now the daylight was well and truly minimal. As I did so the realisation crossed my mind that these chaps would also be heading off to the Midlands shortly and I wondered whether it would be too cheeky to ask them for a lift."

https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/product-page/both-sides-of-the-barrier

05/07/2024

A wee video postcard from Duns, where Charlie caught up with Doug Niven, of The Jim Clark Trust, and Derek Wild. We have a (very) small number of signed copies of Derek's book available on the website. All pre-orders have been dispatched. Just click the link to order a copy.
https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/bookstore?scrollToProduct=wild-about-racing-signed-by-derek-wild

01/07/2024

Both Sides of the Barrier by Stuart Dent is now available to pre-order on the BHP website, for those unable to make it to the launch event later this month at Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia. The 184 page hardback is the first of two volumes, this one (The A-side) taking readers from Stuart's childhood through to him getting his dream job with Autosport in 1979. It is packed with pictures taken by Stuart throughout the seventies, when he would regularly sneak into the pit lane and onto the grid at major race meetings with his trusty Kodak Instamatic camera. Naughty behaviour, but it often resulted in the best photos! A book to delve into and wallow in the nostalgia. The Foreword comes from Stuart's close friend, Tommy Byrne. Priced at £40, shipping from 23rd July.

Stuart Dent’s passion for motorsport was kindled more than half a century ago with visits to Hednesford Raceway, his local short track oval. In Both Sides of the Barrier: The A-Side (1957-1979) - the first of two volumes - Stuart recalls with infectious enthusiasm his many escapades, ranging from ...

29/06/2024

We've had a fantastic first day in Duns with Derek and Shirley Wild. A big thanks to The Jim Clark Trust and the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum for their help in organising this weekend. Look forward to meeting more of you tomorrow. Museum will be open 10-3. There is also a substantial exhibition in the Volunteer Hall and a Q&A with Derek at 2pm.

28/06/2024

Today is your final chance to pre-order signed copies of Wild About Racing. It's not too late to get a book dedicated if you can't make it to Duns. Just click on the link below and leave details of the dedication you would like in the 'Add note' section at checkout.

https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/product-page/wild-about-racing-signed-by-derek-wild

25/06/2024

We are gearing up for a great weekend in Duns, in conjunction with The Jim Clark Trust. Joining us will be Jim's former mechanic, Derek Wild. Derek will be signing copies of his new book, Wild About Racing, at the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June. Derek will also be taking part in a Q&A about his career at 2pm each day.

Other attractions include a major exhibition at the nearby Volunteer Hall, featuring items from Eric Bryce's photographic collection and the Ian Scott-Watson archive. You can also try your hand on a giant Scalextric layout, racing against rally champions Louise Aitken-Walker, Michael Binnie and Gary Pearson.

There is also the museum to explore, featuring a vast array of memorabilia from Jim Clark's career and two notable cars he raced. We hope to see you there!

12/06/2024

Darren travelled to Wales this week to present winners with copies of our Tom Pryce book. Money raised through sales of the book continues to fund activities at Tom's old school, and will for many years to come.

Well done to Sascha, Kristina and Thomas!

11/06/2024

A very happy birthday to the author of BHP's debut book and 1974 European F5000 champion, Bob Evans. Have a great day Bob!

06/06/2024

Three weeks to go until a very special weekend at the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns, where we will be joined by former Team Lotus mechanic, Derek Wild, to launch his book, Wild About Racing. Just a reminder for those of you unable to make it to Duns that copies signed by Derek must be pre-ordered by Thursday, 27th June. You can pre-order at the link below. We also still have Tom Pryce and Roger Williamson books discounted and a very limited supply of Happy Lucky Days, signed by Bob Evans.

https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/bookstore

28/05/2024

Tomorrow (29th) between 6-7pm an interview with Bob Evans will be aired on BBC Radio Lincolnshire. Rob Makepeace is the
host. If you don't manage to catch it live it will be available on BBC Sounds for 30 days.

25/05/2024

Derek Wild features in this video of David Coulthard getting to experience Jim Clark's Lotus 25. Derek recalls the day in Wild About Racing, a poignant occasion which brought back memories of winning the 1963 F1 title with Clark. Signed copies of Derek's book can be pre-ordered via the link in the comments for those who can't make it to Duns for the launch on 29/30th June.

Our August 2013 cover shoot brought to life by the BBC.

24/05/2024

Copies of Wild About Racing, signed by Derek Wild, are now available to pre-order. The book is a 230mm x 230mm hardback running to 132 pages and priced at £30. It features a Foreword by Jackie Oliver and Afterword by Clive Chapman. The book will also be available via The Jim Clark Trust.

To guarantee a signed copy any orders must be placed by Thursday, 28th June. If you would like a dedication please put the details in the 'Add a note' section before checkout. Derek will sign the books over the weekend of 29/30th June during the launch event at Duns. Books will be posted out the week beginning 1st July.

The following link will take you to the pre-order page:
https://www.bhp-publishing.co.uk/product-page/wild-about-racing-signed-by-derek-wild